''Dark Thane'' is a

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, based on the

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for the ''

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. It was written by

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. It is volume three of the six volume

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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 Bellowgranite *Mog Bonecutter *Crystal Heathstone *Zen *Ferro Dunskull *Glint Ettinhammer *Tor Bellowgranite

Release details

*2003, USA. Wizards of the Coast, (), Pub date November 2003, Paperback

Reception

References

External links

Dark Thane at Wizards of the Coast.comZipped sample chapter from Wizards of the Coast.com
2003 American novels American fantasy novels Dragonlance novels The Age of Mortals series novels {{Dragonlance-stub