Dragons of Truth is the third game module

Adventure (Dungeons & Dragons)

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 in the third story arc in the Dungeons & Dragons Dragonlance series of game modules

Adventure (Dungeons & Dragons)

In the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, an adventure or module is a pre-packaged book or box set that helps the Dungeon Master manage the plot or story of a game...

. It is one of the 14 DL modules published

Dragonlance modules (DL series)

The DL Dragonlance modules are a series of adventures and some supplementary material for the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons role playing game. These modules along with the Dragonlance Chronicles trilogy of novels, which follow one possible adventure series through the modules, were the first...

 by TSR

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 between 1984 and 1986. Its cover features a painting by Clyde Caldwell

Clyde Caldwell

Clyde Caldwell is an American artist. Self described as a fantasy illustrator, he is best known for his portrayals of strong, sexy female characters.-Early life:...

 of Raistlin Majere

Raistlin Majere

Raistlin Majere is a fictional character from the Dragonlance series of books created by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. Raistlin played an extensive role in the two main series of books, particularly in Dragonlance: Legends in which he was both primary protagonist and antagonist...

, Caramon Majere

Caramon Majere

Caramon Majere is a fictional character from the Dragonlance books. He is depicted as a fighter and is one of the main characters in Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman's first Dragonlance trilogy, The Chronicles...

 and Berem Everman fighting a group of Undead

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.

Plot synopsis

In Dragons of Truth, the player character

Player character

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s cross the draconian-occupied lands in search of the heart of the Dragon Empire, but they must pass tests set for them by the gods in order to find their way.

In this module, the city of Kalaman is about to be attacked by the Dragonarmies of Ansalon. The players must guide their characters to Neraka and into Takhisis'

Takhisis

Takhisis is a fictional character from the Dragonlance universe. She is the main goddess of evil and head of the Dark Pantheon.- Titles and forms :...

 temple. Ultimately, they must learn about the Glitterpalace of Paladine.

Publication history

DL13 Dragons of Truth was written by Tracy Hickman

Tracy Hickman

Tracy Raye Hickman is a best-selling fantasy author, best known for his work on Dragonlance as a game designer and co-author with Margaret Weis, while he worked for TSR...

, with a cover by Clyde Caldwell

Clyde Caldwell

Clyde Caldwell is an American artist. Self described as a fantasy illustrator, he is best known for his portrayals of strong, sexy female characters.-Early life:...

and interior illustrations by Diana Magnuson, and was published by TSR in 1986 as a 40-page booklet with a large two-color map and an outer folder.