num_pages: 320
description: Follows the adventures of Talia as she trains to become a Herald of Valdemar in the first book in the classic epic fantasy Arrows trilogyChosen by the Companion Rolan, a mystical horse-like being with powers beyond imagining, Talia, once a runaway, has now become a trainee Herald, destined to become one of the Queen's own elite guard. For Talia has certain awakening talents of the mind that only a Companion like Rolan can truly sense.But as Talia struggles to master her unique abilities, time is running out. For conspiracy is brewing in Valdemar, a deadly treason that could destroy Queen and kingdom. Opposed by unknown enemies capable of both diabolical magic and treacherous assassination, the Queen must turn to Talia and the Heralds for aid in protecting the realm and insuring the future of the Queen's heir, a child already in danger of becoming bespelled by the Queen's own foes.
language: English
title: Arrows of the Queen
titlecomplete: Arrows of the Queen (Heralds of Valdemar, #1)
characters: Herald Skif, Underwife Isrel, Wulf (Valdemar), Herald Sherrill, Housekeeper Gaytha, Herald Kris, Queen Selenay of Valdemar, Herald Werda, Herald Nerrissa, Princess Elspeth of Valdemar, Firstwife Keldar, Dean Elcarth, Medren (Valdemar), Davan (Valdemar), Herald Ylsa, Kyril (Valdemar), Companion Rolan, Drake (Valdemar), Herald Dirk, Herald Keren, Neave (Valdemar), Christa (Valdemar), Herald Jadus, Mero (Valdemar), Corec (Valdemar), Herald Teren, Levand (Valdemar), Edric (Valdemar), Alberich, The Provost Marshall (Valdemar), Healer Devan, Talia Sensdaughter, Griffon (Valdemar), Vestel (Valdemar), Melidy (Valdemar), Hulda (Valdemar), Lord Orthallen, Herald Jeri, Herald Sylvan
genres: High Fantasy, Childrens, Young Adult, Magic, Fantasy, Adult, Fiction, Adventure, Science Fiction Fantasy, Epic Fantasy
ratings_count: 37457
places: Horn, Valdemar, Sweetsprings, Valdemar, Haven, Valdemar, Sensholding, Valdemar, Kettlesmith, Valdemar
series: Valdemar (Publication order), Valdemar: Heralds of Valdemar, Valdemar (Chronological)
awards: awardedAt: 568022400000
name: Michigan Library Association Thumbs Up! Award
publisher: DAW Books