num_pages: 460
description: Lackey, who has enchanted readers since the publication of her first novel, Arrows of the Queen in 1987, scores another hit with the paperback release of the first book in an exciting new series. High magic had been lost to Valdemar when Vanyel gave his life to save his kingdom from destruction by the dark sorceries. Now it falls to Elspeth -- Herald, heir to the throne -- to take up the challenge and seek a mentor who will awaken her mage abilities.
language: English
title: Winds of Fate
titlecomplete: Winds of Fate (Mage Winds #1)
characters: Darkwind, Princess Elspeth of Valdemar, Herald Skif, Talia Sensdaughter, Hydona, Starblade, Gwena, Nyara, Dawnfire, Kerowyn, Ancar, King Faram, Quenten, Need, Queen Selenay of Valdemar, Treyvan
genres: Adventure, High Fantasy, Young Adult, Magic, Fantasy, Adult, Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction Fantasy, Epic Fantasy
ratings_count: 16958
series: Valdemar: Mage Winds, Valdemar (Publication order), Valdemar (Chronological)
publisher: DAW