"Wanna Bet?"

The three adventure-seeking sons of Caramon Majere lose a bet to a flamboyant, magnificently bearded dwarf, and wake up, shanghaied, on an incredible gnomish sailing vessel questing after the legendary Graygem. Who is the mysterious Dougan Redhammer, and what perils are in store for Sturm, Tanin, and Palin, the young mage haunted by the legacy of Raistlin? In nine short stories by superlative writers, the companions confront wizards and dragons, magical spectacles and daggers possessed, and survive memorable encounters with the minor races of Krynn. Plus, a rolicking new novella by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman chronicling the outrageous fortunes of the next generation of heroes. The Dragonlance Saga, with three million copies sold, continues!

“Snowsong” by Nancy Varian Berberick

During a blizzard in the Kharolis Mountains, Tasslehoff Burrfoot, Flint Fireforge, and Tanis Half-Elven seek shelter in a cave. Tensions flare between the ever-curious kender and the grumpy dwarf—until the storm traps them inside, and the cold becomes a true threat. Through storytelling, friendship, and one very memorable song, the trio finds warmth not from a fire, but from the bonds between them. A tender tale that shows the heart behind the humor.

“The Wizard’s Spectacles” by Morris Simon

When a bumbling wizard loses his magical spectacles, it falls to a kender named Dani to “help” recover them. The enchanted glasses cause havoc as they pass through hands in a small village, unleashing strange and unexpected spells. Dani’s innocent meddling creates chaos, but her honesty and charm might be the only things that can set the world right again. A comical reminder that magic—and kender—are never to be underestimated.

“The Storyteller” by Barbara Siegel and Scott Siegel

Delgrath, an aging dwarf bard, travels the countryside telling tales of dragons and heroes to taverns full of skeptics. But in the ruins of a forgotten village, he meets someone who remembers the truth. A ghostly figure offers a tale no one else will hear—a story that may be more real than any Delgrath has told. This quiet, poignant story reminds us that even the smallest storyteller can preserve the memory of great deeds.

“A Shaggy Dog’s Tail” by Danny Peary

In this hilarious tale-within-a-tale, a kender spins a wild story about a magical talking dog, a beautiful princess, and a villain with the world’s worst luck. The events are so improbable, they can’t possibly be true—or can they? An over-the-top farce filled with exaggeration and joy, it perfectly captures the way kender perceive the world: every bit of nonsense might have a grain of truth.

“Lord Toede’s Disastrous Hunt” by Harold Bakst

Lord Toede, the bumbling hobgoblin villain from Chronicles, decides to go on a hunt to build his legend. What begins as a vanity expedition quickly devolves into mayhem as Toede's incompetence, ego, and cowardice lead to one comic disaster after another. Whether it’s being thrown by a horse, losing his way, or getting trounced by woodland critters, Toede proves once again why he’s both feared and mocked in equal measure. A classic villain-comedy with slapstick flair.

“Definitions of Honor” by Richard A. Knaak (Reprint from The Magic of Krynn)

A thoughtful and introspective tale of a Solamnic knight forced to choose between following the rigid Code or doing what is morally right. This second inclusion in the Tales trilogy reinforces its message: that true honor often requires stepping beyond the safe path to uphold a greater good.

“Hearth Cat and Winter Wren” by Nancy Varian Berberick

Two young lovers from rival families must hide their bond in a village torn by old feuds. When they go missing during a fierce winter storm, their elders must confront their own bitterness to rescue them. With its folktale atmosphere and simple charm, this story is a heartfelt parable of love, pride, and reconciliation.

“Wanna Bet?” by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (Reprint from The Magic of Krynn)

Flint, Tanis, and Tas return for a second helping of comedy and chaos. Their ill-fated bet leads them into an underground world full of gnomish machinery and magical mishaps. If you missed it in the first volume, here’s your chance to relive the madness.

“Into the Heart of the Story” by Michael Williams

Set after the War of the Lance, a wandering bard journeys across Krynn collecting tales to preserve the memory of the war. He speaks with those left behind—the forgotten heroes, widows, and broken soldiers—and slowly uncovers a deeper story: not of glory, but of the cost of survival. A quiet masterpiece that speaks to the enduring power of storytelling.

“Dagger-Flight” by Nick O’Donohoe

Told from the point of view of Sturm Brightblade’s dagger, this uniquely imaginative tale spans the war and beyond. The dagger changes hands, witnessing acts of bravery, cruelty, and sorrow, always reflecting the nature of its current owner. Through its “eyes,” we see moments both epic and personal. It’s a poetic and surprising meditation on legacy, loss, and the small objects that carry big meaning.