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| + | '''Palin Rintalaisin Majere''' (Corij 17, 362 AC-? AC) was the third child of [[Caramon Majere]] and [[Tika Waylan Majere]] and was born in 362 AC in [[Solace]]. He had two older brothers [[Tanin Majere]] and [[Sturm Majere]] and two younger sisters, [[Laura Majere]] and [[Dezra Majere]]. Palin was fine boned figure, with slim fingers, auburn hair, green eyes, and had a talent in magic. This talent frightened his father who tried his best to sway his son from following Palin's uncle [[Raistlin Majere|Raistlin Majere's]] path. |
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| − | '''Palin Rintalaisin Majere''' (born in 362 AC) is a fictional character from the Dragonlance series of books. |
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| + | {{Character_Template|title1 = Palin|image1 = Palin majere.jpg|row1 = Human|row2 = Wizard, Sorcerer|row3 = Lawful Good|row4 = Male|row5 = Abanasinian|row6 = Auburn|row7 = Green|row8 = 6'0|row9 = 185|row10 = Head of the White Robes, Lord High Mayor of Solace|row11 = Usha Majere|row12 = Ulin Majere, Linsha Majere|row13 = Tanin Majere, Sturm Majere, Dezra Majere, Laura Majere|row14 = 362 AC}} |
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| − | ==Biography== |
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| − | Palin Majere on the left with Steel Brightblade and Gilthas. |
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| − | Palin Majere on the left with Steel Brightblade and Gilthas. |
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| + | == Early Years == |
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| − | He was born in Solace, as the son of Caramon and Tika Waylan Majere. Like his uncle Raistlin Majere, Palin became an wizard, but took up the white robes of good, rather than follow his uncle's dark path. Initially his father did not want him to take the Test of High Sorcery, but later relented. |
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| + | [[Dalamar the Dark]] sought out Palin after discovering his talent in magic, even though Caramon had tried his best to hide the talent. After much debate Dalamar persuaded Caramon to bring Palin to the [[Tower of Wayreth]]. There Dalamar arranged to keep Palin's brothers occupied while Palin was taking the test. Caramon and Palin were transported to the [[Tower of High Sorcery at Palanthas|Tower of Palanthas]] where Dalamar had prepared a special test. Palin was successful in his test and chose the white robes, to help but his father's worries at ease. During the test, the spirit of Raistlin intervened much to the surprise of Dalamar and tempted Palin to follow his path. Palin refused at the belief that he would die, but instead was granted the Staff of Magius. |
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| + | Following the test Palin traveled with his brothers on several adventures including one with [[Reorx|Dougan Redhammer]]. On that adventure the brothers were tricked into helping the dwarf through a bet. They traveled with Dougan to the [[Isle of Gargath]] and tried to capture the elusive [[Graygem of Gargath|Graygem]] but were unsuccessful. Following that encounter Palin's brothers were allowed admittance into the [[Knights of Solamnia]] and Palin was allowed to travel with them. |
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| − | [edit] Palin's Test |
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| + | == Chaos War == |
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| − | To prove his worthiness as a wizard, Dalamar took Palin to the Tower of High Sorcery of Palanthas, where he crafted an illusion in which Raistlin requests help from Palin to escape the Abyss. |
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| + | At the beginning of the [[Chaos War]], Palin is assigned to his brother's patrol unit that is ambushed by [[Knights of Neraka|Dark Knights]] at the [[Battle of Thoradin Bay]]. His two brothers were killed when they defended him during the battle and afterward he was taken prisoner. While prisoner he was questioned by the [[Lord of the Thorn]] Lillith who tried to turn Palin, but was unable to do so. [[Steel Brightblade]] then takes Palin and his brothers back to Solace where they will be buried. |
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| + | Following his arrival in Solace and the burial of his brothers, Palin and Steel then travel to [[Palanthas]]. In Palanthas they hoped to be able to open the portal, which would lead to the [[Abyss]]. The two arrived in Palanthas knowing that they would have to enter [[Shoikan Grove]]. At a chance meeting they come across Reverend Daughter [[Crysania]] who gave them a charm that would allow them to pass the grove. Upon entering the tower Palin finds Dalamar, [[Usha Majere|Usha]], and [[Tasslehoff Burrfoot]] already there. He learned that Usha claimed to be the daughter of Raistlin. Steel and Palin then attempted to enter Raistlin's laboratory only to have Palin enter while Steel was locked out. Palin then enters the portal with Tasslehoff and retrieves Raistlin. |
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| − | Palin is able to do so, but is forced to risk his life in order to close the Portal to the Abyss before Takhisis could use it to return to Krynn. His actions to always act on behalf of Paladine allowed him to earn the white robes he would wear during his life as a wizard. Ironically, Palin's Test marked the return of Raistlin Majere to Krynn, who gifted the young wizard with the Staff of Magius. |
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| + | Following the rescue of Raistlin, Palin grows increasingly close to Usha. The two attracted to one another are held back by the fact that they are cousins. Also during this time Palin studies under Raistlin and receives a spellbook of [[Magius]]. |
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| − | After his Test, Palin traveled with his brothers, Tanin Majere and Sturm Majere, seeking adventure while they attempted to prove their worthiness to join the Knights of Solamnia. |
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| + | At the conclusion of the battle against [[Chaos]], Palin entered the Abyss with a group who plan on assaulting and killing Chaos. During the Battle of the Rift, Palin helped Tasslehoff, Usha, and Dougan Redhammer capture a drop of Chaos' blood. To allow the group to succeed Palin casts [[Magius's Light of Truth]] which banished Chaos. Palin was the first mage to successfully cast this spell and was considered by many to be a powerful mage. After the war he learned from Raistlin that Usha is not Raistlin's daughter and that Palin may marry her. |
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| + | == Age of Mortals == |
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| − | At the beginning of the Chaos War, in a battle that took his brothers' lives, Palin was captured by the Knights of Takhisis. It was decided by the knights that he would be ransomed in order to convince the Conclave of wizards to open the portal to the Abyss to allow Takhisis to enter the physical plane. The knight Steel Uth Matar Brightblabe, who coincidentally is Palin's first cousin, was to escort him to make this plea. First the pair stopped at Solace where they delivered his brothers' bodies for an honorable burial. Then Palin decided that instead of going before the Conclave in the tower at Waywreth he would instead try to open the portal,which was located in the tower at Palanthas, himself. He did this with the hope that he could return his uncle Raistlin to the physical plane to become his new master. Surprisingly, Palin succeeded in retrieving the once powerful archmage, and brought him back to the Inn of the Last Home. |
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| + | Palin married Usha and they moved to Solace to be close to Caramon and Tika. There they would raise two children, [[Ulin Majere]] and [[Linsha Majere]]. During this time Palin is deeply upset with the loss of magic, even though he has become the head of the [[White Robes]] in 390 AC. In 403 AC he became the head of the Wizard's Conclave and disbanded the group feeling that without magic the wizards were powerless. |
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| + | Palin also would join with the [[Heroes of the Heart]] in 414 AC and battle to save [[Ansalon]] from a new foe, the [[Dragon Overlord|Dragon Overlords]]. In the course of the journeys Palin fights the Overlords either directly or provides help to those who oppose them. Palin helps prevent the Overlords from obtaining godhood, and accompanies [[Jasper Fireforge|Jasper Fireforge's]] body back to [[Hillhome]] for burial. |
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| − | In the final battle against Chaos, Palin performs admirably, casting a powerful war spell of Magius that even the war-wizard himself could never master. At that split second, Palin surpassed both his Uncle Raistlin Majere and Magius as the most powerful wizards to have walked Krynn as his uncle said he would after Palin completed his test. |
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| + | Sometime prior to the dissolving of the conclave the [[Shadow Sorcerer]] and the [[Master of the Tower of Wayreth]] approach Palin to teach him a new magic. This magic is considered to be a wild magic and Palin agrees to be taught by the two. After disbanding the conclave, Palin returns home to Solace and builds the [[Academy of Sorcery]] in 412 AC. |
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| − | During the war, Palin fell in love with Usha, a girl raised by the Irda. They were married after the conclusion of the conflict. They lived in Solace to be near Caramon and Tika. Palin and Usha had two children: a son named Ulin and a daughter, Linsha. |
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| + | At the Academy, Palin attracted students from all over Ansalon as he taught them the new magic. The magic did attract unwanted attention from the Dragon Overlord [[Beryllinthranox|Beryl]] who observed but at first did not interfere with the Academy. As sorcery began to weaken as a result of Takhisis new bid for world dominance, Palin was captured by the Beryl and was tortured. The Academy was blown up in 420 AC by Ulin Majere and [[Lucy Torkay]], to save its secrets from Beryl's approaching force. |
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| + | Prior to the [[War of Souls]] Palin was a changed man, who was broken and defeated. He was released by Beryl when she believed that he didn't know what was happening to sorcery. Even still Palin is unable to care for much and his family life suffers deeply. Desperately he began to search for a new source of sorcery and his travels took him away from his family. |
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| − | Eight years after the Chaos War, Palin became head of the white robes, although he received little enjoyment from the hollow position, as traditional magic had disappeared during the Chaos War, and Palin's main duties consisted of making sure the orders didn't tear each other apart. He was made Highmage and Head of the Conclave thirteen years later. |
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| + | Palin's life changed again when Tasslehoff Burrfoot arrived in Solace to speak at Caramon's funeral. This confused several residents as Caramon was alive but Palin quickly learned that Tasslehoff's arrival was through the use of the [[Device of Time Journeying]]. Palin took the device and attempted to travel back in time only to learn that time prior to the [[Age of Mortals]] did not exist. Palin then began a journey to seek out Dalamar to discuss what this possibly meant. |
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| + | During his travels, he and Dalamar learn that the One God was actually Takhisis and were slain by [[Mina]]. Mina realizing after their deaths that she still needed them to find Tasslehoff raised them and kept them prisoners. Palin's soul though refused to return to his body as he continued to work against the [[Takhisis|Dark Queen]] even in death. Near the end of the War of Souls, Palin was nearly slain by Dalamar and only through the intervention of his uncle Raistlin was he spared. |
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| − | Palin was grieved to find out the magic he loved had departed with the gods. When he was approached by the Shadow Sorcerer and the Master of the Tower of Wayreth, who offered to teach him the new, "wild magic", Palin accepted, unaware that the Shadow Sorcerer was Takhisis in disguise and that she planned to use him to aid her own plans for Krynn. |
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| + | The gods granted him his life back for his actions during the war and asked if he wished to use godly magic. Palin knew that even though magic was the one thing that he had wanted for many years, decided to put his family first. Turning down the offer of magic, Palin returned back to Solace. |
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| − | He created a school of magic, the Academy of Sorcery, where students came to study the new form of magic. He formally dissolved the old orders of magic, and invited former wizards to come and study the new art. |
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| + | == Following the War of Souls == |
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| − | Unfortunately, like wizardry before it, sorcery began to fail, the reason unknown. One of those to suffer from the increasing erratic nature of sorcery was the dragon overlord Beryllinthranox. She destroyed the Academy, captured Palin and tortured him in order to force him to reveal what was happening to the magic. When she realized he knew no more than her, she released him. |
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| + | In the years that followed the War of Souls, Palin became an influential member of Solace. He was given the job of Lord High Mayor of Solace in the hopes of helping the people transition from a small town to a large town. While as mayor he hired [[Gerard Uth Mondar|Gerard uth Mondar]] to become the new sheriff and assisted the monk [[Rhys Mason]] in his quest against the [[Beloved]]. |
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| + | == Kender tales == |
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| − | With the new magic failing, just like the old, Palin sank into a deep depression. He spent most of his time searching for magic, and neglected his wife and family. He had become a bitter and twisted man with nothing to live for. |
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| + | Some sources list Palin's birth date as 361 AC or 360 AC. |
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| + | ''Tales of the Lance'' mentions that Palin has other siblings: Leaf and Kalin are younger brothers of Palin, Melody and Kaitlin are younger sisters of Palin, and Dezerell is an older sister of Palin and a younger sister of Sturm and Tanin. Palin's actual younger sisters Dezra and Laura are not mentioned. No further detail is given and they do not appear elsewhere. |
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| + | == References == |
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| − | He later met Tasslehoff Burrfoot, who had traveled forward in time. He went with Tasslehoff to Solace where he met Mistress Jenna, a friend of Dalamar the Dark. |
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| + | * The Second Generation p. 7-9, 94, 97, 104, 110, 117-122, 126-139, 142-144, 156-160, 169-170, 219 |
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| + | * Tales of the Lance Tales Card |
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| − | During the War of Souls, Palin was slain by Mina, only to be forced to serve Takhisis in an undead state along with Dalamar. At the end of the war, they were resurrected by Solinari, Lunitari and Nuitari. The gods offered to restore the ability of both men to wield magic, an offer which Palin declined. He had lost or neglected many things because of his love of magic, primarily interpersonal love and friendship. Palin wanted to focus on these things, having concluded that they were more important than being a powerful mage. His uncle, the great magus Raistlin, proud of his nephew's choice, said his decision was the one he could not have made himself. |
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| + | * The Dawning of a New Age p. 1-3, 31, 78, 81, 325 |
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| + | * Age of Mortals (Sourcebook) p. 62-64 |
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| + | * The Day of the Tempest p. 13, 14, 73, 110, 116 |
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| + | * Dragons of a Fallen Sun p. 65, 98-100, 103, 114, 255-257, 268, 278-280, 355, 361, 370-371 |
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| − | After the War of Souls, he became partial owner of the Inn of the Last Home along with his sisters, Laura and Dezra. His wife Usha also confessed she had cheated on him during the War. However, recognizing that his own desperate search for magic had effectively left his wife without a husband, the two have begun to repair their marriage. |
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| + | * Dragons of a Lost Star p. 22-23, 166, 257-259 |
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| + | * Dragons of a Vanished Moon p. 3-8, 11, 15, 128-131, 294-295, 300, 372, 382, 468, 517-519, 523 |
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| − | Palin continues to avoid involving himself in affairs of magic, but he did help Dalamar refound the Tower of Wayreth by gifting the elf his own first spell book. Dalamar at the time was locked away from his own tower, and therefore had no access to his own spells. Once Dalamar left Solace with the book, Palin's last connection to his old life was gone. |
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| + | * The Eve of the Maelstrom p. 11, 15, 288, 309 |
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| + | * Prisoner of Haven p. 5, 7, 63, 185, 200 |
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| − | Recently, as of a few years after the war, Palin became the mayor of Solace. |
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| + | * Saving Solace p. 7, 104, 247-251 |
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| + | * Amber and Ashes p. 189-194 |
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| + | * Amber and Iron p. 207-211, 214 |
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| + | * Dragons of Summer Flame p. 57, 62, 63, 67, 123, 138, 173-179, 358, 443, 461, 543 |
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Revision as of 20:19, 9 August 2020
Palin Rintalaisin Majere (Corij 17, 362 AC-? AC) was the third child of Caramon Majere and Tika Waylan Majere and was born in 362 AC in Solace. He had two older brothers Tanin Majere and Sturm Majere and two younger sisters, Laura Majere and Dezra Majere. Palin was fine boned figure, with slim fingers, auburn hair, green eyes, and had a talent in magic. This talent frightened his father who tried his best to sway his son from following Palin's uncle Raistlin Majere's path.
Early Years
Dalamar the Dark sought out Palin after discovering his talent in magic, even though Caramon had tried his best to hide the talent. After much debate Dalamar persuaded Caramon to bring Palin to the Tower of Wayreth. There Dalamar arranged to keep Palin's brothers occupied while Palin was taking the test. Caramon and Palin were transported to the Tower of Palanthas where Dalamar had prepared a special test. Palin was successful in his test and chose the white robes, to help but his father's worries at ease. During the test, the spirit of Raistlin intervened much to the surprise of Dalamar and tempted Palin to follow his path. Palin refused at the belief that he would die, but instead was granted the Staff of Magius.
Following the test Palin traveled with his brothers on several adventures including one with Dougan Redhammer. On that adventure the brothers were tricked into helping the dwarf through a bet. They traveled with Dougan to the Isle of Gargath and tried to capture the elusive Graygem but were unsuccessful. Following that encounter Palin's brothers were allowed admittance into the Knights of Solamnia and Palin was allowed to travel with them.
Chaos War
At the beginning of the Chaos War, Palin is assigned to his brother's patrol unit that is ambushed by Dark Knights at the Battle of Thoradin Bay. His two brothers were killed when they defended him during the battle and afterward he was taken prisoner. While prisoner he was questioned by the Lord of the Thorn Lillith who tried to turn Palin, but was unable to do so. Steel Brightblade then takes Palin and his brothers back to Solace where they will be buried.
Following his arrival in Solace and the burial of his brothers, Palin and Steel then travel to Palanthas. In Palanthas they hoped to be able to open the portal, which would lead to the Abyss. The two arrived in Palanthas knowing that they would have to enter Shoikan Grove. At a chance meeting they come across Reverend Daughter Crysania who gave them a charm that would allow them to pass the grove. Upon entering the tower Palin finds Dalamar, Usha, and Tasslehoff Burrfoot already there. He learned that Usha claimed to be the daughter of Raistlin. Steel and Palin then attempted to enter Raistlin's laboratory only to have Palin enter while Steel was locked out. Palin then enters the portal with Tasslehoff and retrieves Raistlin.
Following the rescue of Raistlin, Palin grows increasingly close to Usha. The two attracted to one another are held back by the fact that they are cousins. Also during this time Palin studies under Raistlin and receives a spellbook of Magius.
At the conclusion of the battle against Chaos, Palin entered the Abyss with a group who plan on assaulting and killing Chaos. During the Battle of the Rift, Palin helped Tasslehoff, Usha, and Dougan Redhammer capture a drop of Chaos' blood. To allow the group to succeed Palin casts Magius's Light of Truth which banished Chaos. Palin was the first mage to successfully cast this spell and was considered by many to be a powerful mage. After the war he learned from Raistlin that Usha is not Raistlin's daughter and that Palin may marry her.
Age of Mortals
Palin married Usha and they moved to Solace to be close to Caramon and Tika. There they would raise two children, Ulin Majere and Linsha Majere. During this time Palin is deeply upset with the loss of magic, even though he has become the head of the White Robes in 390 AC. In 403 AC he became the head of the Wizard's Conclave and disbanded the group feeling that without magic the wizards were powerless.
Palin also would join with the Heroes of the Heart in 414 AC and battle to save Ansalon from a new foe, the Dragon Overlords. In the course of the journeys Palin fights the Overlords either directly or provides help to those who oppose them. Palin helps prevent the Overlords from obtaining godhood, and accompanies Jasper Fireforge's body back to Hillhome for burial.
Sometime prior to the dissolving of the conclave the Shadow Sorcerer and the Master of the Tower of Wayreth approach Palin to teach him a new magic. This magic is considered to be a wild magic and Palin agrees to be taught by the two. After disbanding the conclave, Palin returns home to Solace and builds the Academy of Sorcery in 412 AC.
At the Academy, Palin attracted students from all over Ansalon as he taught them the new magic. The magic did attract unwanted attention from the Dragon Overlord Beryl who observed but at first did not interfere with the Academy. As sorcery began to weaken as a result of Takhisis new bid for world dominance, Palin was captured by the Beryl and was tortured. The Academy was blown up in 420 AC by Ulin Majere and Lucy Torkay, to save its secrets from Beryl's approaching force.
Prior to the War of Souls Palin was a changed man, who was broken and defeated. He was released by Beryl when she believed that he didn't know what was happening to sorcery. Even still Palin is unable to care for much and his family life suffers deeply. Desperately he began to search for a new source of sorcery and his travels took him away from his family.
War of Souls
Palin's life changed again when Tasslehoff Burrfoot arrived in Solace to speak at Caramon's funeral. This confused several residents as Caramon was alive but Palin quickly learned that Tasslehoff's arrival was through the use of the Device of Time Journeying. Palin took the device and attempted to travel back in time only to learn that time prior to the Age of Mortals did not exist. Palin then began a journey to seek out Dalamar to discuss what this possibly meant.
During his travels, he and Dalamar learn that the One God was actually Takhisis and were slain by Mina. Mina realizing after their deaths that she still needed them to find Tasslehoff raised them and kept them prisoners. Palin's soul though refused to return to his body as he continued to work against the Dark Queen even in death. Near the end of the War of Souls, Palin was nearly slain by Dalamar and only through the intervention of his uncle Raistlin was he spared.
The gods granted him his life back for his actions during the war and asked if he wished to use godly magic. Palin knew that even though magic was the one thing that he had wanted for many years, decided to put his family first. Turning down the offer of magic, Palin returned back to Solace.
Following the War of Souls
In the years that followed the War of Souls, Palin became an influential member of Solace. He was given the job of Lord High Mayor of Solace in the hopes of helping the people transition from a small town to a large town. While as mayor he hired Gerard uth Mondar to become the new sheriff and assisted the monk Rhys Mason in his quest against the Beloved.
Kender tales
Some sources list Palin's birth date as 361 AC or 360 AC.
Tales of the Lance mentions that Palin has other siblings: Leaf and Kalin are younger brothers of Palin, Melody and Kaitlin are younger sisters of Palin, and Dezerell is an older sister of Palin and a younger sister of Sturm and Tanin. Palin's actual younger sisters Dezra and Laura are not mentioned. No further detail is given and they do not appear elsewhere.
References
- The Second Generation p. 7-9, 94, 97, 104, 110, 117-122, 126-139, 142-144, 156-160, 169-170, 219
- Tales of the Lance Tales Card
- The Dawning of a New Age p. 1-3, 31, 78, 81, 325
- Age of Mortals (Sourcebook) p. 62-64
- The Day of the Tempest p. 13, 14, 73, 110, 116
- Dragons of a Fallen Sun p. 65, 98-100, 103, 114, 255-257, 268, 278-280, 355, 361, 370-371
- Dragons of a Lost Star p. 22-23, 166, 257-259
- Dragons of a Vanished Moon p. 3-8, 11, 15, 128-131, 294-295, 300, 372, 382, 468, 517-519, 523
- The Eve of the Maelstrom p. 11, 15, 288, 309
- Prisoner of Haven p. 5, 7, 63, 185, 200
- Saving Solace p. 7, 104, 247-251
- Amber and Ashes p. 189-194
- Amber and Iron p. 207-211, 214
- Dragons of Summer Flame p. 57, 62, 63, 67, 123, 138, 173-179, 358, 443, 461, 543