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Palin Rintalaisin Majere (born in 362 AC) is a fictional character from the Dragonlance series of books.
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{{Canon Character
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  | name      = Palin Rintalaisin Majere
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  | alias      = Palin Majere
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  | class      = [[Wizard of High Sorcery]]
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  | home  = [[List of Dragonlance locations#Solace|Solace]]
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  | race      = civilized human
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  | gender    = Male
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  | creator    = [[Margaret Weis]] and [[Tracy Hickman]]
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  | first      = ''[[The Magic of Krynn]] - novella 'The Legacy''' (1987)
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}}
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{{Tsrwotc}}
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'''Palin Rintalaisin Majere ''' (born in 362 [[AC]]) is a character that appears in the [[Dragonlance]] series of books.  
  
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Biography
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==Biography==
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Palin Majere on the left with Steel Brightblade and Gilthas.
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He was born in [[List of Dragonlance locations#Solace|Solace]], as the son of [[Caramon Majere|Caramon]] and [[Tika Waylan|Tika Waylan Majere]]. Like his uncle [[Raistlin Majere]], Palin became a [[Wizards of High Sorcery|wizard]], but took up the white robes of good, rather than follow his uncle's dark path. Initially his father did not want him to take the [[Wizards of High Sorcery#The Test|Test of High Sorcery]], but later relented.
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Palin Majere on the left with Steel Brightblade and Gilthas.
 
  
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He was born in Solace, as the son of Caramon and Tika Waylan Majere. Like his uncle Raistlin Majere, Palin became an wizard, but took up the white robes of good, rather than follow his uncle's dark path. Initially his father did not want him to take the Test of High Sorcery, but later relented.
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==Palin's Test==
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To prove his worthiness as a wizard, [[Dalamar]] took Palin to the [[Towers of High Sorcery#Tower of High Sorcery of Palanthas|Tower of High Sorcery of Palanthas]], where he crafted an illusion in which Raistlin requests help from Palin to escape the [[Canon:Abyss (Dragonlance)|Abyss]].
  
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[edit] Palin's Test
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Palin is able to do so, but is forced to risk his life in order to close the Portal to the Abyss before [[Takhisis]] could use it to return to [[Krynn]]. His actions to always act on behalf of [[Paladine]] allowed him to earn the [[Wizards of High Sorcery#Alignment|white robes]] he would wear during his life as a wizard. Ironically, Palin's Test marked the return of Raistlin Majere to [[Krynn]], who gave the young wizard the ''[[Staff of Magius]]''.
  
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To prove his worthiness as a wizard, Dalamar took Palin to the Tower of High Sorcery of Palanthas, where he crafted an illusion in which Raistlin requests help from Palin to escape the Abyss.
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After his Test, Palin traveled with his brothers, [[Tanin Majere]] and [[Sturm Majere]], seeking adventure while they attempted to prove their worthiness to join the [[Knights of Solamnia]].
  
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Palin is able to do so, but is forced to risk his life in order to close the Portal to the Abyss before Takhisis could use it to return to Krynn. His actions to always act on behalf of Paladine allowed him to earn the white robes he would wear during his life as a wizard. Ironically, Palin's Test marked the return of Raistlin Majere to Krynn, who gifted the young wizard with the Staff of Magius.
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== Chaos War involvement ==
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At the beginning of the [[Chaos War]], in a battle that took his brothers' lives, Palin was captured by the [[Knights of Takhisis]] and was forced to travel to the Abyss in search of Raistlin. Surprisingly, Palin succeeded in retrieving the once powerful archmage, and brought him back to the [[List of Dragonlance locations#Inn of the Last Home|Inn of the Last Home]].
  
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After his Test, Palin traveled with his brothers, Tanin Majere and Sturm Majere, seeking adventure while they attempted to prove their worthiness to join the Knights of Solamnia.
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In the final battle against [[Chaos (Dragonlance)|Chaos]], Palin performs admirably, casting a powerful war spell of [[Magius]] that even the [[war-wizard]] himself could never master. At that split second, Palin surpassed both his Uncle [[Raistlin Majere]] and [[Magius]] as the most powerful wizards to have walked Krynn as his uncle said he would after Palin completed his test.
  
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[edit] Chaos War Involvement
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During the war, Palin fell in love with [[List of major Dragonlance characters#Usha Majere|Usha]], a girl raised by the [[Irda]]. They were married after the conclusion of the conflict. They lived in Solace to be near Caramon and Tika. Palin and Usha had two children: a son named [[Ulin Majere|Ulin]] and a daughter, [[Linsha Majere|Linsha]].
  
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At the beginning of the Chaos War, in a battle that took his brothers' lives, Palin was captured by the Knights of Takhisis. It was decided by the knights that he would be ransomed in order to convince the Conclave of wizards to open the portal to the Abyss to allow Takhisis to enter the physical plane.  The knight Steel Uth Matar Brightblabe, who coincidentally is Palin's first cousin, was to escort him to make this plea.  First the pair stopped at Solace where they delivered his brothers' bodies for an honorable burial. Then Palin decided that instead of going before the Conclave in the tower at Waywreth he would instead try to open the portal,which was located in the tower at Palanthas, himself.  He did this with the hope that he could return his uncle Raistlin to the physical plane to become his new master.  Surprisingly, Palin succeeded in retrieving the once powerful archmage, and brought him back to the Inn of the Last Home.
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== Conclave ascension ==
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Eight years after the Chaos War, Palin became head of the white robes, although he received little enjoyment from the hollow position, as traditional magic had disappeared during the Chaos War, and Palin's main duties consisted of making sure the orders didn't tear each other apart. He was made Highmage and Head of the [[Wizards of High Sorcery#Conclave|Conclave]] thirteen years later.
  
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In the final battle against Chaos, Palin performs admirably, casting a powerful war spell of Magius that even the war-wizard himself could never master. At that split second, Palin surpassed both his Uncle Raistlin Majere and Magius as the most powerful wizards to have walked Krynn as his uncle said he would after Palin completed his test.
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== Wild sorcery discovery and development ==
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Palin was grieved to find out the magic he loved had departed with the [[Canon:List of Dragonlance deities|gods]]. When he was approached by the [[Shadow Sorcerer]] and the Master of the [[Towers of High Sorcery#Tower of High Sorcery of Wayreth|Tower of Wayreth]], who offered to teach him the new, "wild magic", Palin accepted, unaware that the Shadow Sorcerer was [[Takhisis]] in disguise and that she planned to use him to aid her own plans for [[Krynn]].  
  
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During the war, Palin fell in love with Usha, a girl raised by the Irda. They were married after the conclusion of the conflict. They lived in Solace to be near Caramon and Tika. Palin and Usha had two children: a son named Ulin and a daughter, Linsha.
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He created a school of magic, the [[List of Dragonlance locations#Academy of Sorcery|Academy of Sorcery]], where students came to study the new form of magic. He formally dissolved the old orders of magic, and invited former wizards to come and study the new art.
  
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[edit] Conclave Ascension
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Unfortunately, like wizardry before it, [[Magic of Dungeons & Dragons|sorcery]] began to fail, the reason unknown. One of those to suffer from the increasing erratic nature of sorcery was the [[dragon overlord]] [[List of Dragonlance characters#Beryllinthranox|Beryllinthranox]]. She destroyed the Academy, captured Palin and tortured him in order to force him to reveal what was happening to the magic. When she realized he knew no more than her, she released him.
  
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Eight years after the Chaos War, Palin became head of the white robes, although he received little enjoyment from the hollow position, as traditional magic had disappeared during the Chaos War, and Palin's main duties consisted of making sure the orders didn't tear each other apart. He was made Highmage and Head of the Conclave thirteen years later.
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With the new magic failing, just like the old, Palin sank into a deep depression. He spent most of his time searching for magic, and neglected his wife and family. He had become a bitter and twisted man with nothing to live for.
  
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[edit] Wild Sorcery Discovery and Development
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== War of Souls involvement ==
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He later met [[Tasslehoff Burrfoot]], who had traveled forward in time. He went with Tasslehoff to Solace where he met [[Mistress Jenna]], a friend of Dalamar the Dark.
  
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Palin was grieved to find out the magic he loved had departed with the gods. When he was approached by the Shadow Sorcerer and the Master of the Tower of Wayreth, who offered to teach him the new, "wild magic", Palin accepted, unaware that the Shadow Sorcerer was Takhisis in disguise and that she planned to use him to aid her own plans for Krynn.
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During the [[War of Souls]], Palin was slain by [[Mina]], only to be forced to serve Takhisis in an [[undead]] state along with Dalamar. At the end of the war, they were resurrected by [[Solinari]], [[Lunitari]] and [[Nuitari]]. The gods offered to restore the ability of both men to wield magic, an offer which Palin declined. He had lost or neglected many things because of his love of magic, primarily interpersonal love and friendship. Palin wanted to focus on these things, having concluded that they were more important than being a powerful mage. His uncle, the great magus Raistlin, proud of his nephew's choice, said his decision was the one he could not have made himself.
  
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He created a school of magic, the Academy of Sorcery, where students came to study the new form of magic. He formally dissolved the old orders of magic, and invited former wizards to come and study the new art.
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== Post War of Souls ==
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After the War of Souls, he became partial owner of the Inn of the Last Home along with his sisters, [[Laura Majere|Laura]] and [[Dezra Majere|Dezra]]. His wife [[Canon:List of Dragonlance characters#Usha Majere|Usha]] also confessed she had cheated on him during the War. However, recognizing that his own desperate search for magic had effectively left his wife without a husband, the two have begun to repair their marriage.
  
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Unfortunately, like wizardry before it, sorcery began to fail, the reason unknown. One of those to suffer from the increasing erratic nature of sorcery was the dragon overlord Beryllinthranox. She destroyed the Academy, captured Palin and tortured him in order to force him to reveal what was happening to the magic. When she realized he knew no more than her, she released him.
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Palin continues to avoid involving himself in affairs of magic, but he did help Dalamar refound the Tower of Wayreth by gifting the [[Canon:Elf (Dragonlance)|elf]] his own first spell book. Dalamar at the time was locked away from his own tower, and therefore had no access to his own spells. Once Dalamar left Solace with the book, Palin's last connection to his old life was gone.
  
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With the new magic failing, just like the old, Palin sank into a deep depression. He spent most of his time searching for magic, and neglected his wife and family. He had become a bitter and twisted man with nothing to live for.
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Recently, as of a few years after the war, Palin became the mayor of Solace.
  
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[edit] War of Souls Involvement
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==Family tree==
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{{Majere family}}
  
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He later met Tasslehoff Burrfoot, who had traveled forward in time. He went with Tasslehoff to Solace where he met Mistress Jenna, a friend of Dalamar the Dark.
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== References ==
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* {{Cite_Pub|The Second Generation}}
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* {{Cite_Pub|Dragons of Summer Flame}}
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* {{Cite_Pub|Dragons of a Fallen Sun}}
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* {{Cite_Pub|Dragons of a Lost Star}}
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* {{Cite_Pub|Dragons of a Vanished Moon}}
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* {{cite book | author=[[Nancy Varian Berberick]] | title=[[Prisoner of Haven]] | publisher=Wizards of the Coast | year=2004 | isbn=0-7869-3327-5 }}
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* {{cite book | author=[[Douglas Niles]] | title=[[The Wizards Conclave]] | publisher=Wizards of the Coast | year=2004 | isbn=0-7869-3351-8 }}
  
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During the War of Souls, Palin was slain by Mina, only to be forced to serve Takhisis in an undead state along with Dalamar. At the end of the war, they were resurrected by Solinari, Lunitari and Nuitari. The gods offered to restore the ability of both men to wield magic, an offer which Palin declined. He had lost or neglected many things because of his love of magic, primarily interpersonal love and friendship. Palin wanted to focus on these things, having concluded that they were more important than being a powerful mage. His uncle, the great magus Raistlin, proud of his nephew's choice, said his decision was the one he could not have made himself.
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==External links==
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*There is an article about the [http://dragonlancenexus.com/lexicon/index.php?title=Palin_Rintalaisin_Majere Palin Rintalaisin Majere] at the [http://dragonlancenexus.com/lexicon/index.php?title=Portal:Lexicon Lexicon] of [http://www.dlnexus.com/ Dragonlance Nexus].
  
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{{Wikipedia|Palin Majere}}
  
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After the War of Souls, he became partial owner of the Inn of the Last Home along with his sisters, Laura and Dezra. His wife Usha also confessed she had cheated on him during the War. However, recognizing that his own desperate search for magic had effectively left his wife without a husband, the two have begun to repair their marriage.
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Palin continues to avoid involving himself in affairs of magic, but he did help Dalamar refound the Tower of Wayreth by gifting the elf his own first spell book. Dalamar at the time was locked away from his own tower, and therefore had no access to his own spells. Once Dalamar left Solace with the book, Palin's last connection to his old life was gone.
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Recently, as of a few years after the war, Palin became the mayor of Solace.
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Latest revision as of 11:57, 3 October 2014

Palin Rintalaisin Majere
Homeland: Solace
Gender: Male
Race: civilized human
Age: Unknown
Class: Wizard of High Sorcery
Alignment: Unknown 

First Appearance:

The Magic of Krynn - novella 'The Legacy' (1987)

This article is based on material by: 

Palin Rintalaisin Majere (born in 362 AC) is a character that appears in the Dragonlance series of books.

Biography[edit]

He was born in Solace, as the son of Caramon and Tika Waylan Majere. Like his uncle Raistlin Majere, Palin became a wizard, but took up the white robes of good, rather than follow his uncle's dark path. Initially his father did not want him to take the Test of High Sorcery, but later relented.

Palin's Test[edit]

To prove his worthiness as a wizard, Dalamar took Palin to the Tower of High Sorcery of Palanthas, where he crafted an illusion in which Raistlin requests help from Palin to escape the Abyss.

Palin is able to do so, but is forced to risk his life in order to close the Portal to the Abyss before Takhisis could use it to return to Krynn. His actions to always act on behalf of Paladine allowed him to earn the white robes he would wear during his life as a wizard. Ironically, Palin's Test marked the return of Raistlin Majere to Krynn, who gave the young wizard the Staff of Magius.

After his Test, Palin traveled with his brothers, Tanin Majere and Sturm Majere, seeking adventure while they attempted to prove their worthiness to join the Knights of Solamnia.

Chaos War involvement[edit]

At the beginning of the Chaos War, in a battle that took his brothers' lives, Palin was captured by the Knights of Takhisis and was forced to travel to the Abyss in search of Raistlin. Surprisingly, Palin succeeded in retrieving the once powerful archmage, and brought him back to the Inn of the Last Home.

In the final battle against Chaos, Palin performs admirably, casting a powerful war spell of Magius that even the war-wizard himself could never master. At that split second, Palin surpassed both his Uncle Raistlin Majere and Magius as the most powerful wizards to have walked Krynn as his uncle said he would after Palin completed his test.

During the war, Palin fell in love with Usha, a girl raised by the Irda. They were married after the conclusion of the conflict. They lived in Solace to be near Caramon and Tika. Palin and Usha had two children: a son named Ulin and a daughter, Linsha.

Conclave ascension[edit]

Eight years after the Chaos War, Palin became head of the white robes, although he received little enjoyment from the hollow position, as traditional magic had disappeared during the Chaos War, and Palin's main duties consisted of making sure the orders didn't tear each other apart. He was made Highmage and Head of the Conclave thirteen years later.

Wild sorcery discovery and development[edit]

Palin was grieved to find out the magic he loved had departed with the gods. When he was approached by the Shadow Sorcerer and the Master of the Tower of Wayreth, who offered to teach him the new, "wild magic", Palin accepted, unaware that the Shadow Sorcerer was Takhisis in disguise and that she planned to use him to aid her own plans for Krynn.

He created a school of magic, the Academy of Sorcery, where students came to study the new form of magic. He formally dissolved the old orders of magic, and invited former wizards to come and study the new art.

Unfortunately, like wizardry before it, sorcery began to fail, the reason unknown. One of those to suffer from the increasing erratic nature of sorcery was the dragon overlord Beryllinthranox. She destroyed the Academy, captured Palin and tortured him in order to force him to reveal what was happening to the magic. When she realized he knew no more than her, she released him.

With the new magic failing, just like the old, Palin sank into a deep depression. He spent most of his time searching for magic, and neglected his wife and family. He had become a bitter and twisted man with nothing to live for.

War of Souls involvement[edit]

He later met Tasslehoff Burrfoot, who had traveled forward in time. He went with Tasslehoff to Solace where he met Mistress Jenna, a friend of Dalamar the Dark.

During the War of Souls, Palin was slain by Mina, only to be forced to serve Takhisis in an undead state along with Dalamar. At the end of the war, they were resurrected by Solinari, Lunitari and Nuitari. The gods offered to restore the ability of both men to wield magic, an offer which Palin declined. He had lost or neglected many things because of his love of magic, primarily interpersonal love and friendship. Palin wanted to focus on these things, having concluded that they were more important than being a powerful mage. His uncle, the great magus Raistlin, proud of his nephew's choice, said his decision was the one he could not have made himself.

Post War of Souls[edit]

After the War of Souls, he became partial owner of the Inn of the Last Home along with his sisters, Laura and Dezra. His wife Usha also confessed she had cheated on him during the War. However, recognizing that his own desperate search for magic had effectively left his wife without a husband, the two have begun to repair their marriage.

Palin continues to avoid involving himself in affairs of magic, but he did help Dalamar refound the Tower of Wayreth by gifting the elf his own first spell book. Dalamar at the time was locked away from his own tower, and therefore had no access to his own spells. Once Dalamar left Solace with the book, Palin's last connection to his old life was gone.

Recently, as of a few years after the war, Palin became the mayor of Solace.

Family tree[edit]

 
 
 
Caramon Majere (Elder)
 
Unknown Woman
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gilon Majere
 
Rosamun
 
Gregor Uth Matar
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tika Waylan
 
Caramon
 
Raistlin
 
 
 
Kitiara Uth Matar
 
Sturm Brightblade
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tanin
 
 
 
Palin
 
Usha
 
Laura
 
 
Steel Brightblade
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sturm
 
Ulin
 
Linsha
 
Dezra

References[edit]

External links[edit]

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