The Cataclysm
novel 1992 Dragonlance
Record
| First published | 1992 |
|---|---|
| Original language |  EN |
| Work type | novel |
| Canon status | |
| First-edition ISBN | 9781560764304 |
| Internal chronology | 2 |
Synopsis
This anthology depicts the Cataclysm, the catastrophic event that reshapes the world of Krynn after the Kingpriest's arrogance brings the wrath of the gods down upon it, resulting in chaos, anarchy, and despair. Through multiple interconnected short stories, the collection shows how ordinary people navigate survival, faith, and moral choices in the aftermath of this divine devastation.
Where it sits
- Universe: Dragonlance
- Series: Tales II: The Cataclysm ; position 2 of 3 in the series' recorded order
- Author: Margaret Weis
- Author: Tracy Hickman
Notes
- A 1992 anthology trilogy of linked short stories, edited by Margaret Weis (with Tracy Hickman co-credited on some editions), sequel to the 1987 Dragonlance Tales trilogy and set around the Cataclysm era.
- From the series record (Tales II: The Cataclysm): A 1992 anthology trilogy of linked short stories, edited by Margaret Weis (with Tracy Hickman co-credited on some editions), sequel to the 1987 Dragonlance Tales trilogy and set around the Cataclysm era.
Neighbouring works
Publication order and internal chronology are tracked as two separate orderings and are never conflated: a book's place in one says nothing about its place in the other.
- Publication order, within the series Tales II: The Cataclysm: position 2 of 3: previous The Reign of Istar (1992) · next The War of the Lance (1992)
- Internal chronology, within Dragonlance: position 70 of 164: previous Bronze Dragon Codex (2008) · next Heroes and Fools (1999)
Sources
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