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This is the first novel of the Dragonlance series. It tells the story of the meeting of the companions who are about to embark on an adventure to save the world. Dragons have come to life on Krynn and are trying to take over the planet for the dark queen Tahkasis. The companions set out to stop this goddess in their path and in the process united the different races of the world of Krynn. Elf, dwarf, human warrior, human mage, human knight and kender all embark together to save the world. Their task is daunting but their triumph becomes a legend.
Daniela Lo Presti, Resident Scholar
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Plot
Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 30%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 10%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 40%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20%
Tone of book
- very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- fantasy world/fantasy past
Coming of age
Yes
Youngster becomes
- great warrior
Adversaries are…
- dragons (hostile)
GIANT monster(s)
Yes
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- bounty hunter
Age:
- 20's-30's
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- bulging muscles
Main Adversary
Identity:
- magical being
Age:
- long-lived adults
Profession/status:
- killer
Has magical powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist:
- fire/thunder/weather cntrl
- super strength
- can fly
- can read emotions
- is very quick
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a substantial amount
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- bulging muscles
Setting
Terrain
- Water
- Mountains
- Forests
A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body:
- humans in a primitive/fantasy society
Planet outside solar system?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- very explicit references to deaths and torture
scientific jargon? (SF only)
- none/very little science jargon needed
How much dialogue?
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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