Brothers Majere
by Kevin Stein
Dragonlance: Preludes I (3), Dragonlance: Preludes (3), Dragonlance - chronological {shared universe} ((Preludes I 3) 346-347 AC)
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Twins Raistlin and Caramon investigate a frightening string of disappearances and murders in this prequel novel to the Dragonlance ChroniclesDarkness and unrest are growing. People disappear in the night, and there are rumors of foul forces at work. To this land caught in the grips of a nameless terror come Raistlin and Caramon Majere, two brothers—one a wizard, one a warrior—who are trying to eke out a living on the backroads of Ansalon. Desperate for money, they agree to take on a show more job in the backwater village of Mereklar, where a series of disappearances has sent everyone into a panic.
A beautiful noblewoman persuades Raistlin, Caramon, and their kender companion, Earwig Lockpicker, to search for the missing. But what starts out as an intriguing mystery turns sinister when the town’s leading citizens are murdered by what appears to be a violent feline beast.
A ball of string, an ancient legend, and three magically glowing lines lead the twins to the truth—and to a confrontation with a deadily foe. On the fabled Night of the Eye, Raistlin will supposedly acquire great magical power . . . and he’ll need it if he is to survive. show less
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Shortly after passing the Test at the Tower of High Sorcery, Raistlin, Caramon, and a kender, Earwig Lockpicker, find themselves wandering fairly aimlessly, their bankroll desperately low. A sign posted to tree offering 10,000 pieces of steel was too much temptation for them to skip, although they would later wish they had never seen the sign. The bizarre city of Mereklar had problems - bigger than anyone imagined. And the city wasn't the only one with problems. As the twins quickly found out, very few people were interested in having the twins assist the beleaguered city. From the City council that wanted them gone, to the assassins trying to dispatch them at every turn, to the cat-like beast roaming the city, to the populace, looking show more at Raistlin with a mixture of hatred and fear. The only one who appeared to want them in Mereklar is the city Councillor, the regal Shavas who seems to offer each of the companions what they most truly desire. Shavas is not what she seems, however...
In my opinion, this volume was by far and away the best of the Preludes series. The backdrop of the story was a little weird (Mereklar having been built by the gods of neutrality, having been tricked by the gods of darkness, but influenced by the gods of light... weird stuff), but the story itself was consistent with what we know about Krynn. One of the more interesting components was the introduction of a demi-god; the first one I'd encountered in the DragonLance realm. I was also impressed by Raistlin's compassionate gestures towards Caramon - I wish it was in his nature to be more like that...
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In my opinion, this volume was by far and away the best of the Preludes series. The backdrop of the story was a little weird (Mereklar having been built by the gods of neutrality, having been tricked by the gods of darkness, but influenced by the gods of light... weird stuff), but the story itself was consistent with what we know about Krynn. One of the more interesting components was the introduction of a demi-god; the first one I'd encountered in the DragonLance realm. I was also impressed by Raistlin's compassionate gestures towards Caramon - I wish it was in his nature to be more like that...
Read 10/2007 show less
Raistlin is my favorite character from the original trilogies. So, I was delighted to find this "prequel" of an adventure before the Chronicles took place. The brothers future issues with each other can be seen, even in this time, and it lays a foundation for what we know to come. This is a simple adventure the two embark on, but it reveals more about their years before they become heroes.
Es terrible, pero al menos es mejor que los libros de Tanis y Tas. Sólo tiene dos estrellas por eso, porque este lo he podido terminar.
Empezó muy bien. Caramon no era tan tonto ni Raistlin tan... Raistlin como en los demás libros y eso me gustaba, pero no sé en qué punto comenzó a ir todo cuesta abajo y acabó siendo una parodia de sí mismo. Todos los personajes conocidos eran OOC y los nuevos eran absurdos. El supuesto misterio del libro no era misterio ninguno y el modo de llevar la trama demasiado cuestionable y soporífero.
Lo describen todo al más mínimo detalle, se ve que para rellenar espacio, porque luego todo eso no tiene propósito ninguno. Tres páginas describiendo cómo Raistlin hace una poción; una y media show more diciendo cómo el kender y Caramon abren una tapa. Diálogos estúpidos, vocabulario aún más estúpido, y calidad literaria bastante, bastante abajo.
Me ha parecido más un fanfic que un libro de la Dragonlance. show less
Empezó muy bien. Caramon no era tan tonto ni Raistlin tan... Raistlin como en los demás libros y eso me gustaba, pero no sé en qué punto comenzó a ir todo cuesta abajo y acabó siendo una parodia de sí mismo. Todos los personajes conocidos eran OOC y los nuevos eran absurdos. El supuesto misterio del libro no era misterio ninguno y el modo de llevar la trama demasiado cuestionable y soporífero.
Lo describen todo al más mínimo detalle, se ve que para rellenar espacio, porque luego todo eso no tiene propósito ninguno. Tres páginas describiendo cómo Raistlin hace una poción; una y media show more diciendo cómo el kender y Caramon abren una tapa. Diálogos estúpidos, vocabulario aún más estúpido, y calidad literaria bastante, bastante abajo.
Me ha parecido más un fanfic que un libro de la Dragonlance. show less
A shared world book of short stories set in the Dragonlance world. Not that good.
Los famosos Caramon y Raistlin Majere, acompañados por un kender, llegan cerca de la ciudad de Mereklar, donde encuentran un cartel en el que se solicitan «personas adiestradas y expertas» para realizar una importante investigación...
Los hermanos deciden ofrecerse y averiguan que el trabajo consiste en hallar a los gatos de Mereklar, que han desaparecido misteriosamente. Lo que parece una cuestión trivial no es tal, ya que, según cuenta la leyenda, estos animales son los que salvarán a la ciudad de las fuerzas del Mal.
Además de la desaparición de los gatos, los miembros del Consejo empiezan a ser asesinados uno tras otro por un extraño felino de grandes proporciones. Raistlin intuye que todos los sucesos están relacionados show more con el Festival del Ojo, durante el cual las tras lunas de Krynn confluirán una sobre otra, momento en el que se abrirá la puerta mágica y la Reina de la Oscuridad intentará penetrar en Mereklar y apoderarse de krynn. Los hermanos Majere cierra la primera trilogía de Preludios de la Dragonlance show less
Los hermanos deciden ofrecerse y averiguan que el trabajo consiste en hallar a los gatos de Mereklar, que han desaparecido misteriosamente. Lo que parece una cuestión trivial no es tal, ya que, según cuenta la leyenda, estos animales son los que salvarán a la ciudad de las fuerzas del Mal.
Además de la desaparición de los gatos, los miembros del Consejo empiezan a ser asesinados uno tras otro por un extraño felino de grandes proporciones. Raistlin intuye que todos los sucesos están relacionados show more con el Festival del Ojo, durante el cual las tras lunas de Krynn confluirán una sobre otra, momento en el que se abrirá la puerta mágica y la Reina de la Oscuridad intentará penetrar en Mereklar y apoderarse de krynn. Los hermanos Majere cierra la primera trilogía de Preludios de la Dragonlance show less
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- Brothers Majere
- Original title
- Brothers Majere
- Alternate titles
- Dragonlance Preludes Volume 3: Brothers Majere; Dragonlance Saga: Preludes Volume Three: Brothers Majere; Brothers Majere: Preludes Vol. Three
- Original publication date
- 1990-01
- People/Characters
- Raistlin Majere; Caramon Majere; Earwig Lockpicker
- Important places
- Krynn; Ansalon; Mereklar
- Dedication
- I was about to dedicate this book to Rett, when suddenly . . . .
- First words
- Greetings,
First, sir, allow me to offer my apologies for startling you and the young scribe when we encountered each other in the great library.
[Foreword]
To Bertram, Library of Palanthas
From Dalamar, Tower ... (show all)of High Sorcery, Palanthas
The boy looked up from his play to see two strangers, standing at the crossroads, reading the sign.
Prologue
Raistlin awoke from deep slumber to the sound of pipes—a haunting, eerie souns that reminded him of a time of everlasting pain, a time of torture and torment.
Chapter 1 - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)The twins sat quietly together for a long time beside the stream, watching the water flow.
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