The Borderlands is the collective term for the nations of the far north that used to directly border the Blight. They are Saldaea, Kandor, Arafel, Shienar, and, once again, Malkier. After the Shadow was defeated during Tarmon Gai'don, the Blight receded back all the way to Shayol Ghul. Even so, people still refer to the land as the Borderlands.

It is a common belief that all Shadowspawn were annhilated during Tarmon Gai'don. Little do they know that a meager five percent of Shadowspawn remain. Although small in number, they are still a threat to this land and the world itself.

Most nations were heavily affected by Tarmon Gai'don but the Borderlands were the few that were not damaged severely.