Dungeons & Dragons was more than just a game to me—it was a portal, a gateway to realms of magic, might, and myth. But what truly opened that door and painted the landscapes of my imagination was the unparalleled artwork of Larry Elmore. Every time I looked at the player's handbook, or read a Dragonlance novel, it was Elmore's vibrant illustrations that breathed life into the narrative, giving faces to heroes and crafting vistas for grand adventures. His depictions became the very essence of fa…