As Tanis and Flint seek out a haven in the dwarven kingdom of Thorbardin, Raistlin is strangely drawn to the haunted fortress known as Skullcap, Sturm seeks the legendary Hammer of Kharas, and Tika embarks on a perilous journey to rescue those she loves from certain death.

But it is the dwarf, Flint Fireforge, who faces the most crucial test. As the heroes race against time to save the lives of those dependent on them, Flint is forced to make a difficult choice, one on which the future of mankind may rest.

The Companions are back!

Into the Dwarven Depths

The Companions are back in the first volume that features an untold story from the War of the Lance. The beloved heroes return: Tanis, Raistlin, Caramon, Sturm Brightblade, Tasslehoff, and Flint Fireforge. Old friends, such as Riverwind, Goldmoon, and Laurana travel with them. Old enemies are here too, as the companions encounter new adventures and new dangers in the beginning months of the War of the Lance.

The companions believe they have slain the evil Dragon Highlord Verminaard. They have rescued the refugees from Pax Tharkas and taken them to a valley in the Kharolis mountains.

After they are attacked by the dragonarmies, Tanis and Flint are sent to search for the long lost dwarven kingdom of Thorbardin, hoping to persuade the dwarves to give the refugees shelter for winter.

There he faces a terrible test. As the heroes race against time to save the lives of the innocents depending on them, Flint is forced to make a difficult choice, one on which the future of Krynn may rest. And the only one he can depend on for help is the happy-go-lucky kender Tasslehoff Burrfoot.

Though they hoped to find a safe haven in the dwarven kingdom, they soon discover that there is no safe place anywhere on Krynn, as the Queen of Darkness and her dragons set the land aflame.