Chronicles of Dragonlance

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 prisoners are freed.

We meet Gilthanas' brother and see again the tension that exist between the races of Krynn. Companions are lead to elvish city of Qualinost where they meet the the leader of the Elves and Tanis' surrogate father. We also learn that the elves are leaving their home. The Elves are shocked by the return of the Gods and finally we meet one of Tanis' loves, Laurana. Quite the action packed chapters!

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 occupied by murderers, hobgoblins, and draconians. Tanis receives an icy reception from an old friend, and the party is captured. Goldmoon practices her sacred healing arts to the astonishment of others, and we meet an old, though familiar mage, who is clearly more than he appears.

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 into Book 2 but it doesn't let us, preferring to start with a devastating boom!

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 possession! We think... Shivam and Jonathon have a long conversation about canon,what exactly it is, and what purpose does it serve?

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 into a giant underground cave. A discussion of strategy. Spying on a dragon. Finally, they meet with the leader of the Gully Dwarves, Highbulp Phudge the First and discuss how best to get the disks they seek without letting the dragon know. The Highbulp has other plans.

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 have a lot to say about them. Rasitlin makes friends with the gully dwarves. The companions find a way down into the ruins of the city, but there is a complication.

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 black dragon. Tragedy awaits one of them.

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 crystal staff continues to have a high cost. The Companions hurry to meet the deadline set by the Forestmaster entering a dismal swamp. Before they can find the ruins of Xak Tsorath they're ambushed and defeated by Draconians

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 direction. Oh, and an impossible task...

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 little crazy. The Companions benefit (?) from his mental turmoil. They follow his madness (?) into Darken Woods.