In this episode, Meaghan sits down with Chaosium executive editor and TSR alum James Lowder to discuss what it was like working as an author and editor at TSR in the late 80’s and early 90’s during the first major resurgence of the D&D fiction line following the Chronicles and Legends trilogy. We also talk specifically about Jim’s experience editing the “Defenders of Magic” trilogy by Mary Kirchoff, as well as the importance of paying proper respect (and paying proper money) to creators....

“Winter Night” was always going to be a tough act to follow. Did Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman succeed with the third and final installment of the venerable Chronicles Trilogy? Chuck, John, Meaghan, and Trampas discuss Kitiara’s controversial leadership strategy, compare popular macguffins, wax philosophical about the meaning of death in fantasy fiction, and ask that age old question: what was Laurana THINKING??? Support us on Patreon! Visit the Dragonlance Nexus! Join...

Episode 2 of Echoes of Krynn drops May 2nd so hurry and listen to episode 1 now! Meaghan sat down with Sean and Jade of the brand new Dragonlance actual play podcast Echoes of Krynn, set months after the end of the War of the Lance, to discuss their new original campaign. Also, what makes Dragonlance special, the pitfalls of playing in such a massive world, and of course their thoughts on the official upcoming official Dragonlance release. This is a campaign that all Dragonlance fans...

Months of speculation has come to an end as today Wizards of the Coast announced the next two 5th Edition campaign settings: Dragonlance and Spelljammer! Join Meaghan and Trampas as they discuss the latest news and speculate on what it might mean for the future of Dragonlance. And join Trampas as he waxes nostalgic about classic Spelljammer and Meaghan silently laments that she’ll never get Planescape 5E. Dragonlance Teaser Trailer Title Screen The Dragonlance Canticle is a...

“Hope dawns with the coming of Spring.” Wizards of the Coast has released a new Unearthed Arcana titled Heroes of Krynn strongly hinting that the next official campaign setting release may indeed be Dragonlance! Join Meaghan, Tim, Trampas, and Weldon as they discuss kender (the good, the bad, and the emo), the “Mages” of High Sorcery, the hierarchy of the Knights of Solamnia, and the controversial decision to bring back the dreaded feat tree! Click the link below to view The...

Chuck, Tim, and Ed talk about our free online sourcebook, Tasslehoff’s Pouches of Everything!

The Soulforge John, Weldon and Trampas sit down and discuss The Soulforge. Come on this wild ride as one never knows where the conversation is going to go, especially when you have two books with one title.

Dragons of Winter Night In this episode, the Canticle crew travels back through the River of Time to discuss Dragons of Winter Night. Hosts: Chuck, John, and introducing Meaghan!

Larry Elmore Our discussion with Dragonlance art legend Larry Elmore continues! Hosts: Trampas and Chuck. This is part 2 of 2.

In this episode, Trampas and Chuck talk to Dragonlance art legend Larry Elmore!

Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis at GenCon 2008 The Dragonlance Nexus crew talk to New York Times Bestselling authors Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman! Topics include the history of Dragonlance, horizons, why dwarves are hard to work with, and more! Hosts: Trampas, Ed, and Chuck

The Canticle Crew sit around the fire and discuss the novel that started it all – Dragons of Autumn Twilight! Hosts: Trampas, John, Chuck, Weldon

Join Chuck, Weldon, Trampas and eventually Ed as we discuss the War of Souls. How has this trilogy held up after 20 years. What are our biggest takeaways and thoughts on these books. Were the appearances of the Overlords enough to do them justice and what of this One God plot?If you haven’t read the War of Souls this episode will be chock full of spoilers.

Chuck, Ed, and Trampas talk about the upcoming new Dragonlance trilogy! Check out our thoughts on possible plot points, speculation on the new character, and rib each other along the way.

Grab a warm beverage, find a comfy chair and join us by the fire. In this chat, Chuck interviews Atom from Wicked Studios LLC and our own Ed Mekeel to discuss what it takes to stream a live D&D game. Enjoy!

The book speculation: Join Chuck, John and Weldon as the wisdom of Zivilyn comes forth in this discussion on what could possibly be hidden in the new trilogy. Will it be dragons, elves, dwarves, kings and queens? Could it be an exploration of the new lands? What about a reboot? Continuation? John’s secret recipe of manly campfire cologne? We speculate the endless possibilities based on the information we know. It’s one wild ride of pure speculation and it feels so good.

In this episode we discuss how Istar is an excellent location for a game. We explore not only the location but also look at what years and events that would be exciting to game in. Whether it is guarding the wizards in the lost war to the impending moments of the final days when even thought was being judged. Sit back and relax as we take a dive into an era that is ripe for adventure and has endless story possibilities. Hosts: Trampas, Chuck, and Ed.

Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman filed against Wizards of the Coast. With the new trilogy in limbo, is there any hope we will see the new series?

Chuck and Ed sit down on overstuffed high back easy chairs. In front of them rises a fire, providing warmth as the weather has cooled with the approach of autumn. Grasping a mug in his hand Chuck turns to Ed with a question poised to his lips. Smiling slightly, Chuck asks Ed, “What keeps you in Dragonlance?” Ed cocks his head and takes a long pull from his mug and the tale begins. Sit back and listen to the wonderful heartwarming tale of Ed discussing not only how he got into...

Drow, Orcs, and Lycanthropes have no place in Dragonlance! Or do they? John, Tim, and Trampas delve into why they aren’t included in Dragonlance, and how to implement them if the DM so chooses. Hosts: John, Tim, and Trampas

This episode includes a very special guest, none other than Chuck’s own daughter, who recently finished Chronicles! Plus Chuck and Tim talk about how they each got into Dragonlance. Check it out!

The Canticle Crew delve into forbidden arcane lore as they discuss warlocks in Dragonlance! Warlocks have no place in the world of Krynn, right? Or maybe they do. Maybe they have been here all along! Step into the Nexus and judge for yourself! Hosts: Trampas, John, Chuck, Ed

The Forest King In this episode, the Canticle crew discusses The Forest King, by Paul B. Thompson. HOSTS: Trampas, Chuck, John, and Ed

In this episode, the Canticle crew discusses book six of the Lost Histories series – The Dragons! Hosts: Tristan, Chuck, and Ed

Discussion of the Dragonlance novel Stormblade, by Nancy Varian Berberick Hosts: Chuck and Tristan.