[Kinda Book Review] Dragonlance: The Inheritance

I picked up a several cheap book in the bargain bin of my local library.

It tells the tale of the meeting of Tanis Half-elven's parents. It's not an adventure novel. It's a romance.

It is full of filler Did you know the stonelands were dry? Because there's no water. There are rocks. No rivers. Because it's dry. There are caves. Caves without water. It's barren. The goblins live there. The hobgoblin has three villages. The goblin villages. Without water.

Now, to be honest, the one battle I read through was well written an interesting, but this is a book that spend so much time trying to explain the world around it because its premise is weak and limited. This should've been a short story.

I stopped reading it because I lost interest in the characters. I don't care for the poor kidnapped princess. Or the bandits. It's just... Pfffff Boring. Well-crafted but ultimately not something that's worth my time.

2/5.

The caves are dry. Because there's no water. With rocks. No stream. Not a single farm. In the Stoneland where it's dry. With the three goblin villages.

[Kinda Book Review] Dragonlance Tales v3 Love and War

This is a collection of ten tales set in Dragonlance is a mixed bag. I believe the best tale is the first one. The headline tale, "Raistlin's Daughter" left me indifferent.

One thing this collection brought up is that the characters from the original Chronicles: Tas, Flint, Sturm, and Raistlin, have had so many tales told about them that we know they have plot armor. No matter how much a story puts any of them in danger will I ever really worry for their lives.

As a collection, it's a mixed bag. Not great.

Rating? 2/5. Read the first tale, and skip the rest.

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Is there anything we should know before we head home?

Running this campaign has been quite entertaining - though the main reason is my players. Their participation, interests, and especially, their creativity, make this campaign definitely unique.

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Do you have any amusing anecdotes from the campaign?

Of course:
- Vulcanus smashing a stone stelae revealing a bound balor within.
- When Grimnak turned from a gnoll to a demonic version of himself.
- Terrificus grabbing Queen Livia's chest.
- When Dame Sabine arrived and half the party began to drool.

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Are there any dramatic events from the campaign you can share?

The biggest recent event was the assault on the Tower of St Edras by Grinmak The Bloody's gnoll army. The warlord allied himself with the Black Widow and used several allies, including goblins, troglodytes and enslaved people chained together.

The massive battle ended with the gnolls getting beaten back with severe damage to the Tower.

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Where can I do some shopping?

Commerce in Darveshnagar is mostly done through the Bazaar of the Twelve Arches run by Faridun and his family. The bazaar is open during the day, but is closed at night.

Faridun maintains contacts with several people in Tarsyn, Darveshnagar, and the hinterlands, to allow for the movement of goods, serving as an intermediary.

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What are the major imports to the area?

Darveshnagar has a tenuous access to food and weapons. This are in high demand.

Since population is low, soldiers and mercenaries are in high demands.

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What are the major exports of the region?

Darveshnagar has fields of flax and exports both its flour and textiles.

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Tell us about notable flora and fauna!

Near Darveshnagar, two forests exists: The Pistaccio Woods and the Juniper Woods.

Otherwise, most of the area is home to hearty bushes and the occasional olive trees. Otherwise, dry grasses are found everywhere, serving as fodder for the goats.

The area is home to many goats, horses, and camels.

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What are the major organizations of the campaign? How do they deal with visitors?

There are four main organizations active in the Campaign.

The Crown Table is present in the campaign, led by the First One Sir Garrick of the Order of the Whip. Since the Knights of St Edras made an official alliance, Dame Sabine de Montrevault serves as liaison to the group.

Another organization are the Komnenoi, a mercantile alliance led by Alexion Phokas, who was the last Truskan Viceroy of Tarsyn.

The third group is led by the Order of St Argent, an order of knighthood promoting the Vespianic Church.

The final group is composed of several criminals and bandits. The PCs have faced a few times, but not as a faction.

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Are there any mysteries as yet unsolved?

The PCs have no idea of the goals or nature of Ysoria La Voilée.

There are hags in the area the PCs have yet to follow up on.

What are Claudia's true aim and goal?

Grimnark the Bloody's true nature?

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Any 'Must See' sites?

The city of Tarsyn is a sight to behold.

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Forgot to ask: How do we get around?

Walking is the best way. However, riding is possible on the roads and closer to Darveshnagar.

Frequent caravans with wagons come from Mehrengar to the east regularity.

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The area around Darveshnagar has been mostly peaceful. However, the biggest battle in recent history was the destruction of the Tower of St Edras. The Crusader army came from the east and destroyed the tower before moving on to the Holy City itself. The village of Darveshnagar made no serious attempt to resist the invaders.

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Are there any direct threats?

Although it is much easier to say, politics are particularly cutthroats with the First Ones, their opponents, and several nobles and powerbrokers who vie for power. Being judicious with one's friend can really help.

Near Darveshnagar, the gnolls and bandits form a potent combination as they are an immediate, organized threat.

The gnolls are led by a particularly brutal leader called Grimnark the Bloody who organizes gnolls in the area, he is said to have support from gnolls from beyond the Mists.

The Mists are nearby, creating an impenetrable barrier where anyone who enters them vanishes, never to be seen again.