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Goldmoon (also known as ''Goldmoon of the Que Shu tribe'' or just ''Goldmoon of the Que Shu'') is a fictional character from the ''Dragonlance'' fantasy series of novels and role playing games, originally published by TSR, Inc. and later by Wizards of the Coast. Introduced in the first book of the original Chronicles Trilogy, ''Dragons of Autumn Twilight'', written by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman in 1984; Goldmoon has become a recurring character for over 16 years in multiple ''Dragonlance'' novels and series, either as a protagonist or as a supporting character. ==Character background== According to Patrick Lucien Price, author of the "Bertrem's essay on numerology" section published in ''Leaves from the Inn of the Last Home'' (1987), Goldmoon was designed to be a kind and understanding female barbarian, who loved to travel, advise, and take care of others. As a high profile member of her community, she was a natural speaker, able to inspire others to reach for their goals.〔 〕 The ''Dragonlance'' novels do not cover Goldmoon's childhood, although her birth date, February 5, 322 A.C. (''Alt Cataclius'' or ''After Cataclysm'') can be found in the ''Leaves from the Inn of the Last Home'' source book.〔 Different novels and short stories agree that her parents are Arrowthorn, Chieftain of the Que Shu—a tribe located in the plains of Abanasinia, a desolate area in the central western area of Ansalon in the fictional world of Krynn—and Tearsong, deceased high priestess of the tribe. The short story "Heart of Goldmoon", written by Laura Hickman and Kate Novak and published in the ''Love and War'' (1987) recompilation, gives insight about her life after her mother died, explaining that the Que Shu community is built around the figure of a high priestess, and whoever marries the priestess becomes Chieftain of the tribe, with the first daughter of the couple becoming the next priestess.〔 〕 The focus of the story is Goldmoon journeying to the ''Hall of the Sleeping Spirits'', the place where the tombs of her ancestors are kept, to commune with their spirits in order to become the high priestess of the tribe. The journey ends with an exchange of confirmation of love between Goldmoon and Riverwind, a shepherd who was acting as her bodyguard during the travel, as well as the meeting between Goldmoon and Tearsong's spirit, in which Goldmoon is taught about the ancient gods and given a task in the name of Mishakal, goddess of healing, which she later fulfills.〔 〕 At the end of the short story it is stated that Riverwind will be taking the ''Courting quest'', a task he must finish before being able to marry Goldmoon. Paul B. Thompson and Tonya C. Cook explain this quest in the novel ''Riverwind the Plainsman'' (1990), from the ''Tales'' series, in which he succeeded in bringing back a Blue Crystal Staff, proof that the ancient gods existed.〔 〕 However, the staff was not accepted as a valid proof by the tribe, and as related by Weis and Hickman in ''Dragons of Autumn Twilight'' (1984), moments before he was stoned by the tribe, Goldmoon embraced him, and they both vanish from the village.〔 〕 Reappearing just outside the city of Solace, they decide to travel, to look for someone who could tell them more about the staff, which marks the proper beginning of the ''Chronicles'' trilogy. Character art was first created by Clyde Caldwell for a calendar, and Goldmoon has also been illustrated by such artists as Larry Elmore and Keith Parkinson. According to Elmore, Margaret Weis's reaction to Caldwell's first drawing was very negative; Weis said Goldmoon looked like "a whore". Elmore subsequently attempted to allay Weis's concerns, and drew the character for a book cover to appear less "sexy", adding leather pants. He and Parkinson collaborated on Goldmoon illustrations for a long time afterwards. Weis reportedly appreciated Parkinson's attempt to incorporate Weis's vision of Goldmoon as "Native American with a Celtic touch". Both Weis and Tracy Hickman continued to consult about the artwork, but Weis was always the one more invested in a particular vision.〔Phillips, Casey (February 2010). "(QandA with Larry Elmore )", ''Chattanooga Times Free Press''. Distributed nationally by McClatchy-Tribune News Service, February 19, 2010.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Goldmoon」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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