The Staff also features in the film ''[[Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight]]'', where the companions become involved in a conflict over the legendary item.<ref>http://www.hindu.com/2006/12/09/stories/2006120918440200.htm</ref> In the beginning of the story, healing magic was taken away when the gods left. When the mysterious ''blue crystal staff'' carried by [[Goldmoon]] is used to heal a man, this is taken as a sign that the gods may have returned, and the heroes must keep the villains from taking the staff to find out if the gods have returned.<ref>{{cite web| last = Odom| first = Mel| authorlink = Mel Odom (author)| date = 2008-01-06| url=http://blogcritics.org/video/article/movie-review-dragonlance-dragons-of-autumn/page-2/| title=Movie Review: Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight| publisher=blogcritics.org| accessdate=2013-01-14}}</ref>

The player characters in the computer game ''[[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons: Heroes of the Lance]]'' must retrieve the Disks of Mishakal from the lair of Khisanth in the ruins of Xak Tsaroth.<ref>{{cite journal | last =South | first =Phil | title =Screen Shots Part II: Advanced Dungeons and Dragons: Heroes of the Lance | format = review | journal =[[Wikipedia:Your Sinclair|Your Sinclair]] | issue = 39 | pages =page 80 | date =March 1989 | url =http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=YourSinclair/Issue39/Pages/YourSinclair3900080.jpg | issn =0269-6983 | accessdate = March 29, 2007 }} [http://www.ysrnry.co.uk/articles/heroesofthelance.htm alternate html version of the review].</ref> The characters must use the Disks to prevent [[Takhisis]] from creating her evil empire.<ref>{{cite journal | title =Fantasy Roleplaying: Heroes of the Lance | format =review | journal =[[Wikipedia:Crash (magazine)|Crash]] | issue = 62 | pages =page 71 | date =March 1989 | url =http://www.worldofspectrum.org/showmag.cgi?mag=Crash/Issue62/Pages/Crash6200071.jpg | issn =0954-8661 | accessdate = March 29, 2007 }}</ref>

The Dragon Orbs were powerful artifacts created by the [[Wizards of High Sorcery]] at the end of the Age of Dreams during the final desperate hours of the [[Third Dragon War]]. The Orbs were created by wizards of all three orders and contain the essence of all dragons, good and evil. All of the Orbs were believed to have perished in what are known as the Lost Battles, when the [[Kingpriest of Istar]] roused the populace against the magic-users, but in fact three of them have survived. One of them is in the care of Lorac, another in Icewall Castle and the third one lies forgotten in the [[High Clerist's Tower]]. What the Orbs actually do is give the user the ability to summon dragons, which the user will hopefully be strong enough to enslave or destroy. The Dragon Orbs are also highly intelligent and exhibit a strong instinct for self-preservation. They will easily take control of a weak-willed user's mind and this is exactly what happened to [[List of minor Dragonlance characters#Lorac Caladon|Lorac Caladon]]. Later during the [[Canon:War of the Lance|War of the Lance]], the Whitestone forces sought to use the Dragon Orbs. However, due to their risk, they were destroyed, one by [[Tasslehoff]]. Another was used by the infamous wizard Raistlin Majere, to help aid his escape from death in the [[Blood Sea]]. Although they cannot be harmed by magic, strong physical actions can break them.<ref name="orbmagic">{{cite book

[[Huma Dragonbane]], a character spoken of in many Dragonlance novels, uses one to defeat [[Takhisis]], an evil goddess consistently causing strife in the novels. The dragonlances are rare and not commonly traded, according to the campaign setting. There are Lesser Dragonlances, which are made when only one of the artifacts are used to create them, and Greater Dragonlances, which are made when both artifacts (the [[#Hammer of Kharas|Hammer of Kharas]] and the [[#Silver Arm of Ergoth|Silver Arm of Ergoth]]) are used to make them. Greater Dragonlances are blessed with the power of Good, unlike Lesser Dragonlances.<ref name="dragonlancesDCS288">{{cite book | author = Margaret Weis |last2=Perrin |first2=Don Cite_Pub| title = Dragonlance Campaign Setting |date=August 2003 | accessdate = 2007-03-14 | edition = 1st edition | publisher = Wizards of the Coast | isbn = 0-7869-3086-1 | chapter = Chapter 3, Magic of Krynn, "Dragonlances"}} p. | page = 288}}.</ref> 

In the stories, the [[Heroes of the Lance]] flee to [[Thorbardin]], the kingdom of the [[Canon:Mountain dwarf (Dragonlance)|mountain dwarves]], where the ''Dragonlance'' is being forged; the heroes are eventually able to use the ''Dragonlance'' to prevail over the villains.<ref name="LZW">{{cite book |editor1-first= Detlef |editor1-last= Wienecke-Janz | year = 2002 | title = Lexikon der Zauberwelten - Gandalf & Co. | publisher = Wissen Media Verlag | isbn = 3-577-13505-0 |page=62}}</ref>

The Graygem of Gargath is an artifact that contains the essence of the being [[Chaos]]. [[Reorx]] created it to contain actually a small part of the god Chaos but accidentally captured him in the gem, according to the campaign setting. The artifact is the Graygem, which he puts into the moon Lunitari. The common story is that the [[gnome]]s took the Graygem to power a Great Machine they had made from [[Reorx]]'s designs. The gem escapes them, and the Chaos within changes the world and the things in it ([[Pegasus|pegasi]], [[minotaur]]s, etc.). The gnomes chase the Graygem east from [[Taladas]], until they reach [[Ansalon]]. Gargath, a powerful ancient wizard, traps the Graygem between two godstones and sets it in a tower. Two groups of gnomes, one seeking the Graygem for wealth and the other wanting to study it, attempt to capture the Graygem from Gargath, and it transforms them into [[dwarves]] and [[kender]]. However, in the ''[[Dwarven Kingdoms of Krynn]]'' module ''Songs of the Loremaster'', which relates in extreme detail the true history of the dwarven peoples of Krynn, the tale is much different. It is told that the [[Smiths]], the precursor peoples of the dwarves, once dwealt on the continent of Taladas, and were natural masters of elemental magic. Which they used to build and craft amazing things. They constructed a ladder from [[Krynn]] to the red moon [[Lunitari Canon:Dwarf (moonDragonlance)|Lunitaridwarves]], where the Greygem was, and attempted to retrieve it. As the one carrying it descended to the ground, the gem flared its power, and flew off (wreaking the chaos as noted in the other tale). The circle of smiths at the base of the ladder were turned into the [[Scions]] (of which one is in fact narrating this story to the reader), golden skinned beings with great magical abilities, and the Smiths lost their elemental abilities and became known as dwarves. The dwarves were driven from Taladas and chased the greygem to Ansalon. Eventually the tale tells of the battle of Gargath, where armies vied for the Gem. An army of Dwarves was transformed by the gem's power into gnomes, and an army of [[elveskender]] was transformed into the first kender.

However, in the ''[[Palin MajereDwarven Kingdoms of Krynn]] '' module ''Songs of the Loremaster'', which relates in extreme detail the true history of the dwarven peoples of Krynn, the tale is much different. It is told that the [[Smiths]], the precursor peoples of the dwarves, once dwealt on the continent of Taladas, and were natural masters of elemental magic. Which they used to build and his brothers attempt craft amazing things. They constructed a ladder from [[Krynn]] to capture the Graygemred moon [[Lunitari (moon)|Lunitari]], where the Greygem was, and succeedattempted to retrieve it. As the one carrying it descended to the ground, but their companion loses it again the gem flared its power, and flew off (wreaking the chaos as noted in a wagerthe other tale). The circle of smiths The at the base of the ladder were turned into the [[IrdaScions]] find it (of which one is in fact narrating this story to the reader), golden skinned beings with great magical abilities, and the Smiths lost their elemental abilities and became known as dwarves. The dwarves were driven from Taladas and break itchased the greygem to Ansalon. Eventually the tale tells of the battle of Gargath, where armies vied for the Gem. An army of Dwarves was transformed by the gem's power into gnomes, accidentally bringing about and an army of [[Canon:Elf (Dragonlance)|elves]] was transformed into the Chaos Warfirst kender.<ref name="Graygem">{{Cite_Pub|Dragonlance Campaign SettingDwarven Kingdoms of Krynn}} p. 288.</ref>

==Hammer of Kharas==<!-- This section is linked from [[DragonlancePalin Majere]] and his brothers attempt to capture the Graygem, and succeed, but their companion loses it again in a wager. The [[Irda]] --find it and break it, accidentally bringing about the Chaos War.<ref name="DCS288"/>

==Hammer of Kharas==The Hammer of Kharas or Hammer of Honor was one of the two artifacts originally required to forge the Dragonlance during the Third Dragon warWar. It can be used alone to forge a lesser dragonlance, or in combination with the Silver Arm of Ergoth to make a greater dragonlance. Legend stated that it was forged by Reorx, the patron God of the Dwarves and the Forger of the World. After the war, when Takhisis took her dragons from the world, it was kept by the Knights of Solamnia as a holy relic. Shortly before the Cataclysm, a young and heroic dwarven warrior fought with the Solamnics in one of the Kingpriest's wars to rid Ansalon of evil. The Solamnic knights were so impressed with this warrior that they named him [[Kharas ]] or "knight" in Solamnic and they gave him the Hammer. Afterwards, Kharas returned to [[Thorbardin]]. Then the night of the Cataclysm came and the dwarves locked the gates to their kingdom and allowed no one, including their cousins the Hill Dwarves, to enter. The Hammer and Kharas stayed in Thorbardin until Fistandantilus and his army of humans and dwarves came to [[Zhaman]]. This became known as the [[Dwarfgate War]]. The pitting of dwarf against dwarf destroyed Kharas. He believed that all dwarves should get along in peace. However, Kharas was above all of a dwarf of honor and duty. So when High King [[Duncan ]] gave orders to give battle, Kharas did not shirk his duty. The ensuing battle left both armies destroyed as Fistandantilus unleashed an unimaginable force of magic that shattered Zhaman turning it into Skullcap and ruining the Gate of Thorbardin. All were killed, except Kharas. The battle killed the heirs to the High King. So when High King Duncan passed, there was much fighting and bickering among the thanes over who would lead. Disgusted for the last time, Kharas took his hammer, declared that there would be no more true kings until his hammer was found, and left. The Hammer was found in the tomb of Duncan where the [[Heroes of the Lance]] recovered it. They used it as a bargaining chip to secure a place for the refugees of Pax Tharkas in Thorbardin.

Honor's Face is a double-edged battle axe created by a Dwarven dwarven smith and given to [[Kaz the Minotour Minotaur]] by [[Sardal Crystalthorn]], an Elven Mageelven mage.

Finally, the blade is able to repair itself after a time, the length of time varying on the amount of damage it has taken in combat. It was last seen during the Third Dragon warWar, its whereabouts are unknown today.

The Lost Star was a greatsword used in the [[War of Souls]]. Forged ages ago by an elven smith, the gem in the hilt is supposedly a fallen star. It was given to a great elven paladin and kept in the Tower of the Sun for centuries after his death. When seen by a foe's covetous eyes, the enemy would be drawn into the sword's beauty, unable to attack. This weapon was used to slay one of the great dragons in the second book of the [[The War of Souls |''War of Souls'' trilogy]], ''[[Dragons of a Lost Star]]''.

Medallions of faith are worn by the members of the clergy of the [[Canon:List of Dragonlance deities|true gods of Krynn]], with the exception of the three gods of magic. These medallions are worn to serve two purposes; one is to proclaim the faith of the wearer, and, in the case of clerics, to provide an outlet to channel power from. Medallions of faith can be worn by the common citizenry, but they do not gain clerical power from the medal. The medallions are magical. The Medallions have a symbol of the god upon them. Medallions are used in conjunction with robes and vestments to display the nature and deity of the cleric.

The Silver Arm is, as the name implies, a silver arm. It was attached to [[Theros Ironfeld]], refugee smith from Solace, who then, using his great smithing skill, forged the dragonlances. The Silver Arm is one of two artifacts used in forging dragonlances. Alone, it makes lesser dragonlances. Combined with the Hammerof Kharas, it makes greater dragonlances.

It was owned by the wizard Magius who fought alongside [[Huma Dragonbane|Huma]]. It came into [[Raistlin Majere]]'s possession after he took his Test of High Sorcery. It was later sealed in the laboratory at the Tower of High Sorcery at Palanthas by Dalamar. [[Palin Majere]] received it after his own Test. The Staff contains great magical power, having been used several times to open doors and melt locks. The most notable spell cast from it is a light spell, activated by the spell word "''Shirak''" and deactivated by the spell word "''Dulak.''" The staff also multiplies the strength of the user mentally, providing security and support to the user. Anyone wielding the staff can strike more powerful blows with it, as well as using the staff to descend gently from great heights. A powerful spell of protection has been laid from the staff, so anyone who attempts to touch the staff that is not its user becomes insane. Once the user is parted with the staff, all spells are negated unless the staff is handed over voluntarily. The Staff is wooden with a [[golden dragon]]'s claw clutching an orb on top.

The Tobril is a book held by [[Gilean]]. It was presented to him by the [[High God ]] and it contains the true plan for the universe.

Wyrmsbane is a longsword that was forged by elves during the [[Age of Might]], also known as "Redeemer". It was lost after the Third Dragon War. Wyrmsbane is a weapon that easily kills [[Baaz Draconians]] [[draconian]]s, as it cannot be encased in their bodies. Wyrmsbane is the sister sword to Wyrmslayer. After the [[Heroes of the Lance]] aided [[Alhana Starbreeze]] in [[List of Dragonlance locations#Silvanesti|Silvanesti]], Alhana presents Tanis with the sword. Tanis carries the sword until the [[Chaos War]], where he dies. Later, a thief steals it off Tanis's grave and sells it to an [[ogre ]] king, who in turn sells it to [[Dhamon Grimwulf]]. Dhamon attempts to use it to find a cure for the scale on his leg, but fails. After throwing it away, [[Fiona]], a Solamnic Knight in his company, takes it. [[Maldred]], also in Dhamon's company, infused it in a stone near where Fiona died.

Wyrmslayer is the sister blade to Wyrmsbane. It is the enchanted sword of the Elven elven king [[Kith-Kanan]]. It was magically crafted by elven mages. It has special powers against dragons. The pommel is set with a green jewel, the crosspiece looks like an eagle's beak, and elven script is written on it. In order to fend off the evil dragons attacking Silvanesti, Wyrmslayer was forged by the elves during the [[Second Dragon War]]. Kith-Kanan eventually used it during the [[Kinslayer Wars]]. It was taken with Kith-Kanan to Qualinesti and buried in the Sla-Mori with him. When the [[Heroes of the Lance|companions]] were in the Sla-Mori, specifically Kith-Kanan's tomb, on their way to Pax-Tharkas, they were ambushed by a giant slug-like monster. This monster attacked them, and it spit acid onto Tanis's sword, melting it. Left swordless, Tanis backed up onto the throne/burial place of Kith-Kanan, where he was then given the blade by Kith-Kanan himself. Tanis lost it when he gave it to Caramon at the Inn of the Red Dragon in [[Tarsis]]. The building collapsed, and later, when the sword was recovered, it was in the possession of Laurana and Sturm's group. It was stored in a chest. When Laurana retrieved the dragon orb in QualinQuali-mori, she was forced to leave Wyrmslayer. Later, [[Porthios]], Laurana's brother, presented it to Tanis on the day that Laurana and Tanis were married.

* There is an article about [http://www.dlnexusdragonlancenexus.com/lexicon/13270index.aspx ''Magic Items''php?title=Artifacts artifacts] at the [http://dragonlancenexus.com/lexicon/index.php?title=Portal:Lexicon Lexicon] of [http://www.dlnexus.com/ Dragonlance Nexus]].

* ''[[The {{Cite_Pub|War of the Lance]]'' (November 1992), edited by [[Margaret Weis]] and [[Tracy Hickman]]}}

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