About the book: 2004 / The Great Dragons, who have divided power over the world, are preparing the return of the departed Goddess Takhisis. The red dragon Malystrix longs to be reincarnated to become the new Dark Queen, the sole ruler of Krynn. A handful of heroes led by Palin Majere collect magical artifacts at the risk of their lives, trying to prevent their home world from turning into the kingdom of Darkness..