NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: The legend of one heroic knight is larger than life in this beloved Dragonlance novel for fans of epic fantasy! When word spreads that goblins are roaming nearby, Huma Dragonbane, a Knight of the Crown, is sent to patrol the woods and fend off chaos. It is there that he stumbles upon a tortured minotaur, Kaz, who he swiftly frees from vicious goblin captors. So beings an unlikely but powerful friendship—one that will plunge Huma and Kaz into a deadly battle against the treacherous Knights of Solamnia and the dark goddess Takhisis. Even with the power of the legendary Silver Dragon at their side, Huma and Kaz face overwhelming odds . . . Only fragments of the account of Huma survived the Cataclysm that broke the world of Krynn. His story has never been fully told—until now.

The Legend of Huma, the first volume in the Dragonlance: Heroes series by Richard A. Knaak, tells the epic origin story of Huma Dragonbane, the legendary Knight of Solamnia whose courage and sacrifice helped turn the tide in the Third Dragon War. Set generations before the Chronicles trilogy, the novel blends heroism, myth, and magic to show how one man’s actions would shape the destiny of Krynn.

The story begins with Huma as a young Knight of the Crown serving in the war against the rising forces of evil led by the dark goddess Takhisis. While on patrol with his unit, Huma becomes separated during an ambush and stumbles upon a brutal scene: a minotaur named Kaz is being tormented by goblins. Defying the deep-seated enmity between humans and minotaurs, Huma intervenes and rescues Kaz. The two form a tense but growing friendship that becomes one of the emotional pillars of the novel.

As the conflict escalates, Huma is reunited with his childhood friend Magius, a powerful and eccentric mage. Together with Kaz, they undertake a series of dangerous missions on behalf of the Knights of Solamnia, including a journey to Dragon Mountain where Huma faces the deadly Wyrmfather. There, he retrieves the Sword of Tears and escapes through a magical mirror, returning to Solamnia changed and burdened with new purpose.

Back home, Huma finds political unrest. The death of the Grand Master has left the knighthood divided, and internal treachery threatens its stability. Huma uncovers a plot by the ambitious Rennard to poison his mentor, Lord Oswald. After thwarting the attempt, Huma becomes a key player in efforts to unite the fractured knights and prepare for the final confrontation with the forces of darkness.

Huma’s quest leads him to the secrets of the Dragonlances—mystical weapons designed to fight the chromatic dragons of Takhisis. He meets Gwyneth, a silver dragon who can take human form, and she becomes both his guide and his love. As their bond deepens, Huma begins to understand the magnitude of his destiny.

In the climactic final battle, Huma leads a combined force of humans and good dragons against the armies of Takhisis. Gwyneth reveals her true form and fights alongside him. Armed with the Dragonlance, Huma confronts Takhisis herself, who appears in her terrifying five-headed dragon form. Through extraordinary courage and the help of his allies, Huma defeats her and drives her from the mortal world.

Although victorious, Huma is mortally wounded. He dies knowing that his sacrifice has saved Krynn and secured peace—for a time. His legacy, preserved in the songs and legends of the Solamnic Knights, becomes the ideal by which all future heroes are measured.

The Legend of Huma is a tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and the enduring strength of honor and friendship. It provides deep insight into one of the most revered figures in Dragonlance lore and stands as a timeless story of what it means to be a true hero.