The eleventh anthology of short stories set in Mercedes Lackey's
beloved Valdemar universe features stories by debut and established
authors and a brand-new story from Lackey herself
The Heralds of Valdemar are the kingdom's ancient order of protectors.
They are drawn from all across the land, from all walks of life, and at
all ages--and all are Gifted with abilities beyond those of normal men
and women. They are Mindspeakers, FarSeers, Empaths, ForeSeers,
Firestarters, FarSpeakers, and more. These inborn talents--combined with
training as emissaries, spies, judges, diplomats, scouts, counselors,
warriors, and more--make them indispensable to their monarch and realm.
Sought and Chosen by mysterious horse-like Companions, they are bonded
for life to these telepathic, enigmatic creatures. The Heralds of
Valdemar and their Companions ride circuit throughout the kingdom,
protecting the peace and, when necessary, defending their land and
monarch.
Now, twenty-three authors ride with Mercedes Lackey to her magical land
of Valdemar, adding their own unique voices to the Heralds, Bards,
Healers, and other heroes of this beloved fantasy realm.
Join Janny Wurts, Elisabeth Waters, Michele Lang, Fiona Patton, and
others in twenty-four original stories, including a brand-new novella by
Mercedes Lackey, all set in Valdemar, where:
A young woman without any of the Heralds' Gifts must see a Companion
safely delivered to Haven....
A Herald must revisit the mysteries of his childhood to save his own
young family and combat a threat at the very heart of Valdemar....
A Hawkbrother flees for his life, trailed by a mysterious bird that
prophesizes a dire future....
A mage must choose whether to steal a priceless artifact and be branded
a thief and traitor, or let his country fall to magic that could prove
far more deadly....
