 This book sets up many of the most important characters , the group known as the Heroes of the Lance . According to the Dragonlance Nexus fansite , the Chronicles Trilogy sets the foundation for the rest of the novels . A Wizards of the Coast interview stated that Hickman and Weis make a good team because Hickman is better at writing about good characters , and Weis is better at writing about dark characters , evidenced by her love of Raistlin . Dragons of Autumn Twilight was the debut novel for both Weis and Hickman . 
