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|system=Dungeons and Dragons 2e
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|publisher=TSR
|itemcode=1074
|author=[[Harold Johnson]], [[John Terra]], [[J. Robert King]], [[Wolfgang Baur]], [[Colin McComb]], [[Jean Rabe]], [[Norm Ritchie]], [[Margaret Weis]], [[Tracy Hickman]], [[Jeff Grubb]], [[Doug Niles]], [[Michael Williams]]
|date=1992
|format=Boxed Set
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|isbn10=1-56076-338-8
|ISBN13=9-781560-763383
|price=$20.00 U.S. $26.00 CAN ₤11.99 U.K.
|productblurb='''[[Dragon]]s...'''
Once they were mere legends - stories told to frighten children. Now, they are living nightmares. From [[draconian]] patrols on the streets of [[Port Balifor]] to the haunted depths of the [[Blood Sea]], the dragons have returned to [[Krynn]].

Enter the ravaged land of [[Ansalon]], a land forsaken by [[Canon:List of Dragonlance deities|gods]], beset by fell beasts, and championed by desperate heroes. Enter the [[Age of Dragons]]. The world of Krynn has one last chance to reclaim its lost honor and glory. Now is the time for heroes!

The Tales of the Lance boxed set guides you through a land of romance and adventure. Discover [[tinker gnome]]s, curious [[kender]], valiant knights, and dark, deadly dragons. Join the adventure in the world of the legendary [[Dragonlance]].

'''IN THE LANDS OF KRYNN YOU'LL DISCOVER...'''

''Danger and Excitement!''
*Dragons - once mere legends, are now deadly realities!
*This land bereft of [[Canon:List of Dragonlance deities|gods]] is now their battleground!
*Once-proud nations struggle to regain lost glory.

''Curious Creatures of Fantasy and Legend''
*[[Canon:Elf (Dragonlance)|Elven]] and [[Canon:Dwarf (Dragonlance)|dwarven]] nations feud.
*Insatiably curious kender, maniacally inventive gnomes, and misunderstood [[gully dwarves]] people the world.
*Beware the sinister draconians - half man, half dragon, all evil!

The Lands of Adventure Are Now Yours - Create the New Legends of the Lance!
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'''''Tales of the Lance''''' was a boxed set issued by [[TSR, Inc.|TSR]] for [[Dragonlance]]. It included maps, source books, and player stat cards for various [[non-player character]]s (NPCs).

==Contents==
The ''Tales of the Lance'' boxed set summarizes the history of the setting, and details key locales in a thick volume that serves as a resource for [[Ansalon]].<ref name="Dragon #188"/> A set of character cards provides comprehensive statistics for [[Flint Fireforge]], [[Theros Ironfeld]], and other iconic Dragonlance characters.<ref name="Dragon #188"/> A four-panel Dungeon Master's screen includes tables for subjects ranging from terrain obstacles to animal movement rates.<ref name="Dragon #188"/>

==Publication history==
''Tales of the Lance'' was designed by [[Harold Johnson]], [[John Terra]], [[J. Robert King]], [[Wolfgang Baur]], [[Colin McComb]], [[Jean Rabe]], and [[Norm Ritchie]].<ref name="Dragon #188"/> It was published by TSR, Inc.<ref name="Dragon #188"/>

==Reception==
[[Rick Swan]] reviewed ''Tales of the Lance'' for ''[[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]'' magazine #188 (December 1992).<ref name="Dragon #188">{{cite journal| last = Swan| first = Rick| authorlink = Rick Swan| title = Role-playing Reviews| journal = [[Dragon (magazine)|Dragon]]| issue = #188| page = 78| publisher = [[TSR, Inc.|TSR]]| location = [[Wikipedia:Lake Geneva, Wisconsin|Lake Geneva, Wisconsin]]| month = December| year = 1992}}</ref> Swan contends that as a multiple-author setting, "[[Krynn]] has acquired some excess baggage over the years", but that the ''Tales of the Lance'' boxed set "sets the Dragonlance saga straight, addressing the discrepancies".<ref name="Dragon #188"/> He also points out that, "Since much of this material is recycled, Dragonlance saga fans who've been with the project since the beginning may not find enough to spark their interest (though if they pass, they'll miss the most lavish product in the series). But if you're thoroughly confused, or if you've been wondering what all the fuss is about, ''Tales of the Lance'' answers your questions and furnishes all the information you need to begin your own adventures.<ref name="Dragon #188"/>

==References==
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==See also==
*[[Publication:Dragonlance Adventures]] - 1st Edition campaign setting
*[[Publication:Dragonlance Campaign Setting]] - 3rd Edition campaign setting
*[[Publication:War of the Lance]] - 3rd Edition specific time period setting
*[[Publication:Legends of the Twins]] - 3rd Edition specific time period setting
*[[Publication:Age of Mortals]] - 3rd Edition specific time period setting

==External links==
*''[http://www.tsrinfo.net/archive/dl/dl-tales.htm Tales of the Lance]'' at the [http://www.tsrinfo.net/archive/ TSR Archive].
*There is an article about ''[http://www.dlnexus.com/products/261.aspx Tales of the Lance]'' at [http://www.dlnexus.com/ Dragonlance Nexus].


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[[Category:Publication]]
[[Category:2e]]
[[Category:Campaign Setting]]
[[Category:Dragonlance]]
Author	Harold Johnson +, John Terra +, J. Robert King +, Wolfgang Baur +, Colin McComb +, Jean Rabe +, Norm Ritchie +, Margaret Weis +, Tracy Hickman +, Jeff Grubb +, Doug Niles + and Michael Williams +
Help Wanted Reason	Image Needed +
ISBN	1-56076-338-8 +
Item Code	1074 +
Media Type	Boxed Set +
Publication Date	1992 +
Publisher	TSR +
System	Dungeons and Dragons 2e +
Title	Tales of the Lance +