The reluctant paternal dwarven hero, Flint Fireforge, invited to the elven kingdom of Qualinesti because of his legendary metalsmithing, meets a young, unhappy half-elf named Tanis, ward of the Speaker of the Sun himself. But when Laurana, the beautiful daughter of the Speaker, declares her love for Tanis, a deadly rival for her affections concocts a scenario fraught with risk and scandal. Outcasts and loners, Flint and Tanis embark on a mission to clear Tanis' name, uniting them in everlasting friendship. First in a brand-new Dragonlance series.