wnelrand
Wnelrand is a term used in world-building and speculative fiction to denote a borderland between two realms or polities. It often functions as a transitional zone with mixed governance, contested territory, and high cultural exchange. In many works, the name is applied to a specific geographic strip on maps or to a broader cultural region associated with frontier identities.
The term appears to be a constructed compound, drawing on a common Germanic element meaning edge or
Geography and society in a wn elrand typically feature varied terrain such as rivers, scrub, or hills
Historically, wn elrands arise during periods of expansion, conflict, or treaty negotiation, serving as settings for
In media and scholarship, the concept appears in fantasy novels, tabletop games, and world-building guides as