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David Gemell's first novel, "Legend", established him as a major figure in the world of heroic fantasy fiction. The "Troy Series" moved into the realm of historical fantasy.
7 David Gemmell quizzes and 70 David Gemmell trivia questions.
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  The Legend of Gemmell   popular trivia quiz  
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David Gemmell (1948-2006) was a truly gifted author. This is my tribute to him. Each question will outline the plot of a different book in the form of a protagonist's thoughts. You just need to tell me who it is, and from which book. Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Peanut_uk, Jan 16 08
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  Waylander   great trivia quiz  
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A quiz on the book 'Waylander' by David Gemmell, from his 'Drenai saga' series.
Average, 10 Qns, awkins, May 10 06
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  Gemmell Rules   great trivia quiz  
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This quiz is a tribute to David A Gemmell, who is my favourite author and an excellent writer of heroic fantasy. He passed away in 2006 and will be missed. David, may your journey end in light!
Average, 10 Qns, jpm01, Nov 04 06
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  Novels of the Rigante: Soul-Names and Geasas    
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David Gemmell wrote four 'Novels of the Rigante', throughout which characters not only have birth names, but also soul-names. Can you identify the character with the soul-name?
Average, 10 Qns, Pariah, Jul 22 03
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  Gemmell's 'Legend'    
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This is a fairly easy quiz on 'Legend' by David Gemmell. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, Lanire, Nov 20 15
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  Ironhand's Daughter    
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Here's a little quiz on my favorite David Gemmell book, "Ironhand's Daughter". Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, rayven80, Jul 20 07
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  Gemmell's "Stormrider"    
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David Gemmell is one of the best writers of heroic fantasy. This quiz is on his fourth novel of the Rigante.
Average, 10 Qns, Lanire, Jul 22 03
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trivia question Quick Question
Whose soul-name is "the Flame in the Crystal"?

From Quiz "Novels of the Rigante: Soul-Names and Geasas"




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David Gemmell Trivia Questions
1. 'Death made me an offer. Two score more years of life alone in my mountain home, or one final stand where he awaits me at Dros Delnoch. Well, I never could picture myself over 60'. Who am I?

From Quiz The Legend of Gemmell

Answer: Druss from "Legend"

Druss is an old and gnarled warrior whose name and deeds are already legendary. He is asked for aid one last time to defend his homeland against an invading barbarian horde which outnumbers the defenders 500-1. "Legend" was Gemmell's first book, published in 1984.

2. How many books did David Gemmell write?

From Quiz Gemmell Rules

Answer: 30

All David's books which were written in his name are still in print!

3. Who was the original owner of the Bronze Armor for which Waylander was searching?

From Quiz Waylander

Answer: King Orien

Orien takes off his armor at the start of the book, and leaves it in a cave. However, only the 'chosen one' can retrieve it. Karnak is the General in charge of the besieged city of Purdol.

4. In the prologue, what artifact is found by the Knights of Sacrifice?

From Quiz Gemmell's "Stormrider"

Answer: Orb of Kranos

Orb of Kranos is an evil skull of a long dead Seidh who ruled the land for centuries until his son Rigantis killed him with a golden sword.

5. What is Connavar's soul-name?

From Quiz Novels of the Rigante: Soul-Names and Geasas

Answer: Sword in the Storm

"He will be Connavar, the Sword in the Storm." - 'The Sword in the Storm', by David Gemmell.

6. Where did Rek meet Virae?

From Quiz Gemmell's 'Legend'

Answer: Graven Forest

He saved her from Reinard's outlaws and then during the trip through the forest, they fell in love.

7. 'They call me mix-blood, half-breed, I was raised among them but never one of them. I proved my worth in the General's Games and soon I will prove it to them on the battlefield. I am a man of destiny.' Who am I?

From Quiz The Legend of Gemmell

Answer: Parmenion from "Lion of Macedon"

Parmenion is the most gifted general Greece has ever known. He was raised and trained, albeit reluctantly, by the Spartans, who branded him an outcast. Building his skills and reputation in many battles he eventually comes back to face the might of Sparta itself. "Lion of Macedon" is the first of two books by Gemmell set in Ancient Greece. The settings and some of the battles are based on fact, but the story is one he crafted himself.

8. Who is the first to swear the oath of loyalty to Sigarni?

From Quiz Ironhand's Daughter

Answer: Ballistar

Ballistar is the first to swear to Sigarni, though he doesn't speak the oath. Asmidir is the second, he pledges his sword, his experience and if necessary, his life. Obrin is third, by necessity. Fell saved his life by making him his son. Obrin swears when he realizes that Sigarni's way is the right way. Fell is fourth.

9. In which book do you meet a warrior named Tarantio who has an alter ego called Dace?

From Quiz Gemmell Rules

Answer: Dark Moon

Dace is a deadly warrior, and saves Tarantio's life in the end.

10. Who commissioned Waylander to kill King Niallad?

From Quiz Waylander

Answer: Kaem

Kaem the Cruel. He was a General in the Vagrian army. However, he had no intention of paying Waylander. When Waylander tracks him to his home, Kaem's only son attacks Waylander, who kills him. This causes Kaem to put a contract on Waylander. Niallad was the son of Orien. Danyal becomes Waylander's love interest.

11. What man becomes Gaise Macon's worst enemy?

From Quiz Gemmell's "Stormrider"

Answer: Winterbourne

Lord Winterbourne is the head of Reedemers, Knights of Sacrifice, who under the pretense of being holy, cruelly torture villages of people killing women and children.

12. What is Bane's soul-name?

From Quiz Novels of the Rigante: Soul-Names and Geasas

Answer: Midnight Falcon

This name is given to Bane by Ruathain, because Connavar did not want to see his son, and so Ruathain saw it fit to take this particular responsibility.

13. 'We learned our skills from Sigellus the swordsman. I... we, are known as the deadliest swordsman of the age. Now the Daroth are here those skills will be put to the test.' 'Let them come brother, they shall taste death on our blade!' Who am I?

From Quiz The Legend of Gemmell

Answer: Chio/Dace from "Dark Moon"

Tarantio, or Chio for short, is one of Gemmell's most interesting characters. His body is inhabited by two personalities. He is passionate and has a good sense of honour and his 'brother' Dace is faster, stronger and far more deadly. Together they make a formidable team. "Dark Moon" is one of Gemmell's stand-alone novels in which an ancient race of 'immortal' killers thought forever vanished from the world is brought back with the sole purpose of wiping out humankind.

14. Which man betrayed Sigarni and the clans?

From Quiz Ironhand's Daughter

Answer: Bakris

Bakris went to the Baron with information about how Sigarni would fortify the hilltop. He thought that the Highlanders would die and he could live. Turns out he was wrong. When he returned to the Highland army, Sigarni had him hung.

15. What is David's last trilogy of books about?

From Quiz Gemmell Rules

Answer: Troy

David delivered 70,000 words of "Fall Of Kings" to his editor the day before he went into hospital. David's editor says she's in no doubt that there is no better person than David's wife to conclude this magnificent trilogy of novels in the way David would have wanted.

16. Who was the priest rescued by Waylander?

From Quiz Waylander

Answer: Dardalion

Waylander saves Dardalion on more than one occasion. At one point, Waylander causes his blood to enter Dardalion's mouth, creating the eventual downfall of the Vagrian attack.

17. What is Gaise Macon's Rigante soul name?

From Quiz Gemmell's "Stormrider"

Answer: Stormrider

He is a descendant of Connovar, a great hero of the past and he becomes a hero himself as well.

18. Whose soul-name is "the Flame in the Crystal"?

From Quiz Novels of the Rigante: Soul-Names and Geasas

Answer: Caretha the Wyrd

"I am the flame in the crystal, Gaise Macon. My mother was the shadow on the oak. Her mother was the sheltering cloud. You wish to hear the names of all my line?" - 'Ravenheart', by David Gemmell.

19. Who is Virae's father?

From Quiz Gemmell's 'Legend'

Answer: Earl Delnar

He dies of cancer at the same time as Druss comes to Dros Delnoch and Virae never gets to see him alive again.

20. 'I am an assassin, a king-slayer. I think it is too late for my redemption but there is a chance I can help to make things right. For this I need to journey deep into the lands of our enemy to find the Armour of Bronze.' Who am I?

From Quiz The Legend of Gemmell

Answer: Waylander from "Waylander"

Waylander, known as the slayer, is feared and hated by all. He is considered a traitor to his people for murdering the King. When a ruthless army swarms into the land slaughtering all they encounter it falls to him to bring back the only artifact which may save them. The ancient Armour of Bronze. "Waylander" is Gemmell's third Novel.

21. In "Winter Warriors", what is Anharat's brother's name?

From Quiz Gemmell Rules

Answer: Emsharas

Together they save the windborn.

22. How did Culas die?

From Quiz Waylander

Answer: Waylander killed him

Culas was one of the four survivors of an attack by the Vagrians on a wagon train. He was gut shot by an outlaw's arrow. Waylander used his dagger to cut Culas' femoral artery, saving the boy from days of agonizing pain, and a slow death.

23. What do the Rigante call the woman that Varlish name Wyrd?

From Quiz Gemmell's "Stormrider"

Answer: Dweller

She is hunted by Redeemers for she can use the power of the Earth and she knows a great deal of things. She plays an important role in the lives of heroes, teaching them.

24. What is Kailin Ring's soul-name?

From Quiz Novels of the Rigante: Soul-Names and Geasas

Answer: Ravenheart

"As we watched the hound attack the wolves Lanovar whispered something. I didn't hear it quite, so I moved alongside him. 'Ravenheart', he said. I didn't understand at first. Then he he drew in a breath and said: 'My son...Ravenheart'." - 'Ravenheart', by David Gemmell.

25. How many walls are there around Dros Delnoch?

From Quiz Gemmell's 'Legend'

Answer: 6

Wall one - Eldibar (Exultation). Wall two - Musif (Wall of Despair). Wall three - Kania (Wall of Renewed Hope). Wall four - Sumitos (Wall of Desperation). Wall five - Valteri (Wall of Serenity). Wall six - Geddon (Wall of Death).

26. 'My father was betrayed and murdered. I was weak, but I will become strong. I will train hard and take back what is rightfully mine. For this I will need my father's sword from the lake.' Who am I?

From Quiz The Legend of Gemmell

Answer: Thuro from "Ghost King"

Thuro is the weak heir of a warrior king, but when his father is murdered, Thuro escapes into the forest and is found and trained by the Lord of the Lance to help take his rightful place upon the throne. In "Ghost King" Gemmell gives us his take on Arthurian legend. Many of the characters from King Arthur and Camelot are easily recognisable though the names have been altered.

27. How many silver pieces was Asmidir going to send to Kollarin in Citadel town for agreeing not to hunt Sigarni?

From Quiz Ironhand's Daughter

Answer: 100

Kollarin refused to hunt Sigarni. Ironhand told him to delay the searchers. That's when Kollarin realized that Sigarni was an innocent. He had never been asked to hunt an innocent person before.

28. Which character in the Regante novels is modeled after David's father?

From Quiz Gemmell Rules

Answer: Jaim Grymauch

Jaim features in "Ravenheart".

29. Who was the 'Stalker' hunting Waylander?

From Quiz Waylander

Answer: Cadoras

Waylander managed to capture Cadoras, but let him live. Cadoras in turn saves Waylander from the Nadir, but is fatally wounded in the process. Sarvaj and Jonat were soldiers at the siege of Purdol.

30. What is the name of the thief who helped Chara, Feargol, and Jaim to avoid the assassins Redeemers have hired?

From Quiz Gemmell's "Stormrider"

Answer: Draig

Draig and Eain Cochlands had very bad reputation in the area, but when they were offered a large sum of money to kill Chara and the children, they refused and instead gave them warning of the attack to come.

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