Covenant of the Forge (Dragonlance Dwarven Nations Trilogy, Volume 1)
Covenant of the Forge (Dragonlance Dwarven Nations Trilogy, Volume 1)
Explores the folklore and history of the dwarven clans of Krynn through the bickering clans’ reconciliation and the construction of the legendary Thorbardin. By the author of Gates of Thorbardin. Original. 150,000 first printing.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Excellent Dragonlance History book
A wonderful explaination of why Dwarves are the way they are. Wondeful book with lots of suprises along the way!
5 Stars Oustanding Begining to an Amazing Series
This book was the one that drew me into the amazing world of krynn. This story begins the Dwarven Nations Trilogy, which is one of the best DL series ever!
I was totally captivated by this story. The dwarves leave thier homeland, being lead by “Colin Stonetooth”, leader of will soon be the “Hylar” clan. They soon arrive in Kal-Thax, and make thier new home below the mountains.
What a spirited begining!! A must read!!
5 Stars Great start to the Dwarven Nations Trilogy
Dan Parkinson does an excellent job spinning the tale of how the dwarves came to find (or claim) their new mountain home and how the many dwarven clans become inspired to live (somewhat) peacefully alongside their neighboring clans. The history of the majestic and powerful Hylar clan and how they helped to unite the dwarves is an interesting one that I would recommend any Dragonlance fan should read.
3 Stars Timeline is messed up
This is a good book, with a big flaw. The timeline is all wrong. The Elven Nations Trilogy for the most part is supposed to have taken place after the Dwarves have delved Thorbardin, and Damon Omenborn (Father of Kings) is long dead. Namely because the ambassador to the Silvanesti in the book Firstborn is Hylar, as well as the fact that troops that fight alongside Kith-Kanan are Hylar troops.
Well in this book Cale Greeneye meets elves in Kal-Thax that say they are from Qualinesti. That really cannot be, since Kith-Kanan didn’t found Qualinesti till after the Kinslayer war. Which brings up the question, how do the Hylar of Thorbardin fight in the Kinslayer war, if they are still the Calnar of Thorin?
The Elven Nations Trilogy was released prior to this trilogy. Dan Parkinson should have at least read it, so that they could get their stories straight.
Other than that it is a very good story, and Dwarves make fascinating subjects.
5 Stars The Covenant of the Forge
The Covenant of the Forge portrays the dwarven image to perfection and is a fast read for any fantasy lover. High action and great wording by Parkinson kept me going strong until the end. The best thing about this book is that its a trilogy, so I can satisfy my need for more and reach the conclusion of a great start of a great series.
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