Legends Volume 3

Legends Volume 3, edited by Robert Silverberg, concludes a significant anthology project where established fantasy authors return to their most famous settings through original short fiction. This volume features Tad Williams revisiting the world of Osten Ard, focusing on the history of the Sithi and the Norns before the events of Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn. Anne McCaffrey provides a new narrative set on Pern, centering on dragonriders and the logistics of protecting their Weyrs. Additionally, Robert Jordan contributes a prequel story to the Wheel of Time series, detailing the early encounters between Moiraine Damodred and Lan Mandearg as they begin their search for the Dragon Reborn.

This collection targets readers already familiar with these specific high fantasy series who want to expand their knowledge of the internal chronologies and lore. It functions as a bridge for those seeking backstories that the primary novels only mention in passing. Readers finish the book with a deeper understanding of the political motivations and historical precedents that define these fictional universes. The anthology serves as a technical companion for fans who track character lineages and the geographic shifts within these established literary landscapes.