Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 2, Chapters 4 & 5
Release Date: 03/01/2026
Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 2, Chapters 4 & 5
Chronicles of Dragonlance
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 about Berem: he can talk; he has lived for 300 odd years; and he has been pursued by Takhisis his whole long life. They encounter a red robed man, who informs them they were saved by Sea Elves. flees when threatened by Tanis. They pursue him through the ruins only to discover that they are in the...
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 2, Chapters 2 & 3 & the Knight of the Black Rose
Chronicles of Dragonlance
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 Raistlin! It’s Lord Soth the fallen Solamnic Knight! We learn his tragic story. Of how he could have prevented the Cataclysm but was instead consumed by baser emotions and condemned forever to a cruel undeath. Then, we watch as Laurana stumbles through the prisoner exchange of Bakaris for Tanis, only to...
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 1, Chapter 9 & Book 2, Chapter 1
Chronicles of Dragonlance
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 disaster for everyone involved. Almost. But, Tas does capture an enemy dragon rider while Flint swears off dragon riding forever. While the liberated city of Kalamn celebrates Laurana, the Knights of Solamnia and their victories Tas manages to find the lone Draconian in the city. The creature tasks the...
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 1, Chapters 7 & 8
Chronicles of Dragonlance
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 pursue it and she believes he is lost to the Darkness. Tas and Flint inspect the fortifications, worry about Laurana, and reveal their thoughts about Kitiara now that they know she is a Dragon Highlord. The good dragons finally arrive! Gilthanas & Silvara come with them. We learn from...
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 1, Chapters 5 & 6
Chronicles of Dragonlance
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 to find what he seeks, near death he is visited by Astinus. Their conversation inadvertently reveals to the young wizard that he is not alone, and leaves Astinus troubled. Laurana, Tas, and Flint are also in Palanthas, Tas even saw Raistlin arrive but does not realize it. They, and we, learn the...
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 1, Chapters 3 & 4
Chronicles of Dragonlance
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 escape but only ends up being drawn into the Maelstrom at the heart of the Blood Sea. Tanis hopes, in vain, that Kit will not recognize Berem. Raistlin does recognize Kit. Tanis comes clean. It is not pretty. Despite the madness of the storm Kitiara continues to pursue them, Tanis asks for...
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Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 1, The Everman, Chapters 1 & 2
Chronicles of Dragonlance
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 further heightened when Tanis demands they all leave as soon as possible the next morning. After arguing with the Captain of the Maquesta, Tanis and Company sail out of Flotsam. Kit finds Tanis’ break-up note as soon as she returns and handles that about how you’d expect her to. Tanis’ and...
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Interlude - Jeff Grubb Interview
Chronicles of Dragonlance
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, Unearthed Arcana, Manual of the Planes (1st ed.), Spelljammer, Al-Qadim, Tempest Feud, Urban Arcana, and has contributed and assisted on many more. He is the author of numerous short stories for the Dragonlance, Forgotten Realms, Ravenloft, and Thieves World settings. He is the author of Azure...
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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapter 13, 14, & The Funeral
Chronicles of Dragonlance
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 armies. Laurana and Kitiara meet. It does not go well. Alhana also learns of the death of Sturm. Despite the darkness, hope lives. With the second book complete, we will be airing our interview with Jeff Grubb in July, taking a short break in August, and returning in September with...
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Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapter 11 & 12
Chronicles of Dragonlance
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 an even bolder action. Sturm abandons the Measure. The Knights, minus Sturm and his men, venture forth to confront the dragonarmies, with Derek confident of his victory and glory. Sturm urges Laurana to take others and flee. The knights are doomed if they do not get support from Palanthas or some...
info_outlineWe 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 about Berem: he can talk; he has lived for 300 odd years; and he has been pursued by Takhisis his whole long life. They encounter a red robed man, who informs them they were saved by Sea Elves. flees when threatened by Tanis. They pursue him through the ruins only to discover that they are in the ruins of Istar beneath the Blood Sea?!
Caramon and Tika are also stuck in these ruins beneath the waves. Caramon, despite being abandoned by his brother, clings to the relationship with his twin and tortures himself in his dreams. Tika pleads for his attention and love. They also meet the red robed man, we learn his name is Zebulah, he informs them that they were saved by Sea Elves. That they best make themselves comfortable as he knows of no way to leave. Zebulah leaves the awkward couple to themselves. The two fight about their relationship before making up.
Content warning - Crude humor
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