WELCOME TO THE INN
Greetings, friends and fellow companions, and welcome to another
exciting issue of the Nexus News.

I wanted to introduce all of you to a new companion who will be
traveling with us on our journeys across Ansalon. Joshua Stewart is
one of the guys behind the Dragonlance Book Club, and he's going to
be giving us updates each issue. So please join me in extending
Joshua a warm welcome.

So grab your hoopaks, my friends, and step into the Nexus. The
portal to adventure awaits!


DRAGONLANCE NOVEL NEWS
February will see the release of two different Dragonlance novels.
The first is a reprint of the classic tales novel, The Magic of
Krynn.

The second release is Return of the Exile, the conclusion of the
Linsha Trilogy. The cover is quite eye-catching as well, as we see
Linsha covered in what appears to be the body paint of the brutes.


DRAGONLANCE D20 NEWS
Mortality Radio has interviewed Margaret Weis and Jamie Chambers on
January 7th, which can be downloaded from their site. See
Dragonlance.com for more details.

Also, Dragonlance.com has updated its product page, adding
Tasslehoff's Map Pouch: The Age of Mortals by Kencyclopedia.com's
own Sean Macdonald (March 2005), and Holy Orders of the Stars (May
2005). Also, the release date of Spectre of Sorrows is now set at
April 2005.

WHAT'S NEW ON THE NEXUS
The Nexus has been kicking it into high gear already this year, with
some special treats.

To start it off, we have a list of Kingpriests by none other than
Chris Pierson in our reference section. Thanks to Chris for sending
that in.

In our features section, Paladin has been busy creating some Nexus
wallpaper, featuring some of our very own fan artists. Paladin has
also posted some new fan art, so check that section for the latest.

Plus, our fan rules section has seen several new additions,
including variant wizard spellcasting charts for each of the three
orders by yours truly, and a variant spell list for mystics by rules
editor Joe Mashuga. Be sure to check that variant mystic spell list
out, guys. Joe did a fantastic job with that.

Also, I wanted to mention that we're looking for campaign journals
for the site. We want to know what's going on in your games, so
feel free to write up a journal and send it in. Journals are a
great way to keep track of your game, as well as to get share
adventure ideas with other dungeon masters.
GREETINGS FROM THE BOOK CLUB (By Joshua Stewart)
Greetings from the Book Club


Before I get into my usual spill; there is someone I need to wish a
very happy birthday. Of course I mean the book club. That's right,
this month marks one full year that the DLBC has been doing what she
does. So HAPPY BIRTHDAY book club, here is too many more years. I
would like to thank all of you who have contributed. THANKS!

Last month's votes have been counted and the selections for February
stand thus.


Night Of Blood
by
Richard A. Knaak
The first title in a new hardcover trilogy from New York Times best-
selling author Richard A. Knaak. This direct follow-up to the
recentbest-selling War of Souls trilogy deals with the minotaurs, a
species
with which the author is particularly associated in the minds of
Dragonlance fans. This series will move the minotaur species to
theforefront of the Dragonlance world, and since this is the first
hardcover title that deals directly with the world-changing
falloutat the end of the War of Souls, it is both a key title for
Dragonlance fans and an excellent entry point for new readers.

Galen Beknighted
by
Michael Williams
Becoming a knight has changed the Weasel very little. Galen
Pathwarden is still reluctant to adventure, still out to save his
own skin at virtually any cost. But when his brother Brithelm
vanishes
mysteriously, Galen sets aside his better judgment and embarks on a
quest that leads under the earth, deep into a conspiracy of
darkness, and to the end of his courage. Galen returns to imperiled
Solamnia in this exciting sequel to the top selling Weasel's Luck,
also by Michael Williams, the bard of the Dragonlance saga.

Richard Knaak replied to my e-mail a few days ago. He assured me
that he was very pleased that the book club has decided to cover his
latest Dragonlance works, the Minotaur Wars. He said he would be
checking in often to answer questions.

Michael Williams, unfortunately, will not be able to make it. I
received the following letter from Margaret Weis, who contacted
Michael for me.

"Dear Joshua:

I spoke to Michael. He's involved in going for his Ph.D., as well as
teaching, and he's extremely busy. He sends his regrets and thanks
the fans for their vote. He hopes everyone enjoys the discussion.

Thanks!
Margaret"


So it looks like no Michael Williams for March, but it is only a
small matter as we do have Richard and that is nothing to spit at,
my friends. Hope to be reading everyone's post very soon

Joshua Stewart
THE BOOK CLUB GUY

UNTIL NEXT TIME
Thanks for the update, Joshua. I don't know about anyone else, but
I'm already excited. Remember that many of the authors visit our
boards at DragonlanceForums.com, so stop on by and say hello.

And with that, we must bid you adieu. Keep watching the Nexus for
the latest news, polls, and the very best of fandom. We look
forward to meeting you next time in the Inn of the Last Home.

Long Live the Lance!

Trampas Whiteman
"Dragonhelm"
Dragonlance Nexus