The Kagonesti

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The Kagonesti
The Kagonesti, first edition.jpg
Cover of the first edition
LanguageEnglish
Genre Fantasy novel
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (Paperback)
ISBN 0-7869-0091-1

The Kagonesti is a fantasy novel by Douglas Niles, set in the world of Dragonlance, and based on the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. It is the first novel in the "Lost Histories" series. It was published in paperback in January 1995.

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Plot summary

The Kagonesti (A Story of the Wild Elves) details the historical roots and struggles of the Kagonesti, the wild elves of Krynn.

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References

  1. "Kliatt 1995-07: Vol 29 Iss 4". Kliatt Paperback Book Guide. July 1995.