VENTURE INTO THE FROZEN WASTES: The Companions are back—but so are their enemies!—in this Dragonlance novel set during the events of Dragons of Winter Night.

The feared Blue Lady, Kitiara, sets in motion a plot that will take three Solemnic knights to Icereach in search of a dragon orb, and her rival Laurana beings a journey toward destiny when she and Sturm, Flint, and Tasslehoff join the knights in their perilous quest.

But it is Kitiara who faces the crucial test. She vows to spend the night in the most feared place in Krynn—Dargaard Keep. No one who ventures into that dread place ever returns. But Kit must face either Soth or her death at the hands of her Queen.

While the companions struggle to unite the free peoples of Krynn, the Dragonarmies grow ever stronger—and none rise faster than the seductive and ruthless Kitiara uth Matar. Newly appointed as the Dragon Highlord of the Blue Dragonarmy, Kitiara commands not just soldiers, but dragons—terrifying weapons of war unseen for centuries. As her armies sweep through the lands, her personal ambition sharpens: victory for the Dark Queen, yes—but also power, recognition, and revenge.

Kitiara is sent on a critical mission to conquer the ancient city of Tarsis the Beautiful, a vital stronghold whose fall would secure the south for Takhisis. But her campaign is not the only plot unfolding. Rumors reach her ears that her former companions—Tanis Half-Elven, Laurana, and the others—have returned and are rallying resistance. When she learns that Laurana, the elven princess who once vied for Tanis’s heart, is among them, Kitiara’s desire turns personal. She sets out not only to crush the rebellion, but to destroy Laurana and reclaim what she believes is hers.

At the same time, Lord Soth, a legendary death knight cursed to wander his ruined keep, is drawn into the war. The Dark Queen desires his allegiance, and Kitiara is chosen to win him to her cause. The journey into Soth’s domain becomes a chilling trial, both of physical courage and psychological strength. There, in the heart of darkness, Kitiara must confront fear, seduction, and the threat of death itself. She survives—not by purity or virtue, but by her defiance, wit, and will. In doing so, she secures an alliance that will tilt the balance of power in the Dragonarmies’ favor.

Meanwhile, from the perspective of the companions, Tanis and Laurana remain unaware of Kitiara’s rise, though the consequences of her actions echo across the continent. While the heroes seek alliances and uncover relics, Kitiara’s forces lay the groundwork for the coming siege of the High Clerist’s Tower—a battle that will define the next phase of the war.

Dragons of the Highlord Skies is a tale of shadowed ambition and personal vendettas. It reveals the heart of one of Krynn’s most complex figures—not as a mere villain, but as a charismatic, cunning woman navigating a world where love, war, and power are entwined. In telling Kitiara’s story, the novel deepens the stakes of the Chronicles, showing that while heroes fight for the light, the darkness is equally driven—equally human—and just as relentless.