Love and War

Dragonlance Tales #3

by Margaret Weis (Editor), Tracy Hickman (Editor), Harold Bakst (Contributor)

The legend of Raistlin's daughter!

A strange story that cannot be confirmed, yet it is whispered among the elves of Silvanesti, gossiped about by the kender of Krynn, and told here for the first time by Caramon, the enigmatic mage's surviving twin.

A wondrous new novella journeying into secrets of the heart and rumors about the past that have bearing on the future of Krynn.

Plus ten exciting short stories -- untold tales of chivalry and affection, heroic quests and foul villainy, magic in battle and transcendent defeat -- featuring all the beloved companions and fantastical creatures of the best-selling Dragonlance Saga.

The story that has entrhalled over three million readers worldwide, as created by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman.

Genres: Fantasy, Dragonlance, Fiction, Short Stories, Anthologies, Science Fiction Fantasy, High Fantasy

368 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published October 1, 1987

About the author

Margaret Edith Weis is an American fantasy and science fiction author of dozens of novels and short stories. At TSR, Inc., she teamed with Tracy Hickman to create the Dragonlance role-playing game (RPG) world. She is founding CEO and owner of Sovereign Press, Inc and Margaret Weis Productions, licensing several popular television and movie franchises to make RPG series in addition to their own.
In 1999, Pyramid magazine named Weis one of The Millennium's Most Influential Persons, saying she and Hickman are "basically responsible for the entire gaming fiction genre". In 2002, she was inducted into the Origins Hall of Fame in part for Dragonlance.

Reviews

[Joshua Thompson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel each installment in these "Tales" volumes lessened in consistent quality, although there were a few very good ones here. The short stories by Harold Bakst and Michael Williams were great, and the gem of the collection was "A Painter's Vision," by Barbara Siegel and Scott Siegel, which embraced the "Love" theme of this collection of stories centered around love and war.

[Meldelen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Con este tercer volumen llamado "Historias de Ansalon" - que se publicó en su versión original con el sugerente título de "Love and War" - se cierra la primera trilogía de los Cuentos de la Dragonlance. Este libro es, con diferencia - con MUCHA diferencia - el mejor de los tres. Los cuentos que aparecen en esta compilación giran en torno a, como bien dice el título original, el amor y la guerra; o sea, el amor en tiempos de guerra, la guerra vista por los que aman; y cuando digo amor no me refiero al amor romántico únicamente, sino que en estas historias también se exploran otras vivencias y sentimientos - amistad, lealtad, compasión - que, al fin y al cabo, también son muestras de amor, aunque casi nunca los llamamos amor por miedo a la mojigata confusión.
Eso hace que la lectura de estas historias sea muchísimo más amena y agradable que las de los volúmenes anteriores: salvo los dos últimos relatos, que giran en torno a la leyenda de Huma y a la famosa batalla de la Torre del Sumo Sacerdote - donde Sturm, uno de los principales personajes de la saga original murió en combate contra Kitiara -; los demás cuentos son muy entretenidos y hasta bellos. A destacar, en un primer grupo, "El relato de un buen caballero", "Por el Código y la Medida" y "Jugar al escondite", probablemente los mejores del volumen - especialmente los dos primeros - y que pese a no estar escritos por Weis y Hickman son excelentes. En un segundo grupo destacaría "El corazón de Goldmoon" y "La hija de Raistlin", que no siendo tan buenos como los del primer grupo, se hacen esenciales para profundizar en el lore pasado y futuro del propio universo de la Dragonlance. El primero lo escribió la esposa de Hickman y el segundo, la propia Weis y su hija. Del primero nada que decir, esencial para conocer el pasado dos personajes fundamentales - Goldmoon y Riverwind - antes de los eventos de las Crónicas; en cuanto al segundo... en fin... está oscilando en la delgada línea entre lo cute y lo cringe. Lo que se cuenta en esta historia le sienta tan bien al personaje de Raistlin como una ametralladora le sienta a una estatua de la Virgen, si entendéis lo que quiero decir. Me cuesta creer que Weis, que siempre ha escrito tan bien a su personaje predilecto, escribiese semejante cosa, más parecido a un mal fanfic del tipo self-insert que a otra cosa. Sin embargo, la historia puede salvarse un poco de la quema si te pones al lado de Caramon y decides que todo esto que se cuenta aquí es un mero cuento chino inventado por el pueblo que, años después de desaparecido Raistlin, empezaron a crearle leyendas para mantenerlo con vida, como se mantiene vivo a un santo, un mártir, o en su caso, un dios. Al menos, esta historia nos ha dado la estupenda portada del volumen.
El resto de las historias ni están bien ni están mal, calidad variada, como siempre, por eso mi calificación del volumen se queda en las cuatro estrellas. "Destino fatal", la historia del Señor del Bosque y el ciervo blanco del Bosque Oscuro, es bastante infumable, como "Plata y acero" y "Del afán por la guerra y su final". "La inspiración del pintor" y "Los exiliados" no están tan mal pero son muy raros, no entiendo cómo encajan en el conjunto del volumen. El primero empieza como una historia de amor pero se acaba convirtiendo en algo tóxico y con un final muy amargo; en cuanto al segundo... me limito a decirle a sus autores que si pensaban que ibas a justificar a Sturm y su odio por los magos con este preludio que difícilmente encaja con el resto del canon del personaje, lo lleváis claro, chatos.
En resumen, el mejor de la primera trilogía, y como siempre recomendado para los veteranos de Dragonlance que ya tienen experiencia en el universo de Krynn y que tengan el gusto de seguir profundizando en él. Pero para nadie más que ellos, advierto. Los novatos ya saben que por aquí, no se puede empezar.

[Tabitha Tomala · Rating 5 out of 5]

This review is also featured on Behind the Pages: Love and War

Taking a step back from the main story arcs of Dragonlance will reveal quite an interesting collection of tales. Readers will encounter new adventures from the companions, as well as side stories from various time periods and lands. Each story focuses on either love or war. And it is all wrapped up under the pretense of a folklorist collecting stories on their journey.

While I always enjoy learning more about the companions, I also treasure the smaller tales in Dragonlance. Sure there is plenty of action and adventure to be had while war breaks out and our trusty companions battle the dark forces, but what happens to the regular folk who are swept up in these times as well? What about the tales of legends readers may encounter on their journeys but never fully come to realize the history behind them? This is the heart of these anthologies and all the extra lore bits I eagerly consume.

It is easy enough for me to say my favorite tale was Hide and Go Seek. Centered around Tasslehoff wandering away and being kidnapped, the kender hilariously tries to wriggle his way out of the situation. But there’s a young boy’s life at stake as well, and Tas with his quick thinking does all he can to free them both. But Tas being Tas doesn't always think things through and places them in precarious situations. This is one tale that will have readers laughing as well as biting their nails waiting for one wrong move to foil any hope the two have of freedom.

My second favorite was Hunting Destiny which focused on the White Stag. Not much is told to the readers when they first encounter this mythical creature in the Dragonlance Chronicles. Sturm reflects on the Stag being part of Huma’s legend, but what is the Stag? Is it merely another beast of the forest, or is much more? Through this short story, readers will learn how the stag came to reside in Darken Wood. The extra lore tidbits thrown in hooked me, and I enjoyed learning about curses and the Forest Master. But this is also a tale to pull at your heart, for it centers around a love that can never be fully realized. And listening to the audiobook each time a verse was sung, the melody was haunting.

If you are new to the Dragonlance world, make sure to read Dragons of Autumn Twilight first. There will be some light spoilers if you read Love and War before starting The Chronicles. I also believe you’ll appreciate the companions' tales much more. A few center on a time before the companions met, giving the reader background information that will show why the characters act as they do in Dragons of Autumn Twilight. I enjoyed each story in this anthology and if you are a fan of the series already, you will be sure to enjoy the side tales and extra lore granted from Love and War.

[Benjamin Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

The third set of short stories in the first "Tales" trilogy is yet another mixed bag, although a shade better in total than the others I've read. "Raistlin's Daughter" by Margaret Weis and Dezra Despain is no doubt the big draw here and I enjoyed the story. Another highlight for me was "Heart of Goldmoon" by Laura Hickman and Kate Novak in which we get to see the origin story of how Goldmoon and Riverwind first meet and fall in love.

Most of the main characters from the original novels are included but often in their own solo vignettes. Authors tend to be from the old TSR stable, back in the late 1980s. As in most anthologies, there are a couple of clunkers here as well. I should probably give the whole collection 3.5 stars but I am rounding up from mere nostalgia at getting to read more stories featuring my youthful fictional companions.

[Tim · Rating 3 out of 5]

The 3rd book in the Tales series and so far, imho, the best. Or least bad, however you see it. The focus lies on love and war, be that war as we know it or struggling with feelings or being trapped in a dangerous situation. Love prevails, be that love from a lover, friends, and so on. Several decent stories, though overall nothing extraordinary. There's stuff about dragons, stags, and even the Companions are featured (Goldmoon, Riverwind, Tasslehoff, Laurana, Raistlin, Caramon, ...). Yes, Raistlin apparently made love to someone and became a father. Not such a "wow" story, though. And there's even a telling about Huma against the Dark Queen. Makes me want to read the novel about Huma for a better impression, because the Tales one is rather poor. Michael Williams's effort.. I just couldn't finish it. Was it about Sturm getting killed by Kitiara on the tower? He wrote in such a way that it spoils all the fun. Just tell it like it is and don't use 2500 words to say it was war and war isn't fun. So, again, fairly decent offering, but like the others nothing outstanding.

[Saya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Último volúmen de la primera trilogía de cuentos, protagonizado por la expresión “en tanto que” (uf). Aunque tiene relatos muy interesantes (“El relato de un buen caballero” o “La inspiración del pintor”, por ejemplo), otros se me han hecho cuesta arriba, principalmente los centrados en los Caballeros de Solamnia.

Al contrario que los dos libros anteriores, en este volumen el prólogo no forma parte del universo de la Dragonlance, sino que es un típico prólogo en el que los autores hablan directamente sobre los escritores que participan en el libro. Es por este motivo que no voy a copiarlo aquí, de modo que paso directamente a mis anotaciones y la nota de cada relato (absolutamente subjetivas y con muchos spoilers, como siempre).

“El relato de un buen caballero”, de Harold Bakst: Bonita historia sobre un padre celoso y posesivo que esconde a su hija en el bosque de Wayreth y aún así acaba perdiéndola y él muriendo de pena. Hay un estanque y dos árboles abrazándose. Está bien pero tiene poca relación con el universo Dragonlance. 4/5

“La inspiración del pintor”, de Barbara Siegel y Scott Siegel: Un pintor que pinta dragones y fallece en un incendio; una abnegada y triste esposa que pinta y pinta y pinta a su amado hasta crear el cuadro perfecto; un dragón broncíneo, amigo de ambos, que los sobrevive y los une para la eternidad. Cuento muy bonito; creo que me ha entrado algo en el ojo. 4/5

“Destino fatal”, de Nick O’Donohoe: Esta es la historia de lo que sucede en el Bosque Oscuro tras la marcha de los compañeros a lomos de pegasos: cómo las maldiciones del ciervo y del rey Peris terminan (por el amor no correspondido del primero hacia el Señor del Bosque), devolviendo al bosque a su estado Umbrío. Es una historia un poco caótica y los diálogos no me convencen, pero está bien conocer más detalles sobre un pasaje de El retorno de los dragones. 3/5

“Jugar al escondite”, de Nancy Varian Berberick: Relato con los compañeros como protagonistas, buscando a un Tas y a un chaval capturados por un humano y un goblin. La historia no tiene nada de especial y los compañeros no parecen ellos; a Tas le falta toda la chispa. 2/5

“Por el Código y la Medida”, de Richard A. Knaak: Historia heroica de un solitario Caballero de Solamnia, Garrick, que se enfrenta él solo a parte del ejército de la Reina de la Oscuridad, haciendo frente incluso a la plaga que acabará con ellos, medallón de Paladine mediante. 3/5

“Los exiliados”, de Paul B. Thompson y Tonya R. Carter: Esta es la historia de cómo un Sturm de tan solo once años tiene que abandonar su hogar junto a su madre, lady Ilys, y con Caris y el sargento Soren, camino a Solace. Durante la travesía los aborda un barco kernaffi y Mukhari Ras, un mago Túnica Negra quiere utilizar la sangre de Sturm para conseguir el elixir de la vida. El relato fluye bien y muestra cómo el joven caballero tiene razones de sobra para que no le guste la magia. Me pregunto si algún libro posterior menciona esta parte de la vida de Sturm en más detalle. 3/5

“El corazón de Goldmoon”, de Laura Hickman y Kate Novak: Con este extenso relato conocemos cómo Goldmoon conoció a Riverwind; cómo este consiguió ser uno de los dos guardianes que la acompañarían a ver a sus antepasados y al mismo tiempo dioses en la Morada de los Espíritus Durmientes, que solo se abría una vez cada diez años; cómo Goldmoon se enamoró de él y conoció las traiciones y las ansias de poder de un antiguo amigo; cómo le entregó el anillo de pelo trenzado a Riverwind (un cuervo le arrancó un mechón y él capturó al ave), y cómo ella recibió un amuleto de Mishakal (aunque todavía no conoce ese nombre) de él, quien no cree en los nuevos dioses; cómo ella al fin consiguió hablar con su difunta madre, quien le explicó que los humanos no son dioses y que su hija estaba destinada a ser sacerdotisa de una antigua diosa; y cómo Riverwind aseguró que conseguiría la aprobación del Chieftain para casarse con ella. Es el relato más románticamente intenso hasta el momento. 4/5

“La hija de Raistlin”, de Margaret Weis y Dezra Despain: Leyenda que Caramon considera falsa, explica cómo , tras superar la Prueba, los gemelos paran en una posada en la linde del bosque de Wayreth, donde se toparán con una bellísima forastera, Amberyl, que creará un extraño vínculo con Raistlin. Este sabe que morirá si está cerca de ella, pero ella los sigue hasta una cueva, despista a Caramon y, aunque solo se deja entrever, se acuesta con el mago. Caramon ni siquiera recuerda la posada. Al cabo de unos meses la muchacha fallece en la posada al dar a luz, y finalmente sabemos que se trataba de una ogra no corrupta por el mal. 4/5

“Plata y acero”, de Kevin Randle: Cuento que relata la última batalla de Huma, en compañía de la mujer-dragón de la que está enamorada, contra el ejército de la Reina Oscura. Huma muere a causa de sus heridas tras la destrucción de la torre de obsidiana que otorgaba poder a la Reina, tras clavar él la Dragonlance en ella; la torre se autodestruye para liberarse de la lanza, quedando en su lugar un cráter y ni rastro de la Reina y sus secuaces. Me aburren las narraciones de batallas. 3/5

“Del afán por la guerra y su final”, de Michael Williams: Último relato, que explica, en formato carta de un soldado a su hermano, cómo fueron los días previos a la batalla en la que Sturm fallece en La tumba de Huma, así como esa misma batalla. Por desgracia este relato me ha aburrido muchísimo. 2/5

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Other than the last 2 tales, I really enjoyed the book. Stories of Raistlin and/or Tas are always intriguing and fun to read. "Hide and go Seek" is the story I enjoyed most, but "Raistlin's Daughter " was a very close second.
The last two stories: "Silver and Steel" gave a different spin on Huma's defeating of The Dark Queen. It bothered me that it didn't mesh with Lore from the other books, but otherwise a good tale. "From the Yearning For War ..." I found boarding and didn't enjoy reading it at all.

[Michael Baggott · Rating 3 out of 5]

Set in the world of Dungeons & Dragons’ Dragonlance setting, Love and War is a series of tales based on matters of the heart, or war and fighting. There are some good tales, the most notable for me were in the love category rather than war – specifically the tale titled Raistlin’s Daughter, though don’t get too excited the introduction to the tale specifies nothing is confirmed here.

With a few tales about the Knights of Solamnia, one about Tasslehof Burfoot, Raistlin and Caramon as previously mentioned, and one about Goldmoon and Riverwind, some of our now well known protagonists make an appearance here, and there is some of new material too.

As mentioned in previous reviews, i prefer a continuous story, and think there were too many Tales novels to get through, but after reading a few other reviews, i see they are much loved by fans of Dragonlance.

[Pere Turambar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Los cuentos que me gustaron más son los de la Inspiración del Pintor y Plata y Acero. En parte porque son los únicos que aparecen dragones y/o dragonlances.

Me gustó la curiosa relación entre la chica y el dragón al cabo de los años; y la batalla de Huma, porque siempre se agradece una buena batalla vs Reina Oscuridad, y carallo porque es Huma!

Los que más me costó fue el lamentable del Ciervo. O el último "Del afán por la guerra y su final", muy aburrido. El de Goldmoon es un coñazo directamente.

De los 3 libros de cuentos, quizá el mejor es el 2, que me divertí más. Del 1 no me acuerdo que hará como 15 años que me lo leí XD.


Cuenta de libros Dragonlance leídos: 65

[Matt Littrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having just finished Love and War, I find it interesting that there wasn't a story I didn't like. Most anthologies have at least a couple that don't sit well with me. I liked every story in this one though. None of them were amazing though.
I think my favorite was Heart of Goldmoon, and I also really liked Hunting Destiny. Something about them just felt different from the others, and from many in the first two tales books as well. I think if you only try out one anthology (at least from the first three Tales Volumes) it should be this one.

[Kati · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't like the first two tales since they felt disconnected from the main characters of this world and I only flipped through the last one which had an interesting story but it was written in a really boring way (as a letter). And Raistlin's Daughter... eh, I'm not a fan of "boink or die" stories. But I loved the story about Tas - kenders are always fun! - and the one about Goldmoon and Riverwind.

[Blake Lukach · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book to read over all and I think most of the stories great also expeshally tords the end with the ending of a war and the legend of Raistlins daughter. To add to that I would have to add that love and war is the best out of the set from a lot of origin stories of the main characters.

[Beau · Rating 4 out of 5]

There were many excellent stories in this anthology. I especially enjoyed the first two stories, which did not feature any of the companions. These and others were almost bordering on being real literature (except for the magic and the dragons and everything).

[Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Raistlin and Caramon Story.
Goldmoon and Riverwind Origin Story.
Kidnapped Tasslehoff Story.
Huma Story.
Surviving Knight from the battle of the High Clerist Tower.

5 Stars for me. Yes, I'm a Dragonlance fanboy, so I eat this stuff up.

[Mikaël · Rating 2 out of 5]

The extra backstory on Goldmoon was nice, but the rest of the short stories were pretty asinine, and the final novella in particular was just pure fluff and prose. Easily the weakest short stories collection so far

[Marianne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sad stories.

A few nice back stories for those looking for some fill of what happened before the first Chronicles trilogy. But most of them rather depressing.

[James Hein · Rating 3 out of 5]

Audio Version

Some interesting tales

[Sedna Dragon · Rating 3 out of 5]

This had interesting stories, yet I did find Raislin's daughter under whelming though yet I did find silver and steel better.

[Ryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a lot that’s memorable here. A fine enough collection featuring familiar characters written with varying degrees of storytelling ability.

[Gary]

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[Dustjacket · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little better than the other collections. Some good ones in here, and a couple of really good ones.

[SiriRainbow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Antologie s povidkami prevazne se tykajici hlavnich postav. Dobre ctive, rychle plyne, kazdy pribeh necim zaujme a pripadne da stripek informace k hlavni lince.

[Erik · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a compilation of short stories set in the Dragonlance setting and is the third of the series known as Dragonlance: Tales, the series was later names Dragonlance: Tales I after a second trilogy of books named Dragonlance: Tales II came out. These books were released following the success of Dragonlance: Chronicles and Dragonlance: Legends I suspect at the time the hunger from fans of the series warranted TSR who owned the copyright at the time to come out with something quick to appease their fans. These novel includes ten short tales:
A Good Knight's Tale
A Painter's Vision
Hunting Destiny
Hide and Go seek
By The Measure
The Exiles
Heart Of Goldmoon
Raistlin's Daughter
Silver and Steel
From the Yearning for War and War's End
While I am not a big fan of short stories they're are a few memorable ones that feature the companions from the original series. Hunting Destiny tells the story of the White Stag and the Forest Master from Dragons of Autumn Twilight it also features the undead warriors of Darken Wood. Hide and Go Seek tells a tale before the events in Autumn Twilight and feature Tasslehoff, Flint, Tanis, Caramon, Raistlin and Sturm. The Exiles tells the tale of a young Sturm Brightblade. Heart of Goldmoon tells the tale of how Goldmoon and Riverwind fell in love right before Riverwind was sent to search for the Blue Crystal Staff. Raistlin's Daughter is a tale of Raistlin and Caramon right after Raistlin's test in the Tower of High Sorcery and is a legend about Raistlin possibly fathering a child and From the Yearrning for War and War's End is about the battle at the High Clerist Tower from the point of view of a Solamnic soldier.
This is my second time reading this and I only read it cause I am determined to read every book in the series and while I can do without some of the stories the ones with the companions gives some good insight into these characters.

[J.C. Cauthon · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is another Dragonlance novel from the Dragonlance Universe, and it is the third book is the Tales I collection. It is also a collection of short stories. This anthology includes the titles "A Good Knight's Tale," "A Painter's Vision," "Hunting Destiny," "Hide and Go Seek," "By the Measure," "The Exiles," "Heart of Goldmoon," "Raistlin's Daughter," "Silver and Steel," and "From the Yearning for War and War's End."

I am not a big fan of the short story collections published under the Dragonlance label, but I do give them a chance because I love the world of Krynn and I love the majority of the characters. That being said, this collection was not great, by any means, but it was the least horrible one of the Tales I collection.

I understand that the world of Krynn originated as a Dungeons and Dragons-type world, so TOR likes to let many people write for the world, but some of the stories just do not work. The characters either feel all wring or they just fall flat, and many of the plotlines feel forced.

So, if you are on the quest to read every Dragonlance novel, have at it. You will find a story or two that are good, but honestly, there are better anthologies out there.

[Jasmyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

4. Love and War edited by Margaret Weis
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 365
Acquired: Prior to 1999
Book of Your Shelf? Yes
Why I have/read it: Part of DragonLance world (rereading all), Third in a series, January 2011 TIOLI
Series: DragonLance, Tales #3

A book of short stories about...you guessed it....love and war, and occasionally both at the same time. Most of the stories were entertaining and a few were quite nice to read.

I would not recommend this book/series as a place to start if you have not read any other DragonLance books, as you may not recognize the people or events. This would greatly take away from the stories. However, if you have read a few and you would like a quick peak into the characters' lives before and after their novel worthy deeds, I'm sure you would enjoy this.

3/5

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't remember much about this book; it may have been one of the few that I rented from they library, intead of owning. "A Painter's Vision" is fun, which is odd to say about something that's basically a tragic story, but I like the character of the fasion-obsessed dragon. I think I mostly loved this book for the beautiful cover art from "Raistlin's Daughter", even if I think the female character *may* have been a Mary Sue. **spoilers* Nothing too obnoxious, just a perfectly beautiful, fragile, mysterious, magical character who steps into the story long enough to make love to a main character, and then dies tragically.

[East Bay J · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ugh. Love. Not love, surely? *groan*

I kid, I kid. The third volume in the Dragonlance Tales trilogy is as good as the first two. The strength of this series is that the writers selected to contribute stories are all above average writers. This is not hack writing, full of tired cliches and boring plots. Each of these stories is well written and engaging. Berberick is still my standout favorite and even the difficult Michael Williams contributes a very powerful story about the horrors of war.

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

**Duplicate comment for Dragonlance Series 1-9**

Ah Raistlin Majere, how could you not like a guy with his own private library of leather-bound books?. . .oh yeah, there was that ruthless pursuit of power thing. Loved this series when I was a kid! My presiding memory of these was one of being encapsulated completely by them and the blanket I wrapped myself in, while on the couch, feigning fever, so I could skip school and read on bitter winter days.

[Lana · Rating 4 out of 5]

another short story book! I found some repetitive but others I thoroughly enjoyed as they tend to fill in some gaps the longer tales might have left out. I had read the story of the making of raistlin's daughter but it was still great reading this once again. I think that one of the main gaps I still need to have filled is more knowledge about the ogre race!! and the people who had brought up the raistlin's daughter!!

[Philana Walker · Rating 4 out of 5]

These stories touch vaious aspects of our fascination with Krynn. We learn more about characters who influence the lives of the people directly and see a more "human" side of them. Imagine companions sitting around a fire exchanging tales of those who have touched their lives and you'll get a pretty good idea of how to appreciate Love and War.