Marion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover 101

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1. Darkover is better known to earthlings (or Terranans) as: Cottman V Red Star The land of the bloddy sun Cottman IV

2. When human colonists first arrived on Darkover they met the original inhabitants - telepathic creatures which had the potential to become either male or female. What were these creatures called? Cheiri Catmen Kyrri Rabbithorn

3. As civilization grows on Darkover, many warring factions spring up in a period called 'The Ages of Chaos'. This period is characterized by frightening weapons driven by the special psi powers called matrix lattices laran tenerestis kirian

4. The 'Ages of Chaos' were ended mainly by the signing of 'the compact' which prohibited use of distance weapons. The compact was instituted by a person named: Varzil Ridenow Asharra Alton Rafael Hastur Marilee Hastur

5. A curious group of women who rejected the patriarchal nature of Darkovan society sprung up. These 'Renunciates' vow that they will be controlled by no man. They are also known as Sisters of the Sword Valkyries Avarra's Daughters Free Amazons

6. On Darkover women are protected and often treated as children. They are surrounded by many customs and restrictions. Which part of her body may no decent woman ever show in public? the nape of her neck her shoulders the tops of her ears her ankles

7. Darkover is metal poor. Its technology is based on the psi powers of a special class of people. Those who choose to use these powers must do so in the towers under the direction of chaste 'Keepers'. Which one of the following is NOT a tower of Darkover? Neskaya Dalereuth Hali Nevarsin

8. The psi powers were bred into different families each of whom have special 'gifts'. From the following pairs of families and gifts choose the one that is NOT correctly matched' Hastur-living matrix Alton-foresight Riddenow-empathy Ardais-catalyst

9. Darkover is ruled by Comyn council; although the word comyn is 'equals' there is definite rank within the council. The highest ranking domain in Comyn council is: Elhalyn Ardais Alton Hastur

10. One of the periods in Darkover's history which is not spoken about before children is the time of the 'Forbidden Tower' in which matrix work was done outside the towers. A daughter of this tower rose to become a keeper of the most famous tower and was murdered for breaking her vow of chastity. What was her name? Elorie Aillaird Callista Lanart-Alton Dorylis Aillaird Leonie Hastur