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Chris Pierson
Chris Pierson is an American computer game designer as well as an author of several books in the ''Dragonlance'' saga. He has written many books for the series. Career Chris Pierson was born in Canada. Chris first wanted to write novels for the ''Dragonlance'' saga at the age of 12, which is when he first picked up a copy of a ''Dragonlance'' book. He finished his first novel at 16, which he describes as dreadful. He received his big break when Margaret Weis (one of the most prestigious authors in the ''Dragonlance'' series) sent out an open call for submissions to an online site. The submissions, if accepted, would be used in an anthology of sorts. Chris had his first story accepted. At the 1997 Gen Con game fair, TSR approached him about writing books for the Dragonlance series. He wrote the Kingpriest Trilogy and the Taladas Trilogy. His other Dragonlance novels are the Bridges of Time novels '' Spirit of the Wind'' and '' Dezra's Quest''. As a computer game designer, Chris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shadow Of The Flame
Chris Pierson is an American computer game designer as well as an author of several books in the ''Dragonlance'' saga. He has written many books for the series. Career Chris Pierson was born in Canada. Chris first wanted to write novels for the ''Dragonlance'' saga at the age of 12, which is when he first picked up a copy of a ''Dragonlance'' book. He finished his first novel at 16, which he describes as dreadful. He received his big break when Margaret Weis (one of the most prestigious authors in the ''Dragonlance'' series) sent out an open call for submissions to an online site. The submissions, if accepted, would be used in an anthology of sorts. Chris had his first story accepted. At the 1997 Gen Con game fair, TSR approached him about writing books for the Dragonlance series. He wrote the Kingpriest Trilogy and the Taladas Trilogy. His other Dragonlance novels are the Bridges of Time novels '' Spirit of the Wind'' and '' Dezra's Quest''. As a computer game designer, Chris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Chosen Of The Gods
''Chosen of the Gods'' is a fantasy novel set in the ''Dragonlance'' campaign series, and is the first of a trilogy about the Kingpriest of Istar, Beldinas Pilofiro. Plot introduction ''Chosen of the Gods'' is set in Istar during the reign of Symeon IV, Kurnos the Usurper, and Beldinas Pilofiro. Plot summary Cathan is called back to his house to discover that his brother has died of the Longosai, a plague, and that he and Wentha are the only remaining members of their clan. Having prayed to Paladine every day to heal his brother, he rips down the symbol of Paladine from the wall of their house, since Paladine didn't answer his requests. Having no family left except for his sister, Wentha, he joins some bandits led by Baron Tavarre. Baron Tavarre gained an intense hate of clerists after a loved member of his family died, because the clerists in Istar wouldn't help him. However, he is not the only one that feels that way, as many other bandits joined only after their family died o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Male Novelists
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American Fantasy Writers
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21st-century American Novelists
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21st-century American Male Writers
The 1st century was the century spanning AD 1 ( I) through AD 100 ( C) according to the Julian calendar. It is often written as the or to distinguish it from the 1st century BC (or BCE) which preceded it. The 1st century is considered part of the Classical era, epoch, or historical period. The 1st century also saw the appearance of Christianity. During this period, Europe, North Africa and the Near East fell under increasing domination by the Roman Empire, which continued expanding, most notably conquering Britain under the emperor Claudius (AD 43). The reforms introduced by Augustus during his long reign stabilized the empire after the turmoil of the previous century's civil wars. Later in the century the Julio-Claudian dynasty, which had been founded by Augustus, came to an end with the suicide of Nero in AD 68. There followed the famous Year of Four Emperors, a brief period of civil war and instability, which was finally brought to an end by Vespasian, ninth Roman emperor, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trail Of The Black Wyrm
''Trail of the Black Wyrm'' is a fantasy novel set in the Dragonlance campaign series and is the second of a trilogy about Taladas. The third book in the trilogy is ''Shadow of the Flame Chris Pierson is an American computer game designer as well as an author of several books in the ''Dragonlance'' saga. He has written many books for the series. Career Chris Pierson was born in Canada. Chris first wanted to write novels for the ...''. Plot introduction The setting is in Taladas, although it's generally in the jungles of Neron and the Imperial League. Plot summary Shedara, Forlo, and Hult, prepare to leave Coldhope Keep, but are attacked by shadow-fiends. The shadow-fiends outnumber them, and are losing as well as badly injured. Luckily, Eldako shows up and manages to kill the rest of the shadow-fiends. They decide to stay in Coldhope Keep until they recover. Later, the Fourth Legion of the Imperial League arrives, intent on arresting Forlo for desertion. Forlo claims he di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blades Of The Tiger
''Blades of the Tiger'' is a fantasy novel set in the Dragonlance setting, based on the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game. This is the first of a trilogy about Taladas; the second book in the trilogy is ''Trail of the Black Wyrm''. ''Blades of the Tiger'' was published in 2005. Plot introduction ''Blades of the Tiger'' is set in Taladas shortly after 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 '' ..., and is generally located in the Imperial League. Plot summary While attempting to steal back an important work of art, Shedara discovers that the lord of the keep has been attacked and is dying. He mistakes her for a friend and mutters "The Hooded One" before he dies from his mortal but bloodless wounds. After returning to Armach-nesti and discuss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sacred Fire (novel)
''Sacred Fire'' is a fantasy novel by Chris Pierson, set in the world of Dragonlance, and based on the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' role-playing game. It is the third novel in the "Kingpriest" series. It was published in paperback in December 2003. Plot summary ''Sacred Fire'' explores part of the history of the world of Krynn ''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 .... Reception References {{D&D topics 2003 novels Dragonlance novels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
