Chronicles of Dragonlance
by Jonathon Howard, Shivam Bhatt
Join two fans of Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman's Dragonlance books, Jonathon Howard and Shivam Bhatt, as they read through the 100+ books in this vast and sprawling Fantasy World inspired by the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game.
Episodes
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 3, Chapters 9 & 10
Caramon and Berem nearly reach their goal. Tika and Tas nearly escape the dungeon and their pursuers. Tanis nearly escapes with Laurana. One More Thing: Jonathon: Quest For Glory Series | Good Old Games Shivam: The Mahabharata by Sanjay Patel | Bookshop.org You can find us at: Jonathon -...
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 3, Chapters 7 & 8
We ask you, the listener to, send in questions you might have about the Chronicles for a future episode. Caramon, Tika, Tas and Berem find themselves in the dungeons below the Dark Queen's Temple in Neraka. Berem is not handling imprisonment well… They might have been able to overpower their…
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 3, Chapters 5 & 6
The remaining Companions make their way to Neraka, an ugly city surrounding the hideous Temple of Takhisis, and where the dark goddess resides. They attempt to sneak into Neraka with disastrous results. Being led to the dungeons below the city they cross, once again, Kitiara's path. Tanis, in a...
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 3, Chapters 3 & 4
Republishing after a corrupted file. Sorry Folks! The Companions lose Berem in the mountains. In their frantic search to find him they also lose Flint. During their search they stumble upon Godshome. Tanis kills Berem. Flint moves beyond the cares of the world of Krynn. The translation of Fizban....
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 3, Chapters 1 & 2
Tanis and the other Companions' have set out upon bronze dragons for Neraka. Their plans to rescue Laurana are almost immediately spoiled when Fizban, riding an aged gold dragon, grounds them. They, accompanied by Fizban, must flee into the mountains, on foot, pursued by draconians. Hijinks…
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 2, Chapters 8 & 9
Tanis and friends show up in Kalaman, right before Kitiara does to let everyone know that she has Laurana captive and has taken her to Neraka to be a guest of Takhisis. This upsetting news complicates the Companions' reunion. Gilthanas is especially upset with Tanis. Kit delivers an ultimatum to...
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 2, Chapters 6 & 7
Tanis and friends finally catch up to that red-robed fellow they've been chasing, it is Zebulah who we met last time. They also meet the wizard's wife, the sea elf Apoletta, and learn a great deal about the world they were unaware of! Don't ask us how a sea elf who lives at the bottom of the…
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 2, Chapters 4 & 5
We finally learn what has become of Tanis and the rest of the Companions who were aboard the Perechon when it was attacked by dragons and sunk in the Blood Sea. Tanis, Riverwind, Goldmoon and Berem find themselves locked in some ancient ruins with no access to the outside world. We learn more…
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 2, Chapters 2 & 3 & the Knight of the Black Rose
We are introduced to the supreme leader of Takhisis' forces of darkness, Lord Ariakas, who is on his way to correct the mistakes of his general, Kitiara. Mainly by trying to kill her. He is prevented in his attempt by, arguably, the most popular character to come out of Dragonlance, no not...
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 1, Chapter 9 & Book 2, Chapter 1
We learn how dragonriding and dragonlances work. Laurana, or the Golden General as she is being called, leads the forces of good to victories over the draconian armies. The first pitched air battle between dragons is fought. Tas and Flint get to ride a dragon into battle! It almost ends in…
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 1, Chapters 7 & 8
Laurana, without her consent, is made the Commander of the Knights of Solamnia. Despite her misgivings she accepts the assignment. As part of accepting her new responsibilities, and despite what her heart may want, she also lets go of her love for Tanis. She does not have the time and energy to...
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 1, Chapters 5 & 6
We, and Raistlin, meet Astinus of Palanthas, the immortal chronicler of the world of Krynn and keeper of Palanthas's library. Raistlin's escape to Palanthas worked though it has left him very weak and close to death. He hopes to find a means to save his life within the library. Raistlin struggles...
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 1, Chapters 3 & 4
Tanis and Company aboard the Perechon are pursued by dragons. It turns out Kitiara isn't happy about how Tanis left. Tanis is still trying to convince the rest of the Companions that he didn't betray them. They seem skeptical now and that feeling will only grow. The ship, in vain, attempts to...
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 1, The Everman, Chapters 1 & 2
Welcome to Dragons of Spring Dawning! We finally learn something about Berem. It isn't pretty. Neither is the 'break-up' between Tanis and Kit! Which Tanis initiates in the middle of the night while Kit is away. His reunion with the rest of the Companions is full of tension. The tension is…
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Interlude - Jeff Grubb Interview
The endcap to Season 2 is an exclusive interview w/ former TSR designer, and current Elder Scrolls Online Senior Writer, Jeff Grubb. Jeff Grubb is an award-winning author, game designer, and world-builder. His extensive credits include AD&D's Monster Manual II, Marvel Super Heroes game system,...
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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapter 13, 14, & The Funeral
Here we are at the end of Dragons of Winter Night and Season 2 of the podcast. In these chapters the Knights of Solamnia hold off the dragon armies for a day, Sturm sacrifices his life to save the lives of those he loves. Laurana and Tas use the dragon orb and dragonlances to defeat the dragon...
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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapter 11 & 12
While the Sturm and Derek's feud comes to a boiling point, Tas explores the bizarre architecture of the High Clerist's Tower. What are all these rooms and gates? Why was it built this way? What secret lies at its long neglected heart? Rest assured Tas will find out! Derek makes a bold claim and…
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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapters 9 & 10
Tanis and Kitiara get close, real close, and catch up. Kitiara spills the beans on Takhisis' goals and urges Tanis to join her in fulfilling them. Tanis disappoints everyone with his decision. Meanwhile, Sturm's elevation to full knighthood drives Derek Crownguard insane and completely shatters...
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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapters 7 & 8
Podcast Summary - After the events of the Whitestone Council, Laurana and friends try to decide what their next steps are. Laurana would prefer not to lead but her commitment to her friends overcomes any desires she has to find Tanis. We learn her testimony has cleared Sturm and he will become...
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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapters 5 & 6
Shivam provides all the info one could ever want on gnomes and their place, not only in Krynn and D&D, but in the fantasy genre. Fizban and Tasslehoff experience the wonders of Mt. Nevermind, with special attention being given to innermountain transportation. The reader is introduced to Gnosh…
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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapters 3 & 4
Raistlin wrestles with the Dragon Orb and perhaps wins out. Caramon wrestles with his feelings for Tika and she definitely loses out. We learn that the twins both lost out when Raistlin took the Test of High Sorcery. Lord Gunther of Solamnia is visited by Fizban and Tas. We learn a great deal…
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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapters 1 & 2
We are reunited with Tanis, Raistlin and the rest of the Companions who we last saw leaving Silvanesti. We meet up with them in Port Balifor tired and road weary. Raistlin's sleight-of-hand and magic ensures they eat and lodge for free. It also becomes the means by which the Companions raise…
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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 2, Chapters 9 & 10
As the rest of the party slumbers under Silvara's spell, Tas sneaks his way into Dragon Castle and rediscovers that good dragons exist, and that the evil dragons were defeated with their help and the dragonlances. In the midst of these (re)discoveries Fizban miraculously appears! The frazzled...
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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 2, Chapters 7 & 8
Silvara, under increasing suspicion, leads Laurana's group deeper into the mountains of Southern Ergoth. Their goal? The secret vale of Foghaven, known only to Silvara's people. The party arrives there under the light of Luminari to this fog laden valley. To reach their destination the party must...
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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 2, Chapters 5 & 6
Shivam was at this year's GenCon for Dragonlance's 40th birthday! He talks about what happened at the convention and what is coming for Dragonlance fans. Then we get back to Dragons of Winter Nights. Silvara leads Laurana's group up the river until they can travel by water no longer. Gilthanas…
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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 2, Chapters 3 & 4
Laurana and Gilthanas are reunited with their family. It goes poorly, especially for Laurana. The rest of the party are prisoners in everything but name. The Elves decide they will be keeping the Dragon Orb. Laurana decides staying with her family is not an option. So, with the help of Silvara…
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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 2, Chapters 1 & 2
We connect back up with Laurana's group as they return from their successful outing to Icewall. Aboard a ship bound for Sancrist with a Dragon Orb in their possession. Their trip is interrupted by a dragon. We learn a lot about white dragons, much of it uncomplimentary. Lucky for the Companions,...
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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 1, Chapters 11 & 12
Tanis and friends wake up from their nightmare only to find that the awful dream has an all too real effect on Silvanesti and its king, Lorac. The once beautiful Elven home now resembles the nightmare with twisted, bleeding trees and animals, the Tower of the Stars looks more like a melted candle...
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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 1, Chapters 9 & 10
Alhana with Tanis and Company in tow reach Silvanesti. Their rides refuse to take them into the Elven homeland though. Alhana has regrets. Lots of them. Talk of Dragon Orbs and what they might do. They enter the forests of Silvanesti, and a nightmare. All of the Companions are reunited in a...
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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 1, Chapters 7 & 8
In this month's episode we learn Sturm is a poser, The Companions' party is more permanently split up. The long flight from Tarsis. Raistlin enters a fugue state. Everyone learns about the history of the Dragon Orbs and Krynn. Tanis and half of the Companions are conscripted into the Silvanesti...
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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 1, Chapters 5 & 6
Tanis and his half of the Companions experience the hatred of the people of Tarsis, lose Tas, and meet the leadership of the city, which isn't much better than the mob. Their own judgment is interrupted when another elf is presented, the princess of the Silvanesti elves, Alhana Starbreeze.…
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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 1, Chapters 3 & 4
Tarsis the Beautiful! The Companions finally arrive at this fabled city only to find out it ain't so beautiful. Oh, and those ships that were going to carry the refugees from Pax Tharkas away to someplace else? Not a lot going on with those 'white-winged' beauties either… Despite this apparent…
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Dragons of Winter Night: The Hammer, Book 1 Chapters 1 and 2
Welcome to Dragons of Winter Night, the 2nd book of the Dragonlance Chronicles. We're just starting but this book is already so much darker and somber than the first! And all the characters get surly! In this first episode of our second season we go over the opening prologue and the first two...
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Interlude - Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman Interview
In this special interlude episode Shvam and Jonathon are joined by Dragonlance creators and authors, Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman! We learn about how the two found themselves at TSR and how the world of Krynn was created. Some of these stories we believe have never been told before! This was...
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Interlude - November 2023
Sometimes things are just out of your control. Scheduling issues and family illness prevented a recording this month. We'll be back in December with Dragons of Winter Night. Very excited to share our thoughts and feelings with you all then! Until then, please join us on the Facebook group:...
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Dragons of Autumn Twilight: Book 2 Chapters 14, 15, and The Wedding
We've reached the end of Dragons of Autumn Twilight! And the Companions have nearly reached the end of this tale! The Companions encounter Flamestrike, Tanis holds her off while they move the children out into the courtyard. Ember and Verminaard show up, ruining the escape. Fizban dies. Chaos...
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Dragons of Autumn Twilight: Book 2 Chapters 12 & 13
While Tanis and the majority of the Companions conspire with the slaves of Pax Tharkas Tas and Fizban explore its secrets. Taz learns, and then forgets, the truth of Dragonlances. Laurana converts one high seeker to the old faith with a parable. Tas and Fizban learn who the traitor is. Tanis…
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Dragons of Autumn Twilight: Book 2 Chapters 10 & 11
After the harrowing encounter with the giant slug the Companions are forced to take the path through the tombs of Kith Kanan's royal guards. Goldmoon's holy powers ensure they don't have to fight a horde of zombies. Flint and Tasselhoff find secret doors. The Companions find an evil Drow spirit...
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Dragons of Autumn Twilight: Book 2 Chapters 8 & 9
Content Warning - Discussions about sex and the many cultural rules around it. Tika receives a royal gift, and the Companions leave Qualinost bound for Pax Tharkas. On their way they find an old battle site, amongst the corpses of goblins and humans they find a survivor, Eben, he joins them....
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Dragons of Autumn Twilight: Book 2 Chapters 6 & 7
We learn all about the history between Tanis & Laurana, how it lead to Tanis fleeing his home, and going out into the world. The plans of the Qualinesti Elves are revealed and we learn the role the Companions must play to enure the Elves' future. In order for the Elves to escape successfully, the...
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Dragons of Autumn Twilight: Book 2 Chapters 4 & 5
In this episode Jonathon and Shivam follow the Companions as Fewmaster Toede leads them towards Pax Tharkas. Tas makes a new friend, Toede's servant, Sestun the gully dwarf. We learn from Fizban that dragonlances and Huma were real. The slave caravan is ambushed by an Elvish party, all the...
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Dragons of Autumn Twilight: Book 2 Chapters 2 & 3
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of rape. Discussion begins at the 58 minute mark. In this episode we return to Solace and see how the invasion of the Dragon Queen's army has destroyed the town and its people. The Companions return to the Inn of the Last Home only to find it...
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Dragons of Autumn Twilight: Chapter 22 & Book 2 Chapter 1
In this episode, Jonathon and Shivam follow the Companions as they escape Xak Tsaroth, witness a miracle, see Raistlin's good side, and finish Book One of Dragons of Autumn Twilight. We discuss the D&D Dragonlance Modules a bit wondering how economical and good they still are. We then try to ease...
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Dragons of Autumn Twilight: Chapters 20 & 21
The Companions make their plans to sneak into and steal from the Dragon's hoard. Their plans go horribly wrong. With disastrous consequences for the Companions, and the buried city of Xak Tsaroth. The Compansions disasterous retreat with what perhaps is the people of Krynn's only hope in their...
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Dragons of Autumn Twilight: Chapters 18 & 19
The Companions find another way down into the ruined city of Xak Tsorath with the help of their new friend Bupu. Oh, really she's only Raistlin's friend. This way is a little more complicated and a lot dirtier. They finally find themselves in the ruined city, somehow folded over on itself tucked...
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Dragons of Autumn Twilight: Chapters 16 & 17
Shivam is excited to talk a bit about the new Dragonlance book that came out this year, and his role in its writing. In these chapters Goldmoon meets a Goddess. The Companions witness a miracle. They descend into Xak Tsorath to claim the platinum disks for Mishakal. We meet Gully Dwarves and we...
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Dragons of Autumn Twilight: Chapters 14 & 15
The party is imprisoned by the Draconians. The weird creatures celebrate their retrieval of the blue crystal staff. Tanis worries over the Companions, Tasselhoff and Flint missing, Raistlinpoisoned. Tasselhoff plans a rescue. Hijinks ensue. The Companions escape only to encounter true terror, a...
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Dragons of Autumn Twilight: Chapters 12 & 13
Tanis chooses for the group. They will accept the task given to them by the Forestmaster. The Companions wonder at what exactly it is they must hunt down. The Forestmaster whisks them across the continent on pegasuses. Goldmoon and Riverwind experience serious trauma. Their acceptance of the blue...
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Dragons of Autumn Twilight: Chapters 10 & 11
The Companions journey through Darken Wood. Wherein they find a place more alive than tales would have lead them to believe. Once night falls they meet some of the "less alive" denizens of the Wood. The Companions are lead to the Master of Darken Wood and are provided much needed context and...
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Dragons of Autumn Twilight: Chapters 8 & 9
The Companions learn more about the strange party of black robed 'clerics' they encountered. Goldmoon tries to gain new information about the blue crystal staff. A new race is introduced to Krynn, creating problems for the Companions. The party flees, again. Sturm remembers and maybe goes a…
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About this show
Join two fans of Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman's Dragonlance books, Jonathon Howard and Shivam Bhatt, as they read through the 100+ books in this vast and sprawling Fantasy World inspired by the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game.
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