According to the 2ed Complete Book of Elves, drow appearance (black skin, white hair, red eyes) is an echo of their internal corruption. The section saying this also mentions their dealing with "the forces that would one day corrupt them" shortly before saying this, so I wouldn't be surprised if it had something to do with their dealing with fiends, as well (I assume that's part of the forces mentioned).
DrowArchmage: You've read the War of the Spider Queen books that are out so far, right? Some of what you've said sounds like it, but just checking.
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