num_pages: 350
description: 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 SchwengelThe School Up the Hill by Elisabeth Waters
  Chance
 by Mark Shepherd
  Sword of Ice
 by Mercedes Lackey &amp; 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
language: English
title: Sword of Ice and Other Tales of Valdemar
titlecomplete: Sword of Ice and Other Tales of Valdemar (Tales of Valdemar #1)
characters: Vanyel Ashkevron
genres: Short Stories, High Fantasy, Magic, Fantasy, Adult, Anthologies, Fiction, Adventure, Science Fiction Fantasy, Epic Fantasy
ratings_count: 4201
places: Valdemar
series: Valdemar (Publication order), Tales of Valdemar
publisher: DAW