Chosen of the Gods (Dragonlance: The Kingpriest Trilogy, Book 1)

SUMMARY: The second book in the historical Kingpriest trilogy.The Kingpriest trilogy chronicles the origins and development of a noted figure from the Dragonlance Legends trilogy, linking this new series to one of the top-selling trilogies in the entire Dragonlance backlist. Dragonlance is a rich world that lends itself to revisiting popular characters from prior series--an integral part of the publishing program. The second book in the historical Kingpriest trilogy.

This title furthers the exploration of a key part of Dragonlance history. The era explored in this novel, although heavily referred to in many Dragonlance titles, is being detailed for the first time. In addition, this title will set up elements of the third novel, which will be tied to events in the core titles from the Dragonlance Legends trilogy.

Author Biography: Chris Pierson has written numerous short stories set in the world of Krynn, as well as the Dragonlance novels Spirit of the Wind, DezraÕs Quest, and Chosen of the Gods, the first volume in the Kingpriest trilogy. Pierson lives in Massachusetts.

The Kingpriest has foreseen his own death while a high priestess of Paladine sets forth in search of a worker of miracles who can lead the way to the triumph of light over darkness: the Lightbringer, the true chosen of the gods In the ancient and mystical land of Krynn, the death of the ruling Kingpriest ignites a fierce and bloody rivalry between pretenders and true believers, good and evil, struggling for power and control of the throne. Original.