The Dragons of Krynn
by Margaret Weis (Editor), Tracy Hickman (Editor)
Dragonlance: Dragon Anthologies (01), Dragonlance - chronological {shared universe} (Anthologies — (Dragons anthologies))
On This Page
Description
A collection of short stories--by Douglas Niles, Kevin Stein, Nancy Varian Berberick, and others--continues the adventures and exploits of the dragon denizens of Krynn.Tags
Recommendations
Member Reviews
I found this collection of short stories and poems to be an enjoyable read. Just make sure you know that this is just edited by the Weis and Hickman, not written by them. If you want something to read during short breaks and not worry about keeping up the with the continuity of a story, pick up this book.
Opening Sentence "...In the burning house in a scattered country you will see us rising the shadow of wings crossing your sunlight obscuring the moon as the red sky blossoms in fire and confusion..."
This is the opening sentence of the first short story called 'Seven Hymns of the Dragon' by Michael Williams. Actually in this case it is more a lengthy poem rather than a story. There are sixteen short stories - and I have to say that other than one or two - most of them didn't grab my attention at all.
This is the opening sentence of the first short story called 'Seven Hymns of the Dragon' by Michael Williams. Actually in this case it is more a lengthy poem rather than a story. There are sixteen short stories - and I have to say that other than one or two - most of them didn't grab my attention at all.
Ratings
Members
- Recently Added By
Author Information
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
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
All Editions
Some Editions
Series
Work Relationships
Contains
Common Knowledge
- Canonical title
- The Dragons of Krynn
- Original publication date
- 1994-03
- First words
- In the burning house
in a scattered country […]
Seven Hymns of the Dragon
Mort the gardener's broad hand rested lightly on the cottage door.
The Final Touch
Everyone said that it wasn't my fault, what happened when I was fifteen.
Night of Falling Stars
A sheet of clouds reflected spring sunlight into a glaze over the salt barrens.
Honor Is All
"Caught 'em wit' the river behind 'em—more better for killin'," Chaltiford growled, excitement pounding within his barrel-sized chest.
Easy Pickings
The third eviction notice arrived in the morning's post during a late spring thundershower.
A Dragon to the Core (show all 16)
The building was lopsided, leaning in the dark as though it had drunk too much.
Dragon Breath
"This is a gnome story!" bellowed the bard, fully expecting every eye in the room to turn his way.
Fool's Gold
"But I was only … aaahhhh!"
Scourge of the Wicked Kendragon
Croesus says I think too much, that I should remember my virtue is in my sword arm.
And Baby Makes Three
The rain was just ending.
The First Dragonarmy Bridging Company
It was a very small but ordinary village, the kind city dwellers often think of as idyllic, offering a simple, more peaceful way of life.
The Middle of Nowhere
He had learned to sleep with the battle-axe clutched in his hands, a trick that had saved his life more than once.
Kaz and the Dragon's Children
The screaming trickled into silence, the way a nightmare slips away with daybreak, and stillness settled like snowflakes floating delicately to ground.
Into the Light
I knew the four would come.
The Best
Galan rose from his cold bed in the muck.
The Hunt - Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)O let the lady rise in fire
as the last sky burns to nothing.
Seven Hymns of the Dragon
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"Forever auguring for froof," Mort muttered with a laugh, as he trudged down the snow-covered hillside.
The Final Touch
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)And there was not a ghost in sight to stand between us.
Night of Falling Stars
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Mercanyin removed gauntlet and helmet, then headed back into the dragon's cave.
Honor Is All
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)They were hungry.
Easy Pickings
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)After all, one never knew what the next trend would be in tunnel boring.
A Dragon to the Core
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Fenris looked insulted only for a minute.
Dragon Breath
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)And Fool's Gold laughed as he caught the bone wand in the air, rolling over and over in the dying sunlight until his fur resembled ripe wheat bending before a summer breeze, or gold spun into fine, soft wire.
Fool's Gold
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)I'll have to tell somebody … after I investigate.…"
Scourge of the Wicked Kendragon
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"You are indeed welcome," I told her, barely catchin' the rumble of a snore from a middle-aged dragon settlin' down for a nap.
And Baby Makes Three
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"Cut 'er loose."
The First Dragonarmy Bridging Company
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)The middle of nowhere.
The Middle of Nowhere
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Not ever.
Kaz and the Dragon's Children
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)"If your king does not accept your word, Mali, I will tell him myself."
Into the Light
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)And I could sleep peacefully … now.
The Best
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)He raised up the lance and continued to attack.
The Hunt - Original language
- English
Classifications
- Genres
- Fiction and Literature, Fantasy
- DDC/MDS
- 813.087608 — Literature & rhetoric American literature in English American fiction in English By type Genre fiction Adventure fiction Speculative fiction Collections
- LCC
- PS648 .F3 .D756 — Language and Literature American literature American literature Collections of American literature Prose (General)
- BISAC
Statistics
- Members
- 591
- Popularity
- 49,563
- Reviews
- 2
- Rating
- (3.43)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 4
