This article is from the Dragonlance FAQ, by Stig Erik Sandø stig@ii.uib.no with numerous contributions by others.
a. ? Who is Astinus?
* Astinus is the "guy in charge" at the Great Library in Palanthas,
* and has chronicled the events of Krynn. A good description may be
* found at:
* <http://rembrandt.uib.no/Dragonlands/Weblanthas/Library/People/charprint.cgi/astinus.html>
b. ? How is Astinus and Gilean connected?
* Quite the number of theories have been suggested where Gilean and
* Astinus are one and the same. The resource mentioned at the
* Astinus-question may be interpreted to Astinus and Gilean being
* distinct personalities.
c. ? How is Fizban and Paladine connected?
* Most people are content with the official theory of Fizban and
* Paladine being one and the same (or Fizban being Paladine's
* avatar).
 
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