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Dragonlance character
Unknown name
Character information
Race Unknown
Gender Unknown


A Dragonlance character infobox. Following is an explanation of the different fields.

Contents

[edit] Arguments

Arguments
name required Character's full name without aliases.
alias optional List of character aliases. If more than one alias, remember to begin each with <li>
alignment optional The alignment of the character:
  • good (use this if you know the character is good but not his exact alignment)
    • lawful good
    • neutral good
    • chaotic good
  • neutral (use this if you know the character is neutral but not his exact alignment)
    • lawful neutral
    • true neutral
    • chaotic neutral
  • evil (use this if you know the character is evil but not his exact alignment)
    • lawful evil
    • neutral evil
    • chaotic evil
image optional The image to use. Just the name of the picture, no wikification.
caption optional The caption that will appear just below the image.
class optional The class of the character, according to the Dragonlance Campaign Setting. This will give a background color to the infobox name. See Classes.
title optional Title of the position the character holds. If holding multiple titles, remember to start every title with <li> to generate a list.
homeland optional The native country or area of the character.
race required Race of the character. This is automatically wikified, depending on which option has been chosen. If it does not exist, write the race manually and, if necessary, wikilink it.
  • human
    • civilized human
    • nomad
  • dwarf
    • mountain dwarf
    • hill dwarf
    • gully dwarf
  • elf
    • kagonesti elf
    • qualinesti elf
    • silvanesti elf
    • half-elf
    • sea elf
  • gnome
  • kender
  • centaur
  • draconian
  • ogre
    • irda
    • half-ogre
    • minotaur
  • dragon
    • chromatic dragon (use this if the dragon is evil but with unknown color)
    • black dragon
    • white dragon
    • green dragon
    • blue dragon
    • red dragon
    • metallic dragon (use this if the dragon is good but with unknown color)
    • brass dragon
    • bronze dragon
    • copper dragon
    • silver dragon
    • gold dragon
  • deity
    • god of good
    • god of evil
    • god of neutrality
gender required Usually Male or Female.
creator optional The creator's name (or a comma separated list of names ending with and). Wikification is done by the user.
debut optional Name of the short story (between double quotes) and/or novel (in italics) in which the character first appeared, including year of publication in parenthesis.

[edit] Classes

Class Description Example
barbarian Born in the wilds or rejecting comfortable life Riverwind
bard Wandering singers and poets Aylimar
cleric Clerics serving all gods but Solinari, Nuitari, Lunitari, Habbakuk, Chislev and Zeboim. Goldmoon
commoner Laborers, innkeepers, shopkeepers, blacksmiths, etc. Otik Sandath
druid Clerics serving Habbakuk, Chislev or Zeboim only. Nalvarre
expert Skilled artisans, famous commoners. Theros Ironfeld
fighter Professional soldiers, mercenaries, duelists, squires, legionnaires. Caramon Majere
monk Usually followers of Majere or Sargonnas. Bertrem
mystic Spellcasters able to work without worshipping any deity. Jasper Fireforge
noble Important people in their societies due rank, birth or title. Silvanoshei
ranger Average warriors, with knowledge of wilderness. Tanis Half-Elven
rogue Thieves, jack-of-all-trades, scouts, troublemakers. Cael Ironstaff
sorcerer Mages that can draw energy from nature to cast offensive spells. Feril
warrior Common warriors, guards, militia. Flint Fireforge

[edit] Prestige classes

Class Description Example
dragon rider Dragon Riders have bonded with a dragon and that dragon allows them to ride them in combat and for travel purposes. Kitiara uth Matar
inquisitor Inquistors are hunters of information, answers, and knowledge. Hederick
knight of the crown Knights of Solamnia belonging to the entry-level order, the Order of the Crown. Huma Dragonbane
knight of the sword Knights of Solamnia who have achieved the right to join the second-level order, the Order of the Sword. Adrian
knight of the rose Knights of Solamnia who have shown great honor and valor and have joined the top-level order, the Order of the Rose. Derek Crownguard
knight of the lily A Knight of Takhisis who has taken the Blood Oath and belongs to the military branch of the Knighthood. Steel Brightblade
knight of the skull A Knight of Takhisis who has taken the Blood Oath and belongs to the clerical branch of the Knighthood. Trent Blackdash
knight of the thorn A Knight of Takhisis who has taken the Blood Oath and belongs to the arcane branch of the Knighthood. Lillith
legendary tactician Legendary Tacticians are cunning, intelligent tacticians who can inspire their troops. Ariakas
righteous zealot A righteous zealot is a person dedicated to a powerful cause. Kith-Kanan
steel legionnaire Any legionnaire who has taken the Sara's Legacy. Sara Dunstan
wizard of high sorcery Mages that need the moons in order to cast offensive spells. Dalamar Argent


[edit] Example

An example follows:

Dragonlance character
Goldmoon
Goldmoon riding a pegasus on her way to Xak Tsaroth.
Created by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman
First appearance Dragons of Autumn Twilight (1984)
Character information
Alias Goldmoon of the Que Shu
Race Nomad
Alignment Lawful Good
Gender Female
Class Cleric
Titles
Homeland Que Shu

the actual "code" for it is:

{{DL character
| name = Goldmoon
| caption = Goldmoon riding a [[pegasus]] on her way to [[List of Dragonlance locations#Xak Tsaroth|Xak Tsaroth]].
| alias = Goldmoon of the Que Shu
| title = <li>High Priestess of the [[List of Dragonlance locations#Que Shu|Que Shu]] tribe.
<li>Cleric of [[Mishakal]]
| class = Cleric
| alignment = Lawful Good
| homeland = [[List of Dragonlance locations#Que Shu|Que Shu]]
| race = Nomad
| gender = Female
| creator = [[Margaret Weis]] and [[Tracy Hickman]]
| debut = ''[[Dragons of Autumn Twilight]]'' (1984)
}}