The Fringes doesn't sound right, my two cents on what it should be called

[Abriael]

Yes, that's correct Fringe = Border, but it's a more difficult word when a more common word could be placed in its stead

The localization team made it pretty clear that they enjoy difficult words. It fits with the linguistic style of the game.

[Barthus]

The localization team made it pretty clear that they enjoy difficult words. It fits with the linguistic style of the game.

Thanks, didn't know that! but they'll always be the Abanian Borderlands to me, except of course when I post A/S ranks in hunt linkshells xD

[eaudaemon]

How bout we just call it "That depressing looking place over there."? Sounds about right to what you see on that map.