Dragonlance: The Preludes Books in Order

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The Dragonlance: The Preludes series is a collection of novels set in the Dragonlance universe, part of the larger Dragonlance saga within the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. The series includes stories that explore the early lives and formative experiences of key characters, such as Tanis Half-Elven, and are set in the world of Ansalon. The Preludes serve as prequel material, offering foundational narratives that precede the main Dragonlance chronicles.

Dragonlance: The Preludes was first published in April 1989 in the United States.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Darkness & Light

    Darkness & Light

    1989 · Paul B. Thompson and Tonya C. Cook

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  2. Cover of Kendermore

    Kendermore

    1989 · Mary L. Kirchoff

    Kendermore is a fantasy novel set in the Dragonlance universe. It was first published in 1989 and written by Mary Kirchoff. The book is part of The…

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  3. Cover of Brothers Majere (Dragonlance Preludes, Vol. 3)

    Brothers Majere (Dragonlance Preludes, Vol. 3)

    1989 · Kevin Stein

    This title belongs to Preludes, a series of novels comprising two trilogies set in the Dragonlance world of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy…

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  4. Cover of Riverwind the Plainsman (Dragonlance: Preludes, Volume 4)
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  5. Cover of Flint the King

    Flint the King

    1990 · Douglas Niles

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  6. Cover of Tanis, the Shadow Years

    Tanis, the Shadow Years

    1990 · Barbara Siegel and Scott Siegel

    A 1990 novel by Barbara Siegel and Scott Siegel. Tanis Half-Elven once disappeared in the mountains near Solace and returned changed and ennobled,…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Dragonlance: The Preludes books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Darkness & Light”. Start with “Darkness & Light.”

How many books are in the Dragonlance: The Preludes series?

We list 6 books by Paul B. Thompson , published between 1989–1990.

Where can I buy the Dragonlance: The Preludes books?

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Sub-series within Dragonlance: The Preludes

Distinct reading paths inside the wider series — each has its own page and order.

Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.