In March 1987, Mercedes Lackey, a young author from Oklahoma, published
her first novel, Arrows of the Queen. No one could have envisioned
that this modest book about a magical land called Valdemar would be the
beginning of a fantasy masterwork series that would span decades and
include more than two dozen titles.
Now the voices of other authors add their own special touches to the
ancient land where Heralds "Chosen" from all walks of life by magical
horse-like Companions patrol their ancient kingdom, dispensing justice,
facing adversaries, and protecting their monarch and country from
whatever threatens. Trained rigorously by the Herald's Collegium, these
special protectors each have extraordinary Gifts: Mindspeaking,
FarSeeing, FarSpeaking, Empathy, Firestarting and ForeSeeing, and are
bonded for life with their mysterious Companions. Travel with these
astounding adventurers in sixteen original stories.