The Dragonlance Chronicles stands as a highly acclaimed book series within the Dungeons & Dragons universe. For years, acquiring physical copies at sensible prices proved challenging. This situation changed when Random House Worlds re-released the original trilogy as a comprehensive omnibus edition earlier this year. This substantial 1,056-page hardcover quickly became a New York Times Bestseller upon its release and has repeatedly sold out at major retailers. Enthusiasts of D&D who have yet to obtain this impressive collection can now purchase the Dragonlance Chronicles omnibus. Originally priced at $35, it is currently available for just $18.51 at various retailers.
The Dragonlance Chronicles omnibus collects three pivotal fantasy novels penned by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman:
- Dragons of Autumn Twilight (1984)
- Dragons of Winter Night (1985)
- Dragons of Spring Dawning (1985)
This trilogy was out of print for an extended period, with the last standalone edition of Dragons of Autumn Twilight dating back to 2006, until Random House Worlds reissued it on February 4th. This collection is broadly recognized as the pinnacle of the broader Dragonlance series, making its re-release in an affordable omnibus format particularly welcome.
Beyond its stunning new cover artwork, the Dragonlance Chronicles omnibus features a foreword by actor Joe Manganiello, a well-known D&D aficionado. Manganiello recently contributed to a HeroQuest expansion, a tabletop game that draws inspiration from Dungeons & Dragons.
The narrative of the series is set within the official Dragonlance campaign world, originally developed for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons First and Second Editions. This setting itself originated from the D&D campaigns played by Hickman and Weis in the early 1980s. The high-fantasy trilogy chronicles the journey of a group of adventurers as they become entangled in the monumental conflict known as the War of the Lance. Its initial publication coincided with a wealth of other official D&D products set in the Dragonlance universe, encompassing adventure modules, board games, video games, and various other media.
While the Dragonlance Chronicles trilogy established the core storyline for the initial AD&D Dragonlance modules, subsequent D&D editions, including the current Fifth Edition, have also incorporated official modules and expansions set in this rich world. Beyond the core game materials, the Dragonlance universe has expanded to include over 190 spin-off novels. Notable among these are two direct sequels to the original trilogy: Dragonlance Chronicles: The Second Generation and Dragons of Summer Flame. Though physical copies of these follow-ups can be costly today, digital versions for Kindle and Audible are readily available at standard prices.
Dragonlance Destinies
The newest trilogy in the Dragonlance saga is Dragonlance Destinies, which commenced in 2022. All three novels – Dragons of Deceit, Dragons of Fate, and Dragons of Eternity – are available in both paperback and hardcover editions.
Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonlance 5E Adventure Books
For those looking to integrate the Dragonlance setting into their tabletop Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, official 5th Edition adventure modules are available. These include:
- Dragonlance: Shadow of The Dragon Queen Adventure Book
- Tyranny of Dragons Adventure Book
- Dragonlance: Shadow of The Dragon Queen + Warriors of Krynn Board Game Bundle
Additionally, Dungeons & Dragons enthusiasts might be interested in the special edition box set, Art & Arcana: A Visual History, which commemorates five decades of the tabletop RPG`s development and legacy.