The Second Generation

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The Second Generation (Dragonlance) – Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman, 2001 Wizards of the Coast paperback, 448 pp.

Step back into the world of Krynn a generation after the War of the Lance. This omnibus gathers five interconnected novellas—"The Legacy," "Wanna Bet?", "Raistlin's Daughter," "The Sacrifice," and "The Last Dance"—that follow the children of the original Heroes of the Lance. Readers meet Palin Majere, Steel Brightblade, Usha, and others as they wrestle with famous bloodlines, forbidden magic, dark temptations, and the looming shadow of Chaos. Each story stands alone yet threads together into a seamless prelude to the "Dragons of Summer Flame" epic, making this volume essential for anyone who wants the full arc without hunting down long-out-of-print magazines.

What makes this paperback special is its rarity in collectible condition: a clean, tight, uncreased spine from a smoke-free home, ready to slide straight onto a Dragonlance shelf or into a backpack for binge-reading. At 174 mm tall and only 221 g, it is the perfect travel-size brick of pure 1990s nostalgia—no prior ownership marks, no musty odor, just crisp pages that turn easily for late-night "one more chapter" sessions. Fans routinely pay premium prices for earlier print runs; securing a very-good 2001 edition at used-book pricing is a quiet win for collectors and new readers alike.

For newcomers, The Second Generation is the safest gateway into post-Lance continuity: self-contained adventures that explain why the gods vanished, how the Knights of Takhisis rose, and why the next war will be fought without dragonlances. For veteran readers, it delivers emotional payoffs—Caramon's paternal fears, Raistlin's lingering influence, Tanis and Laurana's legacy—that enrich every later novel. Whether you are nine or ninety, if you crave classic party-based quests, moral gray zones, and the bittersweet feeling that heroes' children must outrun history, this affordable, gently-loved copy belongs in your cart today.

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