and binds her to her promise regarding Lord Soth, feeling Kitiara would ultimately triumph in the power struggle with Ariakas. Sturm, Derek, and the rest of the company meet the natives of Icewall and ask for their help in defeating Feal-Thas. Laurana devises a plan to use Elistan's magic to help them attack Feal-Thas's stronghold, Icewall Castle, and the Icefolk agree to help. The Icefolk also give Laurana a Frost Reaver, a magic battle axe made of ice, for the upcoming battle. The Companions and their Icefolk allies successfully attack Icewall Castle and confront Feal-Thas. Aran and Brian fall to Feal-Thas's wolves but then Laurana uses the Frost Reaver to slay Feal-Thas. As detailed in Dragons of Winter Night, the Companions find not only the Dragon Orb, but a frozen good dragon and a broken dragonlance. Kitiara makes her way to the castle of Lord Soth, battles many of his guardians, and stands up to him before falling unconscious. Lord Soth is impressed, gives her protection from his guardians as she sleeps, and agrees to join Takhisis's army under the command of Kitiara. Characters Heroes of the Lance Laurana Kanan, Daughter of the Speaker of the Suns and princess of the Qualinesti Elves. Love interest of Tanis Half-Elven Sturm Brightblade, a squire to the Knights of Solamnia and deeply honorable man. Flint Fireforge, a gruff old dwarf and grandfather figure to the companions. Tasslehoff Burrfoot, a happy-go-lucky, innocent, and genial kender. Knights of Solamnia Derek Crownguard, Knight of the Rose and antagonist to Sturm Brightblade. Brian Donner, long-time friend and companion of Derek. Aran Tallbow, old friend of the other knights, sent along to moderate Derek's behaviour. Villains Kitiara uth Matar, Highlord of the blue dragonarmy and second only to Ariakas. Former lover of Tanis Half-Elven. Ariakas, self-proclaimed "Emperor of Ansalon" and commander-in-chief of the dragonarmies. Feal-Thas, a dark elf wizard and opponent to Kitiara's plans. Iolanthe, Ariakas' witch and willing lover. Publication history Dragons of the Highlord Skies was published in July 2007. The audiobook version of the novel is narrated by Sandra Burr. Other books in the series include Dragons of the Dwarven Depths (Volume I). Reception Peter Cannon of Publishers Weekly stated that "Weis and Hickman have once again produced an entertaining high fantasy adventure". Jackie Cassada of Library Journal wrote: "Returning to their beloved world of the Dragonlance novels, Weis and Hickman discover new tales of