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Tanis Half-Elven, leader of the companions. A skilled fighter who detests fighting, he is tormented by love for two women—the tempestuous swordswoman, Kitiara, and the enchanting elfmaiden, Laurana.
Sturm Brightblade, Knight of Solamnia. Once revered in the days before the cataclysm, the knights have since fallen into disgrace. Sturm’s goal—more important to him than life itself—is to restore the honor of the knighthood.
Goldmoon, Chieftain’s Daughter. Bearer of the blue crystal staff, her love for a tribal outcast, Riverwind, leads them both on a dangerous quest in search of the truth.
Riverwind, Grandson of Wanderer. Given the blue crystal staff in a city where death flew on black wings, he barely escaped with his life. And that was only the beginning.…
Raistlin, Caramon’s twin brother, magic-user. Though his health is shattered, Raistlin possesses great powers beyond his young age. But dark mysteries are concealed behind his strange eyes.
Caramon, Raistlin’s twin brother, warrior. A genial giant of a man, Caramon is the exact opposite of his twin. Raistlin is the one person he cares for—and the one person he fears.
Flint Fireforge, dwarf, fighter. Tanis’s oldest friend, the ancient dwarf regards these youngsters as his “children.”
Tasslehoff Burrfoot, kender, “handler.” Kender—the nuisance race of Krynn—are immune to fear. Consequently, trouble just seems to follow them home.
THE EIGHT ARE GIVEN THE POWER TO SAVE THE WORLD. BUT FIRST THEY MUST LEARN TO UNDERSTAND THEMSELVES—AND EACH OTHER.
The Lands of Abanasinia
DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES
Volume one
DRAGONS OF AUTUMN TWILIGHT
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Contents
Cover
Map
Title Page
Copyright
Canticle of the Dragon
The Old Man
Book 1
Chapter 1 - Old Friends Meet. A Rude Interruption.
Chapter 2 - Return to the Inn. A shock. The oath is broken.
Chapter 3 - Knight of Solamnia. The old man’s party.
Chapter 4 - The open door. Flight into darkness.
Chapter 5 - Farewell to Flint. Arrows fly. Message in the stars.
Chapter 6 - Night in a cave. Dissension. Tanis decides.
Chapter 7 - The story of the staff. Strange clerics. Eerie feelings.
Chapter 8 - Search for truth. Unexpected answers.
Chapter 9 - Flight! The white stag.
Chapter 10 - Darken Wood. The dead walk. Raistlin’s magic.
Chapter 11 - The Forestmaster. A peaceful interlude.
Chapter 12 - Winged sleep. Smoke in the east. Dark memories.
Chapter 13 - Chill dawn. Vine bridges. Dark water.
Chapter 14 - Prisoners of the draconians.
Chapter 15 - Escape. The well. Death on black wings.
Chapter 16 - A bitter choice. The greatest gift.
Chapter 17 - The Paths of the Dead. Raistlin’s new friends.
Chapter 18 - Fight at the lift. Bupu’s cure for a cough.
Chapter 19 - The broken city. Highbulp Phudge I, the Great.
Chapter 20 - The Highbulp’s map. A spellbook of Fistandantilus.
Chapter 21 - The sacrifice. The twice-dead city.
Chapter 22 - Bupu’s gift.