''Conundrum'' is a fantasy novel by

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, published in 2001. The story takes place in the

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Plot summary

''Conundrum'' follows a boat of

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, named the ''Indestructable'', to sail around the world of

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. However, when they reach the doorway to the bottom of Krynn, things change.

Characters in "Conundrum"

*Conundrum, gnome oiler and cartographer of the ''Indestructible'' *Commodore Briggs, gnome Commodore of the ''Indestructible'' *Doctor Bothy, gnome Medical Officer of the ''Indestructible'' *Snork, gnome Navigation Officer of the ''Indestructible''; also Conundrum's cousin *Razmous Pinchpocket, kender Cartographer and Chief Acquisitions Officer of the ''Indestructible'' *Professor Hap-Troggensbottle, gnome Science Officer of the ''Indestructible'' and researcher into why hot rocks float *Sir Tanar Lobcrow, human Thorn Knight and wizard

Release details

*2001, USA, Wizards of the Coast , Pub date December 1, 2001, paperback ''Conundrum'' is the first novel in the ''Age of Mortals'' series.

Reception

''Conundrum'' has a rating of 3.9 stars on Goodreads''.''

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References

2001 American novels American fantasy novels Dragonlance novels The Age of Mortals series novels {{dragonlance-stub