Dragonlance Chronicles in Order
The Dragonlance Chronicles follow a band of old friends who reunite at an inn and are swept into a war against the return of dragons to the world of Krynn. A landmark of fantasy, born from the Dungeons and Dragons game.
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Series facts
- Books
- 6
- Published
- 1984 to 2009
- First book
- Dragons of Autumn Twilight
- Latest
- Dragons of the Hourglass Mage (2009)
- Setting
- Set in invented worlds
- Order
- Story order differs from publication order
The reading order
Every Dragonlance Chronicles book in publication order, with the story order a switch away. Choose a title for its cast and summary.
- 1Dragons of Autumn Twilight1984With Tanis Half-ElvenOld friends reunite at the Inn of the Last Home after five years apart, and a mysterious woman with a blue crystal staff draws them into a war against the returning dragons.Buy on Amazon
- 2Dragons of Winter Night1985With Tanis Half-ElvenThe companions are scattered across Krynn, as they search for the means to fight the dragon armies.Buy on Amazon
- 3Dragons of Spring Dawning1985With Tanis Half-ElvenThe war against the dragon armies and their dark goddess reaches its end.Buy on Amazon
- 4Dragons of the Dwarven Depths2006With Tanis Half-ElvenThe companions search for the Hammer of Kharas in the dwarven kingdom of Thorbardin.Buy on Amazon
- 5Dragons of the Highlord Skies2007With Tanis Half-Elven and Kitiara uth MatarLaurana and Kitiara meet on opposite sides of the war.Buy on Amazon
- 6Dragons of the Hourglass Mage2009With Tanis Half-Elven and Raistlin MajereThe story of Raistlin during the War of the Lance.Buy on Amazon
Do you need to read them in order?
Read Dragons of Autumn Twilight, Dragons of Winter Night and Dragons of Spring Dawning first. The later Lost Chronicles fill in gaps in the same story.
Who appears in which book
The series’ main characters, book by book. Lead means the book is told around them; minor covers cameos.
| Book | Tanis Half-Elven | Raistlin Majere | Kitiara uth Matar | Caramon Majere | Tasslehoff Burrfoot | Laurana | Sturm Brightblade | Flint Fireforge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dragons of Autumn Twilight | LLead | MMajor | ·Minor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor |
| 2 Dragons of Winter Night | LLead | MMajor | ·Minor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor |
| 3 Dragons of Spring Dawning | LLead | MMajor | ·Minor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | ·Minor | |
| 4 Dragons of the Dwarven Depths | LLead | MMajor | ·Minor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor |
| 5 Dragons of the Highlord Skies | LLead | MMajor | LLead | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor | ·Minor | |
| 6 Dragons of the Hourglass Mage | LLead | LLead | ·Minor | MMajor | MMajor | MMajor |
Characters in the Dragonlance Chronicles books
8 characters from Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman’s chart, with the number of Dragonlance Chronicles books each appears in.
| Character | Books | First in this series |
|---|---|---|
| Tanis Half-ElvenReluctant leader of the companions | 6 | Dragons of Autumn Twilight 1984 |
| Raistlin MajereFrail, ambitious mage | 6 | Dragons of Autumn Twilight 1984 |
| Kitiara uth MatarTanis's lover, a Dragon Highlord | 6 | Dragons of Autumn Twilight 1984 |
| Caramon MajereRaistlin's warrior twin | 6 | Dragons of Autumn Twilight 1984 |
| Tasslehoff BurrfootFearless kender | 6 | Dragons of Autumn Twilight 1984 |
| LauranaElf princess, later the Golden General | 6 | Dragons of Autumn Twilight 1984 |
| Sturm BrightbladeKnight of Solamnia | 4 | Dragons of Autumn Twilight 1984 |
| Flint FireforgeOld dwarf metalsmith | 4 | Dragons of Autumn Twilight 1984 |
Crossovers with Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman’s other series
- Dragonlance Legends: Tanis Half-Elven also appears in 3 of its books; Raistlin Majere also appears in 3 of its books; Kitiara uth Matar also appears in 1 of its books
- Later Dragonlance: Tanis Half-Elven also appears in 1 of its books; Raistlin Majere also appears in 1 of its books