Return to the mystical world of Krynn, where the heroic Companions continue their fantastical adventures—and face their greatest challenge yet—in this sequel to Dragons of Autumn Twilight.

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With the return of the dragon minions of Takhisis, the Queen of Dragons, the land of Krynn has become more dangerous than ever. But as the nations of Krynn prepare to fight for their homes, their lives, and their freedom, longstanding hatreds and prejudices interfere. When fighting breaks out among the races, it seems the battle is lost before it even begins.

Meanwhile, the heroic Companions have been torn apart by war. A full season will pass before they meet again—if they meet again. Raistlin has made an ominous prediction, one that implies not all of the Companions will survive the fight. His warning, along with sinister dreams, haunt the friends as they search for the weapons that will stop the Dark Queen in her tracks.

Another riveting tale in the Dragonlance Chronicles, Dragons of Winter Night is an action-packed adventure in which the true value of love and friendship is measured against the backdrop of a catastrophic war between good and evil.

Winter tightens its grip on Krynn, and the companions—still reeling from the victories and losses of their battle at Pax Tharkas—face a world descending into deeper shadow. The Dragonarmies grow bolder, sweeping through the lands of men, elves, and dwarves alike. The fragile alliances between the free peoples begin to strain as fear, pride, and old grievances threaten any hope of resistance. It is in this dark season that the companions must split paths, each group carrying a different piece of the world's fate.

Laurana, transformed by grief and newfound purpose, begins a journey toward leadership she never anticipated. While she mourns for her lost love, Tanis Half-Elven, who has vanished under mysterious circumstances, she begins to step out of the shadow of her noble lineage and into the role of a warrior and strategist. Meanwhile, Tanis walks a treacherous road within the enemy’s ranks, torn between loyalty and love, as he travels alongside the cunning and dangerous Kitiara, now revealed to be a Dragon Highlord.

Elsewhere, the companions seek knowledge and strength to counter the Dragonarmies. Raistlin, his powers growing darker and more mysterious, leads a group through the haunted ruins of Fistandantilus’s tower, where he communes with ancient magic and begins to reshape his destiny. The others discover the dragon orbs, ancient and powerful relics once used to control dragons—artifacts that might help turn the tide of the war, or destroy those who dare to wield them.

The journey eventually takes them to the icy realm of Icewall, where the companions confront a white dragon and recover the Dragonlance—a legendary weapon forged in the name of good, capable of slaying dragons. This act reignites hope and unites unlikely allies. But hope is fleeting, and sacrifice is never far behind.

In the skies above Palanthas, a fateful encounter at the High Clerist’s Tower becomes a turning point. There, Sturm Brightblade makes his final stand, holding the line against a vast dragon-led siege. His death is a blow to his friends and a rallying cry to the knights, who at last begin to remember their honor and rise to the challenge. In his sacrifice, Sturm restores both the legacy of the Knights of Solamnia and the spirit of resistance across Krynn.

As the story closes, the companions—older, wearier, and more divided than ever—have struck meaningful blows against Takhisis’s armies, but the war is far from over. The dragons still rule the skies, the gods remain distant, and the bonds of friendship and loyalty are tested as never before. The dawn may come, but the night has not yet ended.