Crucible: All-New Tales of Valdemar

Crucible: All-New Tales of Valdemar

In March 1987, Mercedes Lackey, a young author from Oklahoma, published her first novel,<i> Arrows of the Queen</i>. 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.<br><br>Now the voices of other authors add their own special touches to the ancient land where Heralds €œChosen€ 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 these original stories.