Pathways (Tales of Valdemar #11)
Mercedes Lackey, Kristin Schwengel, Jennifer Brozek, Janny Wurts, Elizabeth Vaughan, Phaedra Weldon, Dayle A. Dermatis, Diana L. Paxson, Ron Collins, Dylan Birtolo, Nancy Asire, Elisabeth Waters, Fiona Patton, Louisa Swann, Anthea Sharp, D. Shull, Rebecca Fox, Michele Lang, Angela Penrose, Stephanie D. Shaver
4.00 · 8 ratings · Published: 05 Dec 2017
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....
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- anthology 3
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The 'Tales of Valdemar' series
170 ratings 3.96 ·- Sword of Ice and Other Tales of Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey Book #1
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- Sun in Glory and Other Tales of Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey Book #2
- Crossroads and Other Tales of Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey Book #3
- Moving Targets and Other Tales of Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey Book #4
- Changing the World by Mercedes Lackey Book #5
- Finding the Way and Other Tales of Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey Book #6
- Under the Vale and Other Tales of Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey Book #7
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