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    Dragons of the Dwarven Depths: The Lost Chronicles, Volume I
    Dragons of the Dwarven Depths: The Lost Chronicles, Volume I
    Dragons of the Dwarven Depths: The Lost Chronicles, Volume I
    Audiobook15 hours

    Dragons of the Dwarven Depths: The Lost Chronicles, Volume I

    Written by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman

    Narrated by Sandra Burr

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    The Companions are back in the first volume that features an untold story from the War of the Lance. The beloved heroes return: Tanis, Raistlin and Caramon, Sturm Brightblade, Tasslehoff, and Flint Fireforge. Old friends, such as Riverwind and Goldmoon and Laurana travel with them. Old enemies are here too, as the companions encounter new adventures and new dangers in the very beginning months of the War of the Lance.

    This audiobook starts with the celebration of a wedding. The companions believe they have slain the evil Dragon Highlord Verminaard. They have rescued the refugees from Pax Tharkas and taken them to a valley in the Kharolis mountains.

    After they are attacked by the Dragon Armies, Tanis and Flint are sent to search for the long lost dwarven kingdom of Thorbardin, hoping to persuade the dwarves to give the refugees shelter for winter.

    Each of the other companions face their own trials. Raistlin remembers that, according to tales of old, the key to Thorbardin lies in the haunted fortress known as Skullcap. The others want nothing to do with this accursed place, but Raistlin feels strangely drawn to the ruins, and he persuades a reluctant Caramon to accompany him there.

    Sturm becomes obsessed with finding the legendary Hammer of Kharas, and his obsession nearly plunges the party into disaster. Riverwind, now chieftain of his tribe, is made the reluctant leader of the refugees and worries that he is not suited for the task. Tika Waylan must decide if she has the courage to undertake a perilous journey to save those she loves from certain death, while Tanis Half-Elven wrestles with his faith in the newly returned gods.

    It is the dwarf, Flint Fireforge, who faces the most crucial test. As the heroes race against time to save the lives of the innocents dependent on them, Flint is forced to make a difficult choice, one on which the future of mankind may rest. And the only one he can depend on for help is the happy-go-lucky kender, Tasslehoff Burrfoot.

    For a time, it seems they have found a safe haven in the dwarven kingdom, only to discover there is no safe place anywhere in this world, as the Queen of Darkness and her dragons set the land aflame.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateJul 11, 2006
    ISBN9781423316145
    Dragons of the Dwarven Depths: The Lost Chronicles, Volume I
    Author

    Margaret Weis

    Margaret Weis is a New York Times bestselling author. Her Dragonlance® series has sold over twenty million copies worldwide, and the first book in thatseries, Dragons of Autumn Twilight, is being made into an animated film by Paramount Pictures. Warrior Angel is her first venture into romance, and it has been an exciting one. She has particularly enjoyed writing with her daughter, Lizz Weis, a former novel editor.

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    • 2/5
      I'm rating this a 2 because of the amount of skipping & studdering on the recording. Thought at first is was the download. So I deleted & listened over wifi. No change. Very disappointing for this series is one of my favorites.

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    • 5/5
      Margaret weis is quite the storyteller, some people may say it's bland and straightforward, but they just aren't using their imagination enough. 100% recommend any Dragonlance book by Margaret and/or Tracy.
    • 5/5
      This was truly a treat for me. I have always loved the "Classic" Dragonlnace books and to see a pair of my favorite authors return to what I think is their strongest work was loads of fun.The most fascinating aspect of this book is the way the authors bring these old characters to life in a new story. For those of you not in the know, this book takes place, (chronologically speaking) between books 1 and 2 of the original trilogy, which were written some 25 years ago. The orginal trilogy was Weis and Hickman's freshman effort as a writing duo, and it kind of shows in spots. Dragons of the Dwarven Depths has allowed them go back in time, in a way, and really have fun with the characters and setting, who have both been further developed by other writers over the course of 150+ Dragonlance novels. Weis and Hickman are obviously more comportable with all aspects of the book: their teamwork as writers, the setting and espicially the characters. As they present the companions with more depth and emotion, they seem much lees a stereotypical fantasy group (grumpy dwaven fighter, mysterious mage, conflicted and aloof elven archer, etc) and more like true, complex characters in their own right.All in all a terrific read for a Dragonlance fan. It fills in a lot missing stories from the original trilogy (namely the companions adventures in Thorbardin and the recovery of the Hammer of Kharas) and you get to know the main characters on a whole new level. If you're new to the series, you should probably start with Dragons of Autumn Twilight (book one from the original trilogy) and from there you can either read Dragons of the Dwarven Depths or Dragons of Winter Night.This book is especially awesome for me, because my buddy brought it back from GenCon 2k6 after getting Weis and Hickman to autograph it for me!I'm such a geek.
    • 3/5
      This book has been sitting on my to-be-read shelf for at least a year. I picked it up when I saw a signed copy at the book store, otherwise, I probably wouldn't have bothered.I enjoy the Dragonlance books, but I would not call myself a huge fan. This title is the first in a new series, the Lost Chronicles. The Lost Chronicles series documents some of the events that take place in between the original Chronicles series. This first book covers the events between the first and second books. I read those ages ago, so trying to remember it for this one was a little bit difficult.Dragons of the Dwarven Depths begins right where Dragons of Autumn Twilight leaves off. Lord Verminaard has just been killed, and the companions have helped his slaves escape. Now they are all trying to figure out what to do next. None of the various factions within this group of refugees can agree, causing problems for Tanis and his friends, who are just trying to help. They end up splitting up - Tanis and Flint head out to find the fabled dwarf kingdom of Thorbardin; Caramon, Raistlin, and Sturm (later followed by Tika and Tas) head to the haunted keep of Skullcap, where Raistlin is drawn by some strange power; and Riverwind, Goldmoon, Laurana, and Gilthanis stay to help the refugees. The story switches back and forth as it follows these various groups, bringing them all together again in Thorbardin.I did find this book an entertaining read, but I can't say whether or not I'll bother picking up the other two books in the Lost Chronicles series. I am sure that for diehard fans of the Dragonlance books, getting to read more stories by the original authors is a treat. But to me, the whole book felt like an inside joke - it really should only be read by people who have read the other books, as so much of your understanding of the strange things that happen relies on that. And it is simply not as well written as many of this team's other books. The editing is terrible, which is always frustrating, and in parts it really felt like they phoned it in. All-in-all, this is one edition to the Dragonlance series that is fun to read, especially for big fans, but otherwise should not be bothered with.
    • 3/5
      The good thing is that this book takes the reader back to the times when our old companions of the dragonlance saga run their adventures. The bad thing is that it has a remake flavour that lessens its authenticity. Bad literature, not much entertaining except for nostalgics as me (and the many who enjoyed the dragonlance saga).
    • 3/5
      Not being familiar with other installments of the Dragonlance Chronicles, I took this on and am evaluating on a standalone book. I thought the storyline was straight forward. A group of refugees from a draconian prison have escaped and have to flee their caves to the dwarven stronghold in the mountains. Their draconian pursuers chase them to the mountains. When they reach it, there is treachery afoot with some of the dwarves. The main plotline that breaks out of this is the dwarf Flint must find the fabled Hammer of Kharas. The plot was, although simple, well-thought out. There was sufficient action and intrigue, but I wasn’t wowed by the characters. Sturm the knight was a caricature. Raistlin the mage was one of the weakest wizards I’ve come across. His brother had about as much personality as a sack of potatoes, and Tasslehoff was the worst character I’ve seen since Jar Jar Binks. I can’t compare this to other books in the series and how it falls into all of it, but it was reasonably entertaining, just not exceptional in any way.Carl Alves – author of Blood Street
    • 4/5
      It's always good to see old friends. In the first volume of the Lost Chronicles setting between the first and second book of the original Chronicles trilogy the companion of Tanis, Flint, Caramon, Raistlin and Tas are looking after the sealed kingdom of Thornbardin and the powerful artifact, the Hammer of Kharas. Although not as thrilling as the original series, as I said it's always good to see old friends....
    • 3/5
      If you miss the companions from the first DragonLance novels, this is the book for you. They're all back, as this takes place between the first and second books of the original Chronicles trilogy. Our heroes have freed the slaves at Pax Tharkas and now find themselves with 800 refugees and nowhere to spend the fast approaching winter. It was kind of a fun walk down memory lane, but honestly I'm just not all that interested in Dwarven politics or Tanis's angst. Don't get me wrong - seeing Flint and Tasslehoff bicker is a hoot, and Raistlin's scheming is always fun. I'm just not attached to the original trilogy enough to be drawn back in.
    • 4/5
      This book goes back to the original Dragonlance trilogy, filling in skipped parts of the story. It was good to read about the original Heroes of the Lance again, and they actually are dealt with more in depth in this book. There is a passing acknowledgment of D&D 3rd edition, but otherwise this reads a lot like the original trilogy. Well worth reading for Dragonlance fans.
    • 3/5
      Dwarven Depths is a standalone novel featuring the all-star Companions from the original Dragons sequence. The timeline is set between the first two books and features a quest for the mystical Hammer of Kharas and a trip to Thorbardin, the sealed home of the dwarves. The material is rather lighthearted, as is the tone, making this Dragons book easy on the tension and emotions, which are clear strengths of Weis & Hickman in their previous work. Dwarven Depths feels like a short story and although completists will lap it up, as a singular novel it doesn't represent the strength of their previous work.