Age Of Mortals

	Age Of Mortals The ''Age of Mortals'' series is a series of novels set in the Dragonlance setting. For the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' game supplement, see Age of Mortals: Dragonlance Campaign Setting Companion. Contents * '' Conundrum'' (December 2001), by Jeff Crook, () * '' The Lioness'' (August 2002), by Nancy Varian Berberick, (), Note: The Lioness is also featured in the short story "Freedom's Pride" from '' Rebels and Tyrants'' set prior to ''The Lioness''. * '' Dark Thane'' (November 2003), by Jeff Crook, () * '' Prisoner of Haven'' (June 2004), by Nancy Varian Berberick, (), Note: The short story "Lost Causes" from '' Rebels and Tyrants'' serves as a prequel to ''Prisoner of Haven''. * ''Wizard's Conclave'' (July 2004), by Douglas Niles, () * '' The Lake of Death'' (October 2004), by Jean Rabe Jean Rabe is an American journalist, editor, gamer and writer of fantasy and mystery. After a career as a newspaper reporter, she was employed by TSR, Inc. for several years as head of the Role Pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Dragonlance ''Dragonlance'' is a shared universe created by Laura and Tracy Hickman, and expanded by Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis under the direction of TSR, Inc. into a series of fantasy novels. The Hickmans conceived ''Dragonlance'' while driving in their car on the way to TSR for a job interview. Tracy Hickman met his future writing partner Margaret Weis at TSR, and they gathered a group of associates to play the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' role-playing game. The adventures during that game inspired a series of gaming modules, a series of novels, licensed products such as board games, and lead miniature figures. In 1984, TSR published the first ''Dragonlance'' game module, ''Dragons of Despair'', and the first novel, ''Dragons of Autumn Twilight''. The novel began the ''Chronicles'' trilogy, a core element of the ''Dragonlance'' world. While the authoring team of Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis wrote the setting's central books, numerous other authors contributed novels, short stories a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Dungeons & Dragons ''Dungeons & Dragons'' (commonly abbreviated as ''D&D'' or ''DnD'') is a fantasy tabletop role-playing game (RPG) originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson. The game was first published in 1974 by TSR (company)#Tactical Studies Rules, Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. (TSR). It has been published by Wizards of the Coast (now a subsidiary of Hasbro) since 1997. The game was derived from miniature wargaming, miniature wargames, with a variation of the 1971 game Chainmail (game), ''Chainmail'' serving as the initial rule system. ''D&D'' publication is commonly recognized as the beginning of modern role-playing games and the role-playing game industry, and also deeply influenced video games, especially the role-playing video game genre. ''D&D'' departs from traditional wargame, wargaming by allowing each player to create their own Player character, character to play instead of a military formation. These characters embark upon adventures within a fantasy setting. A Dungeon Mas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Dragonlance Campaign Setting Companion ''Dragonlance'' is a shared universe created by Laura and Tracy Hickman, and expanded by Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis under the direction of TSR, Inc. into a series of fantasy novels. The Hickmans conceived ''Dragonlance'' while driving in their car on the way to TSR for a job interview. Tracy Hickman met his future writing partner Margaret Weis at TSR, and they gathered a group of associates to play the '' Dungeons & Dragons'' role-playing game. The adventures during that game inspired a series of gaming modules, a series of novels, licensed products such as board games, and lead miniature figures. In 1984, TSR published the first ''Dragonlance'' game module, ''Dragons of Despair'', and the first novel, ''Dragons of Autumn Twilight''. The novel began the '' Chronicles'' trilogy, a core element of the ''Dragonlance'' world. While the authoring team of Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis wrote the setting's central books, numerous other authors contributed novels, short storie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Conundrum (book) Conundrum may refer to: * A riddle, whose answer is or involves a pun or unexpected twist, in particular ** Riddle joke, a riddle that constitutes a set-up to the humorous punch line of a joke * A logical postulation that evades resolution, an intricate and difficult problem Literature * ''Conundrum'' (Lyons novel), a 1994 ''Doctor Who'' novel by Steve Lyons * ''Conundrum'' (Dragonlance novel), a 2001 Dragonlance fantasy novel by Jeff Crook * ''Conundrum'', a memoir written by Jan Morris * Conundrum Press (other), two book publishing companies in North America * ''Conundrum'', a supervillain who appeared in the ''Spider-Man'' comic books Other fields * "Conundrum" (song), an instrumental song by Jethro Tull on their album ''Bursting Out'' * "Conundrum" (''Dallas''), the two-hour series finale of primetime soap opera ''Dallas'' * "Conundrum" (''Star Trek: The Next Generation''), a 1992 fifth-season episode of ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' * The Conundrum, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Jeff Crook Jeff Crook is a novelist, author, and former technical writer for the United States Postal Service. Works Jeff Crook's first Dragonlance novel, ''The Rose and the Skull'', was published in March 1999. His other novels for the Dragonlance setting include ''The Thieves' Guild'' (2000), '' Conundrum'' (2001), and '' Dark Thane'' (2003). One of Crook's stories was also included in the 2000 Dragonlance anthology, ''Rebels and Tyrants''. His story, "The Fractal," appeared in ''Relics and Omens'', his poetry in "The Final Word," and his ''AD&D'' adventures in ''Dungeon'' Magazine. He was later the editor of ''Campaigns'', the newsletter for the Southern Realms region of the RPGA. He has also had short stories published in the anthology ''The Search for Magic: Tales from the War of Souls'' (2001), and co-authored ''Bertrem's Guide to the War of Souls, Volume One'' (2001). Crook also wrote short stories for the ''Sovereign Stone'' world setting. Crook co-designed the ''Dungeons & Dragons' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	The Lioness (novel) ''The Lioness'' is the second fantasy novel in '' The Age of Mortals'' series set in the Dragonlance ''Dungeons & Dragons'' world. It was written by Nancy Varian Berberick. Plot introduction The evil green dragon Beryl oppresses the kingdom of Qualinesti with the aid of her Dark Knights.Fantastic Fiction: The Lioness Retrieved on November 23, 2008. A resistance leader, a mysterious Kagonesti woman who is known as 'The Lioness' arises to battle her. Reception In a positive review, critic Don D'Ammassa Donald Eugene D'Ammassa (born April 24, 1946) is an American fantasy, science fiction ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Nancy Varian Berberick Nancy Varian Berberick (born 1951) is an American fantasy author well known for her work in the Dragonlance series. Biography Her Wizards of the Coast biography mentions that she is fond of going through a thesaurus. She enjoys Beowulf, Norse mythology, and Orlando Innamorato ''Orlando Innamorato'' (; known in English as "''Orlando in Love''"; in Italian titled "''Orlando innamorato''" as the " I" is never capitalized) is an epic poem written by the Italian Renaissance author Matteo Maria Boiardo. The poem is a rom .... She has written 12 fantasy novels, eight of which have been in the Dragonlance saga, and numerous short stories. Bibliography Dragonlance Novels * * * * * * * * Short stories * * * * Non-Dragonlance * * * * References External links * * * * 1951 births 20th-century American novelists 20th-century American short story writers 20th-century American women writers 21st-century American novelists 21st-century American sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	List Of Dragonlance Novels This is a list of the published novels set in the fantasy world of ''Dragonlance'', which was originally created as a setting for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' tabletop role-playing game. Novels Unreleased Anthologies The Dragonlance short story collections are mainly divided into the two publishing lines ''Tales'' and ''Dragons Anthologies''. With most recent collections the dividing line has been somewhat erased. In the following are the short story collections listed in chronological order of their publishing dates. Tales I Tales II Although some versions refer to these three books as the ''Tales II'' trilogy, others refer to them belonging to the original ''Tales'' trilogy, continuing from volume IV (this is because they were originally published as two trilogies and later renumbered as one six-book series). Dragons Anthologies Tales of the Fifth Age Tales/Dragons from the War of Souls/World of Krynn These three collections are presented as a trilogy by th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Dark Thane ''Dark Thane'' is a fantasy novel in the setting of Dragonlance, based on the campaign setting for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game. It was written by Jeff Crook. It is volume three of the six volume book series A book series is a sequence of books having certain characteristics in common that are formally identified together as a group. Book series can be organized in different ways, such as written by the same author, or marketed as a group by their pub ... The Age of Mortals. It is set in the year 422 AC ( After Cataclysm), also known as 39 SC (Second Cataclysm). Plot introduction After a series of ugly battles and incidents, the dwarven community becomes increasingly isolationist in its city under the mountains. Unfortunately dark magic, backstabbings, betrayal and power grabs threaten to destroy the already destabilized dwarf society. Explanation of the novel's title A Thane is a ruler of a dwarven faction. Characters in "Dark Thane" Tarn Bellowgra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Prisoner Of Haven ''Prisoner of Haven'' is a fantasy novel set in the world of Dragonlance. It was written by Nancy Varian Berberick, published in 2004. It is volume four of the six volume book series '' The Age of Mortals''. It is set in the year 421 AC ( After Cataclysm), also known as 38 SC (Second Cataclysm). Plot summary The book follows the adventures of sisters-in-law Dezra and Usha Majere as they are trapped in the Krynn city of Haven by a Dark Knight of Neraka and his army. The story takes place during the War of Souls. Characters in "Prisoner of Haven" Usha Majere Dezra Majere The Qui'thonas Release details 2004, USA, Wizards of the Coast , Pub date 1 June 2004, Paperback A paperback (softcover, softback) book is one with a thick paper or paperboard cover, and often held together with adhesive, glue rather than stitch (textile arts), stitches or Staple (fastener), staples. In contrast, hardcover (hardback) book ... Reception In a positive review, critic Don D'Ammassa pra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Wizard's Conclave ''Wizards’ Conclave'' is a fantasy novel by Douglas Niles, set in the world of Dragonlance, and based on the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' role-playing game. It is the fifth novel in the '' Age of Mortals'' series. It was published in paperback in July 2004. Plot summary ''Wizards’ Conclave'' explores the lives of characters from ''The War of Souls ''The War of Souls'' is a trilogy of ''New York Times'' best selling novels published between 2000 and 2002. The trilogy focuses on the titular fictional war (the War of Souls) set in the popular ''Dragonlance'' fictional universe. Like many '' ...'' trilogy, describing events that directly overlap the events of those stories. Reception References {{D&D topics 2004 American novels Dragonlance novels The Age of Mortals series novels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Douglas Niles Douglas Niles (born December 1, 1954, in Brookfield, Wisconsin) is a fantasy author and game designer. Niles was one of the creators of the Dragonlance world and the author of the first three Forgotten Realms novels, the ''Star Frontiers'' space opera setting and the ''Top Secret (role-playing game), Top Secret S/I'' espionage role-playing game. Early life and education Niles was born in Brookfield, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee, and his family moved to Nashotah, Wisconsin, Nashotah, a small town to the north, when he was twelve years old. Niles developed an interest in heroic fantasy, as well as wargaming, and began writing short stories and making short films in high school. Niles attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh, where he majored in speech and minored in English. While there, he met Chris Schroeder, whom he married three years later. After graduation, Niles began teaching Speech and English at Clinton High School (Clinton, Wisc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

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