Passages Author:Mercedes Lackey (Editor) This fourteenth anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar universe features tales 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--... more »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.
Roads less traveled / Charlotte E. English A ruler's gift / Anthea Sharp Rising to the occasion / Jennifer Brozek A nursery of raccoons / Elisabeth Waters Tables turned / Kristin Schwengel Expected consequences / Elizabeth A. Vaughan Burrowing owls, hidden no more / Dayle A. Dermatis The dream seeker / Paige L. Christie Shadows and reflections / Louisa Swann Flying the nest / Michele Lang Snowbound / Brigds Collins The more things change, the more they change more / Fiona Patton The choice makes the chosen / Stephanie D. Shaver Trial by reflection / Terry O'Brien Theory and practice / Angela Penrose Tools of the trade / Phaedra Weldon The border within / Brenda Cooper Temper / Mercedes Lackey The hawkbrothers' ways / Larry Dixon« less