List of Dragonlance novels explained

This is a list of the published novels set in the fantasy world of Dragonlance, which was originally created as a setting for the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing game.

Novels

TitleAuthorPublication dateISBNSeriesNotes
1980s
Dragons of Autumn Twilight
Dragons of Winter Night Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
Dragons of Spring Dawning Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
Time of the Twins Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
War of the Twins Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
Test of the Twins Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
The Legend of Huma Heroes First appearance of Kaz the Minotaur whose story is continued in Kaz the Minotaur, the short story Kaz and the Dragon's Children from The Dragons of Krynn and in Land of the Minotaurs.
Stormblade Heroes
Weasel's Luck Heroes First appearance of Galen Pathwarden, whose story is continued in Galen Beknighted and concluded in The Oath and the Measure.
Darkness and Light Paul B. Thompson and Tonya Carter Cook This series' story take place the five years before the beginning of Chronicles trilogy.
Kendermore
Brothers Majere Kevin Stein
1990s
Riverwind the Plainsman Paul B. Thompson and Tonya C. Cook
Flint the King
Kaz the Minotaur Richard A. Knaak Heroes Continues the story of Kaz the Minotaur from The Legend of Huma. The short story Kaz and the Dragon's Children from The Dragons of Krynn and the novel Land of the Minotaurs continue Kaz's story further.
The Gates of Thorbardin Dan Parkinson Heroes
Tanis, the Shadow Years Barbara Siegel and Scott Siegel
Galen Beknighted Michael Williams Heroes Continues the story of Galen Pathwarden from Weasel's Luck. The novel The Oath and the Measure concludes Galen's story.
Firstborn Paul B. Thompson and Tonya C. Cook Elven Nations
Kindred Spirits Mark Anthony and Ellen Porath Meetings Sextet This series focuses on the first meetings of the heroes and the foundations of their friendships, and predates Preludes series.
The Kinslayer Wars Elven Nations
Wanderlust Meetings Sextet
The Qualinesti Paul B. Thompson and Tonya C. Cook Elven Nations
Dark Heart Tina Daniell Meetings Sextet
The Oath and the Measure Michael Williams Meetings Sextet This is an indirect sequel to the other Brightblade family related novels by the same author, as it tells the tale of the last adventure of Galen Pathwarden in a flashback. It is also a prequel to the novel Darkness and Light.
Steel and Stone Ellen Porath Meetings Sextet
The Companions Tina Daniell Meetings Sextet
The Covenant of the Forge Dan Parkinson Dwarven Nations
Before the Mask Michael Williams and Teri Williams Villains
Hammer and Axe Dan Parkinson Dwarven Nations
The Black Wing Mary Kirchoff Villains
Leaves from the Inn of the Last Home Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman Leaves from the Inn of the Last Home This series serves more as sourcebooks and accessories for the role-playing game, rather than novels.
Emperor of Ansalon Douglas Niles Villains
The Swordsheath Scroll Dan Parkinson Dwarven Nations
Hederick the Theocrat Ellen Dodge Severson Villains
Night of the Eye Mary Kirchoff Defenders of Magic
Lord Toede Villains
The Medusa Plague Mary Kirchoff Defenders of Magic
The Dark Queen Michael Williams and Teri Williams Villains
The Kagonesti (A Story of the Wild Elves) Douglas Niles
The Second Generation Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman The Chronicles: The Second Generation
Knights of the Crown The Warriors Knights of the Crown, Knights of the Sword, Knights of the Rose and The Wayward Knights tell a continuing story, although each novel stands on its own.
The Irda (Children of the Stars) Linda P. Baker
Maquesta Kar-Thon Tina Daniell The Warriors
The Seventh Sentinel Mary Kirchoff Defenders of Magic
The Dargonesti Paul B. Thompson and Tonya C. Cook
Dragons of Summer Flame Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman The Chronicles: The Second Generation
Knights of the Sword Roland J. Green The Warriors Knights of the Crown, Knights of the Sword, Knights of the Rose and The Wayward Knights tell a continuing story, although each novel stands on its own.
Land of the Minotaurs Richard A. Knaak Continues the story of Kaz the Minotaur from The Legend of Huma, Kaz the Minotaur and the short story Kaz and the Dragon's Children from The Dragons of Krynn.
Theros Ironfeld The Warriors
The Gully Dwarves Dan Parkinson Continues the short story The Promised Place from The War of the Lance. The connected short stories Off Day and Ogre Unaware from The Reign of Istar and The Cataclysm respectively serve as an indirect prelude to The Promised Place and The Gully Dwarves.
Knights of the Rose Roland J. Green The Warriors Knights of the Crown, Knights of the Sword, Knights of the Rose and The Wayward Knights tell a continuing story, although each novel stands on its own.
The Dawning of a New Age Dhamon Saga/Dragons of a New Age The story of Dhamon Grimwulf, one of the main antagonists. The first series coincided with and had its logo, but it was dropped from the reprint and the second series.
The Dragons Douglas Niles The short story Aurora's Eggs from The Dragons at War serves as a prequel to The Dragons.
The Doom Brigade Don Perrin and Margaret Weis Chaos War In 2003 re-released as Volume One of the Kang's Regiment Duology.
Lord Soth The Warriors
The Day of the Tempest Jean Rabe Dhamon Saga/Dragons of a New Age
Vinas Solamnus J. Robert King Lost Legends
Fistandantilus Reborn Douglas Niles Lost Legends
The Wayward Knights Roland J. Green The Warriors Knights of the Crown, Knights of the Sword, Knights of the Rose and The Wayward Knights tell a continuing story, although each novel stands on its own.
Tales of Uncle Trapspringer Dixie Lee McKeone Lost Legends
The Soulforge Margaret Weis
The Eve of the Maelstrom Jean Rabe Dhamon Saga/Dragons of a New Age
The Last Thane Douglas Niles Chaos War
Spirit of the Wind Bridges of Time
Tears of the Night Sky Linda P. Baker and Nancy Varian Berberick Chaos War
Legacy of Steel Bridges of Time
The Silver Stair Jean Rabe Bridges of Time
The Puppet King Douglas Niles Chaos War
The Rose and the Skull Bridges of Time
Reavers of the Blood Sea Richard A. Knaak Chaos War This is an indirect sequel to the other minotaur related novels by the same author, as it tells the tale of a descendant of Kaz the Minotaur featured in The Legend of Huma, Kaz the Minotaur, the short story Kaz and the Dragon's Children from The Dragons of Krynn and the novel Land of the Minotaurs.
Dezra's Quest Chris Pierson Bridges of Time
The Odyssey of Gilthanas (Dragonlance Reader's Companion) Odyssey of Gilthanas
Brothers in Arms Don Perrin and Margaret Weis
The Siege of Mt. Nevermind Fergus Ryan Chaos War
Murder in Tarsis Classics
The Annotated Chronicles Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman The Chronicles New edition
2000s
Dalamar the Dark Nancy Varian Berberick Classics
Dragons of a Fallen Sun Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
More Leaves from the Inn of the Last Home Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman Leaves from the Inn of the Last Home
The Clandestine Circle Mary H. Herbert Crossroads The story of Linsha Majere continues in The Linsha Trilogy and the short story The Eight from Dragons of Time.
The Citadel Richard A. Knaak Classics
Children of the Plains Tonya C. Cook and Paul B. Thompson Barbarians
Bertrem's Guide to the Age of Mortals Nancy Varian Berberick, Paul B. Thompson and Steven (Stan!) Brown Bertrem's Guide
Draconian Measures Don Perrin and Margaret Weis Kang's Regiment
The Thieves' Guild Jeff Crook Crossroads
The Messenger Douglas Niles Icewall
Downfall Jean Rabe Dhamon Saga/Dragons of a New Age
Dragons of a Lost Star Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
The Inheritance Nancy Varian Berberick Classics
Dragon's Bluff Mary H. Herbert Crossroads
Brother of the Dragon Tonya C. Cook and Paul B. Thompson Barbarians
Bertrem's Guide to the War of Souls, Volume One Jeff Crook, Mary H. Herbert, Nancy Varian Berberick, and John Grubber Bertrem's Guide
Chosen of the Gods Chris Pierson Kingpriest
Conundrum Jeff Crook
Dragons of a Vanished Moon Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
The Golden Orb Douglas Niles Icewall
Betrayal Jean Rabe Dhamon Saga/Dragons of a New Age
Sister of the Sword Tonya C. Cook and Paul B. Thompson Barbarians
The Lioness Nancy Varian Berberick The Lioness is also featured in the short story Freedom's Pride from Rebels and Tyrants set prior to The Lioness.
Divine Hammer Chris Pierson Kingpriest
Bertrem's Guide to the War of Souls, Volume Two Mary H. Herbert, Don Perrin and Steven (Stan!) Brown Bertrem's Guide
The Dragon Isles Crossroads
The Doom Brigade Don Perrin and Margaret Weis Kang's Regiment Kang's Regiment is first introduced in the short stories The First Dragonarmy Bridging Company and The First Dragonarmy Engineer's Secret Weapon from The Dragons of Krynn and The Dragons at War respectively. The short story To Convince the Righteous of the Right from Heroes and Fools bridges the events between The Doom Brigade and Draconian Measures.
Winterheim Douglas Niles Icewall
A Warrior's Journey Paul B. Thompson and Tonya C. Cook Ergoth
Night of Blood Richard A. Knaak Minotaur Wars
The Middle of Nowhere Paul B. Thompson Crossroads The overall story is a reinterpretation off the movie Seven Samurai and its Western remake The Magnificent Seven now set in the world of Dragonlance.
City of the Lost Mary H. Herbert Linsha This series continues the story of Linsha Majere from The Clandestine Circle. Continued in the short story The Eight from Dragons of Time.
The Annotated Legends Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman New edition
Redemption Jean Rabe Dhamon Saga/Dragons of a New Age The story is continued in The Lake of Death from the Age of Mortals series.
Dark Thane Jeff Crook
Sacred Fire Chris Pierson Kingpriest
The Wizard's Fate Paul B. Thompson and Tonya C. Cook Ergoth
Tides of Blood Richard A. Knaak Minotaur Wars
Prisoner of Haven Nancy Varian Berberick The short story Lost Causes from Rebels and Tyrants serves as a prequel to Prisoner of Haven.
Wizards' Conclave Douglas Niles
Amber and Ashes Margaret Weis Dark Disciple
Flight of the Fallen Mary H. Herbert Linsha
The Lake of Death Jean Rabe Continues the story of Dhamon Grimwulf, the main antagonist from Dragons of a New Age and The Dhamon Saga.
A Hero's Justice Paul B. Thompson and Tonya C. Cook Ergoth
Return of the Exile Mary H. Herbert Linsha
Lord of the Rose Douglas Niles Rise of Solamnia
Blades of the Tiger Chris Pierson Taladas
Empire of Blood Richard A. Knaak Minotaur Wars
The Annotated Legends Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman Dragonlance Legends Trade Paperback. This annotated version of Time of the Twins, War of the Twins, and Test of the Twins contains extensive notes by Weis and Hickman.
Sanctuary Paul B. Thompson and Tonya C. Cook Elven Exiles
Saving Solace Douglas W. Clark Champions
Amber and Iron Margaret Weis Dark Disciple
Trail of the Black Wyrm Chris Pierson Taladas
The Crown and the Sword Douglas Niles Rise of Solamnia
Dragons of the Dwarven Depths Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman The Chronicles: The Lost Chronicles Trilogy This series fills in the gaps in the Chronicles trilogy storyline.
The Alien Sea Lucien Soulban Champions Continues the short story Song of the Mother from Dragons of Time.
Alliances Paul B. Thompson and Tonya C. Cook Elven Exiles
Dragonlance Chronicles: Special Edition Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman The Chronicles New edition
The Measure and the Truth Douglas Niles Rise of Solamnia
The Great White Wyrm Peter Archer Champions The novel is a reinterpretation of Herman Melville's classic book Moby Dick now set in the world of Dragonlance.
Shadow of the Flame Chris Pierson Taladas
Dragons of the Highlord Skies Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman The Chronicles: The Lost Chronicles Trilogy
The Rebellion Jean Rabe The Stonetellers
Destiny Paul B. Thompson and Tonya C. Cook Elven Exiles
Protecting Palanthas Douglas W. Clark Champions
The Secret of Pax Tharkas Douglas Niles Dwarf Home
Lost Leaves from the Inn of the Last Home Margaret Weis Leaves from the Inn of the Last Home
The Black Talon Richard A. Knaak Ogre Titans
The Sellsword Anvil of Time
Amber and Blood Margaret Weis Dark Disciple
Death March Jean Rabe The Stonetellers
The Heir of Kayolin Douglas Niles Dwarf Home
The Survivors Anvil of Time
The Fire Rose Richard A. Knaak Ogre Titans
Renegade Wizards Lucien Soulban Anvil of Time
The Forest King Paul B. Thompson Anvil of Time
Dragons of the Hourglass Mage Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman The Chronicles: The Lost Chronicles Trilogy
Goblin Nation Jean Rabe The Stonetellers
The Gargoyle King Richard A. Knaak Ogre Titans
2010s
The Fate of Thorbardin Douglas Niles Dwarf Home
Dragonlance Chronicles Trilogy: A Dragonlance Omnibus Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman The Chronicles New edition
Dragonlance Legends Trilogy Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman New edition
2020s
Dragons of Deceit Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman Destinies [1]
Dragons of FateMargaret Weis and Tracy Hickman Destinies[2] [3] [4]

Unreleased

Anthologies

The Dragonlance short story collections are mainly divided into the two publishing lines Tales and Dragons Anthologies. With most recent collections the dividing line has been somewhat erased.In the following are the short story collections listed in chronological order of their publishing dates.

Tales I

TitleReleaseISBNNotes
The Magic of Krynn March 1987
Kender, Gully Dwarves, and GnomesAugust 1987
Love and WarNovember 1987

Tales II

Although some versions refer to these three books as the Tales II trilogy, others refer to them belonging to the original Tales trilogy, continuing from volume IV (this is because they were originally published as two trilogies and later renumbered as one six-book series).

TitleReleaseISBNNotes
The Reign of IstarApril 1992
The CataclysmJuly 1992
The War of the LanceNovember 1992

Dragons Anthologies

TitleReleaseISBNNotes
The Dragons of KrynnMarch 1994
The Dragons at WarMay 1996
The Dragons of ChaosJanuary 1998

Tales of the Fifth Age

TitleReleaseISBNNotes
Relics and OmensApril 1998
Heroes and FoolsJuly 1999
Rebels and TyrantsApril 2000

Tales/Dragons from the War of Souls/World of Krynn

These three collections are presented as a trilogy by their outer appearance as well as by their title constructions.

TitleReleaseISBNNotes
The Search for Magic: Tales from the War of SoulsOctober 2001
The Players of Gilean: Tales from the World of KrynnFebruary 2003
The Search for Power: Dragons from the War of Souls May 2004

Further Dragons Anthologies

TitleReleaseISBNNotes
Dragons: Worlds Afire June 2006
Dragons of TimeApril 2007

Best Of Anthologies

TitleReleaseISBNNotes
The Best of Tales, Volume OneFebruary 2000
The Best of Tales, Volume Two January 2002
November 2004

Young Adult Readers Novels

See main article: article and Dragonlance: The New Adventures.

Young Adult Chronicles

These novels are adaptions of the original Chronicles Trilogy to a format specifically targeted at young readers.

Elements

Elidor Trilogy

Goodlund Trilogy

New Adventures

Suncatcher Trilogy

Trinistyr Trilogy

Related stories

The following two books are crossovers in which Lord Soth and others are transported to the Ravenloft world.

Six novels set in the Spelljammer universe were published by TSR before TSR was incorporated into Wizards of the Coast. The novels were interconnected and formed "The Cloakmaster Cycle". The novels tell the story of Teldin Moore, a 'groundling' farmer on Krynn who has a powerful and apparently cursed magical cloak that was given to him. The series puts the character on a quest, and showcases the Spelljammer universe.

References

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  2. Web site: Gilliam. Ryan. 2021-01-25. New Dragonlance novel trilogy is back on after authors dismiss lawsuit. 2022-02-05. Polygon. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2021-05-26. One Of D&D's Returning Classic Settings Has To Be Dragonlance. 2022-02-05. ScreenRant. en-US.
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  5. Web site: Gilliam. Ryan. 2021-01-25. New Dragonlance novel trilogy is back on after authors dismiss lawsuit. 2022-02-05. Polygon. en-US.
  6. Web site: 2021-05-26. One Of D&D's Returning Classic Settings Has To Be Dragonlance. 2022-02-05. ScreenRant. en-US.
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