Paul B. Thompson is the author of eleven books, including many Dragonlance novels co-written with Tonya C. Cook. Their Barbarians trilogy includes Children of the Plains, Brother of the Dragon, and Sister of the Sword. When asked to name his favorite among his own novels, he always says “the newest one.” He believes fiction writing is a progressive craft, and tries to improve his technique with each new work. His early ambition was to write historical novels, but finding no market for them in the late ’80s, he turned his hand to fantasy and science fiction. His favorite writers in the genre include Alfred Bester, Cordwainer Smith, and L. Sprague de Camp. Paul lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with his wife Elizabeth and a ponderous collection of books, video tapes, and an aging PC.
Love and War
The legend of Raistlin’s daughter! A strange story that cannot be confirmed, yet it is whispered among the elves of Silvanesti, gossiped about by the kender of Krynn, and told here for the first time by Caramon, the enigmatic mage’s surviving twin. A wondrous new novella journeying into secrets…
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Silvanos, the august founder of the united elven nation known as Silvanesti, is dead and buried in a crystal tomb. The leadership of the clans and households has fallen to his son, Sithel, who is himself father of twin sons. The princes Sithas and Kith-Kanan represent emerging factions among these…
More info →Heroes and Fools
A submarine trip to an island of ghosts. A band of fugitive actors. A deadly draconian who has had too much holiday punch. And veritable onslaughts of dryads, shadow wights, and that rarest of all monsters, the dread forest boojum. Also, from the team of Margaret Weis and Don Perrin, the…
More info →Children of the Plains
From the mists of Krynn’s earliest history came the Barbarians. A young brother and sister escape a pack of predators and strike out on their own, their lives taking parallel courses linked to the destiny of different tribes. But dark powers watch the rise of civilization with cold calculation and deadly…
More info →The Players of Gilean
Across the ages roams an immortal troupe of actors, gifted with fantastical powers and led by a mysterious artiste with a penchant for meddling. Wherever they roam, they encounter magic and monsters and evil that requires taming. This is the first anthology based on characters from the…
More info →More Leaves from the Inn of the Last Home
To celebrate the coming of a new age to Krynn, we have devised a menu of succulent dishes we hope you will enjoy. Take a seat in your favorite booth. Order a mug of your favorite beverage. Meet new friends and share past times with old ones. Here are songs for the singing and good food for…
More info →The Best of Tales Vol. I
From Wizards.com: Fantastical monsters and dragons of every hue. Accursed wizards and mysterious villains. Deadly battles and otherworldly spectacles. The untold adventures of the beloved Companions. Here are the collected best short stories of the original Dragonlance Tales series, unfolding a world of heroism, magic, and fantasy. It is a treasury for loyal fans of the saga, and for new readers it is an enthralling introduction to the world of Krynn.
More info →The Search for Power
This newest anthology focuses on the lives and ways of dragons in the era following the end of the New York Times best-selling War of Souls trilogy by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. Edited by Margaret Weis and filled with a dozen stories from both well-known Dragonlance authors and a few newcomers, this is the first anthology to feature stories that take place in the current Dragonlance time period.
More info →The Best of Tales Vol. 2
A second volume of some of Krynn's favorite tales. In addition to some of the stories that are collected here from the other Tales books, the second volume also includes "The Anvil of Time", an original adventure module by Tracy Hickman that was published in Dungeon Magazine #86.
More info →A Warrior’s Journey
From the cover: The mighty Ergothian Empire is gripped by civil war. Centuries before the first Cataclysm sunders Ansalon, two imperial dynasties struggle for supremacy. Brutal warlords jockey for power, while corrupt wizards sell their skills to the highest bidder. Unnatural monsters prey on the unwary.
Amid this chaos and upheaval, a brave young peasant shakes the towers of the mighty as his fate and the destiny of Krynn collide.
More info →Brother of the Dragon
From Wizards.com: Life on the open plains is a constant battle. Two Barbarian tribes, founded by brother and sister, grow into formidable nations, despite menace from traitors, wizards, and ancient beasts. A bronze dragon serves as their protector, but unfortunately for the barbarians, he's not the only dragon watching them.
More info →The Wizard’s Fate
From Wizards.com: After a bloody ten-year war, the mighty city of Tarsis has been brought to its knees. Lord Tolandruth -- once the farmer's son Tol -- has led the armies of the Ergoth Empire to the enemy's very gates. Poised for final victory, instead he is recalled to Daltigoth. The Emperor is dead, and civil war threatens to tear apart the empire.Tol takes a long, perilous journey back to the seat of power, not only to attend upon a new emperor and be reunited with the woman he loves, but to avenge himself on the wizard who caused his exile. Reclaiming his love and honor calls for sacrifices that will shape his destiny -- and the future of Krynn.
More info →Sister of the Sword
From Wizards.com: The final book in a historical Dragonlance trilogy. On the battle plains of Ansalon, all barbarians must band together.
Raiders, nomads, and villagers. Ogres and elves. Dragons of good and evil. These are the forces that have joined battle to decide the fate of the first primitive civilization of Krynn. At the center of this whirlwind, the long-separated siblings Amero and Nianki are reunited. But foes long gone and presumed dead also join together, seeking vengeance and destruction once and for all.
More info →A Hero’s Justice
From Wizards.com: The Ergoth Empire trembles from a double invasion: reptilian bakali plunge straight into the heartland, while bands of human nomads ravage the eastern frontier. Army after army, warlord after warlord fails to stop the invaders. Voices whisper, "Where is Tol of Juramona? Only he can save us!"A mad emperor will not heed the calls for Tol's return, so powerful forces align to deliver the champion of Ergoth back home. A wizard and a general, an empress and a queen -- all take up the quest. Despite their efforts, though, Tol alone must decide whether to give up the peace and serenity of exile, or to save the empire that dishonored him.
More info →The Middle of Nowhere
From Wizards: The latest title in the world-spanning Crossroads series. Popular Dragonlance author Paul B. Thompson pens the latest novel that explores an area of the setting that has previously been mentioned but not previously described in detail to readers.
More info →The Dargonesti
A young Qualinesti princess, Vixa, travels by ship to rescue comrades from the lands of Ergoth. However, her ship is engulfed by a mysterious mist and they are taken beneath the wave by strange masters. There is turmoil in the undersea world of the Dargonesti, and to escape Vixa and her elves must conquer it...
More info →Relics and Omens
In these short stories set after the Chaos War and in the dawn of the Fifth Age, the gods have vanished, taking magic with them. Fresh heroes, monsters, and quests arise as the new world takes shape, at once strange and familiar.
More info →The Forest King
The Journeyman must use the ancient Anvil of Time to travel through history. He is told to observe, not to interfere, a task that is easier said than done...
Balif, war-winning general and one time candidate for Speaker of the Stars, vanished from Silvanesti history before the Kinslayer War. What caused this bold warrior and revered leader to disappear from his nation?
Already under the shadow of a horrendous crime, Balif answers his country's call to confront invaders in the eastern lands: a new race whose very appearance spreads terror. Balif must defeat these strange invaders, aided only by unlikely allies.
More info →Rebels and Tyrants
From Wizards.com: As the land of Krynn groans beneath the rule of mighty dragon overlords, small bands of rebels spring up to battle the new oppressors. From the streets of Palanthas to the Plains of Dust, from the frozen reaches of Ergoth to the swirling waters of the Blood Sea, here are tales to stir the heart and the imagination.
More info →Bertrem’s Guide to Mortals: Everyday Life in Krynn in the Fifth Age
From Wizards.com: Bertrem's Guide to the Age of Mortals: Everyday life in Krynn of the Fifth Age provides details that help bring this world to life including articles dealing with education, arms and armor, politics, food, festivals, games, and clothing.
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