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Dragonlance Comics (Issue 15) - High Sorcery

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The Test This issue starts off with Myrella wandering around the ruins of Neraka, specifically the Temple of Takhisis. She's not sure how she got there, but she soon hears the cry of someone trapped under some rubble. Poking around she uncovers the dark elf Kalthanan. As Myrella questions Kal, they are suddenly attacked by a pair of magic wielding draconians and then confronted by another draconian who reveals himself to be the red mage Az-araz-ar. Az then attacks Myrella and Kal destroys the red robe mage. Meanwhile in another dimension, Par-Salian and Ladonna discusses with Riverwind and Goldmoon what's going on. It's revealed that they were searching for "the lost tower of high sorcery" to retrieve it's ancient magics for all wizards. In finding the tower, they also found that the spirit of the renegade black robe wizard named Spyranus was within the tower. Also, it's revealed that they have unwittingly shown Spyranus the way back to Krynn. It's als

Did You Know? Margaret's Favorite and Least Favorite Characters

Margaret Weis has stated on more than one occasion (and her writing partner, Tracy Hickman has confirmed) that Raistlin Majere is her favorite character. Her least favorite character... Elistan the cleric, which may be one of the reasons he's written out of the Chronicles trilogy early, and dies in the Legends trilogy.

Dragonlance Comics (Issue 14) - High Sorcery

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Through the Eyes of Time This issue starts off with Myrella, Riverwind and Goldmoon on horseback discussing Raistlin. While Myrella sees the archmage as the personification of evil, while Goldmoon attempts to show the tragic side of Raistlin. Through her recounting of Raistlin's life, Goldmoon even draws parallels between the black robe mage and Myrella. Meanwhile, on some other plane of existence, Par-Salian is in restraints while being confronted by the spirit of a dead mage, bound to a lost tower of high sorcery. Back on Krynn, the three continue their discussion until they hear what seems to be the sound of a person crying out for help. Myrella recklessly rushes toward the sound only to be attacked by a pack of keches, which are handily defeat by the three travelers. Afterward, Goldmoon chides Myrella for her recklessness and warns that magic abilities only amplify flaws if the mage doesn't confront them. Once again, she compares Myrella to Raistlin, and they own quests for

Happy New Year

It's a bit late, but Happy New Year to any all visitors to this blog. I know I've been a little sparse with the postings, and I apologize, but the new year is a time to make new resolutions, among which, I pledge to post more often... and with the backlog of comics and game sessions, I really don't have an excuse. Look for a new comic post this Friday, and then every other Friday going forward. As for the game sessions, I don't have a schedule yet, but I'll let you know as soon as I do (maybe even before).