The Reign of Istar
by Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman, Richard A. Knaak, Michael Williams
Dragonlance: Tales II (1), Dragonlance: Tales (4), Dragonlance - chronological {shared universe} (Anthologies — (Tales II anthology) 1 PC)
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A collection of short stories featuring the strange and divergent races of Krynn depicts the rise and fall of life on Krynn during the years before the Cataclysm. Reissue.Tags
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Probably the weakest of the draglines tale so far. This was an interesting attempt to look at the reign of the kings priest and Istar, prior to the Cataclysm . You would’ve thought that this would have been ripe territory for tales of intrigue, espionage, and corruption. However, this collection of stories doesn’t read that differently to tales written after the end of the world of the Lance. I feel that this was a Miss opportunity and a lot of these stories are subpar in terms of quality. A couple are standouts as being very good indeed and I include the last one in this. If you’re reading the tales from volume one to volume six then obviously you will have to read this volume. If you’re looking for good dragon tales or show more specifically those set in the reign off istar this may not be the book for you. show less
Part 4 in the Tales series, or the first part of the second Tales trilogy, so to speak. The tales revolve around the holy city of Istar and the Kingpriest, in the period before the Cataclysm. It's got 8 stories, not all equally good or entertaining. Michael William's songs have never been my cup of tea, so I didn't read that one. The others were reasonably good to good (The Silken Threads by Weis & Hickman, Kender Stew by Nick O'Donohoe, Off Day by Dan Parkinson). The Three Lives Of Horgan Oxthrall by Douglas Niles was boring, the way it was written and told.
The Reign Of Istar is not an essential book, it merely offers background stories which you can read after the Kingpriest trilogy, for example.
The Reign Of Istar is not an essential book, it merely offers background stories which you can read after the Kingpriest trilogy, for example.
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Margaret Weis was born on March 16, 1948 in Independence, Missouri. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 1970. She worked for Herald Publishing House, starting as a proofreader and leaving as the editorial director of their trade press division. In 1983, she went to work for TSR, Inc., the company responsible for numerous role-playing show more games including Dungeons and Dragons. At TSR, she was part of the design team responsible for the creation of the DragonLance saga, which lead to the DragonLance fantasy series of books. She collaborated with Tracy Hickman to write many of the books. She is also the author of the Star of the Guardian series, the Death Gate Cycle, and the Darksword Trilogy. In addition to writing, she is the owner and president of Mag Force 7, which produces collectible trading card games. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Tracy Hickman was born on November 26, 1955 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He entered the Missionary Home in Salt Lake City in 1975. From there, he was sent to Hawaii for language training for his eventual trip to Singapore. He was stationed in Hawaii and taught at the Mission House while waiting for his visa to come in. He preached the Mormon way of show more life in Indonesia for a year and a half. He was honorably released in 1977, and held a series of odd jobs after returning to the states including glass worker, television assistant director, and drill press operator in a genealogy center. In 1981, he approached by TSR about buying two of his gaming modules. He was hired by the company instead and began working with Margaret Weis. They wrote the DragonLance Chronicles together as well as over 40 books. He wrote two solo novels Requiem of Stars and The Immortals. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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Aside from his extensive work in Dragonlance, Richard A. Knaak is best known for his popular Dragonrealm series. His other works include several contemporary fantasies, including Frostwing and King of the Grey. In addition to Legacy of Blood, he has written Day of the Dragon for the Warcraft series. (Bowker Author Biography)
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Dragonlance: Tales II
3 works (1)
Dragonlance: Tales
6 works (4)
Dragonlance - chronological {shared universe}
182 works (Anthologies — (Tales II anthology) 1 PC)
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Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- The Reign of Istar
- Alternate titles
- Dragonlance Tales II Volume One: The Reign of Istar; Dragonlance Saga: The Reign of Istar: Tales II Trilogy - Volume One; Dragonlance Saga: Tales II Trilogy - Volume One
- Original publication date
- 1992-04
- Important places
- Krynn
- First words
- Paladine, you see the evil that surrounds me!
Introduction
According to legend, the author of these songs is the obscure Silvanesti bard Astralas, born about the time of the Proclamation of Manifest Virtue.
Six Songs for the Temple of Istar
Arryl Tremaine stepped into the common room of Timon's Folly, the inn where he was staying, and immediately noted the eyes that fixed on him.
Colors of Belief
Moran moved a swordsman forward, feinting the game piece sidewards to prevent ambush.
Kender Stew
The human carried a broad-headed spear with a crosspiece mounted behind the spearhead.
The Goblin's Wish
Research of Foryth Teel, scribe serving Astinus Lorekeeper
The Three Lives of Horgan Oxthrall (show all 9)
The minotaur fell to his knees on the cracked, filthy cobbles of Beggar's Alley.
Filling the Empty Places
In a place of shadows, small shadows moved.
Off Day
The tower of High Sorcery at Wayreth is, at the best of times—such as now, with the war's end—difficult to find.
The Silken Threads - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)They stood alone, together.
- Publisher's editor
- Weis, Margaret; Hickman, Tracy; Williams, Michael; Knaak, Richard A.
Classifications
- Genres
- Fiction and Literature, Fantasy
- DDC/MDS
- 813.08762 — Literature & rhetoric American literature in English American fiction in English By type Genre fiction Adventure fiction Speculative fiction Science fiction
- LCC
- PS648 .F3 .R45 — Language and Literature American literature American literature Collections of American literature Prose (General)
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- 734
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- Reviews
- 3
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- (3.20)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook
- ISBNs
- 7
- ASINs
- 6
