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'''Tanthalas "Tanis" Half-Elven''' (TAN-tha-las "TAN-is") (March 9, 249 AC – Summer, 383 AC) was born the son of a [[Qualinesti]] Elf named [[Elansa Sungold]] and a human brigand named [[Brand]]. [[Eld Ailea]] named him "tanthalas" which could mean "everstrong" in the human tongue, but could also mean "deserving to rule" in elven. The Qualinesti firmly believe that Tanis was the result of a rape committed by Brand upon Elansa, who was married to [[Kethrenan Kanan]], brother to [[Speaker of the Sun]] [[Solostaran Kanan]]. However, there are conflicting accounts regarding Elansa and Brand. According to one such account, Elansa claimed that her time with Brand was not rape, and that she chose to live instead of killing herself from the shame of being with a human. In this telling, Kethrenan killed Brand but was in turn slain by the dark elf [[Leyerlain Starwing]].
'''[[File:Tanis1.jpg|thumb|left]]Tanis Half-Elven''' is first introduced in the book ''Dragons of Autumn Twilight''. They introduce him saying that he was half-elven, armed with a longbow and a sword. Also they mention that he was wearing leather.
 
   
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He is generally indecisive, but when confronted with a task or danger, will take command. Even though he doesn't believe in the old gods, he has been searching for them, hoping to find some since of “him-self” along the way. He also has trouble coming to terms, and finding a balance, with both his "human" and "elven" sides.{{Character_Template|title1 = Tanis|image1 = Tanis Half-Elven.jpg|row1 = Half Elf|row2 = Fighter|row4 = Male|row5 = Qualinesti Abanasinian|row6 = Brownish-Red|row7 = Green|row8 = 6'0|row10 = Adventurer|row11 = Laurana Kanan|row12 = Gilthas Pathfinder|row14 = 249 AC|death = 383 AC}}
As with the other protagonists of the trilogy, Tanis's first appearance was during a [[role-playing game]] session in which Tracy and Laura Hickman, Margaret Weis and Terry Phillips between others, set up the basic storyline of ''Dragonlance''.<ref name="creation">
 
{{cite book
 
| last = Weis
 
| first = Margaret
 
| authorlink = Margaret Weis
 
| others = foreword by [[Tracy Hickman]].
 
| title = The Soulforge
 
| origyear = 1998
 
| origmonth = January
 
| edition = 5th edition
 
| publisher = Wizards of the Coast
 
| id = ISBN 0-7869-1314-2
 
| chapter = Foreword
 
}}</ref>
 
In the beginning, Margaret Weis had problems picturing the correct representation of Tanis. Tracy Hickman finally told her ''He's James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise.'' After that explanation, Margaret had no more troubles while writing about Tanis.<ref name="kirk">
 
{{cite book
 
| author = Margaret Weis
 
| coauthors = Tracy Hickman
 
| title = The Annotated Chronicles
 
| origyear = 1999
 
| origmonth = November
 
| url = http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=products/dlant/887780000
 
| accessdate = 2006-07-01
 
| edition = 1st edition
 
| publisher = Wizards of the Coast
 
| id = ISBN 0-7869-1870-5
 
| pages = 74
 
| chapter = Book 1, chapter 6, Night in a cave. Dissension. Tanis decides.
 
}}
 
</ref>
 
   
 
== Early Life ==
==Character Background==
 
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Tanis was roughly six feet tall, wide-set, with tan skin, green eyes, and shoulder-length brownish-red hair that was streaked with silver in his later years. He wore a beard for most of his life, which matched his hair color. He had high, chiseled cheekbones, a lean and muscled torso, and brooding eyes that he got from his mother. Tanis was known for his calm and steady-going nature as well as his honesty, rarely telling a lie. He was the wisest man that [[Caramon Majere]] ever met (according to Caramon), though he was never allowed to take his elven rite of passage into adulthood. He could speak Camptalk, Qualinesti Elven, Silvanesti Elven, and a little Goblin. He had some skill with needle and thread, and learned his excellent archery skills from [[Tyresian]]. He preferred beaded moccasins to elven boots, knew how to play the gittern and psaltery, and liked to collect rare and finely crafted bows. His seal was that of an aspen leaf.
Two accounts of Tanthalas Kanan's (Tanis' elven name) birth exist. Both agree that Tanis was born in Qualinost, in 249 A.C. The first account is the Chronicles Trilogy, which states that Tanis was a product of rape. According to these novels, Tanis's mother and her husband, brother to the Speaker of the Sun [[Solostaran]], were the victims of a bandit raid, one of many such raids that occurred during the lawless and chaotic times after the Cataclysm. The bandits killed her husband, and left her for dead after raping her. She was brought back to [[Qualinost]], and cared for by the Speaker of the Sun and his house - her husband's family. The experience shattered her, and left her apathetic towards living. She barely clung on to life so that she may give birth to her unborn child. Shortly after Tanis was born she gave up on living, which was anathema to the long lived elves to which life was precious. She only lived long enough to hold her newborn, described in the first chapter of ''[[Kindred Spirits (novel)|Kindred Spirits]]''. The violent nature of his conception, the nature of his birth, and the choice of his mother to die influenced the way the elves regarded Tanis and shaped his developmental years.
 
   
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Tanis first met [[Flint Fireforge]] in 288 AC, when Flint was asked to come to [[Qualinost]] and make some of his masterpieces for Speaker Solostaran. Tanis was still getting to know Flint in 308 AC when his childhood playmate [[Lauralanthalasa Kanan]] (Laurana) asked Tanis to marry her. Tanis said yes just to spite the other elves, many of whom disliked him for his heritage. Laurana gave him a ring that was fashioned of seven tiny, interlocking gold ivy leaves. Flint taught Tanis some basic blacksmithing skills, and Tanis forged his first knife. At this time he had a horse named Belthar. Tanis was accused of murdering Eld Ailea, and the evidence was sufficient to cause his imprisonment while Flint searched for evidence that would free Tanis. Flint found some evidence, and Tanis escaped from imprisonment, narrowly saving [[Gilthanas]] from being assassinated. Tanis then returned to the Tower of the Sun and stopped assassination attempts on the rest of the royal family by killing [[Arelas Kanan]]. Tanis then moved on to Solace with Flint, though he returned to Qualinost once a year. Tanis took on the business end of Flint's blacksmithing, organized his affairs and got people to pay off their accounts.
The second account of Tanis' origins came about later presented in ''[[The Inheritance (Dragonlance novels)|The Inheritance]]'' series. His mother, Elansa Sungold, originally was kidnapped by Brand's brigands, however later fell in love with him, resulting in Tanis. At that time, Elansa was also married to the prince, and so the prince tried to "rescue" her from Brand. When she refused to leave, he tried to kill Brand, however, they both died. Pregnant with Brand's child, Elansa goes back to Qualinost pretending she was raped to protect her and Tanis.
 
   
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In the Autumn, 329 AC Flint and Tanis enter a forest and run into a female human named Riana. Her traveling companions, Karel and Daryn from Winding Vale, had been taken by an evil mage named Gadar. Tanis and Flint agreed to journey with her to rescue them. They were attacked by four phantoms controlled by Gadar. After a short fight, they were able to defeat the phantoms by using fire. Gadar wanted Tanis to come to him so the mage could use his life essence to sustain him. So Gadar had another phantom take Tanis to Gadar's Castle. Tanis would be rescued by Flint when the dwarf burst in while the mage was casting the spell for Tanis's life essence. Tanis tackled Gadar, and soon discovered Gadar's young son who looked to be between 12-13 years old, but was much, much older. The boy asks Tanis for permission to die, and Tanis grants it holding the boy until he passed away.
It should be noted that this information coming from The Inheritance, was written by Nancy Varian Berberick with no indications that the original authors and creators of [[Margaret Weis]] and [[Tracy Hickman]] were involved. As with many novels and works written by people other than the original authors for Dragonlance, there are many inconsistencies and contradictions in this novel, and may undermine its credibility to some readers many of whom regard it as unreliable.
 
   
 
In 331 AC, Tanis met [[Tasslehoff Burrfoot]] (Tas) for the first time after Tas stole a magical bracelet from Flint that was meant for Selana Sonluanaau. Together they journeyed to Castle Tantallon and were captured by Balcombe, but eventually got free and retrieved Selana's bracelet.
==Early life==
 
Tanis is good at archery, although it cost him his pride to learn, as well as with the needle and thread. Tyresian [[File:Tanis3.jpg|thumb|330px]]taught him to be a mighty archer. He prefers moccasins to elf boots, and likes rare, exquisite bows. He collects them. His seal is an aspen leaf.
 
   
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Tanis met [[Kitiara Uth Matar]] in 344 AC when he thought he heard a woman in distress. He rushed to her aid only to discover that Kit was toying with her hobgoblin attackers. His mount during this time was named Dauntless. Tanis journeyed to Icereach to save Kitiara when he found out that she might have been pregnant with his child. Tanis was always able to tease Kitiara out of a bad mood. He met [[Sturm Brightblade]] for the first time at Derimius's shop in [[Solace]], and soon met the twins Caramon and [[Raistlin Majere]].
Tanis meets [[Flint Fireforge|Flint]] when Flint comes to Qualinost to craft some pieces for the Speaker of the Sun. Tanis gets to know Flint because he accompanied [[Lauralanthalasa Kanan]] wherever she goes to get a toy from Flint along with the other elven children. Tanis never wanted anything. Twenty years later, Laurana asks for Tanis's hand in marriage. Tanis accepts, thinking that it's just childish behavior, and that she'll forget about him when she grows older, although other elves dislike Tanis because he's half-human. Laurana gives him a ring with seven small interlocking golden leaves designed on it. Later, Flint begins teaching Tanis blacksmithing, and Tanis makes his first knife. He has a horse at this time, by the name of Belthar.
 
   
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In Autumn, 344 AC, Sturm, Tanis, Flint, and tas were caught in a snow storm in the mountains between Esker and Haven. They found shelter, but the shelter had no wood to burn to keep them warm. Sturm and Tanis left to find firewood, and soon find themselves lost. They begin floundering around until they hear music, which led them back to their shelter. Tas had played his pipe which brought in a rabbit, deer, and ram along with Sturm and Tanis. They had enough wood to rest in the shelter for two days, before heading home after the storm had passed.
Tanis is accused of murdering Eld Ailea. Unfortunately for him, the evidence is enough to convict and imprison him. Flint begins a search for evidence that can prevent this and succeeds, freeing Tanis, who then saves Gilthanas' life. Tanis goes back to the Tower and saves the other royalty from death by slaying Arelas Kanan, the speakers' youngest brother. Tanis goes with Flint to Solace, a town he adopts as his hometown, although he periodically returns to Qualinesti. Tanis becomes partners with Flint in blacksmithing, handling payments and getting Flint's affairs in order.
 
   
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In Late Winter, 345 AC a bird by the name of Wren came to the Companions seeking their help. She had been changed into a bird, her love Pytr was turned into a cat, and Tasslehoff had been turned into a squirrel. Caramon, Raistlin, Tanis, Flint, and Sturm came to rescue them, and Raistlin turned Tanis into a red-pelted fox. They were able to infiltrate the mage Rieve's place, and rescue Tas, Pytr, and Wren from the mage.
Tanis meets [[Tasslehoff Burrfoot|Tas]] when the light-fingered kender "acquires" a magic bracelet. The bracelet was made by Flint and is intended for Selana Sonluanaau. Together, they go to Castle Tantallon and are made prisoners of Balcombe, but are freed and retrieve the bracelet.
 
   
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== Soul Searching ==
Tanis meets [[Kitiara Uth Matar|Kitiara]] when he believes he is going to her rescue only to find she is toying with her assailants. He has a horse, this time under the name Dauntless. Tanis goes to Icereach in an effort to save her when he believes (wrongly) she may be mother to his unborn child. He meets [[Sturm Brightblade|Sturm]] in Solace, and [[Caramon Majere|Caramon]] and [[Raistlin Majere]] soon after.
 
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When the Companions split up in 346 AC, he broke off his relationship with Kitiara. Tanis then left on his own adventure to seek the lost gods.
   
==Role in the War of the Lance==
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== War of the Lance ==
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In 351 AC, Tanis reunited with the Companions and met the Plainsfolk [[Goldmoon]] and [[Riverwind]]. Tanis led the group from the [[Inn of the Last Home]] to avoid being captured. They journeyed first to [[Que-Shu]], then to [[Xak Tsaroth]] where he saw a black dragon for the first time. After escaping from there, [[the Companions]] returned to [[Solace]], where they were captured by Lord Toede's men. They were sent to Pax Tharkas in a slave caravan that was freed by Qualinesti elves. They journeyed to Qualinesti and were given a mission to break into Pax Tharkas and free the prisoners. While in the Sla-Mori at Pax Tharkas, Tanis was given Wyrmslayer by the dead elf Speaker Kith-Kanan. The Companions freed eight hundred refugees from Pax Tharkas, and just before they left, Tanis formed work parties for the people to gather supplies from the fortress before they fled.
In the first chapter of ''Dragons of Autumn Twilight'', Tanis meets up with the [[Heroes of the Lance|companions]] five years after they had split to find proof of the true gods. <ref> {{cite book
 
| last = Weis
 
| first = Margaret
 
| authorlink = Margaret Weis
 
| others = Tracy Hickman.
 
| title = Dragons of Autumn Twilight
 
| origyear = 1984
 
| origmonth = April
 
| publisher = Wizards of the Coast
 
| id = ISBN 0-7869-1574-9
 
| chapter = 2
 
}} </ref> He is their assumed leader. His leadership is not official and he makes no claim to it, but the others respect him as holding that position. Raistlin once claimed this is because Tanis listens to his feelings, and Sturm says that although he, Sturm, follows the Solamnic Knights Code "''Est Sularus oth Mithas''-My Honor is my Life", Tanis lives it. Tanis's unique personality and the fact that he combines strong stubborn decisions with the ability to listen to others advice makes him such an effective leader.
 
   
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Following Goldmoon and Riverwind's wedding, Tanis and Flint went ahead of the refugees to [[Thorbardin]], leaving clues behind for Riverwind to follow with the refugees. Tanis and Flint met up with Tas, Caramon, Sturm, and Raistlin at a destroyed [[Aghar]] village at the foot of [[Cloudseeker]]. Upon arriving in Thorbardin, Tanis and his group had a run in with the [[Theiwar]] that did not end well. They were instead captured by [[Arman Kharas]], and taken before the [[Council of Thanes]], where [[Grallen]] delivered his message about the [[Hammer of Kharas]], before his spirit departed and Flint regained control of his body.
[[File:Tanis2.jpg|thumb|left|298px]]On his way into the Inn, Tanis meets up with Flint and Tas. They encounter [[List of Dragonlance characters#Fewmaster Toede|Fewmaster Toede]], who sets his goblins upon them. They fight them off, but are disturbed at their peaceful town of Solace being controlled by the Highseekers and the goblin patrols. When they get to the Inn of the Last Home, the companions discuss things. In short, none have found any proof of the true gods. In addition, Kitiara has left a letter saying she will not be there. However, upon assembling in the Inn, they encounter Sturm, who has with him two barbarian plainspeople, [[Goldmoon]] and [[Riverwind]]. The woman, Goldmoon, carries a [[Blue Crystal Staff]], which Toede had mentioned to Tanis. An old man there also tells a story of Huma Dragonbane and the White Stag. Goldmoon sings an enchanting song, which just about starts a riot. The companions, now joined by Goldmoon and Riverwind, leave the Inn under Tanis's guidance to prevent capture. They travel to Darken Wood, from there to Que-Shu, and then to Xak Tsaroth where they encounter Khisanth (Onyx), who guards the Disks of Mishakal. Khisanth was the first dragon Tanis ever sees, as well as the first black dragon introduced in the Chronicles Trilogy. Upon returning to Solace, Tanis and the others are captured by Toede and sent in slave caravans to Pax Tharkas. They escape and flee with a party of elves to Qualinesti. They are then sent on a raid of Pax Tharkas, by way of the Sla-Mori, to free the slaves there.
 
   
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While Flint and Tas recovered the true Hammer of Kharas with Arman Kharas, and Tanis and the Companions were attacked by [[Dray-yan]] and his forces. Tanis and his comrades entered the [[Battle of the Temple of the Stars]], engaging and driving off the forces, which culminated in the death of Arman, and then the death of Dray-yan at Flint's hands. Tanis feels panic when he is in dark and closed up places, like the walls are closing in on him. This phobia afflicts him most in the underground realm of Thorbardin, where he feels sealed up in a tomb.
In the Sla-Mori, the companions encounter a great slug monster that melts Tanis's sword, when he was momentarily distacted by Laurana, who had followed them. Tanis was then given [[Wyrmslayer]] by Kith-Kanan, an ancient elven king. The companions enter Pax Tharkas and free the slaves. They do battle with Dragon Highlord Verminaard, who is slain by Tanis and Sturm.
 
   
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After recovering the Hammer of Kharas from the depths of Thorbardin, the Companions and the Human Refugees of Pax Tharkas are allowed to stay in the dwarven realm under the mountain for the winter. The companions set out to the, to travel to the city of [[Tarsis]] to see if they can commission ships to transport the refugees back to [[Abanasinia]]. However, upon reaching the city, the companions discover it to be landlocked, and under the tacit control of the dragonarmy. The companions were forced to split up, and here Tanis lost [[Wyrmslayer]].
Afterward, the companions recover the Hammer of Kharas and give it to the refugees, who trade it to the dwarves in exchange for safe haven in Thorbardin. Tanis leads the companions off to Tarsis, where the dragons attack. Tanis, Raistlin, Caramon, Tika, Goldmoon, and Riverwind split off with the others to go with Alhana Starbreeze, who forces them to go to Silvanesti with her to free Lorac from the dream and the dragon orb. Tanis loses Wyrmslayer at this point. They enter the dream and most of them die (only in the dream, they live in real life). Tanis lives because of his love of Laurana, and Raistlin because of his ambition. From here they head to Port Balifor and then to Flotsam. Here, Tanis disguises himself as a Dragonarmy officer and is discovered by Kitiara, who has become the Dragon Highlord of blue dragons. He briefly had a relationship with her, then fled Flotsam on the Perechon with the others and sank in the Maelstrom. He finds himself in the sunken city of Istar, where he meets sea elves, particularly Apoletta, and Zebulah, who is a human who can breathe underwater and lives with the sea elves. The companions are sent to Kalaman afterwards.
 
   
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Tanis, Raistlin, Caramon, [[Tika Waylan]], Goldmoon, and Riverwind were forced to follow [[Alhana Starbreeze]] back to [[Silvanesti]], where they got caught in [[Lorac Caladon|Lorac Caladon's]] dream. Tanis's love was able to free him from the dream. The group then traveled to [[Port Balifor]] and went on tour to [[Flotsam]] with a traveling group. Tanis was discovered by Kitiara, who had become the [[Dragon Highlord]] of the [[Blue Dragonarmy]]. He briefly rekindled his relationship with Kit before returned to the others. They fled Flotsam on the [[Perechon]], but the ship sank in the [[Maelstrom]]. He awoke in sunken Istar, where he met [[Apoletta]] & [[Zebulah]]. The group was released and woke up near [[Kalaman]], but didn't remember much of what occurred under the sea. Tanis journeyed to Kalaman and reunited with the rest of the Companions.
Tanis, Flint, Tas, Caramon, Tika, and Berem go to Neraka, to rescue Laurana who was tricked by Kitiara. Flint dies on the way there, suffering a heart attack. At Neraka, the remaining group is captured, but Tanis, seeing Kitiara enter into the city, takes a great risk and escapes from the guards, calling out for Kitiara's help. He falls into the charade of being her officer, and she accepts him up onto her dragon, however she does not see the others, so she believes Tanis is alone. He then makes an exchange for Laurana, offering himself. He tells Kitiara he will serve under her in Bakaris's stead. She accepts, and brings him to the meeting of the Dragon Highlord's to be presented to the Dark Queen.
 
   
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Tanis, Flint, Tas, Caramon, Tika, and Berem journeyed to [[Neraka]], though Flint died en route. Once in Neraka, he met Kitiara again and offered to trade himself for the captured Laurana. Kit brought him before the [[Takhisis|Queen of Darkness]] during a meeting of the [[Dragon Highlords|Highlords]], and Tanis killed [[Ariakas|Lord Ariakas]] with Raistlin's help. Tanis escaped from Neraka with Laurana, having finally chosen Laurana over Kitiara as his love.
At the meeting, it is revealed that Toede is dead, slain by the kender in their homeland. Prior to the meeting, Kit told Tanis the plan to free Laurana; he would be presented before the Queen and ask her for a favor in the form of escorting Laurana to the prison, however he would sneak her out to the gates and free her. However, when Tanis kneels before the Dark Queen, he is so overwhelmed he cannot speak, and she commands him to present his sword before Ariakas, a part of the plan he did not know of. Kitiara insisted on him going, and on the way there Tanis convinces himself (barely) to kill Ariakas. However, he discovers a magical shield in the way; Raistlin, is present and breaks the shield, allowing Tanis to plunge the sword through Ariakas and kill him. Tanis then makes a grab for the Crown of Power which Ariakas wore; Soth attempts to take it as well. During the struggle, horns blare, creating silence all round the chamber. Kitiara calls to Tanis, telling him to bring her the crown and ordering Lord Soth to escort him to her. Kit allows him to free Laurana, but Laurana refuses to go with him, saying she owed him her life, not her soul. Laurana pushes him off the ledge. Afterward, a huge fight breaks out, and eventually Kitiara gains the Crown while Tanis and Laurana escape.
 
   
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== Post War of the Lance ==
"Evil turns upon itself"
 
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Tanis gained celebrity status after the War of the Lance and was made an honorary [[Knight of the Rose]]. He was given a breastplate from the [[Knights of Solamnia]], a green silk sash from the [[Wildrunners]], and the Medallion of Kharas from the dwarves of Thorbardin. Tanis married Laurana in 353 AC, and on the wedding day, Tas nearly traded the wedding rings to a street urchin for a jar of tadpoles. During the toast, Caramon forgot Tanis's name.
   
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Together, they had a son, [[Gilthas Pathfinder]], his brothers-in-law were [[Porthios Kanan|Porthios Solostaran]] and Gilthanas Solostaran, and his father-in-law was Solostaran himself, the Speaker of the Sun. Laurana and Tanis had a castle in the countryside near Solanthus.
==After the War==
 
In approximately the year 353 AC, Tanis takes Laurana as his bride and she bears a son, [[Gilthas]]. Laurana and Tanis have a castle near Solanthus. Tanis becomes a widely known and popular figure on Ansalon. So heroic was he in the War of the Lance he is proclaimed by the Knights of Solamnia an honorary Knight of the Rose, a rank normal knights must strive for years to obtain. He is presented with a breastplate by the Knights as well. The Medallion of Kharas and a green silk sash, from the mountain dwarves and Wildrunners, respectively, is also awarded to him.
 
   
Tanis is summoned to Palanthas some three years after his marriage and is told of Raistlin Majere's plan to destroy Takhisis and take her place as head god of evil. In addition, he receives the news of Kitiara's planned attack on Palanthas. Tasslehoff Burrfoot travels to an alternate time line and sees Lord Soth killing Tanis in battle. Luckily, Tasslehoff intervenes and saved Tanis from Soth by convincing him not to fight. Tanis instead enters the Tower of High Sorcery along with Caramon and is able to save Dalamar from Kitiara, who is, at the time, mortally wounded. Kit pledges her love to Tanis here, and asks him, in her words, to "keep him away". Lord Soth appears soon after. Tanis allows him to take Kitiara's body and finally breaks away from her, in heart and soul.
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In the spring of 356 AC, Tanis was summoned to Palanthas and informed that Raistlin was trying to defeat Takhisis, and that Kitiara was going to attack Palanthas. Tasslehoff saw Tanis's death at [[Lord Soth|Lord Soth's]] hands in an alternate future, and was able to stop Tanis from fighting Lord Soth. Instead, Tanis entered the [[Towers of High Sorcery|Tower of High Sorcery]] with Caramon and saved [[Dalamar|Dalamar's]] life from a mortally wounded Kitiara. Before dying, Kit claimed to have always loved Tanis and to "keep him away". Lord Soth appeared to claim Kitiara's body shortly thereafter. Tanis finally released Kit from his heart and Lord Soth took her body away.
   
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Tanis and Laurana became liaisons between the Knights of Solamnia, Silvanesti, and Qualinesti, and strove to unite them into a strong alliance for many years. In the Spring of 363 AC, [[Gunthar Uth Wistan|Gunthar uth Wistan]] invited Tanis, [[Theros Ironfeld]], Caramon, [[Crysania]], and Laurana to the [[Silver Dragon Mountain]]. All of the [[Heroes of the Lance]] were invited but Tasslehoff (who was invited by [[Paladine|Fizban]]), and Tika could not make it since she was taking care of the kids.
Tanis and Laurana then become emissaries between Qualinesti, Silvanesti, and the Knights of Solamnia. Their intent is to forge an alliance between them, a united front that would stand strong for years. At this time, Sturm's son, Steel, has gone to the side of evil, and Caramon requests Tanis's help in bringing him back to their side. They manage to bring to Steel to the High Clerist's Tower, but he will not leave the Knights of Takhisis. Tanis then attempts to tell the people of this order of knights, but few believe him. Tanis later returns to Qualinesti in an effort to save his son from the elves, who have made his son the next Speaker of the Suns. He does not manage to achieve that, but he does manage the rescue of Alhana Starbreeze. Tanis is then forbidden to return to Qualinesti.
 
   
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This event was to honor Owen Glendower for being the first person to use the dragonlance in battle during the War of the Lance. Owen though, couldn't take it and collapsed into a fit. Tasslehoff agreed to tell his tale that he promised he would never tell. In it, Tanis and the others find out that the dragonlances will not work unless someone has faith in the dragonlance. Owen didn't have faith the first time he used one of the lances, and it shattered. When he did have faith, he was able to slay a White Dragon.
==The Chaos War==
 
Tanis is still continuing his struggle to unite the nations when the Chaos War descends upon Krynn. He journeys to the High Clerist's Tower and defends it from the Knights of Takhisis and the Tarmaks. He saves Steel Brightblade's life there, upholding the promise he made to the spirit of Sturm Brightblade. An unknown Tarmak kills Tanis by stabbing him in the back with a sword. The exact date is unknown, around summer, 383AC. Tanis is buried in the Tomb of the Last Heroes in Solace.
 
   
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In the Autumn of 378 AC, Caramon asked Tanis to help him try to bring Sturm's son [[Steel Brightblade]] back to the side of good. They took Steel from [[Storm's Keep]] and brought him to the [[High Clerist's Tower]], but were unable to convince Steel to leave the [[Knights of Takhisis]]. Tanis tried to spread word of the Knights of Takhisis but no one took him seriously. In 382 AC, his son Gilthas was coerced into going to Qualinesti, where he was forced to become the next Speaker of the Sun. Tanis journeyed to Qualinesti and was unable to save his son, but was able to get Porthios out of the nation. Tanis was branded an outlaw and told never to return to Qualinesti.
==Family==
 
Tanis is a half-elf. In his childhood (the first forty or fifty years of his life) he is raised in the court of the Speaker of the Sun, along with Gilthanas, Porthios, and Laurana. Gilthanas was once like a brother to him, but years of separation and several events have led to a separation between them. They are not openly hostile to each other, but they are far from brothers now. He leaves Qualinesti fifty years prior to the War of the Lance because he does not agree with the elves on various subjects. He is married to the princess of the [[List of Dragonlance locations#Qualinesti|Qualinesti]] [[Laurana Kanan]] (eventually disgusted with Kitiara after what she's done and deciding Laurana was the better choice) and father to Gilthas Pathfinder who takes over as [[elf]] king and led the elves to rebel in the fifth age against their human captors. Solastaran Kanan, Speaker of the Sun in the War of the Lance, is legally his uncle and, once marrying Laurana, a father-in-law. Gilthanas and Porthios are his brothers-in-law. Alhana Starbreeze, by marriage to Porthios, is his sister-in-law. Silvanoshei, son of Porthios and Alhana, is technically his nephew.
 
   
 
== Chaos War ==
Cael Ironstaff once claimed to be the son of Tanis, who Cael claimed had had relations with one of the sea elves. This is unconfirmed, though Caelthas once had a red beard similar to Tanis's.
 
 
Tanis was still trying to unite the different nations when the [[Chaos War]] erupted. He helped defend the High Clerist's Tower against Knights of Takhisis and [[Tarmaks]]. He saved Steel from a Knight of Solamnia despite the fact that they were on opposing sides, but was stabbed in the back by a Tarmak and died from the wound. The name of his killer was unknown. Tanis was later buried at the [[Tomb of the Last Heroes]] in Solace.
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==Appearance and traits==
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== Titles and Nicknames ==
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Tanthalas was also known as Tanis of Qualinost, Tanis, Tan, and Half-Elven. Some titles he was known by include Hero of the Lance, Companion, and Innfellow.
He is about six feet in height, with a medium-large frame. He has tan skin, green eyes, and a red beard. His long hair is of the same color. He has deep, brooding eyes. Tanis is usually calm and honest. He seldom lies, only when imperative to his survival. Caramon Majere respects him greatly. Tanis has never completed the elven rite of adulthood. The languages he can speak are Camptalk, Qualinesti and Silvanesti elven, a little dwarven, and even goblin. Of course, he also speaks Common. His red beard is a cause, initially, of enmity between he and Gilthanas Kanan, who claims Tanis is "flaunting his human heritage".
 
   
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== Rumours ==
Tanis is a half-elf, a curse and a blessing. He can grow his beard and hide his ears in order to pass off as human, or shave and allow his ears to be seen to pass as an elf. However, those elves that know the truth about him call him "half-breed" and believe him to be less. A few elves don't care, among them Laurana. Humans who know of the half-elf heritage (few outside of the companions) seem to care much less than elves. Tanis states, "According to humans, half an elf is but part of a whole being. Half a man is a cripple."<ref name="quote1">
 
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Caelthalas Elbernarian has claimed that Tanis had a relationship with a Sea Elf and is Cael's true father. The truth of this is unknown, but Cael did grow a curly red beard during a coma in 38 SC. One falsehood about Tanis was the rumor that he had golden eyes. Toede spun a tale about him drinking like a fish, but it is unknown if there is any truth to this.
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| title = Dragons of Autumn Twilight
 
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== References ==
==Role amongst the companions==
 
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* The Annotated Dragonlance Chronicles, Autumn Twilight, p. 22, 185, 330, 362, 391
Tanis is extremely skilled at fighting. However, he has taken on the elven state of mind that killing is wrong. He detests fighting, but whereas the elves are blinded by their theory that life, no matter what the circumstance is, should be preserved, Tanis has the sense enough to know that there are times when killing is needed, such as the battle with Verminaard. Also, Laurana, his bride, seems to have taken on a state of mind similar to Tanis, even though she is a pure-blooded elf. This may have emerged from the sudden shock that she was given after she chased Tanis into the Sla-Mori. She went from elf-maiden to warrior in a matter of hours. Gilthanas, Tanis's cousin to some extent, seems also to have this state of mind, as does Porthios.
 
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* The Annotated Dragonlance Chronicles, Winter Night, p. 563, 568, 609, 611
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* The Annotated Dragonlance Chronicles, Spring Dawning, p. 1083, 1124, 1164, 1202, 1252, 1286
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* The Annotated Dragonlance Legends, Time of the Twins, p. 28
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* The Annotated Dragonlance Legends, Test of the Twins, p. 1019, 1026, 1046, 922 – 923
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* Brothers Majere, p. 195
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* Brothers in Arms, p. 386
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* The Companions (Novel), p. 162
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* Darkness and Light, p. 6, 9, 12, 14, 41, 100
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* DL3: Dragons of Hope, p. 4
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* Dragons of the Highlord Skies (HC), p. 2, 21
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* Dragons of Summer Flame (HC), p. 110, 118, 302
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* Dragons of a Fallen Sun (HC), p. 57
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* Dragons of a Lost Star, p. 229, 299
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* Dragons of a Vanished Moon (HC), p. 110, 177
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* Dragons of the Dwarven Depths (HC), p. 17-18, 34, 53, 58, 91, 190, 192, 215, 222, 227, 252, 310, 351, 358, 422
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* Dragons of the Dwarven Depths (PB) p. 22, 28-30, 63-69, 252-255, 333-334, 354-370, 395, 470, 483, 503
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* The Inheritance, p. 1, 277-278
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* Kender, Gully Dwarves, and Gnomes, "Snowsong", p. 12, 17, 25, 40
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* Kender, Gully Dwarves, and Gnomes, "Hearth Cat and Winter Wren", p. 181, 190, 196
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* Kendermore (Novel), p. 14
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* Kindred Spirits, p. 5, 26, 56, 70, 72, 156, 169, 244, 247, 264, 274, 304, 306
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* Knight of the Black Rose (Novel) pgs 10-11, 12, 20
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* Leaves from the Inn of the Last Home, p. 163
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* Lord Toede, p. 181
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* The Magic of Krynn, "Harvests", p. 177, 183, 193, 204, 208, 213
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* The Odyssey of Gilthanas, p. 40
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* The Puppet King, p. 119
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* The Rose and the Skull, p. 35
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* The Second Generation, p. 31, 33
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* Steel and Stone, p. 27-28, 31-32, 35-36, 67
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* Stormblade, p. 26
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* Wanderlust, p. 31, 53, 101, 190, 250
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* The War of the Lance (Novel), "The Story that Tasslehoff Promised he would Never, ever, ever Tell", p. 285
   
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Tanis is commonly mistaken for a [[Ranger (Dungeons & Dragons)|ranger]] due to his lightly armored appearance and weapons of choice, though second edition Dragonlance game materials list him as a fighter (as his constitution score does not meet the ranger's minimum). He is an accomplished swordsman and a skilled archer. A notable weapon of his, the [[List of Dragonlance artifacts#Wyrmslayer|Wyrmslayer]], was given to him by the dead Elven King Kith-Kanan. Tanis is a brilliant leader and tactician. His human companions often looked to him for advice, making him the reluctant leader of the group which became the [[Heroes of the Lance]].
 
 
==Dragonlance Movie==
 
American television and film actor, Michael Rosenbaum is the voice of Tanis in the animated [[Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight (film)|Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight]] film.
 
 
==References==
 
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Tanthalas "Tanis" Half-Elven (TAN-tha-las "TAN-is") (March 9, 249 AC – Summer, 383 AC) was born the son of a Qualinesti Elf named Elansa Sungold and a human brigand named BrandEld Ailea named him "tanthalas" which could mean "everstrong" in the human tongue, but could also mean "deserving to rule" in elven. The Qualinesti firmly believe that Tanis was the result of a rape committed by Brand upon Elansa, who was married to Kethrenan Kanan, brother to Speaker of the Sun Solostaran Kanan. However, there are conflicting accounts regarding Elansa and Brand. According to one such account, Elansa claimed that her time with Brand was not rape, and that she chose to live instead of killing herself from the shame of being with a human. In this telling, Kethrenan killed Brand but was in turn slain by the dark elf Leyerlain Starwing.

He is generally indecisive, but when confronted with a task or danger, will take command. Even though he doesn't believe in the old gods, he has been searching for them, hoping to find some since of “him-self” along the way. He also has trouble coming to terms, and finding a balance, with both his "human" and "elven" sides.


Early Life

Tanis was roughly six feet tall, wide-set, with tan skin, green eyes, and shoulder-length brownish-red hair that was streaked with silver in his later years. He wore a beard for most of his life, which matched his hair color. He had high, chiseled cheekbones, a lean and muscled torso, and brooding eyes that he got from his mother. Tanis was known for his calm and steady-going nature as well as his honesty, rarely telling a lie. He was the wisest man that Caramon Majere ever met (according to Caramon), though he was never allowed to take his elven rite of passage into adulthood. He could speak Camptalk, Qualinesti Elven, Silvanesti Elven, and a little Goblin. He had some skill with needle and thread, and learned his excellent archery skills from Tyresian. He preferred beaded moccasins to elven boots, knew how to play the gittern and psaltery, and liked to collect rare and finely crafted bows. His seal was that of an aspen leaf.

Tanis first met Flint Fireforge in 288 AC, when Flint was asked to come to Qualinost and make some of his masterpieces for Speaker Solostaran. Tanis was still getting to know Flint in 308 AC when his childhood playmate Lauralanthalasa Kanan (Laurana) asked Tanis to marry her. Tanis said yes just to spite the other elves, many of whom disliked him for his heritage. Laurana gave him a ring that was fashioned of seven tiny, interlocking gold ivy leaves. Flint taught Tanis some basic blacksmithing skills, and Tanis forged his first knife. At this time he had a horse named Belthar. Tanis was accused of murdering Eld Ailea, and the evidence was sufficient to cause his imprisonment while Flint searched for evidence that would free Tanis. Flint found some evidence, and Tanis escaped from imprisonment, narrowly saving Gilthanas from being assassinated. Tanis then returned to the Tower of the Sun and stopped assassination attempts on the rest of the royal family by killing Arelas Kanan. Tanis then moved on to Solace with Flint, though he returned to Qualinost once a year. Tanis took on the business end of Flint's blacksmithing, organized his affairs and got people to pay off their accounts.

In the Autumn, 329 AC Flint and Tanis enter a forest and run into a female human named Riana. Her traveling companions, Karel and Daryn from Winding Vale, had been taken by an evil mage named Gadar. Tanis and Flint agreed to journey with her to rescue them. They were attacked by four phantoms controlled by Gadar. After a short fight, they were able to defeat the phantoms by using fire. Gadar wanted Tanis to come to him so the mage could use his life essence to sustain him. So Gadar had another phantom take Tanis to Gadar's Castle. Tanis would be rescued by Flint when the dwarf burst in while the mage was casting the spell for Tanis's life essence. Tanis tackled Gadar, and soon discovered Gadar's young son who looked to be between 12-13 years old, but was much, much older. The boy asks Tanis for permission to die, and Tanis grants it holding the boy until he passed away.

In 331 AC, Tanis met Tasslehoff Burrfoot (Tas) for the first time after Tas stole a magical bracelet from Flint that was meant for Selana Sonluanaau. Together they journeyed to Castle Tantallon and were captured by Balcombe, but eventually got free and retrieved Selana's bracelet.

Tanis met Kitiara Uth Matar in 344 AC when he thought he heard a woman in distress. He rushed to her aid only to discover that Kit was toying with her hobgoblin attackers. His mount during this time was named Dauntless. Tanis journeyed to Icereach to save Kitiara when he found out that she might have been pregnant with his child. Tanis was always able to tease Kitiara out of a bad mood. He met Sturm Brightblade for the first time at Derimius's shop in Solace, and soon met the twins Caramon and Raistlin Majere.

In Autumn, 344 AC, Sturm, Tanis, Flint, and tas were caught in a snow storm in the mountains between Esker and Haven. They found shelter, but the shelter had no wood to burn to keep them warm. Sturm and Tanis left to find firewood, and soon find themselves lost. They begin floundering around until they hear music, which led them back to their shelter. Tas had played his pipe which brought in a rabbit, deer, and ram along with Sturm and Tanis. They had enough wood to rest in the shelter for two days, before heading home after the storm had passed.

In Late Winter, 345 AC a bird by the name of Wren came to the Companions seeking their help. She had been changed into a bird, her love Pytr was turned into a cat, and Tasslehoff had been turned into a squirrel. Caramon, Raistlin, Tanis, Flint, and Sturm came to rescue them, and Raistlin turned Tanis into a red-pelted fox. They were able to infiltrate the mage Rieve's place, and rescue Tas, Pytr, and Wren from the mage.

Soul Searching

When the Companions split up in 346 AC, he broke off his relationship with Kitiara. Tanis then left on his own adventure to seek the lost gods.

War of the Lance

In 351 AC, Tanis reunited with the Companions and met the Plainsfolk Goldmoon and Riverwind. Tanis led the group from the Inn of the Last Home to avoid being captured. They journeyed first to Que-Shu, then to Xak Tsaroth where he saw a black dragon for the first time. After escaping from there, the Companions returned to Solace, where they were captured by Lord Toede's men. They were sent to Pax Tharkas in a slave caravan that was freed by Qualinesti elves. They journeyed to Qualinesti and were given a mission to break into Pax Tharkas and free the prisoners. While in the Sla-Mori at Pax Tharkas, Tanis was given Wyrmslayer by the dead elf Speaker Kith-Kanan. The Companions freed eight hundred refugees from Pax Tharkas, and just before they left, Tanis formed work parties for the people to gather supplies from the fortress before they fled.

Following Goldmoon and Riverwind's wedding, Tanis and Flint went ahead of the refugees to Thorbardin, leaving clues behind for Riverwind to follow with the refugees. Tanis and Flint met up with Tas, Caramon, Sturm, and Raistlin at a destroyed Aghar village at the foot of Cloudseeker. Upon arriving in Thorbardin, Tanis and his group had a run in with the Theiwar that did not end well. They were instead captured by Arman Kharas, and taken before the Council of Thanes, where Grallen delivered his message about the Hammer of Kharas, before his spirit departed and Flint regained control of his body.

While Flint and Tas recovered the true Hammer of Kharas with Arman Kharas, and Tanis and the Companions were attacked by Dray-yan and his forces. Tanis and his comrades entered the Battle of the Temple of the Stars, engaging and driving off the forces, which culminated in the death of Arman, and then the death of Dray-yan at Flint's hands. Tanis feels panic when he is in dark and closed up places, like the walls are closing in on him. This phobia afflicts him most in the underground realm of Thorbardin, where he feels sealed up in a tomb.

After recovering the Hammer of Kharas from the depths of Thorbardin, the Companions and the Human Refugees of Pax Tharkas are allowed to stay in the dwarven realm under the mountain for the winter. The companions set out to the, to travel to the city of Tarsis to see if they can commission ships to transport the refugees back to Abanasinia. However, upon reaching the city, the companions discover it to be landlocked, and under the tacit control of the dragonarmy. The companions were forced to split up, and here Tanis lost Wyrmslayer.

Tanis, Raistlin, Caramon, Tika Waylan, Goldmoon, and Riverwind were forced to follow Alhana Starbreeze back to Silvanesti, where they got caught in Lorac Caladon's dream. Tanis's love was able to free him from the dream. The group then traveled to Port Balifor and went on tour to Flotsam with a traveling group. Tanis was discovered by Kitiara, who had become the Dragon Highlord of the Blue Dragonarmy. He briefly rekindled his relationship with Kit before returned to the others. They fled Flotsam on the Perechon, but the ship sank in the Maelstrom. He awoke in sunken Istar, where he met Apoletta & Zebulah. The group was released and woke up near Kalaman, but didn't remember much of what occurred under the sea. Tanis journeyed to Kalaman and reunited with the rest of the Companions.

Tanis, Flint, Tas, Caramon, Tika, and Berem journeyed to Neraka, though Flint died en route. Once in Neraka, he met Kitiara again and offered to trade himself for the captured Laurana. Kit brought him before the Queen of Darkness during a meeting of the Highlords, and Tanis killed Lord Ariakas with Raistlin's help. Tanis escaped from Neraka with Laurana, having finally chosen Laurana over Kitiara as his love.

Post War of the Lance

Tanis gained celebrity status after the War of the Lance and was made an honorary Knight of the Rose. He was given a breastplate from the Knights of Solamnia, a green silk sash from the Wildrunners, and the Medallion of Kharas from the dwarves of Thorbardin. Tanis married Laurana in 353 AC, and on the wedding day, Tas nearly traded the wedding rings to a street urchin for a jar of tadpoles. During the toast, Caramon forgot Tanis's name.

Together, they had a son, Gilthas Pathfinder, his brothers-in-law were Porthios Solostaran and Gilthanas Solostaran, and his father-in-law was Solostaran himself, the Speaker of the Sun. Laurana and Tanis had a castle in the countryside near Solanthus.

In the spring of 356 AC, Tanis was summoned to Palanthas and informed that Raistlin was trying to defeat Takhisis, and that Kitiara was going to attack Palanthas. Tasslehoff saw Tanis's death at Lord Soth's hands in an alternate future, and was able to stop Tanis from fighting Lord Soth. Instead, Tanis entered the Tower of High Sorcery with Caramon and saved Dalamar's life from a mortally wounded Kitiara. Before dying, Kit claimed to have always loved Tanis and to "keep him away". Lord Soth appeared to claim Kitiara's body shortly thereafter. Tanis finally released Kit from his heart and Lord Soth took her body away.

Tanis and Laurana became liaisons between the Knights of Solamnia, Silvanesti, and Qualinesti, and strove to unite them into a strong alliance for many years. In the Spring of 363 AC, Gunthar uth Wistan invited Tanis, Theros Ironfeld, Caramon, Crysania, and Laurana to the Silver Dragon Mountain. All of the Heroes of the Lance were invited but Tasslehoff (who was invited by Fizban), and Tika could not make it since she was taking care of the kids.

This event was to honor Owen Glendower for being the first person to use the dragonlance in battle during the War of the Lance. Owen though, couldn't take it and collapsed into a fit. Tasslehoff agreed to tell his tale that he promised he would never tell. In it, Tanis and the others find out that the dragonlances will not work unless someone has faith in the dragonlance. Owen didn't have faith the first time he used one of the lances, and it shattered. When he did have faith, he was able to slay a White Dragon.

In the Autumn of 378 AC, Caramon asked Tanis to help him try to bring Sturm's son Steel Brightblade back to the side of good. They took Steel from Storm's Keep and brought him to the High Clerist's Tower, but were unable to convince Steel to leave the Knights of Takhisis. Tanis tried to spread word of the Knights of Takhisis but no one took him seriously. In 382 AC, his son Gilthas was coerced into going to Qualinesti, where he was forced to become the next Speaker of the Sun. Tanis journeyed to Qualinesti and was unable to save his son, but was able to get Porthios out of the nation. Tanis was branded an outlaw and told never to return to Qualinesti.

Chaos War

Tanis was still trying to unite the different nations when the Chaos War erupted. He helped defend the High Clerist's Tower against Knights of Takhisis and Tarmaks. He saved Steel from a Knight of Solamnia despite the fact that they were on opposing sides, but was stabbed in the back by a Tarmak and died from the wound. The name of his killer was unknown. Tanis was later buried at the Tomb of the Last Heroes in Solace.

Titles and Nicknames

Tanthalas was also known as Tanis of Qualinost, Tanis, Tan, and Half-Elven. Some titles he was known by include Hero of the Lance, Companion, and Innfellow.

Rumours

Caelthalas Elbernarian has claimed that Tanis had a relationship with a Sea Elf and is Cael's true father. The truth of this is unknown, but Cael did grow a curly red beard during a coma in 38 SC. One falsehood about Tanis was the rumor that he had golden eyes. Toede spun a tale about him drinking like a fish, but it is unknown if there is any truth to this.

References

  • The Annotated Dragonlance Chronicles, Autumn Twilight, p. 22, 185, 330, 362, 391
  • The Annotated Dragonlance Chronicles, Winter Night, p. 563, 568, 609, 611
  • The Annotated Dragonlance Chronicles, Spring Dawning, p. 1083, 1124, 1164, 1202, 1252, 1286
  • The Annotated Dragonlance Legends, Time of the Twins, p. 28
  • The Annotated Dragonlance Legends, Test of the Twins, p. 1019, 1026, 1046, 922 – 923
  • Brothers Majere, p. 195
  • Brothers in Arms, p. 386
  • The Companions (Novel), p. 162
  • Darkness and Light, p. 6, 9, 12, 14, 41, 100
  • DL3: Dragons of Hope, p. 4
  • Dragons of the Highlord Skies (HC), p. 2, 21
  • Dragons of Summer Flame (HC), p. 110, 118, 302
  • Dragons of a Fallen Sun (HC), p. 57
  • Dragons of a Lost Star, p. 229, 299
  • Dragons of a Vanished Moon (HC), p. 110, 177
  • Dragons of the Dwarven Depths (HC), p. 17-18, 34, 53, 58, 91, 190, 192, 215, 222, 227, 252, 310, 351, 358, 422
  • Dragons of the Dwarven Depths (PB) p. 22, 28-30, 63-69, 252-255, 333-334, 354-370, 395, 470, 483, 503
  • The Inheritance, p. 1, 277-278
  • Kender, Gully Dwarves, and Gnomes, "Snowsong", p. 12, 17, 25, 40
  • Kender, Gully Dwarves, and Gnomes, "Hearth Cat and Winter Wren", p. 181, 190, 196
  • Kendermore (Novel), p. 14
  • Kindred Spirits, p. 5, 26, 56, 70, 72, 156, 169, 244, 247, 264, 274, 304, 306
  • Knight of the Black Rose (Novel) pgs 10-11, 12, 20
  • Leaves from the Inn of the Last Home, p. 163
  • Lord Toede, p. 181
  • The Magic of Krynn, "Harvests", p. 177, 183, 193, 204, 208, 213
  • The Odyssey of Gilthanas, p. 40
  • The Puppet King, p. 119
  • The Rose and the Skull, p. 35
  • The Second Generation, p. 31, 33
  • Steel and Stone, p. 27-28, 31-32, 35-36, 67
  • Stormblade, p. 26
  • Wanderlust, p. 31, 53, 101, 190, 250
  • The War of the Lance (Novel), "The Story that Tasslehoff Promised he would Never, ever, ever Tell", p. 285