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Dragons of Autumn Twilight (Dragonlance Chronicles, Volume I) Mass Market Paperback – February 1, 2000

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This Dungeons & Dragons-inspired fantasy adventure is the first installment in the beloved Dragonlance Chronicles, set in the magical world of Krynn.

Once merely creatures of legend, the dragons have returned to Krynn. But with their arrival comes the departure of the old gods—and all healing magic. As war threatens to engulf the land, lifelong friends reunite for an adventure that will change their lives and shape their world forever . . . 
 
When Tanis, Sturm, Caramon, Raistlin, Flint, and Tasslehoff see a woman use a blue crystal staff to heal a villager, they wonder if it's a sign the gods have not abandoned them after all. Fueled by this glimmer of hope, the Companions band together to uncover the truth behind the gods' absence—though they aren't the only ones with an interest in the staff. The Seekers, a new religious order, wants the artifact for their own ends, believing it will help them replace the gods and overtake the continent of Ansalon. Now, the Companions must assume the unlikely roles of heroes if they hope to prevent the staff from falling into the hands of darkness.

Dragons of Autumn Twilight is the first book in the Dragonlance Chronicles.
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Subtitle Dragonlance Chronicles 1 Lost Chronicles 1 Dragonlance Legends 1 The War of Souls 1 Dragonlance Heroes 1 The Dark Disciple 1
Short Description As war looms over the planet Krynn, a motley crew of heroes reunites to thwart the Queen of Darkness and her army of dragons. Join Tanis, Flint, and the rest of the Companions as they search for the Hammer of Kharas, a fabled Warhammer forged by the Thorbardin dwarves. When archmage Raistlin Majere turns towards forces of darkness, his twin brother Caramon must travel through time to save him from the grip of evil. A new age dawns when the Gods abandon Krynn and the dragons seize control—forcing heroes both old and new to fight for the heart and soul of their planet. Meet the legendary Knight of the Crown, Huma Dragonbane, as he and his minotaur companion go head to head with the Knights of Solamnia and the dark goddess Takhisis. In the wake of the War of Souls, a vampiric cult led by Chemosh, the God of Death, sinks its teeth into Krynn.
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Think of it as A New Hope for the world of Dragonlance: Sure, maybe it's a little rough around the edges, maybe it's got one cliché too many, but this baby is pure magic. The first volume in the Dragonlance Chronicles series, this classic from Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman started it all for Krynn, eventually spawning a bestselling 90-plus book series. (And, frankly, you'd do well to stick to the Weis-Hickman titles.) All the heroes that you've likely heard of already--the creepy, hourglass-eyed Raistlin, the noble half-elf Tanis, the comic relief Tasselhoff Burrfoot, the curmudgeonly dwarf Flint Fireforge--they're all here, starting the good fight against the Dark Queen Takhisis as the War of the Lance begins. Pick up Dragons of Winter Night when you're done. --Paul Hughes

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Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman published their first novel in the Dragonlance Chronicles, Dragons of Autumn Twilight, in 1984. Over twenty years later, they are going strong as partners—with over thirty novels as collaborators—and have published over a hundred books, including novels, collections of short stories, role-playing games, and other game products alone or with other co-authors. Hickman is also the inspiration for the "Tracy Hickman Presents" line of Dragonlance novels for Wizards of the Coast. Weis is the President of Sovereign Press, which publishes Dragonlance game material as well as many other game products.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wizards of the Coast; Reissue edition (February 1, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0786915749
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0786915743
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 770L
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.15 x 1.11 x 6.88 inches
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I want to be clear that the one Star has nothing to with the quality of the book. It it probably one of my favorite books ever. I purchased this copy because I had lost mine and wanted to re-complete the series.The one Star has everything to do with the CONDITION in which it arrived, considering it was purchased new. The package was left on the wet, snow covered, front porch on a day it was snowing. Do better Amazon.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2023
    Dragons of Autumn Twilight is the first of a four-book set of Dragon Lance Chronicles. These books are based on a set of video and/ or computer games (I don’t do that many games, so am not sure which) designed by one of the authors. There are apparently several other sets of books by the same authors set in the same universe, and many, many other similar books by other authors as well. This type of book has the potential to be very good, or possibly very bad. I would say this one is reasonably good.

    The character development here is pretty good, although it is better for some characters than for others. I suspect that by the end of the fourth book, we will know at least most of the characters very well.

    There are a lot of standard fantasy game features in the story. There is an adventuring party with members of several races and professions (a half-elf, a dwarf, a creature known as a Kender that somewhat resembles a Hobbit but has a few unique qualities of its own, and several humans, one of whom is a mage and another, the only woman in the original party, who is eventually declared to be a cleric).

    Most of these people are known to each other already and have already been questing separately to discover the answers to their own riddles as well as a cure for the problems besetting their world. So far, they don’t seem to have been all that successful, but they need to make serious progress fast, especially on saving the world, because their world, Krynn, is going to hell in a handbasket quickly.

    A mysterious old man is waiting in the tavern for them. He doesn’t appear to be quite all there, but on the other hand, he seems to know exactly what is about to happen. It looks as if he is responsible for bringing the anger of the authorities down on them so that they have to flee the town before they even have a chance to visit their homes. But later on, he turns up again, still appearing as clumsy and incompetent as ever. I suspect, however, that this is all an act and that he knows much more than he is telling, because he is instrumental in getting them out of the dungeon at Pax Thatkas even though he appears to die in the process.

    Several of the characters either don’t get along well or don’t trust each other at first. The two characters who are new to the group, the ones they call the plainsmen (and also sometimes refer to as barbarians, although these two seem to be more civilized than some of those who are doing the name-calling) are at first looked on with suspicion, but the woman, Goldmoon, who is a cleric and healer and later seems to fuse with a goddess is unfailingly polite and gentle, although the mysterious blue staff she carries puts them in danger since the High Dragonlord Verminaard, their principle enemy in this book, is looking for it for himself.

    Another questionable character is their mage, Raistlin. Everybody is convinced that there is something dark in his character, and it seems that the ordeal he underwent to become a mage, which nearly killed him and severely damaged his health, has brought this out. But, although he isn’t very sociable and prefers to keep to himself, when push comes to shove, he always seems to be doing his best to keep the company safe and further their business. One example is during their visit to the ruined city of Xak Tsaroth where they encounter the Gully Dwarves. Their own Dwarf, Flint, has a really low opinion of Gully Dwarves, and, indeed, their personal hygiene (or lack thereof) and low intelligence don’t do much to inspire love. But Raistlin sees that they are familiar with the passages in the old city that might lead to the items the company is seeking to find there, and he befriends the creatures (in part by casting a spell on them). Their adventure with the Gully Dwarves is by far the funniest part of the book. But it is also interesting how gentle and respectful Raistlin is of Bupu, one of the Gully Dwarves who seems most familiar with the parts of the city they need to get to and who aids them in getting the items they need.

    In the course of their adventures, the companions visit several areas, including a spooky forest, the land of the Elves, and a fortress called Pax Tharkas, where the prisoners from Solace are taken after the dragons burn Solace down. They also manage to kill three dragons.

    In the end, though, even though Goldmoon and Riverwind are finally able to marry and everything is peaceful, at least for about a minute, most of the company is still downcast, because, though they have gotten in a few good licks against the forces of evil, these forces still look as if they are winning. There are more dragons out there, and doubtless more evildoers ready to use them. Plenty of room for another book – or three.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2024
    This is the book that turned me from someone that hated to read into a lifelong reader. Up until this point I had never experienced anything like this. I owe Margaret Weiss and Tracy Hickman so much for turning me into a reader. Now onto the story, this book was absolutely amazing to read. The characters are fully fleshed out and three dimensional. The story is intriguing and you never expect what will happen next. My 13 year old brain was completely enamored with these stories and even now my 49 year old brain will read this and find things I never knew before. The Chronologicals and Legends are two series that I just can’t recommend enough.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2024
    I read the core 6 books in the Dragonlance Saga as a kid back in the 80s. The books were great then. I decided to revisit them as an adult “for old times sake” while on a vacation. They didn’t disappoint. At its core the book is a story of about friendship, love, and doing the right thing that’s well told within a rich universe. Is it on bar with The Hobbit - no, but that’s fine. It’s worth it. I hope you enjoy it like I did…twice.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025
    Great first book in a classic series I finally got around to reading! So glad I did.. Onto second book
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2017
    When readers, especially younger ones, ask me what fantasy novels to read after going through “The Hobbit” and “Lord of the Rings” by Tolkien, I usually tell them to check out “The Dragonlance Chronicles” by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. That trilogy starts off with “Dragons of Autumn Twilight,” a book I adored as a child and returned to three decades later.

    There are problems to be sure. The writing is often clunky and, as the authors admit in their notes in the “Annotated Chronicles,” they fell into the traps associated with TSR producing a series of RP modules at the same time as the books, especially where “Autumn Twilight” was concerned. Characters often make strange decisions so the plot can flow and the humor goes from funny to forced in the blink of an eye. There are far too many heroes at the end of the book with almost 15 characters in the main party. Needless to say, some of the characters simply get lost (including one who was crucial at the start of the book and basically ignored by the end of it). Going through TOR’s reread of the books--which is worth looking at--I found myself nodding my head far too often as the reviewers pointed out the various problems.

    But these problems pale in comparison to a fine book. Weis and Hickman do an amazing job at introducing the characters at the start of “Autumn Twilight” and do a fine job of guiding them through various adventures. The battles scenes are often excellent. Many of the heroes stand out as do some of the villains. Readers who enjoy fantasy novels should enjoy this book and exploring the lovingly crafted world of Krynn.

    Sure, there are too many cliches. Yes, Weis and Hickman keep tripping over TSR’s modules. There are way too many characters fighting for attention toward the end of “Autumn Twilight.” These kind of problems would undermine most books. That doesn’t happen here thanks to a fun plot in constant motion and some strong and intriguing characters. Even after three decades, “Autumn Twilight” holds up very well. Highly recommended.
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  • Francois Dumas
    5.0 out of 5 stars For a good intro to fantasy world
    Reviewed in Canada on August 10, 2023
    Excellent book for those who wish to start into dungeon and dragons.
  • Gnatbutt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved these books as a child....
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2024
    And decided to read them again as an adult. They don't disappoint. View a world and it's warriors ina fantastic adventure.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Lo mejor
    Reviewed in Mexico on May 12, 2021
    Excelente libro
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  • Amazon Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great fantasy book
    Reviewed in Germany on April 29, 2022
    Not the highest literary work, but I still re-read this book every 4-5 years, it reminds me of my teenage years when we read fantasy books. Just brings back good memories and I love the adventures!
  • Amit Sinha
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read.
    Reviewed in India on October 21, 2018
    Amazing book. Just did not like two things - the page quality and the packaging. There were a few dents on the cover, but that's okay.