Sorry for the low rating, but I had great difficulty getting through the atlas in several decisive places. Whatever attention to detail there is, the maps are simply too confusing and muddled: there are often several cut-away views in one map, the scale is hard to determine, it is hard to differentiate between various layers of depth, and the choice of perspectives is questionable. Instead of the black/grey/sepia tones of the Atlas of Middle Earth (by the same author), now we have large quantities of out-of-place green all over the pages. To repeat myself, the attention to detail is nice, but several of the sources are so outlandish that it is hard to determine where exactly on the map concrete facts end and Caren Wynn Fonstad's imagination begins. Exact lines are not quoted where they might be expected; rather, we are provided with page and line numbers. Lastly, unlike the above-mentioned Atlas of Middle Earth, Atlas of Dragonlance DOES NOT follow the plots of the books, but uses a region-by-region scheme, making actually following the maps as you are reading into a frustrating chore.

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This is a great book for any Dragonlance enthusiast. By some odd reason, I found two of them in the same used bookstore (after hunting everywhere for it for 3 years.) Well, so now I'm the lucky owner of two Atlas's which i don't mind, but still, why do I need two? But anyway, when reading the chronicles and the legends, this is one helpful book to have on hand (while reading the chronicles and legends alone is amazing, its even better when you can follow them along where ever they go) The attention to detail is astounding, and you can figure out the layout of everything in the saga. The only downside is, they don't have kendermore. Pity. That is one town I would love to see. :)

I have to give all the short story novels 3 stars. There are some stories you won't like but they'll 2-4 really great ones that will make the books worth the price.

I agree with the other guy who said that there was only one good story. The Story that Tasslehoff Promised he Would Never, Ever Tell (which is the real name of the story) was spectacular. It captured the mystery behind the lances. Were they magical, or just steel? The ending of the story still leaves this mystery unsolved. That is excellent literature. Another is war machines. It captures the humorous aspect of gnome machinery and a gnome of many working to perfect his life quest. The rest is absolutely terrible. One other note...I expected the Vingaard Campaign to be awesome. It was terrible.

A great book to read if you just can't get enogh of the original DL trilogies. The book is full of fun stories that will give you a little more insight into Kyrnn during the war of the lance.

While this book is not one of the better Dragonlance books, it does have its high points. It is filled with some interesting stories, many of which are filled with the humor and action that is needed to keep a reader hooked. One thing that is enjoyable about this book, is that it doesn't have stories just thrown in it to fill up space. It is an enjoyable read the whole way through. Many people don't like reading Dragonlance if it isnt by Wies and Hickman, and I could agree most of the time, there have been few authors that could rival their genius in the world of Krynn, but this book brings together a nice collection of stories to keep the reader entertained the whole way through. This book is definately a must for anyone who loves Dragonlance, or is just a fan of the fantasy genre.

Have you ever read Forgotten Realms Antalogy? I find this book similar to Forgotten Realms Antalogy, but it has more interesting stores, to my veiw. It'll be interesting to all who love fantasy and Dragonlance. If you have not read Dragonlance Saga, you'll like this book. If you alrady read Dragonlance, than it is samething you should know: here I would say purifed Dragonlance, it's that you like in it.

An excellent collection if you are new to the series. This book includes some of the best stories from the Tales Trilogies. The best stories are those by Weis&Hickman and Berberick. Altogether, a great introduction to the magical world of Krynn.

i'm not going to say that this one was bad, but it certainly wasn't all that impressive. although the thought of the dragon ruling and empire and hiding from other dragons is interesting and there is a great mix of magic religion and science there is so little characterisation and the thing moves so fast that you can't really get to know anybody anyway.

so while the premise is a good one, this is not a book i would buy, not even in paper back. read it in the book store or get it from the library.

so not impressed

silver

For three hundred years, the Priestesses, guided by the Mistress of Dragons, have defended their kingdom against the dragons that rule the rest of mankind. Melisande, High Priestess, lives to serve the Mistress who is now growing old. What Melisande doesn't know is that the entire legend is based on a lie. Dragons exist, but their role is far more complicated than the simple black-white struggle that Melisande has been taught.

Draconas is a walker--one of the few dragons allowed to reshape themselves into human form and move among the weaker race. Even in his human form, magic barriers prevent his entering the kingdom protected by the Mistress. But someone is murdering dragons--someone has stolen the secret of dragon magic and is teaching it to humans. Draconas is sent as a spy to determine who has broken the ancient Dragon laws--and end the threat to the peace that dragons have been attempting to establish between their race and the humans.

Margaret Weis develops an enthralling world of dragons and humans. Draconas, along with King Edward, scale the mountains that separate Edward's kingdom from that of the Mistress. Although their search is successful, what they discover is worse than either had feared. Dragons have violated all of the basic laws of their kind and are systematically gaining in strength, using humans with dragon magic to extend their sway. If allowed to continue, they may overthrow the Dragon Parliament. And even Draconas is powerless to stop them.

Weis's strong writing and interesting characters more than compensate for several plot holes that would otherwise detract from the reader's enjoyment (specifically, Draconas's original plan to use Edward to help him enter the Mistress's kingdom doesn't make sense and, in fact, is dropped without any mention). Draconas, in particular is a complex and interesting character.

MISTRESS OF DRAGONS is the lead book in a new series. I'll look forward to seeing the next.

Dragons rule much of the world though they do so secretly with human props serving as monarchs and much of the enslaved race unaware of their existence. Perhaps the only exception is the isolated mountainous matriarchal nation of Seth where the Mistress of Dragons rules. The current Mistress is near death and her chosen replacement Melisande waits her turn to rule the nation and keep its people safe from dragons, last spotted two decades ago. Melisande will do her duty, but prefers her current lifestyle in the amazonian monastery living with her lover.

However, King Edward of Idlswylde turns to Draconas for help with a dragon causing death and destruction. Draconas advises the monarch that his only hope reside among the amazons in Seth and he will personally go there. However, Draconas, a dragon in human garb, has his own agenda using Edward as a pawn so he can complete his mission as a member of the ruling Parliament of Dragons to find the law breaking renegade. When Melisande and Draconas meet, the world will never be the same.

MISTRESS OF DRAGONS is an exciting opening tale that demonstrates Margaret Weis' abilities to make a world governed mostly by dragons seem real. The story line is fast-paced, loaded with action, and filled with strong charcaters of both genders. Several twists add to the fun of a soaring sword and sorcery fantasy.

Harriet Klausner

This is a pretty good book similiar to two previous Dragonlance compilations (the original Leaves from the Inn of the Last Home, and The History of the Dragonlance saga). This book has contributions from Dragonlance fans who wanted to add their ideas about the Dragonlance world. If you're looking for something new you'll find it in here. Having the first two books makes this book a better buy.

MORE LEAVES FROM THE INN OF THE LAST HOME is an excellent compiliation of recipies, maps and short tales of both PRE 5th age and POST 5th age. Well worth the money spent, but it doesn't compare to it's precursor, Leaves from the Inn of the Last Home (which they REALLY should reprint). If you are a diehard Dragonlance fan, I don't see how you could be without this book. If you're a casual DL reader, you could probably get along with out it.

This book is a great book that any Dragonlance fan would want, but it does leave out a few things. It is sort of expecting that you have the first book, which not all of us do... and therefore doesn't include some of the great things of the first. Otherwise a great book with interesting things in it to read, get this book now!

Legends is the first of Margaret Weis' thematically linked stories from "The Eternal Archives." The linked material is a very slender and slight suggestion that all of the stories are culled from a mystical Library.

The Stories themselves range in tone and subject, from Lindskold's treatment of a Chinese mythological fable of the white tiger to stories of subjects as diverse in subject as Ancient Egypt, and a water-nymph infatuated with a U-boat Captain.

A decidedly mixed bag of tales, slightly better than average on the whole.

The previous reviewer has this box set mixed up with another book. This box set contains 3 Dragonlance books from the legends Trilogy, which takes place after the Dragonlance Chronicles. Its the second trilogy in the Dragonlance series of books. It contains the books: Time of the Twins, War of the Twins, and Test of the Twins. These were excellent books but i recommend you read the Dragonlance Chronicles before you read these as they will give you a better understanding of the characters.

Some of the best art work that I've seen has come from this book. AD&D has has some of the most spellbinding pictures imaginable, and to see it all in one book is a very pleasing thing...

you'll like it if you liked the chronicles, but even if you haven't read dragonlance before its not hard to pick up and read. anyone can read this book and love it.

I think that this book was very well written! The author seemed to spend a lot of time in compiling the information for this book and I think that whoever loves magic should read this book! I want everyone to enjoy this book as I have enjoyed it! :)

I fell in love with Dragonlance years ago with the original Chronicles trilogy, of Dragons of Autumn Twilight, Winter Night, and Spring Dawning. I recently purchased the first of Kid friendly books for my younger brother. They were edited with the more adult themes taken out and had a few new works of art. But the problem is that they are the same price as the one original. So you are paying the full price of the full book for half the book. Even though this makes no sense I am glad that a new Genereation of young Adventurers will be able to travel Krynn!
All in all a great book that might not be as hard as a full novel for children to read, but if you are older just buy the originals. Thanx!