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The Dragons of Krynn

Dragonlance
by Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman
The Dragons of Krynn (Dragonlance) by Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman
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Edited by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman.

In this one-of-a-kind collection, you'll find:

 * An elite corps of bridge-building draconians
 * A Solamnic stalking a dangerous specter
 * A minotaur captured by a dark wizard and put to a cruel and unusual test.
 * Kender who pilfer magic, gully dwarves who cook a delicious rat stew, and gnomes who invent whatchamacallits that wreak spectacular havoc.
 * Plus, all manner and hue dragons, good, evil, and just plain mischievous.

These exciting and other-worldly short stories are by authors of the DRAGONLANCE saga, one of the world's best-selling fantasy series. Authors include Nancy Varian Berberick, Jeff Grubb, Richard A. Knaak, Roger E. Moore, Douglas Niles, Nick O'Donohue, Michael and Teri Williams, and Margaret Weis.

Contents:

  • Seven Hyms of the Dragon by Michael Williams
  • The Final Touch by Michael and Teri Williams
  • Night of the Falling Stars by Nancy Varian Berberick
  • Honor Is All by Mickey Zucker Reichert
  • Easy Pickings by Douglas Niles
  • A Dragon to the Core by Roger E. Moore
  • Dragon Breath by Nick O'Donohue
  • Fool's Gold by Jeff Grubb
  • Scourge of the Wicked Kendragon by Janet Pack
  • And Baby Makes Three by Amy Stout
  • The First Dragonarmy Bridging Company by Don Perrin
  • The Middle of Nowhere by Dan Harnden
  • Kaz and the Dragon's Children by Richard A. Knaak
  • Into the Light by Linda P. Baker
  • The Best by Margaret Weis
  • The Hunt by Kevin Stein
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Category: Fantasy, Anthology, Dragonlance, Dungeons and Dragons
Release date: 1994

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Margaret Weis

Margaret Weis

In the sprawling worlds of epic fantasy, few names echo with the same resonance as Margaret Weis. Her stories aren't merely told—they are lived, breathed, and carried in the imaginations of readers who first wandered through the war-torn lands of Dragonlance and never truly left. Weis didn’t just write fantasy—she helped shape it during a time when the genre itself was still defining its voice.

Born in Missouri in 1948, Margaret Weis was a quiet but voracious reader, drawn not to fairy tales or whimsical fables, but to myths that roared with dragons, gods, and fate-bound heroes. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 1970 with a degree in creative writing and literature—training that sharpened her instinct for compelling narratives long before her stories found a stage.

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It was at TSR, the company behind Dungeons & Dragons, where her path shifted from editor to architect of worlds. Paired with fellow writer Tracy Hickman, Weis co-created Dragonlance, a series that broke new ground by infusing role-playing lore with literary depth. With characters like Raistlin Majere and Tanis Half-Elven, Dragonlance Chronicles became more than a tie-in—it became canon for a generation of fantasy readers and gamers alike.

What sets Weis apart is not just her gift for building vast, believable worlds, but her ability to explore moral complexity within them. Her characters often wrestle with loyalty, ambition, sacrifice, and destiny—timeless themes made intimate. Whether charting the rise and fall of nations or the inner battle of a mage tempted by power, she brings a balance of mythic scale and human fragility to her prose.

Beyond Dragonlance, Weis has written across subgenres—from science fiction in The Star of the Guardians to dark fantasy in The Death Gate Cycle. Her voice adapts, but her core remains: a commitment to stories that challenge, inspire, and endure.

Despite decades of success and millions of books sold, Weis remains grounded in the love of storytelling. In interviews, she’s spoken of writing as “a form of escape—but also a way to understand the world.” It's this duality—escapism laced with introspection—that gives her novels their staying power.

Today, Margaret Weis continues to write, create, and inspire, not just as a bestselling author, but as a quiet revolutionary who helped prove that fantasy could be as rich, nuanced, and emotionally resonant as any other literary tradition. And for readers still journeying through Krynn or discovering it for the first time, her legacy grows with every page turned.

Dragonlance

Dragonlance is a rich fantasy universe initially crafted by Laura and Tracy Hickman, then expanded by Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis. The concept was born during a car ride to a job application at TSR, Inc., where Tracy Hickman later teamed up with Weis. Together, they developed a series of Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) adventures, which inspired a wide array of novels, game modules, and related products.

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In 1984, TSR released the first novel, Dragons of Autumn Twilight, marking the start of the Chronicles trilogy and establishing the Dragonlance series. This core trilogy, written by Hickman and Weis, introduced the world of Krynn, characterized by its elaborate history spanning five ages. Most stories are set during the fourth age, The Age of Despair, while the fifth age, The Age of Mortals, began in February 2009.

Over 190 novels have been set in Dragonlance, supported by extensive D&D campaign material. After TSR was acquired by Wizards of the Coast LLC in 1997, the rights to Dragonlance were licensed to Sovereign Press, Inc. in 2001, although this agreement ended in 2007.

Dragonlance, alongside D&D’s Forgotten Realms, remains one of the most beloved shared fantasy worlds, known for its detailed geography, complex timeline, and iconic characters like the Heroes of the Lance.


Dragonlance consists of 6 total books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

Related series Dragonlance Chronicles
Related series Dragonlance Legends
Related series Dragonlance: Heroes
Related series Dragonlance: Preludes
Related series Dragonlance: The Elven Nations Trilogy
Related series Dragonlance: The Meetings Sextet
Related series Dragonlance: Villains Series
Related series Dragonlance: Tales
Related series Dragonlance: The Dwarven Nations Trilogy
Related series Dragonlance: Defenders of Magic Trilogy
Related series Dragonlance: The Warriors
Related series Dragonlance: Dragons of a New Age
Related series Dragonlance: Kang's Regiment
Related series Dragonlance: The Lost Histories
Related series Dragonlance: Lost Legends
Related series Dragonlance: Bridges of Time
Related series Dragonlance: The Raistlin Chronicles
Related series Dragonlance: The Chaos War Series
Related series Dragonlance: The Dhamon Saga
Related series Dragonlance: The War of Souls
Related series Dragonlance: Crossroads
Related series Dragonlance: The Barbarians
Related series Dragonlance: Icewall Trilogy
Related series Dragonlance: Kingpriest Trilogy
Related series Dragonlance: The Minotaur Wars
Related series Dragonlance: The Linsha Trilogy
Related series Dragonlance: The Ergoth Trilogy
Related series Dragonlance: The Age of Mortals
Related series Dragonlance: The New Adventures
Related series Dragonlance: Elven Exiles
Related series Dragonlance: The Taladas Chronicles
Related series Dragonlance: The Champions
Related series Dragonlance: The Stonetellers
Related series Dragonlance: The Rise of Solamnia
Related series Dragonlance: Dwarf Home
Related series Dragonlance: The Dark Disciple
Related series Dragonlance: Tracy Hickman Presents the Anvil of Time
Related series Dragonlance: The Lost Chronicles
Related series Dragonlance: Destinies

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The Second Generation (Dragonlance)
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The Dragons of Krynn (Dragonlance)
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Dragons of Summer Flame (Dragonlance)
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Tales of Uncle Trapspringer (Dragonlance)
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