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Dragons Of Desolation
''Dragons of Desolation'' is the fourth and final module in the first major story arc in the '' Dungeons & Dragons'' ''Dragonlance'' series of game modules. It is one of the fourteen ''Dragonlance'' adventures published by TSR between 1984 and 1986. The module is intended for player characters of level 6–8. The events of this module were not covered in the original ''Dragonlance Chronicles'' but are told in the novel '' Dragons of the Dwarven Depths'' by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. Plot synopsis In ''Dragons of Desolation'', the player characters (PCs) find their way into the underground kingdom of Thorbardin, where the dwarves are already contending with agents of the draconians. The characters must search a floating castle for the legendary Hammer of Kharas to obtain the dwarves' aid. The module describes the realm of Thorbardin, which is mapped using reusable modular map pieces. In this module, the dragon armies have conquered the North. The PCs must lead a band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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A dragon is a reptilian legendary creature that appears in the folklore of many cultures worldwide. Beliefs about dragons vary considerably through regions, but dragons in western cultures since the High Middle Ages have often been depicted as winged, horned, and capable of breathing fire. Dragons in eastern cultures are usually depicted as wingless, four-legged, serpentine creatures with above-average intelligence. Commonalities between dragons' traits are often a hybridization of feline, reptilian and avian features. Scholars believe huge extinct or migrating crocodiles bear the closest resemblance, especially when encountered in forested or swampy areas, and are most likely the template of modern Oriental dragon imagery. Etymology The word ''dragon'' entered the English language in the early 13th century from Old French ''dragon'', which in turn comes from la, draconem (nominative ) meaning "huge serpent, dragon", from Ancient Greek , (genitive , ) "serpent, giant s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
