Dragonlance Authors End Legal Battle
Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman have officially ended their $10 million legal battle with Wizards of the Coast over a new trilogy. With the dispute settled, the iconic Dragonlance duo is now promising "exciting news" for fans, fueling speculation about new entries in the beloved fantasy universe.
- The lawsuit, filed in October 2020, alleged that Wizards of the Coast had breached a contract for a new trilogy of *Dragonlance* novels. The authors sought over $10 million in damages, claiming the publisher had abruptly terminated the deal without reason after the first manuscript was already complete. - According to the legal complaint, Wizards of the Coast's termination of the book deal was an attempt to deflect public criticism the company was facing over allegations of sexism and racism in its other properties. - The original *Dragonlance Chronicles* trilogy, published between 1984 and 1985, was born out of *Dungeons & Dragons* gaming sessions and went on to sell millions of copies, spawning a universe of over 190 novels. - The lawsuit was officially dismissed without prejudice in December 2020, meaning Weis and Hickman retained the right to refile the case later if necessary. - Shortly after the settlement in January 2021, a new licensing agreement was announced, allowing the trilogy to move forward with publisher Del Rey Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House. - The new trilogy, titled *Dragonlance Destinies*, began with the release of *Dragons of Deceit* in 2022, followed by *Dragons of Fate* in 2023. - Following the *Destinies* trilogy, Weis and Hickman have announced another new series called *Dragonlance Legacies*, which is scheduled for release in 2026 and will explore the backstory of the legendary characters Huma and Magius.
