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1) Foundation
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 18
Language
English
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In this chronicle of the early history of Valdemar, Mercedes Lackey's bestselling world, a thirteen-year-old orphan named Magpie escapes a life of slavery in the gem mines when he is chosen by one of the magical Companion horses of Valdemar to be trained as a Herald. Thrust into the center of a legend in the making, Magpie discovers talents he never knew he had--and witnesses the founding of the great Heralds' Collegium.
2) Beyond
Author
Series
Founding of Valdemar volume 1
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
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This series from a New York Times bestselling author explores the long-awaited tale of an era crucial to Valdemar's history--the original founding of the nation itself by the legendary Baron Valdemar.
3) Valdemar
Author
Series
Founding of Valdemar volume 3
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"The refugees from the Empire have established a thriving city called Haven with the help of the Tayledras and their allies. But the Tayledras have begun a slow withdrawal to the dangerous lands known as the Pelagirs, leaving the humans of Haven to find their own way. But even with Haven settled, the lands around Haven are not without danger. Most of the danger comes in the form of magicians: magicians taking advantage of the abundant magical energy...
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English
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In this new series, set in the bestselling world of Valdemar, Heralds Mags and Amily must continue to protect the realm of Valdemar while raising their children and preparing them to follow in their footsteps. Mags, Herald Spy of Valdemar, and his wife Amily are happily married with three kids. The oldest, Justyn, has the Gift of animal Mindspeech--he can talk to animals and persuade them to act as he wishes. Justyn's dream is to follow in his father's...
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English
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"The long-awaited founding of Valdemar comes to life in this second book in the new series from a New York Times-bestselling author and beloved fantasist. Baron Valdemar and his people have found a temporary haven, but it cannot hold all of them, or for long. Trouble could follow on their heels at any moment, and there are too many people for Crescent Lake to support. Those who are willing to make a further trek by barge on into the West will follow...
Author
Series
Valdemar universe. Mage storms trilogy volume 3
DAW book collectors volume no. 1035
The mage storms volume 3
DAW book collectors volume no. 1035
The mage storms volume 3
Publisher
DAW Books
Pub. Date
[1996]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 31
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
DAW Books
Pub. Date
[1994]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 25
Language
English
Description
In war-ravaged Valdemar, Queen Selenay is attempting an alliance with an ancient enemy, the neighboring kingdom of Karse. This is no easy task, but it is a venture that must not fail if either realm hopes to survive the coming confrontation with the massive armies of the ancient and enigmatic Eastern Empire.
A sword-and-sorcery tale set in Valdemar where Charles-the-Immortal, emperor of the Eastern Empire, is waging a war of conquest against the...
11) Winds of fury
Author
Series
Publisher
DAW Books
Pub. Date
[1993]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 24
Language
English
Description
Princess Elspeth the Herald and her partner, Tayledras adept Darkwind, return to Valdemar to confront the evil that is threatening her homeland.
12) Closer to home
Author
Series
Valdemar universe. Herald spy novels volume 1
Publisher
DAW Books, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Mags was once an enslaved orphan living a harsh life in the mines, until the King's Own Herald discovered his talent and trained him as a spy. Now a Herald in his own right, at the newly established Heralds' Collegium, Mags has found a supportive family, including his Companion Dallen. Although normally a Herald in his first year of Whites would be sent off on circuit, Mags is needed close to home for his abilities as a spy and his powerful Mindspeech...
13) Intrigues
Author
Series
Publisher
Daw Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
When Mags (Magpie), a thirteen-year-old orphan chosen by one of the magical Companion horses of Valdemar and taken to the capital city, she is "recognized" by foreign secret operatives whose purpose is unknown, and then comes under suspicion.
14) Storm rising
Author
Series
Publisher
DAW Books
Pub. Date
[1995]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 24
Language
English
Description
Mysterious mage storms are wreaking havoc on Valdemar and Karse and their fragile alliance is breaking apart; unless the creator of the storms can be destroyed, both lands may be demolished.
15) Winds of change
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1992
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 28
Language
English
Description
As the protective barrier around Valdemar begins to crumble, and the realm becomes imperiled by the dark magic of Ancar of Hardorn, Princess Elspeth begins a quest to defend her threatened kingdom
16) Gryphon in light
Author
Series
Publisher
DAW Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Set in the beloved and bestselling world of Valdemar, this first book in a new trilogy returns to the tales of the majestic gryphons"--
"Set in the beloved and New York Times bestselling world of Valdemar, this 1st book in a new trilogy returns to the tales of the majestic gryphons. On the border between Valdemar and the deadly Pelagirs Forest, the gryphon hero Kelvren returns from a near-fatal self-sacrifice that won him the approval of Valdemar's...
17) Eye spy
Author
Series
Publisher
DAW Books, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
In this second installment of the Family Spies series, set in the bestselling world of Valdemar, the children of Heralds Mags and Amily must follow in their parents' footsteps to protect the realm.Mags, Herald Spy of Valdemar, and his wife, Amily, the Kings Own Herald, are happily married with three kids. Their daughter, Abidela, dreams of building on her parents' legacy by joining her father's network of spies, hoping to offset her seeming lack of...
18) Magic's price
Author
Series
Valdemar universe. Last herald mage volume 3
Publisher
DAW Books
Pub. Date
1990.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 21
Language
English
Description
For mature teens, a fantasy in which Vanyel is pitted against the murderous Master Dark. This is the third novel of the Last Herald-Mage trilogy. Preceded by Magic's Pawn (1989) and Magic's Promise (1990). The final chapter in Mercedes Lackey 's spellbinding fantasy trilogy! The Herald-Mage, Vanyel, and his Companion, Yfandes, are alone responsible for saving the once-peaceful kingdom of Valdemar from the forces of a master who wields a dark, forbidding...
Author
Series
Valdemar universe. Mage wars volume 1
Publisher
DAW
Pub. Date
[1995]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 22
Language
English
Description
Skandranon Rashkae is everything a gryphon should be ... with gleaming ebony feathers, majestic wingspan, keen magesight, and sharp intelligence, he is the fulfillment of all that the Mage of Silence, the human sorcerer called Urtho, intended to achieve when he created these magical beings to be his champions, the defenders of his realm---a verdant plain long coveted by the evil mage Ma'ar.
And now, as Ma'ar is once again preparing to advance on...
20) Changes
Author
Series
Publisher
DAW Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
The orphan Magpie pursues his quest for his parents' identity with burning urgency--while also discovering another hidden talent and being trained as an undercover agent. Shy Bardic Trainee Lena has to face her famous but uncaring father, one of Valdemar's most renowned Bards. And Healing Trainee Bear must struggle against his disapproving parents, who are pressuring Bear to quit the Healers' Collegium because he lacks the magical Healing Gift.
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