[Tales of Valdemar 01] • Sword of Ice

Filled with magic, intrigue, romance and adventure, Mercedes Lackey's world of Valdemar is one of the most popular domains in fantasy literature. Home to the Heralds and their mysterious horselike Companions, the magical Tayledras Hawk-people, and of course, the powerful gryphons, Valdemar has garnered a devoted global following. Now these 17 new tales by fantasy's greatest authors are sure to add their own chapter to the history of this enchanting land.

This anthology contains:

*Introduction* by Mercedes Lackey

*Sunlancer* by Philip M. Austin and Mercedes Lackey

*The Demon's Den* by Tanya Huff

*Ironrose* by Larry Dixon and Mel. White

*Babysitter* by Josepha Sherman

*The Salamander* by Richard Lee Byers

*A Child's Adventures* by Janni Lee Simmer

*Blood Ties* by Stephanie D. Shaver

*... Another Successful Experiment* by Lawrence Schimel Choice by Michelle West

*Song of Valdemar* by Kristin Schwengel

The School Up the Hill by Elisabeth Waters

*Chance* by Mark Shepherd

*Sword of Ice* by Mercedes Lackey & John Yezeguielian

*In the Forest of Sorrows* by John Heifers

*Vkandis' Own* by Ben Ohlander

*A Herald's Honor* by Mickey Zucker Reichert

*A Song For No One's Mourning* by Gary A. Braunbeck

*Blue Heart* by Philip M. Austin and Mercedes Lackey