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Chronicles of Dragonlance

by Jonathon Howard, Shivam Bhatt · English · Arts & Books

Join two fans of Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman's Dragonlance books, Jonathon Howard and Shivam Bhatt, as they read through the 100+ books in this vast and sprawling Fantasy World inspired by the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game.

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New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 57 min
Latest: 1 Oct 2026
Language: English

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1 Oct 2026 · 49 min

Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 3, Chapters 9 & 10

Caramon and Berem nearly reach their goal. Tika and Tas nearly escape the dungeon and their pursuers. Tanis nearly escapes with Laurana. One More Thing: Jonathon: Quest For Glory Series | Good Old Games Shivam: The Mahabharata by Sanjay Patel | Bookshop.org You can find us at: Jonathon - https://bsky.app/profile/falselogic.bsky.social Shivam - https://bsky.app/profile/shivambhatt.bsky.social Casual Magic w/ Shivam Bhatt - https://casualmagic.libsyn.com/ Shivam & Wheeler Love Magic - https://sites.libsyn.com/460224 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1147877956611082 Discord -…

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S3 · E13 · 1 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 3, Chapters 7 & 8
We ask you, the listener to, send in questions you might have about the Chronicles for a future episode. Caramon, Tika, Tas and Berem find themselves in the dungeons below the Dark Queen's Temple in Neraka. Berem is not handling imprisonment well… They might have been able to overpower their guards and escape if Gakhan, Kit's fixer, hadn't also arrived in the dungeons at the same time, looking for them. More specifically, looking for Berem, who he confirms is the 'Green Gemstone Man' that Takhisis seeks. Above them, in the temple itself, Tanis waits for his introduction to the Dark Queen. We…
S3 · E12 · 1 Aug 2026 · 54 min
Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 3, Chapters 5 & 6
The remaining Companions make their way to Neraka, an ugly city surrounding the hideous Temple of Takhisis, and where the dark goddess resides. They attempt to sneak into Neraka with disastrous results. Being led to the dungeons below the city they cross, once again, Kitiara's path. Tanis, in a desperate attempt to save them all from the dungeons, pleads with Kit while attempting to hide the rest of his party. He succeeds? Tanis bargains with Kitiara for Laurana's life and his soul. Kit's plans for him and Laurana are revealed. Her servant realizes that the Everman is in Neraka. Content…
S3 · E11 · 3 Jul 2026 · 58 min
Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 3, Chapters 3 & 4
Republishing after a corrupted file. Sorry Folks! The Companions lose Berem in the mountains. In their frantic search to find him they also lose Flint. During their search they stumble upon Godshome. Tanis kills Berem. Flint moves beyond the cares of the world of Krynn. The translation of Fizban. Berem comes back to life. The Companions mourn the loss of their friend. Berem tells his story. Content warning - mild swears One More Thing: Jonathon: Resident Evil: Code Veronica | Wikipedia Shivam: Civilization 7 v. 1.4.1 | Youtube Trailer You can find us at: Jonathon -…
S3 · E9 · 1 Jun 2026 · 47 min
Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 3, Chapters 1 & 2
Tanis and the other Companions' have set out upon bronze dragons for Neraka. Their plans to rescue Laurana are almost immediately spoiled when Fizban, riding an aged gold dragon, grounds them. They, accompanied by Fizban, must flee into the mountains, on foot, pursued by draconians. Hijinks ensue. The party decides to make for Godshome and I'm really beginning to worry about Flint's health. Content warning - N/A One More Thing: Jonathon: Resident Evil Zero | Wikipedia Shivam: New Computer You can find us at: Jonathon - https://bsky.app/profile/falselogic.bsky.social Shivam -…
S3 · E9 · 1 May 2026 · 54 min
Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 2, Chapters 8 & 9
Tanis and friends show up in Kalaman, right before Kitiara does to let everyone know that she has Laurana captive and has taken her to Neraka to be a guest of Takhisis. This upsetting news complicates the Companions' reunion. Gilthanas is especially upset with Tanis. Kit delivers an ultimatum to Kalaman and the forces of good if they want to save Laurana. Full surrender and the good dragons go back into hiding, she leaves a floating castle over the city while they contemplate her demands. Tanis, and the Companions, vow to save Laurana. Most of them sneak away in the night, taking Berem with…
S3 · E8 · 1 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 2, Chapters 6 & 7
Tanis and friends finally catch up to that red-robed fellow they've been chasing, it is Zebulah who we met last time. They also meet the wizard's wife, the sea elf Apoletta, and learn a great deal about the world they were unaware of! Don't ask us how a sea elf who lives at the bottom of the Blood Sea knows about dragon lances, good dragons, or the secret landlocked city of Neraka, where Takhisis' hidden temple is located! But she does! And she shares that information with the party. We also learn a bit about the destruction of Istar and the nature of faith. Caramon and Tika are reunited…
S3 · E7 · 1 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 2, Chapters 4 & 5
We finally learn what has become of Tanis and the rest of the Companions who were aboard the Perechon when it was attacked by dragons and sunk in the Blood Sea. Tanis, Riverwind, Goldmoon and Berem find themselves locked in some ancient ruins with no access to the outside world. We learn more about Berem: he can talk; he has lived for 300 odd years; and he has been pursued by Takhisis his whole long life. They encounter a red robed man, who informs them they were saved by Sea Elves. flees when threatened by Tanis. They pursue him through the ruins only to discover that they are in the ruins…
S3 · E6 · 1 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 2, Chapters 2 & 3 & the Knight of the Black Rose
We are introduced to the supreme leader of Takhisis' forces of darkness, Lord Ariakas, who is on his way to correct the mistakes of his general, Kitiara. Mainly by trying to kill her. He is prevented in his attempt by, arguably, the most popular character to come out of Dragonlance, no not Raistlin! It's Lord Soth the fallen Solamnic Knight! We learn his tragic story. Of how he could have prevented the Cataclysm but was instead consumed by baser emotions and condemned forever to a cruel undeath. Then, we watch as Laurana stumbles through the prisoner exchange of Bakaris for Tanis, only to be…
S3 · E5 · 1 Jan 2026 · 56 min
Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 1, Chapter 9 & Book 2, Chapter 1
We learn how dragonriding and dragonlances work. Laurana, or the Golden General as she is being called, leads the forces of good to victories over the draconian armies. The first pitched air battle between dragons is fought. Tas and Flint get to ride a dragon into battle! It almost ends in disaster for everyone involved. Almost. But, Tas does capture an enemy dragon rider while Flint swears off dragon riding forever. While the liberated city of Kalamn celebrates Laurana, the Knights of Solamnia and their victories Tas manages to find the lone Draconian in the city. The creature tasks the…
S3 · E4 · 1 Dec 2025 · 58 min
Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 1, Chapters 7 & 8
Laurana, without her consent, is made the Commander of the Knights of Solamnia. Despite her misgivings she accepts the assignment. As part of accepting her new responsibilities, and despite what her heart may want, she also lets go of her love for Tanis. She does not have the time and energy to pursue it and she believes he is lost to the Darkness. Tas and Flint inspect the fortifications, worry about Laurana, and reveal their thoughts about Kitiara now that they know she is a Dragon Highlord. The good dragons finally arrive! Gilthanas & Silvara come with them. We learn from them why the…
S3 · E3 · 1 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 1, Chapters 5 & 6
We, and Raistlin, meet Astinus of Palanthas, the immortal chronicler of the world of Krynn and keeper of Palanthas's library. Raistlin's escape to Palanthas worked though it has left him very weak and close to death. He hopes to find a means to save his life within the library. Raistlin struggles to find what he seeks, near death he is visited by Astinus. Their conversation inadvertently reveals to the young wizard that he is not alone, and leaves Astinus troubled. Laurana, Tas, and Flint are also in Palanthas, Tas even saw Raistlin arrive but does not realize it. They, and we, learn the…
S3 · E2 · 1 Oct 2025 · 59 min
Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 1, Chapters 3 & 4
Tanis and Company aboard the Perechon are pursued by dragons. It turns out Kitiara isn't happy about how Tanis left. Tanis is still trying to convince the rest of the Companions that he didn't betray them. They seem skeptical now and that feeling will only grow. The ship, in vain, attempts to escape but only ends up being drawn into the Maelstrom at the heart of the Blood Sea. Tanis hopes, in vain, that Kit will not recognize Berem. Raistlin does recognize Kit. Tanis comes clean. It is not pretty. Despite the madness of the storm Kitiara continues to pursue them, Tanis asks for forgiveness.…
S3 · E1 · 1 Sep 2025 · 57 min
Dragons of Spring Dawning, Book 1, The Everman, Chapters 1 & 2
Welcome to Dragons of Spring Dawning! We finally learn something about Berem. It isn't pretty. Neither is the 'break-up' between Tanis and Kit! Which Tanis initiates in the middle of the night while Kit is away. His reunion with the rest of the Companions is full of tension. The tension is further heightened when Tanis demands they all leave as soon as possible the next morning. After arguing with the Captain of the Maquesta, Tanis and Company sail out of Flotsam. Kit finds Tanis' break-up note as soon as she returns and handles that about how you'd expect her to. Tanis' and Kit's…
S2 · E19 · 1 Jul 2025 · 57 min
Interlude - Jeff Grubb Interview
The endcap to Season 2 is an exclusive interview w/ former TSR designer, and current Elder Scrolls Online Senior Writer, Jeff Grubb. Jeff Grubb is an award-winning author, game designer, and world-builder. His extensive credits include AD&D's Monster Manual II, Marvel Super Heroes game system, Unearthed Arcana, Manual of the Planes (1st ed.), Spelljammer, Al-Qadim, Tempest Feud, Urban Arcana, and has contributed and assisted on many more. He is the author of numerous short stories for the Dragonlance, Forgotten Realms, Ravenloft, and Thieves World settings. He is the author of Azure Bonds,…
S2 · E18 · 1 Jun 2025 · 1 hr 10 min
Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapter 13, 14, & The Funeral
Here we are at the end of Dragons of Winter Night and Season 2 of the podcast. In these chapters the Knights of Solamnia hold off the dragon armies for a day, Sturm sacrifices his life to save the lives of those he loves. Laurana and Tas use the dragon orb and dragonlances to defeat the dragon armies. Laurana and Kitiara meet. It does not go well. Alhana also learns of the death of Sturm. Despite the darkness, hope lives. With the second book complete, we will be airing our interview with Jeff Grubb in July, taking a short break in August, and returning in September with Season 3, Dragons of…
S2 · E17 · 1 May 2025 · 49 min
Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapter 11 & 12
While the Sturm and Derek's feud comes to a boiling point, Tas explores the bizarre architecture of the High Clerist's Tower. What are all these rooms and gates? Why was it built this way? What secret lies at its long neglected heart? Rest assured Tas will find out! Derek makes a bold claim and an even bolder action. Sturm abandons the Measure. The Knights, minus Sturm and his men, venture forth to confront the dragonarmies, with Derek confident of his victory and glory. Sturm urges Laurana to take others and flee. The knights are doomed if they do not get support from Palanthas or some…
S2 · E16 · 1 Apr 2025 · 53 min
Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapters 9 & 10
Tanis and Kitiara get close, real close, and catch up. Kitiara spills the beans on Takhisis' goals and urges Tanis to join her in fulfilling them. Tanis disappoints everyone with his decision. Meanwhile, Sturm's elevation to full knighthood drives Derek Crownguard insane and completely shatters whatever semblance of unity the Knights of Solamnia at the High Clerist's Tower had. This makes an already bad situation worse as the Knights aren't really wanted by anyone in Palanthas. Laurana has brought the dragonlances to the Knights but most of the soldiers and knights don't think they'll be of…
S2 · E15 · 1 Mar 2025 · 48 min
Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapters 7 & 8
Podcast Summary - After the events of the Whitestone Council, Laurana and friends try to decide what their next steps are. Laurana would prefer not to lead but her commitment to her friends overcomes any desires she has to find Tanis. We learn her testimony has cleared Sturm and he will become instituted as a full knight. Laurana will travel to Palanthas to relay this information directly to him and advanced Lord Gunther's plans. Fizban provides some final guidance to Tas. Elistan meets his maker? On the other side of the world Tanis and Caramon steal some enemy uniforms in order to secure…
S2 · E14 · 1 Feb 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapters 5 & 6
Shivam provides all the info one could ever want on gnomes and their place, not only in Krynn and D&D, but in the fantasy genre. Fizban and Tasslehoff experience the wonders of Mt. Nevermind, with special attention being given to innermountain transportation. The reader is introduced to Gnosh, the gnome in charge of investigating the dragon orb, and a bit about Gnomish culture. Fizban uses the orb and delivers ominous news. The Council of Whitestone, where the good people of Krynn have gathered to organize their defense against the threat of Takhisis, immediately breaks down into bickering.…
S2 · E13 · 1 Jan 2025 · 49 min
Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapters 3 & 4
Raistlin wrestles with the Dragon Orb and perhaps wins out. Caramon wrestles with his feelings for Tika and she definitely loses out. We learn that the twins both lost out when Raistlin took the Test of High Sorcery. Lord Gunther of Solamnia is visited by Fizban and Tas. We learn a great deal about Gnomes their relationship with the Knights of Solamnia. Most important for this story though is that we learn knights have handed the dragon orb over to the the gnomes for study?! Content warning - drug use, addiction, sexual references You can find us at: Jonathon -…
S2 · E12 · 1 Dec 2024 · 56 min
Dragons of Winter Night: Book 3, Chapters 1 & 2
We are reunited with Tanis, Raistlin and the rest of the Companions who we last saw leaving Silvanesti. We meet up with them in Port Balifor tired and road weary. Raistlin's sleight-of-hand and magic ensures they eat and lodge for free. It also becomes the means by which the Companions raise enough funds to travel safely to Flotsam and book passage on a ship to Sancrist. We are also reunited with Sturm, who has not been as lucky as Tanis and Company. Instead, he is put on trial by accusations from Derek, and while he escapes with his life and a chance to save it, he is stripped of his…
S2 · E11 · 1 Nov 2024 · 50 min
Dragons of Winter Night: Book 2, Chapters 9 & 10
As the rest of the party slumbers under Silvara's spell, Tas sneaks his way into Dragon Castle and rediscovers that good dragons exist, and that the evil dragons were defeated with their help and the dragonlances. In the midst of these (re)discoveries Fizban miraculously appears! The frazzled wizard and the kender reunite, Tas fills Fizban in on what has transpired since his apparent death. The two return to Huma's tomb, Fizban awakes the party and everyone learns what Silvara has been attempting to do all this time. Hope and despair abound. The secret of the dragonlances may finally be…
S2 · E10 · 1 Oct 2024 · 38 min
Dragons of Winter Night: Book 2, Chapters 7 & 8
Silvara, under increasing suspicion, leads Laurana's group deeper into the mountains of Southern Ergoth. Their goal? The secret vale of Foghaven, known only to Silvara's people. The party arrives there under the light of Luminari to this fog laden valley. To reach their destination the party must cross a strange, massive bridge over boiling hot springs. When they finally do, Silvara leads them to Huma's tomb resting under the shadow of a giant dragon carved into a mountain!? Just as some of the party come to startling realizations they fall prey to a spell… Content warning - swears in the…
S2 · E9 · 1 Sep 2024 · 55 min
Dragons of Winter Night: Book 2, Chapters 5 & 6
Shivam was at this year's GenCon for Dragonlance's 40th birthday! He talks about what happened at the convention and what is coming for Dragonlance fans. Then we get back to Dragons of Winter Nights. Silvara leads Laurana's group up the river until they can travel by water no longer. Gilthanas and Silvara learn something about each other under the moonlight. The reader also learns some things about Silvara. They all learn the Kagonesti will not offer any support to them. The Wild Elves believe it was Laurana and company who brought the draconians to their island. They flee by foot into the…
S2 · E8 · 1 Aug 2024 · 49 min
Dragons of Winter Night: Book 2, Chapters 3 & 4
Laurana and Gilthanas are reunited with their family. It goes poorly, especially for Laurana. The rest of the party are prisoners in everything but name. The Elves decide they will be keeping the Dragon Orb. Laurana decides staying with her family is not an option. So, with the help of Silvara and Theros (the blacksmith from Solace who we are reintroduced to here) Laurana and company immediately flee into the wilderness with the Dragon Orb. On the way we learn an old folktale about Huma, and Laurana becomes ever more suspicious of Silvara, and the Kagonesti in general. Content warning -…
S2 · E7 · 1 Jul 2024 · 56 min
Dragons of Winter Night: Book 2, Chapters 1 & 2
We connect back up with Laurana's group as they return from their successful outing to Icewall. Aboard a ship bound for Sancrist with a Dragon Orb in their possession. Their trip is interrupted by a dragon. We learn a lot about white dragons, much of it uncomplimentary. Lucky for the Companions, white dragons are bad at their job! So, while it ends in a shipwreck almost no one is hurt. Stranded on Southern Ergoth, Laurana and company are quickly picked up by Elves. Which should be good news, but all is not well in the Elvish world. In fact, it appears things are very bad! Three races of…
S2 · E6 · 1 Jun 2024 · 59 min
Dragons of Winter Night: Book 1, Chapters 11 & 12
Tanis and friends wake up from their nightmare only to find that the awful dream has an all too real effect on Silvanesti and its king, Lorac. The once beautiful Elven home now resembles the nightmare with twisted, bleeding trees and animals, the Tower of the Stars looks more like a melted candle than anything else. King Lorac reveals how all this came to be and dies. Alhana vows that she, and her people, will heal this forest as penance for their pride. Half a continent away Laurana and the rest of the Companions wake up from their shared dream, shudder, and wonder what all it could mean.…
S2 · E5 · 1 May 2024 · 1 hr 4 min
Dragons of Winter Night: Book 1, Chapters 9 & 10
Alhana with Tanis and Company in tow reach Silvanesti. Their rides refuse to take them into the Elven homeland though. Alhana has regrets. Lots of them. Talk of Dragon Orbs and what they might do. They enter the forests of Silvanesti, and a nightmare. All of the Companions are reunited in a horrific, twisted vision of Silvanesti. And in that Nightmare most of them perish. Raistlin has further dark dealings. Tanis races to the Tower of the Stars and the Dragon Orb. The reader sees portents and signs of the future… Oh, there's also a very large, very evil green dragon, the Nightmare ends.…
S2 · E4 · 2 Apr 2024 · 59 min
Dragons of Winter Night: Book 1, Chapters 7 & 8
In this month's episode we learn Sturm is a poser, The Companions' party is more permanently split up. The long flight from Tarsis. Raistlin enters a fugue state. Everyone learns about the history of the Dragon Orbs and Krynn. Tanis and half of the Companions are conscripted into the Silvanesti Defense Force. We learn the location of a Dragon Orb. And, finally, Sturm and his half of the Companions are okay. Oh, and Sturm and Alhana share a secret, special bond, that doesn't bode well for anyone. We now have a Patreon for those who want to support the podcast! Benefits include seeing the show…

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Chronicles of Dragonlance is a English arts & books podcast from Jonathon Howard, Shivam Bhatt. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Jonathon Howard, Shivam Bhatt
Language: English
Category: Arts & Books
New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 57 min
Latest episode: 1 Oct 2026
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