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DL1 Dragons of Despair
Author:  Tracy Hickman  
Levels:  4-6 Copyright:  1984
TSR Stock #:  9130 ISBN #:  0-88038-086-1
Piece Code:  9130XXX1401 Product #:  394-53802-1TSR0600
Contents:   32 page book, Tri-fold cover

Dragons of Despair is the first in a series of 16 modules set in Weis and Hickman's DragonLance world.  Players take on the roles of the main characters in the original DragonLance trilogy, which are Tanis, Tasslehoff Burrfoot, Caramon, Raistlin, Goldmoon, Riverwind, Sturm Brightblade and Flint Fireforge.  The module series takes players through the story outlined in the original series of DragonLance novels.  In Dragons of Despair, players travel through the lands around the town of Solace and make their way eastward to the lost city of Xak Tsaroth.  This adventure module has excellent annotated wilderness and cavern maps, with boxed descriptions to read for most areas.  It introduces new magic items and statistics for three new creatures (Draconians, Gully Dwarves and Spectral Minions).  Note: pages 15-18 and the third sheet of the trifold cover are designed to be detached, and these should be checked for to ensure the module is complete.


DL2 Dragons of Flame
Author:  Douglas Niles  
Levels:  5-7 Copyright:  1984
TSR Stock #:  9132 ISBN #:  0-88038-087-X
Piece Code:  9132XXX1401 Product #:  394-53801-3TSR0600
Contents:  32 page book, Tri-fold cover, 21"x33" Fold-out map

The second installment in the DragonLance module series, Dragons of Flame, provides a scenario in which the player characters must survive the massive invasion of the Draconian hordes.  With the lands around Solace in ruins and much of the population captured and in slave caravans, the players' travels take them to the unconquered lands of the Qualinesti Elves and then to the great fortress prison of Pax Tharkas,  the secret entrance to the Draconian domain.  This module has six adventuring sections each with detailed information and boxed descriptions to read for the players.  It has a large fold out map entitled "the Lands of Abanasynia". It introduces two new magic items.  Note: pages 15-18 and the third sheet of the trifold cover are designed to be detached, and these should be checked for, together with the foldout map, to ensure the module is complete.


DL3 Dragons of Hope
Author:  Tracy Hickman  
Levels:  6-8 Copyright:  1984
TSR Stock #:  9131 ISBN #:  0-88038-088-8
Piece Code:  9131XXX1401 Product #:  394-53800-5TSR0600
Contents:  32 page book, Tri-fold cover

The third installment sees the Player Characters fleeing with 800 refugees they have rescued from the great fortress Pax Tharkas.  Players must travel across a large wilderness area seeking clues to the ancient kingdom of the dwarves, the only possible safe haven for such a large group of people.  This module has three main chapters together with detailed annotated cavern and wilderness maps.  It has detailed statistics for three sub-types of draconian (dragonman).  The map that comes with DL2 is used as reference in the running of this module as well.  Note: pages 15-18 and the third sheet of the trifold cover are designed to be detached, and these should be checked for to ensure the module is complete.


DL4 Dragons of Desolation
Author:  Tracy Hickman & Michael Dobson  
Levels:  6-8 Copyright:  1984
TSR Stock #:  9139 ISBN #:  0-88038-089-6
Piece Code:  9139XXX1401 Product #:  394-54163-4TSR0600
Contents:  32 page book, Tri-fold cover, 21"x33" Fold-out map

The fourth installment, Dragons of Desolation, concludes the first of three parts of the DragonLance series of modules.  In this module, the Draconian hordes have conquered the Northern lands, and the Players having found the doors to ancient Thorbadin, must lead the refugees to safety.  Players must complete a quest from the Dwarven Thanes in order to pass.  This module has five separate chapters with detailed descriptions for the DM and boxed sections for the players.  It provides statistics for the Dwarven clans, statistics for one new creature and ancient relic.  The large poster map  titled "The Kingdom of Throbadin" gives detailed maps for the Dwarven Realm.  Trivia: The cover art, by Keith Parkinson, has a very tiny TARDIS, Doctor Who, and K-9 in it.  Note: the last page 31-32 and the third sheet of the trifold cover are designed to be detached, and these should be checked for, together with the foldout map, to ensure the module is complete.


DL5 Dragons of Mystery
Author:  Michael Dobson  
Levels:  n/a Copyright:  1984
TSR Stock #:  9135 ISBN #:  0-88038-090-X
Piece Code:  9135XXX1401 Product #:  394-54165-0TSR0600
Contents:  32 page book, Bi-fold cover, 16"x21" Fold-out map

The fifth item in the DL series is an accessory that provides a range of useful background material on the DragonLance world. The sourcebook contains: a Dungeon Masters' guide to the world of Krynn, information of the creation of the world, the Gods of Krynn, background information on the heroes, more detailed character sheets for each of the heroes and a questionnaire to send back to TSR!  The bifold cover shows the constellations of Krynn and a colorful map of the World of Krynn is included.  Note: pages 19 to 31, being the character sheets and questionnaire, should be checked for, together with the fold out map, to ensure the accessory is complete. 


DL6 Dragons of Ice
Author:  Douglas Niles  
Levels:  6-9 Copyright:  1985
TSR Stock #:  9140 ISBN #:  0-88038-091-8
Piece Code:  9140XXX1401 Product #:  394-54551-6TSR0600
Contents:  32 page book, Tri-fold cover, two 11"x16" Fold-out maps

Dragons of Ice opens the next part of the DragonLance series and is based on the second of the novels, Tales of Winter Night.  With the refugees safe in Thorbadin, the players travel south to the port city of Tarsis.  The city, however, is now miles from the sea and dangers lurk the streets.  Players receive a new quest - to travel into the frozen lands to the south and retrieve one of the legendary Dragon Orbs.  The playable characters change in this module and now include: Tasslehoff Burrfoot, Flint Fireforge, Sturm Brightblade, Aaron Tallbow, Derek Crownguard, Elistan, Gilthanas and Laurana.  The module is divided into five chapters each with detailed descriptions and boxed text.  There are two small poster maps, one for the Players and one for the DM titled "Map of the Ice Reaches and the New Tarsian Coast."  The module includes stats for two new creatures and three new magic items.  Note: pages 15-18 and the third sheet of the trifold cover are designed to be detached, and these should be checked for, together with the foldout map, to ensure the module is complete.


DL7 Dragons of Light
Author:  Jeff Grubb  
Levels:  7-9 Copyright:  1985
TSR Stock #:  9136 ISBN #:  0-88038-093-4
Piece Code:  9136XXX1401 Product #:  394-54552-4TSR0600
Contents:  32 page book, Tri-fold cover, 16"x21" Fold-out map

The second installment in part two, Dragons of Light, sees players arrive on the Isle of Ergoth after escaping over the sea with the Dragon Orb.  Through four chapters the Players will brave the wilds of Ergoth, where three races of elves maintain an uneasy peace.  Player search for the hidden tomb of Huma and the secret of the DragonLances.  This another well illustrated module, with great descriptions and maps.  It introduces a number of new magic items.  There is a full color fold out map entitled "Southern Ergoth and the Lands of the Elves in Exile."  Note: pages 15-18, pages 31-32, and the third sheet of the trifold cover are designed to be detached, and these should be checked for, together with the foldout map, to ensure the module is complete.


DL8 Dragons of War
Author:  Tracy & Laura Hickman  
Levels:  8-10 Copyright:  1985
TSR Stock #:  9141 ISBN #:  0-88038-097-7
Piece Code:  9141XXX1401 Product #:  394-54857-4TSR0600
Contents:  32 page book, 8 page booklet, Tri-fold cover, 21"x33" Fold-out map

This third module in the Tales of Winter Night novel sees the Players helping the fabled Knights of Solamnia prepare to stand against the marching dragon armies.  The knights are divided into factions by politics and their code of honor.  This module has four chapters and statistics on one new creature (the fetch).  The module has a separate eight page booklet entitled Appendix 4: BattleSystem Optional Rules.  The large foldout map is titled "Tower of the High Clerist."  The booklet and foldout map should be checked for to ensure the module is complete.


DL9 Dragons of Deceit
Author:  Douglas Niles  
Levels:  8-10 Copyright:  1985
TSR Stock #:  9137 ISBN #:  0-88038-095-0
Piece Code:  9137XXX1401 Product #:  394-54869-8TSR0750
Contents:  48 page book, Tri-fold cover, Cardstock sheet of 28 counters

This is the final module in the second part of the DragonLance module series.  In this module players embark on a mission deep into the enemy Dragon Highlords' realm.  They must gain entry to the imposing city of Sanction and search for a key to the Dragon Highlord's lair.  The next task is to solve the mystery of the Dragon's Oath and finally penetrate the secret of the Dark Queen to bring salvation to Krynn.  There are five distinct play chapters in this module.  The counters sheet has cardboard counters representing the dragons and the final part of the module - an aerial battle over the evil Temple of Luerkhisis can be played out using the BattleSystem optional rules.  The centre pages 23-26 entitled Silvart folio are designed to be detached and these should be checked for together with the counters to ensure the module is complete.


DL10 Dragons of Dreams
Author:  Tracy Hickman  
Levels: 8-10 Copyright:  1985
TSR Stock #:  9142 ISBN #:  0-88038-098-5
Piece Code:  9142XXX1401 Product #:  394-54887-8TSR0600
Contents:  32 page book, 8 page map booklet, Tri-fold cover

Dragons of Dreams is the beginning of the third and final book of the DragonLance adventure module series and is actually based on chapters 8 to 12 of the second novel in the series.  It reintroduces the characters from the first four modules, but adds a few more: Tanis, Caramon, Raistlin, Goldmoon, Riverwind, Tika Waylan, Alhana Starbreeze and Waylorn Wyvernsbane.  This module has four major chapters.  It starts with the characters being rescued from Tarsis by Princess Alhana of the Silvanesti Elves.  She asks the characters to help save the Silvanesti by entering the fabled land of dreams.  Three new creatures are introduced in this module (dreamwariths, dreamshadows and bloodsea minotaurs).  The map booklet, which is unnumbered and the third sheet of the trifold cover, which is designed to be cut into character cards, should be checked for to ensure that this module is complete.


DL11 Dragons of Glory
Author:  Douglas Niles & Tracy Hickman  
Levels:  n/a Copyright:  1985
TSR Stock #:  9144 ISBN #:  0-88038-094-2
Piece Code:  9144XXX1401 Product #:  394-55196-6TSR1000
Contents:  16 page book, 8 page book, double-thickness Bi-fold cover, two 21"x33" fold-out maps, 2 sheets of cardstock counters (total 400 counters), Ziploc bag

Dragons of Glory is a self contained simulation game.  It comes with fold out hex maps and counters and uses the BattleSystem Rules to allow the Players to simulate some of the great battles outlined in the novels.  There are two forces, the High Solamnic Knights and the Dragon Highlords and their minions.  The 16 page booklet contains four small scenarios and the outline for a full campaign game.  It also contains a background section and command hierarchy.  The 8 page booklet contains detailed rules for running the game.  The bi-fold cover has a counter information guide and combat tables.  The two maps cover the entire DragonLance world and there is a battle turn track in the lower right half of the right side map.  There are a total of 400 counters.  A Ziploc bag is included to store them in once detached.  All components indicated here should be checked for to ensure the module is complete.


DL12 Dragons of Faith
Author:  Harold Johnson & Bruce Heard  
Levels:  9-10 Copyright:  1986
TSR Stock #:  9133 ISBN #:  0-88038-092-6
Piece Code:  9133XXX1401 Product #:  394-55418-3TSR1000
Contents:  64 page book, Tri-fold cover, 21"x33" fold-out map, 2 sheets of cardstock counters (total of 148 counters), 2 sheets of cardstock Talis cards (total of 55 cards)

Dragons of Faith is the second module in the third lot of four modules in the series.  Through a series of seven distinct play chapters, the characters venture across the haunted  Blood Sea of Istar and then deep into enemy lands, evading the enemy to find some way to defeat the Dark Queen.  This module has both cardstock counters for use with BattleSystem rules (outlined in chapter 9) as well as two sheets of cardstock TALIS cards.  These cards feature as a game of skill and chance in the novels and are brought to life in this module.  Pages 31 to 34 and the top part of page 35/36 are designed to be pulled out and cut into cards and together with the map, cardstock counters and TALIS cards should be checked for to ensure the module is complete.


DL13 Dragons of Truth
Author:  Tracy Hickman  
Levels:  10-13 Copyright:  1986
TSR Stock #:  9176 ISBN #:  0-88038-318-6
Piece Code:  9176XXX1401 Product #:  394-54869-8TSR0750
Contents:  40 page book, Tri-fold cover, 21"x33" fold-out map

Dragons of Truth is the third module in the third lot of four modules in the series.  Through four playable chapters the adventurers leave the threatened city of Kalaman and cross the desolation of the occupied lands to seek the City of Neraka and the Temple of the Queen of Darkness, which lie at the heart of the Dragon Empire.  Through their travels they learn of another fabled place from ancient times, the Glitterpalace of Paladine.  The module has statistics for a range of new creatures and NPCs.  Pages 37-38 are cut-out cards, pages 39-40 is a reader questionnaire.  As these are designed to be detached, they should be checked for together with the fold-out map to ensure the module is complete.  Map has piece code 9176XXX0701 and "Surface Map of Taman Busuk" written in the top left corner.


DL14 Dragons of Triumph
Author:  Douglas Niles  
Levels:  10-14 Copyright:  1986
TSR Stock #:  9180 ISBN #:  0-88038-096-9
Piece Code:  9180XXX1401 Product #:  n/a
Contents:  3 books in total (40 page book, 32 page book, 24 page book), Tri-fold cover, 21"x28" fold-out map

Dragons of Triumph is the final module in the third lot of four modules in the series.  This module has three play chapters through which the players challenge the Queen of Darkness. S ix possible endings are outlined in which the players can succeed or be defeated!.  The module has a 24 page sourcebook with information on designing adventures for the DragonLance world and also what it is like after the war.  The main 40 page booklet has an optional BattleSystem scenario for the Battle of Neraka.  There is a 32 page map and roster book in which the pages are not numbered.  As this latter booklet is designed to be taken apart, it should be checked for together with the map to ensure the module is complete.  Map has piece code 9180XXX0702 and "The Continent of Ansalon" written in the top left corner.


DL15 Mists of Krynn
Author:  various; edited by Mike Breault  
Levels:  1-15 Copyright:  1988
TSR Stock #:  9231 ISBN #:  0-88038-574-X
Piece Code:  9231XXX1401 Product #:  n/a
Contents:  128 page book

Mists of Krynn is one of two bound books released two years after the original series which contains additional adventures and information for the DragonLance world.  Mists of Krynn contains twelve adventures for various levels from 1 to 15.  It contains a detailed section on the races of Krynn and a section on some of the more famous NPCs from the saga including Fistandantilus, Justinius, Bas-Ohn Koraf, Ladonna, Lord Soth, Steel Toe, Theros Ironfeld and Fewmaster Toede.


DL16 World of Krynn
Author:  various; edited by Mike Breault  
Levels:  4-12 Copyright:  1988
TSR Stock #:  9237 ISBN #:  0-88038-609-6
Piece Code:  9237XXX1401 Product #:  n/a
Contents:  96 page book

Worlds of Krynn is the second of two bound books released two years after the original series which contains additional adventures and information for the DragonLance world.  It contains four new adventures: The Tower of Kyrie by Douglas Niles, The Missing Master Lor by Harold Johnson, Dargaard Keep by Michael Gray, and The Dragon Peak of Palanthus by Douglas Niles.  It also contains three pages of combined monster statistics charts.  This was the final module in the DL series.