num_pages: 319
description: A fantastic odyssey into the magical prehistory of the world of Valdemar--when Valdemar is as yet unformed--follows the perilous quest of the gryphon Skandranon Rashkae as he braves the dark spells and evil forces of Maar
language: English
title: The Black Gryphon
titlecomplete: The Black Gryphon (Valdemar: Mage Wars, #1)
genres: Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy, Science Fiction, Magic, Young Adult, Epic Fantasy, Adult, Romance, Fantasy, High Fantasy
ratings_count: 14740
series: Valdemar (Publication order), Valdemar: Mage Wars, Valdemar (Chronological)
publisher: DAW Hardcover