The Rod of Seven Parts is a 1996 fantasy novel by Douglas Niles, set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. The story follows a thief named Kip Kayle who becomes involved in a quest to reassemble the titular artifact, a powerful item that has been broken into seven pieces. This quest ultimately leads to a massive cosmic battle between the forces of Law and Chaos. 
Plot: The novel centers on the thief Kip Kayle, who is drawn into a quest to find the scattered pieces of the Rod of Seven Parts. The Rod is a powerful magical artifact that represents the conflict between order and chaos. 
Setting: The book is part of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (AD&D) lore and is set in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. 
Themes: The central theme is the cosmic struggle between the forces of Law and Chaos, with the Rod of Seven Parts being the focal point of this conflict. 
Publication: It was first published in 1996 by TSR, with a hardcover edition available.