- Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (July 1 1994)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1560768401
- ISBN-13: 978-1560768401
- Product Dimensions: 17.9 x 10.7 x 2.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 136 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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- #41 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Gaming > Dungeons & Dragons > Dragonlance
- #41 in Books > Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Role Playing & Fantasy > Dungeons & Dragons > Dragonlance
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Product Description
From Library Journal
Set in the Dragonlance role-playing universe and focusing on the mysterious Order of Red Robes, this series opener highlights a young man's struggle between his family's expectations and his own ambitious dreams of magic.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
Magic at its peak!
It will soon be the Night of the Eye, a rare time when all three moons align in high sanction over the lands of Krynn. On the eve of Guerrand DiThon's political marriage to a rival family, the young noble is visited by a strange, powerful mage who knows more about him than he does himself. Seduced by promises of wizardly might, Guerrand slips away beneath the triple moons and journeys for the Tower of Wayreth.
No one thinks he will survive the deadly trek to the tower, but he does. It's only then that Guerrand realizes that he has made many enemies in his journey. One of these foes would not only see Guerrand dead, but the three orders of sorcery destroyed with him.
It will soon be the Night of the Eye, a rare time when all three moons align in high sanction over the lands of Krynn. On the eve of Guerrand DiThon's political marriage to a rival family, the young noble is visited by a strange, powerful mage who knows more about him than he does himself. Seduced by promises of wizardly might, Guerrand slips away beneath the triple moons and journeys for the Tower of Wayreth.
No one thinks he will survive the deadly trek to the tower, but he does. It's only then that Guerrand realizes that he has made many enemies in his journey. One of these foes would not only see Guerrand dead, but the three orders of sorcery destroyed with him.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Where's My Old Copy Darnit?,
By Julia (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Night of the Eye: Defenders of Magic Trilogy, Volume 1 (Mass Market Paperback)
Holy cripes - this is on a long list of books I've been trying to remember the names of and whatnot to track them down, because let's face it - there are just those books that you remember with great fondness. For their characters, for their worlds, for the dialogue, and all the other multitude of reasons. It's been well over a decade since I last had a copy of this, but it was one of my first fantasy novels. Mary Kirchoff grabbed my rapidly reading eyeballs and yanked them down a long journey that while in someways was totally unfeasable (excluding of course the magic etc) was still so real to me that I couldn't put the book down. The subsequent books in the trilogy disappointed me but that's only because of one character - but then again I shan't give any of it away. Nonetheless - still one of my favorite books of all time. Definately in my top 100 (and considering how many books I've read that's a pretty darn small fraction) and shall be receiving a "new" copy to fill that empty spot on my bookshelf... That is if I can find a spot.. dang time for a new shelf...
4.0 out of 5 stars
Slow...but a decent finish...,
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This review is from: Night of the Eye: Defenders of Magic Trilogy, Volume 1 (Mass Market Paperback)
When I first started this series, I was a little dissapointed. Not only was the dialogue boring and a little tedius to get through, but the characters weren't that likable from the start. BUT, as the book progressed, their were a few more things to keep it interesting. The end of the books was ok, a little abrubt. But, I can't say anything about it without giving away some of the story, so I will let the readers decide.If 1)You are a fan of Dragonlance, 2) You are a fan of Mages in Dragonlance, then you should get this book. It takes place nearly 300 years after the Cataclysm, and really gives insight into the magical side of Krynn.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book, ....eh ending,
By "yussel03" (NH.... NJ.... one of them) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Night of the Eye: Defenders of Magic Trilogy, Volume 1 (Mass Market Paperback)
I think of myself as a fairly avid fan of Dragonlance. And there are a couple of elements about the series that i like; like the fact that the some, 90+ books that have been written about the world of Krynn are, well, just that, about Krynn. What I mean is that the saga, once you're into it and familiar with the history, geography, etc, you can read a new story and things make sense. Another element that I like about the Dragonlance saga is the fantastic element (ie, dragons, chivalry of knights, and MAGIC). I like that fact that this book reassures me in both of those elements. The setting starts the book around the time slightly before the War of the Lance and the Companions, in a not-so-well known part of Krynn. And since the entire book is about magic and the study of it, it gives a very good look behind the every-day workings of magic, and insight into how and exactly what magic skills mean. Magic has always been such an elusive force in the Dragonlance world, where all they talk about is uttering of words and vague things like, "concentration" and "feeling of magic inside". This book really helps to change that. This book was an excellent read for magic-lovers like myself, and had most of the elements that make a good Dragonlance book, like a good plot, a love interest, and and a well-developed, main character. If you like magic/Dragonlance/a good read, get this book. It may not be one of the VERY BEST DL books I've read, but it's still well worth the time, especially if you're a DL fan. In fact, my only problem with this book was one aspect of the ending (if you haven't read the book, you may want to look away now...); Guerrand's sister is not addressed in the ending... She was perhaps my favorite character(i think it was because she seemed like such a helpless caged bird that tried so hard, and i'm really taken in for those "romantic"-type characters) in the book, and everything wraps up nicely except her... what happens to her? Why didn't she find out where Guerrand lived and ran away from home to Palanthas? Why didn't she just run away to begin with?? I know that the second book continues the story, so I'm hoping for the best....
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