Magic's Pawn

<p><strong>Groundbreaking epic fantasy series in Mercedes Lackey's Valdemar universe &bull; Lambda-Award-winning novels with heartfelt high adventure and magic</strong><br /> <br />Though Vanyel was born with near-legendary abilities to work both Herald and Mage magic, he wanted no part in such things. Nor does he seek a warrior's path, wishing instead to become a Bard.<br /> <br />Yet such talent as his, if left untrained, may prove a menace not only to Vanyel but to others as well. So he is sent to be fostered by his aunt, Savil, one of the famous Herald-Mages of Valdemar.<br /> <br />But, strong-willed and self-centered, Vanyel is a challenge which even Savil cannot master alone. For soon he will become the focus of frightening forces, lending his raw magic to a spell that unleashes terrifying war-hunters on the land.<br /> <br />And by the time Savil seeks the assistance of a Shin'a'in Adept, Vanyel's wild talent may have already grown beyond anyone's ability to contain, placing Vanyel, Savil, and Valdemar itself in desperate peril.</p>