DYK:2016 week 46

• … that Taldans are distantly related to the ancient Azlanti refugees who settled on the eastern shores of the Inner Sea and intermarried with local Kellid tribes?
• … that the ancient Empire of Taldor was founded almost 6,000 years ago, and at its height encompassed nearly all of central and southern Avistan?
• … that Taldor greatly expanded its borders at the beginning of the Age of Enthronement using its Armies of Exploration, the last of which didn't disband until the early 47th century AR?
• … that Taldor's most famous form of swordplay is known as rondelero, and is fought using a falcata and buckler?