No True Way: All-New Tales of Valdemar is an anthology of short stories set in the world of Velgarth.
In March 1987, Mercedes Lackey, a young author from Oklahoma, published her first novel, Arrows of the Queen. No one could have envisioned that this modest book about a magical land called Valdemar would be the beginning of a fantasy masterwork series that would span decades and include more than two dozen titles.
Now the voices of other authors add their own special touches to the ancient land where Heralds “Chosen” from all walks of life by magical horse-like Companions patrol their ancient kingdom, dispensing justice, facing adversaries, and protecting their monarch and country from whatever threatens. Trained rigorously by the Heralds' Collegium, these special protectors each have extraordinary Gifts: Mindspeaking, FarSeeing, FarSpeaking, Empathy, FireStarting and ForeSeeing, and are bonded for life with their mysterious Companions. Travel with these astounding adventurers in sixteen original stories.
Contents[]
The anthology contains the following works:
| Title | Author(s) | Miniseries | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "The Whitest Lie" | Stephanie D. Shaver | Wil and Lelia Miniseries | 6 | |
| "Old Loom, New Tapestry" | Dayle A. Dermatis | Herald Syrriah Miniseries | 1 | |
| "The Barest Gift" | Brenda Cooper | |||
| "Consequences Unforeseen" | Elizabeth A. Vaughan | Lady Cera Miniseries | 2 | |
| "Written in the Wind" | Jennifer Brozek | Mage Twins Miniseries | 1 | |
| "Nwah" | Ron Collins | Kyree Nwah Miniseries | 1 | |
| "Spun Magic" | Kristin Schwengel | MageWeaver Stardance Miniseries | 2 | |
| "Weavings" | Diana L. Paxson | Weaver Deira Miniseries | 1 | |
| "A Wake of Vultures" | Elisabeth Waters | Animal Mindspeakers Miniseries | 4 | |
| "Maiden's Hope" | Michele Lang | Sparrow and Cloudbrother Miniseries | 1 | |
| "Ex Libris" | Fiona Patton | Watchmen Miniseries | 5 | |
| "A Dream Reborn" | Dylan Birtolo | |||
| "Forget Me Never" | Cedric Johnson | |||
| "Beyond the Fires" | Louisa Swann | Liana and Herald Reneth Miniseries | 1 | |
| "A Brand from the Burning" | Rosemary Edghill and Rebecca Fox | Features Solaris | ||
| "Vixen" | Mercedes Lackey | Healer Vixen Miniseries | 1 | Features Vanyel |