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Some sad news to share - the Dragonlance community has lost one of our own. A long time fan, Anomalous Thracian, has tragically died in a house fire. Please, if you can, consider donating to his family to help them through this terrible time.
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Donate to Help Idalia and Son Rebuild After Tragic Fire, organized by Idalia Thrax

My name is Idalia Nelson Thrax. On November 11, 2025, I lost my spouse and … Idalia Thrax needs your support for Help Idalia and Son Rebuild After Tragic Fire

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November 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM

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New podcast alert! In this episode, John, Ed, and Chuck review Huma: Before the Lance-The Dark Patrol, which is available on the DMs Guild, written by the Dragonlance Nexus team.
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#158- Huma: Before the Lance! - The Dragonlance Canticle

Review of Huma: Before the Lance-The Dark Patrol, which is available on the DMs Guild, written by the Dragonlance Nexus team.

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November 4, 2025 at 8:11 PM

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Interesting developments at WoTC as Margaret Weis, Tracy and Laura Hickman, and Joe Manganiello are pictured with the new head of D&D Dan Ayoub. More news as we get it.

October 23, 2025 at 8:09 AM

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New episode of the Canticle available now. Our podast reviews the Journals of Kaz the Minotaur, available on the DMs Guild, written by the Dragonlance Nexus team in partnership with Richard Knaak.
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#157- Journals of Kaz! - The Dragonlance Canticle

#157- Journals of Kaz! John, Ed, and Tim review The Journals of Kaz the Minotaur written by the Dragonlance Nexus team, in partnership with Richard Knaak. They go into detail about the character optio...

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October 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM

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Thinking about how to integrate 5e sorcerers into your Dragonlance campaign? Read our new guide for some ideas.

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5e Sorcerers in Dragonlance - Dragonlance Nexus

Dragonhelm (Trampas Whiteman) has written a new guide to the sorcerers of Krynn and some possible ways to integrate one into a 5e campaign: Dragonhelm’s Guide to the Sorcerers of Krynn In this piece h...

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October 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM

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Our podcast, the Dragonlance Canticle, has a new show-runner, John. Listen to two new episodes on the links below to hear about this year's Gary Con, the future of the Nexus, and why Trampas hates the Silvanesti: dragonlancenexus.com/podcast/155-... and dragonlancenexus.com/podcast/156-...

#155- Gary Con XVIII - The Dragonlance Canticle

In this episode, John, Chuck, and Tim discuss Gary Con XVIII! Plus the future of the Nexus, the Canticle Podcast and more!

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October 13, 2025 at 9:19 AM

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Throwback Thursday - discover a Nexus adventure written in 2009, Finding the Heart. dragonlancenexus.com/throwback-th...

Throwback Thursday: Finding the Heart - Dragonlance Nexus

Finding the Heart is an adventure that takes place in the region of Kharolis. It was written by fans and first published on the old Nexus site back in 2009. The adventure is for 4 players and takes pl...

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October 2, 2025 at 8:59 AM

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We are sad to note the passing of Scott Haring, co-author of the Dragonlance supplement Otherlands. This was the first in the ground-breaking Dragonlance Resources series and detailed three fascinating and little known areas of Krynn - Chorane, Silesia and Watermere.

July 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM

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This is a nice bit of Dragonlance history - Jeff Easley's original pencil sketch for the Fifth Age SAGA product boxed set, Citadel of Light.
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Fans of the art of Jeff Easley | Jeff's Pencil drawing to the Dragonlance Fifth Age SAGA product boxed set, Citadel of Light. | Facebook

Jeff's Pencil drawing to the Dragonlance Fifth Age SAGA product boxed set, Citadel of Light.

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May 16, 2025 at 10:14 AM

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A new Adventurer's League module is available at @dmsguild.com

Get your hands on Dragons of Future Past at the link below.

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BMG-DLEP-VOTU-02 Dragons of Future Past - D&D Adventurers League | Dungeon Masters Guild

Dragons of Future Past A Dragonlance®: Vault of the Undying Adventure The Chosen have outraced the Dragon Army to the F

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March 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM

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All of our titles are marked down 20% on @dmsguild.com! Remember, you don't have to buy old titles again to get this deep discount, just the ones you don't have. It's everything you need for a 5E #Dragonlance game! www.dmsguild.com/product/5046...
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March 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM

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DMs Guild is having a GMs Day sale for the next 11 days. There's up to 40% off classic DL titles, Nexus titles, and even more.

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DM's Day Sale - Dragonlance | GMs Day Sale -

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March 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM

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Coming soon to Kickstarter... this is something fans of Jeff Easley have been asking for. More details when we get them.

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Coming soon: The Art of Jeff Easley

Art from the career of the celebrated fantasy painter curated by the artist himself

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February 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM

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More great content has been added to our wiki - the novels Hederick the Theocrat and Emperor of Ansalon.

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February 21, 2025 at 4:45 PM

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More Chronicles news! The Dragonlance Chronicles Omnibus has made the NY Times list at Number 11. Still got it at forty.
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Hardcover Fiction Books - Best Sellers - Books - The New York Times

The New York Times Best Sellers are up-to-date and authoritative lists of the most popular books in the United States, based on sales in the past week, including fiction, non-fiction, paperbacks, chil...

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February 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM

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Margaret Weis has revealed the titles for the second and third books in the upcoming War Wizard trilogy. And she also announced a hardback Dragonlance Legends edition will be released in August 2025. Read more here:
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New book announced and War Wizard update - Dragonlance Nexus

Margaret Weis recently confirmed on her Facebook account the titles of the second and third book in the upcoming War Wizard trilogy. The first book was announced last year at Gen Con and will be calle...

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February 12, 2025 at 11:24 AM

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Our wiki now has over 9000 entries!
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February 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM

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Karen Wynn Fonstad has been featured in the New York Times, almost 20 years after her death. Read more about the creator of the amazing Dragonlance Atlas here:
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Karen Wynn Fonstad Featured in the New York Times - Dragonlance Nexus

Karen Wynn Fonstad, creator of the Atlas of the Dragonlance World, has been featured in the “Overlooked” section of the New York Times. Karen was an amazing cartographer who produced atlases for Tolki...

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January 16, 2025 at 10:14 AM

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The 2024 Monster Manual makes some significant changes to the most iconic of creatures in D&D – dragons. Have you preordered the new Monster Manual yet?
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"Dragons, terrible and great...": 2024 Monster Manual - Dragonlance Nexus

The 2024 Monster Manual makes some significant changes to the most iconic of creatures in D&D – dragons. Along with gorgeous new art, it dives into detail on lifecycles, motivations and personalities ...

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January 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM

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Sale on for some fantastic Dragonlance products over on DMs Guild - link below. Limited time offer!
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New Year, New Game Sale - Dragonlance | New Year, New Game Sale -

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January 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM

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Did the Knights of Takhisis follow the wrong deity? Would their order be better suited to another dark god? Take a look at our website to read more. dragonlancenexus.com/did-the-knig...