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Astinus Lorekeeper is the head librarian of the Library of Palanthas, a fictional character in the Dragonlance world. He is often emotionless, expressing his feelings (if any) only at extremely rare occasions. He has proclaimed himself to be neutral in all things, using his knowledge of the current happenings to help others rarely. He is aided by his Aesthetics, who keep the library in shape and protect it. These men try to be like Astinus, gaining as much knowledge as possible.
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Tanis Half-Elven is a fictional half-elven character in the Dragonlance series of books, which were published by TSR, and are now published by Wizards of the Coast. He is first introduced in the book Dragons of Autumn Twilight by Margeret Weis and Tracy Hickman, in Chapter 1: 'Old Friends Meet. A Rude Interruption.' They introduce him saying that he was half-elven, armed with a longbow and a sword. Also they mention that he was wearing leather.
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Laurana Kanan (also known as Lauralanthalasa Kanan), is a fictional character in the Dragonlance fantasy series, written by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, originally published by TSR, Inc. and later by Wizards of the Coast. Laurana is headstrong and willful, but these qualities make her a determined leader and an excellent commander in battle, as well as a respected hero to her people, the Qualinesti elves.
She is the youngest child of the elf king Solostaran, the Speaker of the Sun who rules of the elves of the kingdom called Qualenesti. She has two older brothers: Porthios Kanan, heir to the throne, and Gilthanas Kanan.
When Laurana was a child (by elf reckoning), she fell in love with Tanis Half-Elven. Tanis was the adopted child of her father, who took care of the boy when his mother died. The two youngsters began a youthful romance which was always frowned upon by the king and Laurana's brothers, who did not think it fit that a royal princess should be so infatuated with a half-breed. The romance ended when Tanis made up his mind to leave Qualinesti.
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Tasslehoff Burrfoot (often called Tas) is a fictional character of the kender race from the Dragonlance series of novels, written by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. He was born in Kendermore. His parents' are unknown, and his known family is little. He has a sister, and also claims (like many other kender) to have an Uncle Trapspringer. He has three uncles, by the names of Remo Lockpick, Bertie, and Wilfre. He also has a cousin, Latchlifter Furrfoot.
Tas was just a bit under four feet tall. He had a slight build and slender, pointed ears. He also had brown hair and brown eyes. His hair was tied into a topknot, which most kender have and are extremely fond of. When he became old, his face was wrinkled. Tas hated being bored, and on the occasion that he was, he was known to begin talking about meaningless things to anyone who would listen.
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Goldmoon of the Que-Shu (322 AC - 38 SC) is a fictional character from the Dragonlance series of books.
Goldmoon was the daughter of Arrowthorn, the Chieftain of the Que-Shu. Her mother was named Tearsong.
Goldmoon lived a sheltered life among the Que-Shu tribe, serving as their high priestess until an important event changed her life. As every high prietess of the Que-Shu tribe, she had to commune with her ancestors, whom were said to become gods when they died. In order to travel, a tournament was held where two warriors would be chosen as her escort.
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Takhisis is the main god of evil in the fictional Dragonlance world.
She is also called: Dragonqueen (among elves); Nilat the Corrupter (among the barbarians of the plains); Tamex, the False Metal (among dwarves); Mai-tat, She of Many Faces (among the people of Ergoth); Queen of Many Colors and None (among the Knights of Solamnia); and the Dark Queen. Some believe she's also Tiamat, Goddess (or Queen) of evil dragons, in many other Dungeons and Dragons campaign settings, but the two are separate entities.
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Dragonlance: The New Adventures is a series of young adult novels based on the long-running adult fantasy book series, Dragonlance. The series is published by Mirrorstone Books, the young reader imprint of Wizards of the Coast. Launched in July 2004 with the release of its first two books, Dragonlance: The New Adventures continues to release new books on a bimonthly schedule.
The series begins in the summer after the events of the Dragonlance Chronicles trilogy by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. Written by a recurring group of authors and featuring all new characters created specifically for The New Adventures, the series begins when a young girl named Nearra wakes up on a forest path with no idea how she got there, and no memory of who she is. She is soon joined by several new friends who plan to unravel the mystery behind her missing memories. Together these new companions begin a journey across the lands of Krynn that will test them to their limits as they deal with the trials of growing up in a harsh world filled with mystical beasts and power hungry villains.
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Caramon Majere (326 AC - 38 SC) is a fictional character from the Dragonlance series of books.
Carmon Majere is one of the most pivotal characters in the entire Dragonlance series, perhaps only outshone by Tanis Half-Elven, Tasslehoff Burrfoot, and his twin brother Raistlin Majere in terms of the impact he has had on the series and the world of Ansalon. He was a prominent supporting character in the Chronicles Trilogy, taking an important role in most of the company's adventures, and the protagonist of the Legends Trilogy during which he quite literally saved the world. He is also the father of Palin Majere, who is probably the most important and influential of all the children of the Heroes of the Lance.
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Steel Brightblade is a fictional character from the Dragonlance universe.
Sturm Brightblade and Kitiara Uth Matar left Solace in 346 AC and traveled towards Solamnia. While Sturm's goal was to find clues about his missing father, Kitiara joined because she had heard that an army to the north was recruiting.
Their different personalities brought them endless problems. Kitiara seduced Sturm to probe his lack of faith, and when Sturm offered marriage as a way of atoning for his misbehaviour, she refused and left him.
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Riverwind (also known as Riverwind of the Que Shu tribe or Riverwind of the Que Shu) is a fictional character from the Dragonlance series of role playing games and novels, created by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, published by TSR, Inc. and later by Wizards of the Coast.
Riverwind made his first public apparition in the first novel of the original Chronicles Trilogy, Dragons of Autumn Twilight, in 1984. However, the character's proper creation was during a tabletop role-playing game session where Tracy and Laura Hickman, Margaret Weis and Terry Phillips, between others, developed the basic storyline of Dragonlance.
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Raistlin Majere (326 - 356 AC) is a fictional character from the Dragonlance series of books. He was considered by some to be the most powerful magic-user on Krynn. Raistlin was the brother of Caramon Majere, another Hero of the Lance.
- Raistlin is cynical and sarcastic. He takes joy from seeing others stammer; a clear representation of his superiority complex. However, due to his physical weakness, breathing difficulties, (and his twin brother Caramon's physical superiority and more sociable attitude) he has a slight inferiority complex as well. It forges the core of the jealousy he feels for his twin brother in his early life.
- Raistlin is extremely callous. He views those around him as pawns to be used, should it prove necessary, to achieve his ends. His manipulation of Crysania, cleric of Paladine, is a good example of this.
- Raistlin is not compatible with collectivity, which ultimately labels him as selfish. His actions are for his benefit alone; should they benefit others, it would be merely coincidental.
- In encounters with those that are inferior, being looked down upon or oppressed, Raistlin reveals a rather caring and charitable side of himself (His kindness towards Bupu the Gully Dwarf, for example, shows this). It seems that he can relate to their conditions, and he pities them also.
- Raistlin does not believe in the concept of loyalty. If his plan or goal doesn't appear to be through the salvation of others (i.e. The Dragon Orb incident) he simply chooses to walk his own way.
- Raistlin bears a greed for power itself. This appears to be an outcome of his early life, yet, still the only thing that he seeks is power.
- Raistlin covers his own weak self image with arrogance, always trying to prove that he is "better" than those around him. So twisted is his view of the world that rather than thank others for their help, he instead insults the qualities that allowed other people to help him in his times of need. Being more powerful and better than everyone else is often more important than following the leaders in his mind.
- Yet, at times, Raistlin also seems to want to go back to the easier times that he had with his friends. He has showed a liking toward his brother occasionally that could be considered real brotherly love instead of fondness for a pawn. Although, he is often cloaked in his cynical mindset, there may just be a Raistlin in there longing to belong.
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Kitiara Uth Matar is a fictional character from the Dragonlance campaign setting created by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. She is the daughter of a disgraced Solamnic Knight, and half-sister of both Raistlin and Caramon Majere.
Kitiara is beautiful, a skilled warrior and, above all else, she is cold and calculating. Power-hungry, she has never been truly able to call someone a friend. In many ways, she and Raistlin are much alike. Neither would hesitate to betray an ally if presented with a guarantee at supreme power.
Kitiara once fell in love with a half elf named Tanis Half-Elven, and later seduced the knight Sturm Brightblade, with whom she secretly had a child, Steel Brightblade.
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