The beginning of the magical journey of the awesome companions and characters of Krynn. Still my favorite fantasy novel of all time. ( )

I was introduced to the world of fantasy novels at an absurdly late age, and it wasn't until my junior year of high school that I was introduced to the Dragonlance series. This was the second novel I read (after The Legend of Huma, which gave me some idea of what the companions were fighting for), and I remember savoring every moment. I was so scared of reading it too quickly so I forced myself to only read one measly chapter a night, but it made the journey that much more delicious.

I reread the same copy I was given as a 16-year-old (tattered even then) every two years or so, and I still love it. It's a great series. I only wish I could have momentary amnesia so I could experience everything for the first time again.

Great book! ( )

The story of a group of friends reunited after 5 years. Hoping for a peaceful homecoming and reunion they are shocked to find trouble literally on their doorstep. Enter some entrancing new friends to add plenty of extra story and crazy magician to liven things up. Throw a few dragons, and plenty of icky baddies into the mix for an epic tale of good vs evil, where the difference isn't always so easy to see.

The characters all take turns being your favorite, they are not just fictional names, they are brought to life in full color. The good, the bad, and the parts we just aren't sure about yet. They interact with each other and people outside the group in ways that only enhance their personalities. Characters are dynamic, constantly changing, but doing it slowly enough that the reader is able to follow and understand every new trait that emerges. Even the dragons, while each is only shown for a short period of time, scream into the story larger than life (which they should be).

This is a series I come back to every couple years and each time I read it I find myself locked to the pages in suspense, devouring words to see what is going to happen next.

This is a must read for any fan of high fantasy and epic tales. I'll be starting book 2, Dragons of Winter Night, as soon as I can find my copy!!!! ( )

A classic of the High Fantasy/RPG genre. A fun read. ( )

Dragons of Autumn Twilight is one of many novels written by co-authors Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis. It is set in the mystical world of Krynn, where the true gods of ancient times are lost and evil beings walk the lands promoting new religions.
The story begins with the reunion of some friends. Five years before they had left their home of Solace and gone on separate quests to find proof of the true gods. The companions are Tanis Half-Elven- the wisest and the leader, Flint Fireforge- a dwarf that is over one hundred but a great warrior, Tasslehoff Burrfoot- a well meaning kender that never gets scared, Sturm Brightblade- a disgraced knight who has been searching for his father, and finally the twins Cameron and Raistlin Majere. Cameron is a great warrior, Raist is a mage.
They are all very discouraged when they see that none of them have found what they searched for. Their hopes rise, however, by the appearance of a barbarian woman and her companion who carry a blue crystal staff with true healing powers. The evil that has corrupted the land force them to flee, however, when people begin chasing after the staff. The companions travel to where one of the barbarians found the staff, and there they uncover what they thought had been a myth- dragons.
At the end of this installment in the Dragonlance Chronicles, the companions realize that the return of the dragons means the return of the ancient goddess known as the Dark Queen. Together they prepare for the longest fight of their lives.
The cover art for my copy of this book is very descriptive. It has a lot of color and is a picture of the sleepy town of Solace where the companions meet. In front of Solace stand Flint, Tanis, and the barbarian woman Goldmoon. There is not a part of the cover that I do not like. I recommend this book for people who like fantasy novels, as well as those who like stories about dragons like Eragon. The Dragonlance Chronicles are a good read for science fiction lovers as well. ( )