Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis in the exhibit hall at Gen Con 2008. Violetofthevalley at Wikipedia The pantheon of great figures in fantasy is often filled with obscure members. Sure, there are authors like Tolkein and creators like Gygax in there, but most of the names are only known to those who are deeply engaged with the works themselves. It’s the works, though, that tend to be remembered by most. Even if they can’t remember the author’s name, they definitely remember the impact that their writing had on the genre. Margaret Weis is one of those great authors of fantasy that is probably only known by those who are deeply enmeshed in the world of gaming literature. She’s done a great deal to shape the genre as both a writer and a publisher, but her name is largely unknown outside of those circles. If you brought up her biggest work, though, more people would pay attention. Margaret Weis isn’t just any author, after all – she’s the author behind the wildly popular Dragonlance books and who has become a major force in the world of tabletop role playing game publishing. If you’re not already familiar with Margaret Weiss, it’s time to learn more. She’s responsible for more of the fiction you love that you might imagine. RPG Legend: Margaret Weis
