Fantasy – Reading Orders

A set of roleplaying games from Onyx Path about super-powered individuals at various points in human history, collectively called the Trinity Continuum.

Aegis: Greek myth
Aether: Victorian pulp science
Adventure: Pulp action
Assassins: Crime/espionage
Aberrant: Cyberpunk
Anima: Cyberpunk
Aeon: Sci-fi/space opera

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The Merchant Princes Reading Order

By Loki Content, Espionage, Fantasy, Literature, Random, Science Fiction

Charles Stross tackles world-walking, with a large helping of crime and political intrigue.

The Family Trade: Novel published in 2004.
The Hidden Family: Novel published in 2005.
The Clan Corporate: Novel published in 2006.
The Merchants’ War: Novel published in 2007.
The Revolution Business: Novel published in 2009.
The Trade of Queens: Novel published in 2009.
Empire Games: Novel published in 2017.
Dark State: Novel published in 2018.
Invisible Sun: Novel published in 2021.

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The Guardians of the Flame Reading Order

By Loki Content, Fantasy, Literature, Random

Joel Rosenberg’s stories of a D&D game that gets entirely too real.

The Sleeping Dragon: Novel published 1983.
The Sword and the Chain: Novel published 1984.
The Silver Crown: Novel published 1985.
The Heir Apparent: Novel published 1987.
The Warrior Lives: Novel published 1988.
The Road to Ehvenor: Novel published 1991.
The Road Home: Novel published 1995.
Not Exactly the Three Musketeers: Novel published 1999.
The characters of Kethol, Durine and Pirojil appearing in this story are analogues of the characters of the same names appearing in Rosenberg’s contribution to the Riftwar series.
Not Quite Scaramouche: Novel published 2001.
Not Really the Prisoner of Zenda: Novel published 2003.; Another series by Rosenberg that appears to be connected to the Guardians of the Flame series (two characters, one in each series, are cousins).
The Fire Duke: Novel published 1995.
The Silver Stone: Novel published 1996.
The Crimson Sky: Novel published 1998.

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The Riftwar Cycle Reading Order

By Loki Content, Fantasy, Literature, Random

The magisterial fantasy epic by Raymond E. Fiest and friends.

Magician: Published 1982.
Murder in La Mut: Co-written with Joel Rosenberg; Published 2003.
Parallels events in Magician.
The characters of Kethol, Durine and Pirojil appearing in this story are analogues of the characters of the same names appearing in Rosenberg’s Guardians of the Flame series.
Jimmy The Hand: Co-written with S.M. Stirling; Published 2003.
Parallels events in Magician.
The Wood Boy: Short story published 1998 in Legends.
Daughter of the Empire: Co-written with Janny Wurts; Published 1987.
Parallels events in Magician.
Honored Enemy: Co-written with William R. Forstchen; Published 2001.
Parallels events in Magician and takes place after events in Daughter of the Empire.
The Messenger: Short story published 2003 in Legends II.
Silverthorn: Published 1985.
A Darkness at Sethanon: Published 1986.
Servant of the Empire: Co-written with Janny Wurts; Published 1990.
Parallels events in Magician, Silverthorn and A Darkness at Sethanon, but is best read after.
Krondor: The Betrayal: Published 1999.
Krondor: The Assassins: Published 1999.
Krondor: Tear of the Gods: Published 2000.
Jimmy and the Crawler: Published 2013.
Mistress of the Empire: Co-written with Janny Wurts; Published 1992.
Prince of the Blood: Published 1989.
The King’s Buccaneer: Published 1992.
Shadow of a Dark Queen: Published 1994.
Rise of a Merchant Prince: Published 1995.
Rage of a Demon King: Published 1997.
Shards of a Broken Crown: Published 1998.
Talon of the Silver Hawk: Published 2002.
King of Foxes: Published 2003.
Exile’s Return: Published 2004.
Flight of the Nighthawks: Published 2005.
Into a Dark Realm: Published 2006.
Wrath of a Mad God: Published 2008.
Rides a Dread Legion: Published 2009.
At the Gates of Darkness: Published 2010.
A Kingdom Besieged: Published 2011.
A Crown Imperiled: Published 2012.
Magician’s End: Published 2013.
Midkemia: The Chronicles of Pug: Published 2013.

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Dragonlance 4: The War of the Lance

By Loki Comics, Content, Dragonlance, Fantasy, Literature

Compiled by Glehnmarc

Covering events from 331 AC to 353 AC

The Soulforge: Novel published January 1, 1999; Book One of The Raistlin Chronicles
Emperor of Ansalon: Novel published January 1, 1999; Volume III of Villains
Wanderlust: Novel published July 1, 1991; Volume Two of The Meetings Sextet
Hide and Go Seek: Short story published November 12, 1987; in Love and War; Volume III of Tales
Tales of Uncle Trapspringer: Novel published November 1, 1997
Night of the Eye: Novel published January 1, 1986; Volume I of Defenders of Magic
The Oath and the Measure: Novel published June 1, 1992; Volume Four of The Meetings Sextet
Gates of Thorbardin: Novel published August 1, 2004; Volume Two of Heroes II
The Exiles: Short story published November 12, 1987; in Love and War; Volume III of Tales
Steel and Stone: Novel published September 1, 1992; Volume Five of The Meetings Sextet
Maquesta Kar-Thon: Novel published July 1, 1995; Volume II of The Warriors
Snowsong Tales: Short story published January 1, 1987; published in Kender, Gully Dwarves, and Gnomes, Volume Two of the Tales II Trilogy
Sword of the Kinslayer: Dragonlance comic issues #30 (published May 1991); #31 (published June 1991); & #32 (published July 1991)
The Sorceress’ Apprentice: Dragonlance comic issues #21 (originally published July 1990); reprinted in Dragonlance Classics, volume 3
To Sail on Sunbeams: Dragonlance comic issues #21 (originally published July 1990); reprinted in Dragonlance Classics, volume 3
Hearth Cat and Winter Wren: Short story published January 1, 1987; published in Kender, Gully Dwarves, and Gnomes, Volume Two of the Tales II Trilogy
The Medusa Plague: Novel published December 1, 1994; Volume II of Defenders of Magic
The Companions: Novel published January 1, 1993; Volume Six of The Meetings Sextet
Darkness and Light: Novel published May 20, 1989; Volume One of Preludes
Kendermore: Novel published September 17, 1989; Volume Two of Preludes
Raistlin’s Daughter: Short story published November 12, 1987; in Brothers in Arms; Novel published January 1, 1999; Book Two of The Raistlin Chronicles
Flint the King: Novel published July 21, 1990; Volume Five of Preludes
Tanis, The Shadow Years: Novel published December 1, 2003; Volume Six of Preludes
The Test of the Twins: Short story published April 12, 1987; in The Magic of Krynn; Volume I of Tales
Raistlin and the Knight of Solamnia: Short story in The War of the Lance, published November 3, 1992; Volume VI of Tales II
Love and Ale: Short story published April 12, 1987; in The Magic of Krynn; Volume I of Tales
Kang’s Command: Short story published October 2000; in Dragon Magazine #276
Riverwind and the Crystal Staff: Short story published April 12, 1987; in The Magic of Krynn; Volume I of Tales
War Machines: Short story in The War of the Lance, published November 3, 1992; Volume VI of Tales II
Brothers Majere: Novel published January 14, 1990; Volume Three of Preludes
The Seventh Sentinel: Novel published December 1, 1994; Volume III of Defenders of Magic
Even Dragon Blood: Short story in The Dragons at War, published May 1, 1996.
Stormblade: Novel published January 1, 1988; Volume Two of Heroes
A Lull in the Battle: Short story in The Dragons at War, published May 1, 1996.
Dalamar the Dark: Novel published January 1, 2000; Volume IV of Classics
The Heart of Goldmoon: Short story published November 12, 1987; in Love and War; Volume III of Tales
Riverwind the Plainsman: Novel published October 1, 2003; Volume Four of Preludes
A Shaggy Dog’s Tail: Short story published January 1, 1987; published in Kender, Gully Dwarves, and Gnomes, Volume Two of the Tales II Trilogy
By the Measure: Short story published November 12, 1987; in Love and War; Volume III of Tales
The Promised Place: Short story in The War of the Lance, published November 3, 1992; Volume VI of Tales II
The First Dragonarmy Bridging Company: Short story published March 1, 1994; published in The Dragons of Krynn
The First Engineer’s Secret Weapon: Short story in The Dragons at War, published May 1, 1996.
Into the Light: Short story published March 1, 1994; published in The Dragons of Krynn
Dagger-Flight: Short story published January 1, 1987; published in Kender, Gully Dwarves, and Gnomes, Volume Two of the Tales II Trilogy
Hunting Destiny: Short story published November 12, 1987; in Love and War; Volume III of Tales
Dragons of Autumn Twilight: Novel published December 1, 1984; Volume I of Chronicles
Dragons of Dwarven Depths: Novel published May 8, 2007; Volume I of Lost Chronicles
Dragons of the Highlord Skies: Novel published January 8, 2008; Volume II of Lost Chronicles
Gnomes 100, Dragons 0: Novel published January 1, 1987; Volume 2 of Catacombs Choose Your Own Adventure
Dragons of Winter Night: Novel published January 1, 1985; Volume II of Chronicles
Finding the Faith: Short story published April 12, 1987; in The Magic of Krynn; Volume I of Tales
Dragons of the Hourglass Mage: Novel published May 4, 2010; Volume III of Lost Chronicles
Dragons of Spring Dawning: Novel published January 1, 1985; Volume III of Chronicles

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Dragonlance 1: The Age of Dreams

By Loki Comics, Content, Dragonlance, Fantasy, Literature

Compiled by Glehnmarc

Covering events up to approximately 1000 years prior to the Cataclysm

Aurora’s Eggs: Short story in The Dragons at War, published May 1, 1996.
Part I: Part I of The Dragons, novel published June 1, 1995. Volume VI of The Lost Histories
Children of the Plains: Novel published in September 1, 2000; Volume I of The Barbarians
Brother of the Dragon: Novel published in August 1, 2001; Volume II of The Barbarians
Sister of the Sword: Novel published in May 1, 2002; Volume III of The Barbarians
Kaganos: Part I of The Kagonesti, novel published March 1, 1995; Volume I of The Lost Histories
Part II: Part II of The Dragons, novel published June 1, 1995. Volume VI of The Lost Histories
The Forest King: Novel published June 2, 2009; Volume Four of The Anvil of Time
The Covenant of the Forge: Novel published February 1, 1993; Volume One of The Dwarven Nations Trilogy
Hammer and Axe: Novel published August 19, 1993; Volume Two of The Dwarven Nations Trilogy
A Warrior’s Journey: Novel published May 1, 2003; Volume One of The Ergoth Trilogy
The Wizard’s Fate: Novel published February 3, 2004; Volume Two of The Ergoth Trilogy
A Hero’s Justice: Novel published November 30, 2004; Volume Three of The Ergoth Trilogy
Firstborn: Novel published February 1, 1991; Volume One of The Elven Nations Trilogy
The Swordsheath Scroll: Novel published December 21, 1993; Volume Three of The Dwarven Nations Trilogy
The Kinslayer Wars: Novel published August 1, 1991; Volume Two of The Elven Nations Trilogy
The Qualinesti: Novel published December 1, 1991; Volume Three of The Elven Nations Trilogy
Vinas Solamnus: Novel published January 1, 1997; Volume I of Lost Legends
The Dargonesti: Novel published June 1, 1995; Volume III of The Lost Histories
Part III: Part III of The Dragons, novel published June 1, 1995. Volume VI of The Lost Histories
Night of the Falling Stars: Short story published March 1, 1994; published in The Dragons of Krynn
Storytellers: Short story in The Dragons at War, published May 1, 1996.
The Best: Short story published March 1, 1994; published in The Dragons of Krynn
Easy Pickings: Short story published March 1, 1994; published in The Dragons of Krynn
The Legend of Huma: Novel published January 1, 1988; Volume One of Heroes
Silver and Steel: Short story published November 12, 1987; in Love and War; Volume III of Tales
Ashtaway: Part II of The Kagonesti, novel published March 1, 1995; Volume I of The Lost Histories
Kaz and the Dragon’s Children: Short story published March 1, 1994; published in The Dragons of Krynn
Kaz the Minotaur: Novel published June 10, 1990; Volume IV of Heroes
Land of the Minotaurs: Novel published October 1, 1995; Volume IV of The Lost Histories
Winter’s Knight: Dragonlance comic issues #17-20 (originally published March 1990 – June 1990); reprinted in Dragonlance Classics, volume 3
Quarry: Short story in The Dragons at War, published May 1, 1996.
Command Performance: Short story published February 1, 2003; in The Players of Gilean; Volume II of Tales From the War of Souls
Sargas’s Night of Revenge: Short story published April 1, 2000; in Rebels and Tyrants; Volume III of Tales of the Fifth Age

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Dragonlance 3: The Time of Darkness

By Loki Comics, Content, Dragonlance, Fantasy, Literature

Compiled by Glehnmarc

Covering events from the Cataclysm until 331 AC

The Survivors: Novel published November 4, 2008; Volume Two of The Anvil of Time
The Silken Threads: Short story in The Reign of Istar, published March 17, 1992; Volume II of Tales
True Knight: Short story in The Cataclysm, published June 30, 1992; Volume Two of Tales II
Voyage of the Suncatcher: Short story in The Cataclysm, published June 30, 1992; Volume Two of Tales II
Ogre Unaware: Short story in The Cataclysm, published June 30, 1992; Volume Two of Tales II
Fistandantilus Reborn: Novel published July 1, 1997; Volume Two of Lost Legends
Into Shadow, Into Light: Short story in The Cataclysm, published June 30, 1992; Volume Two of Tales II
No Gods, No Heroes: Short story in The Cataclysm, published June 30, 1992; Volume Two of Tales II
Seekers: Short story in The Cataclysm, published June 30, 1992; Volume Two of Tales II
The Word and the Silence: Short story in The Cataclysm, published June 30, 1992; Volume Two of Tales II
A Good Knight’s Tale: Short story published November 12, 1987; in Love and War; Volume III of Tales
The Cobbler’s Son: Short story in The Cataclysm, published June 30, 1992; Volume Two of Tales II
Mark of the Flame, Mark of the Word: Short story in The Cataclysm, published June 30, 1992; Volume Two of Tales II
The Night Wolf: Short story in The War of the Lance, published November 3, 1992; Volume VI of Tales II
The Bargain Driver: Short story in The Cataclysm, published June 30, 1992; Volume Two of Tales II
The High Priest of Halcyon: Short story in The Cataclysm, published June 30, 1992; Volume Two of Tales II
Part I: Part IV of The Dragons, novel published June 1, 1995. Volume VI of The Lost Histories
The Wizard’s Spectacles: Short story published January 1, 1987; published in Kender, Gully Dwarves, and Gnomes, Volume Two of the Tales II Trilogy
Seven Hymns of the Dragon: Short story published March 1, 1994; published in The Dragons of Krynn
Dragon Breath: Short story published March 1, 1994; published in The Dragons of Krynn
A Painter’s Vision: Short story published November 12, 1987; in Love and War; Volume III of Tales
Weasel’s Luck: Novel published January 1, 1989; Volume One of Heroes I
Galen Beknighted: Novel published January 1, 1990; Volume One of Heroes II
The Inheritance: Novel published May 1, 2001; Volume IV of Classics
Kindred Spirits: Novel published April 1, 1991; Volume One of The Meetings Sextet
Dreams of the Namer: Short story in The Dragons at War, published May 1, 1996.
The Final Touch: Short story published March 1, 1994; published in The Dragons of Krynn
Hederick the Theocrat: Novel published February 1, 1994; Volume IV of Villains
Icewall: Short story published January 1, 1997; in Dragons of Chaos; Volume 3 of Dragons
Before the Mask: Novel published April 1, 1993; Volume VI of Villains
Harvests: Short story published April 12, 1987; in The Magic of Krynn; Volume I of Tales
Theros Ironfeld: Novel published March 1, 1996; Volume IV of The Warriors
The Black Wing: Novel published September 1, 1993; Volume II of Villains
Dark Heart: Novel published January 1, 1992; Volume Three of The Meetings Sextet
A Stone’s Throw Away: Short story published April 12, 1987; in The Magic of Krynn; Volume I of Tales

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