Borderlands

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1. An easy and basic question to begin with: what four lands are considered borderlands at the moment the series takes place. Shienar, Altara, Kandor, Saldaea Shienar, Arafel, Kandor, Saldaea Shienar, Altara, Ghealdan, Saldaea Shienar, Arafel, Ghealdan, Saldaea

2. There used to be a fifth Borderland, but it was swallowed by the Blight. What is the name of the land? Matheneren Marklar Malkier Manetheren

3. The ruler of the fifth Borderland, now swallowed by the Blight, used to have several titles. Which one of these is NOT among them? Lord/lady of the Seven Towers Tai Shar Lord/lady of the Lakes Dai Shan

4. The culture of the fifth Borderland, now swallowed by the Blight, was unique in many ways. No other nation wore 'hadori', or 'ki'sain', for example. What is a ki'sain? A dot painted in the center of woman's forhead A braid of hair, cut of when a boy came of age A headband worn by men who fought Blight A ribbon worn by a young man's 'carneira'

5. Let's move to the other Borderlands. What is considered to be a 'nameday' (birthday) of a Borderlander? The day he fights his first fight against Shadowspawn The day he gets his weapons The day he is born The day he dies

6. Shienar lies in the northeast of the continent, and its capital is Fal Moran. Shienarans are considered tough, brave people, and a well known Shienaran saying is 'Death is lighter than a feather, duty heavier than a mountain'. What are the three things Shienaran people value most? Duty, loyalty, and courage Peace, beauty, and life Sword, war, and a noble death Soft bed, warm bath, and a drink of beer afterwards

7. In Shienar there is a rule: one must keep one's face uncovered, and it is supposed to be protection against what? Trollocs Myrddraal Gray men Gholams

8. What is the Shienarans' view on Aes Sedai? They hate them They respect them Aes Sedai are forbidden to come to Shienar They don't believe in Aes Sedai

9. Which of the Borderlands is (or was) famous for its merchant guilds? Kandor Shienar Malkier Saldaea

10. If a Saldaean man went to war, what would his wife do? Fight side by side with him Go to the shelters in the mountains together with all the other women Stay at home Follow him to war, but not fight

11. Which of these goods does Saldaea export? Jewelry Crops Stone Ice peppers

12. What is so unique about Arafellin style of combat? They use two swords at once They are famous for their large, strong bows, tall as a grown man They fight with a sword in one hand and a knife in another, and wear no shields They fight with large, heavy hammers

13. What is the usual hair-style of an Arafellin man? Two braids, bells at the ends Long hair caught in a loose pony tail A braid with bells hanging from it Hair tied by a headband

14. Which of these is a title of Kandori ruler? Swordbearer Shield of the North Lord/lady of the seven lakes Panarch

15. If you were to meet a Kandori man on the street, how would you recognize him? earrings, forked beard two swords on their back nose rings, bright clothes bells in the hair