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- Dragons of Divinity by Castle Skydawn Design – A Dragonlance prelude adventure for 1st-level characters
We had a chance to chat with the author of this adventure, Jon Christian, about his love for Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, their favorite Dragonlance titles on DMsGuild, and his work on the Vault of the Undying series – which is currently on sale!
We had a chance to chat with the author of the Vault of the Undying, Jon Christian, about his love for the Dragonlance books, his passion for introducing players to the setting through this Adventurers League storyline, and iconic dragon moments from his table.
What was the inspiration for Vault of the Undying and this part of the adventure?
I have a deep affection for the original Dragonlance Chronicles trilogy, written by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. I wanted to weave a story that would serve as a love letter to the series and stay true to the existing narrative, while also providing an introduction to a new generation of players.
For Dragons of Divinity, I used those original stories as a guidepost to introduce players to the elements of the setting that I find most compelling: a post-apocalyptic world of scarcity and strife, a world at war, the arrival of the divine to redeem and inspire the broken, the restoration of hope, and, most importantly, how a fellowship of very disparate individuals—who have been told by this broken world to hate one another—ultimately saves the world through their uncanny love for one another. Being selected as the story lead for the Adventurers League Dragonlance adventure series was a dream.
What inspired you to start creating content on DMsGuild?
I was invited by friends who had already dipped their toes into creating content on the DMsGuild to contribute to several projects they were spearheading. I had written and designed quite a bit of my own content across several editions of D&D, but I never thought I could publish anything that would be of interest beyond my own player group. Once I started writing and publishing through the DMsGuild, it was like a dam breaking. I realized that, even if my audience was small, I wanted to produce game content that would be enjoyed by people across the gaming community.
Do you have a favorite is a DMsGuild creator or release?
I’ve really enjoyed many of the releases associated with Dragonlance. I’m a big fan of Tasslehoff’s Pouches of Everything by the Dragonlance Nexus and Dragonlance Companion by Splinterverse. Outside of the Dragonlance setting, I’m a big fan of the work Keith Baker Presents did with Exploring Eberron and Chronicles of Eberron.
What is it about dragons that you find inspires epic adventures?
Dragons touch a very primal part of the collective consciousness of humans. There are dragons littered throughout every religion and are represented across countless nations and cultures. These powerful, awe-inspiring creatures can easily act as a central element of an epic campaign. They act as allies, benefactors, quest givers, threats, and agents of mystery. Ultimately, dragons are forces of nature and myth, bringing a sense of wonder, danger, and excitement to any story. They embody the epic scale that D&D projects at a game table.
If you could choose one type of dragon as a benefactor, which would you choose?
Call me a goody-two-shoes, but I have to go with silver dragon. I’ve always gravitated toward heroic characters and quests, and silver dragons are the perfect symbol of honor, nobility, and valor. Slap a suit of plate mail on me, put a lance in my hand, and let me ride into battle astride one of those magnificent beasts. Evil wouldn’t stand a chance.
What is your favorite piece of dragon lore from within the D&D multiverse?
I love that the Dragon Queen, Takhisis (or Tiamat, to the non-Dragonlance nerds out there), and Paladine (or Bahamut) are both siblings and bitter enemies. There’s something deeply compelling and tragic about two beings born of the same divine source locked in an eternal cosmic struggle. What makes it even more poignant is that, in some versions of the lore, they still love each other, in that distant, unreachable way that only siblings with limitless of history can.
Do you have a favorite dragon centric moment from your own table?
During one of my rare opportunities to play at the table, I played a kender named Tavin Fireknot. My character came face-to-face with an ancient gold dragon. As a kender, he was filled with awe, wonder, and amazement. Unfortunately, the dragon had made a deal with the villain of the tale. He was going to allowing the evildoer to escape with all the treasure in exchange for a magic item the dragon desired.
My character was crestfallen. He’d heard stories all his life about how gold dragons were virtuous and true. He gave an impassioned speech about how all he ever wanted was to meet a dragon—and how, when he finally did, he was betrayed by it. He didn’t want to live in a world where symbols of good could be so easily swayed by evil. Long story short: the villain was roasted by the dragon, and there wasn’t a dry eye at the table that night.
Is there another part of the Vault of the Undying series you think dragon lovers would enjoy?
I’m proud of the entire series of Dragonlance adventures I authored and developed, but there’s a special place in my heart for Dragons of Revelation. It was the true springboard into the overarching narrative of Vault of the Undying, and it had a lot riding on it. I didn’t want to disappoint the longstanding fans of the setting, and I wanted to prove to myself that I could draw new players into the world I love. I’m luck to have had countless players and DMs give me the only compliment I’ve ever wanted from the experience: “Hey, I really enjoyed this. Where can I find out more about this Dragonlance stuff?”
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