Founding of Valdemar - Valdemar

A New York Times bestselling author and beloved fantasist brings to life the long-awaited founding of Valdemar in this new series. Duke Kordas Valdemar rules a tiny, bucolic Duchy that focuses mostly on horse breeding. Kordas' father set out to gather magicians in the hopes of finding a way to escape and protect the people of the Duchy from tyranny. However, mages have begun to harness the power of dark magics, including blood magic, the powers of the Abyssal Planes, and the binding and milking of Elemental creatures. Kordas has been summoned to the Emperor's Court, and he must use his reputation as a country bumpkin and his acting skills to buy him and his people the time they need to flee.

Format: Hardback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 26 December 2023
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

The long-awaited founding of Valdemar comes to life in this captivating new series from a New York Times bestselling author and beloved fantasist. Nestled within the Eastern Empire, Duke Kordas Valdemar reigns over a quaint, pastoral Duchy, primarily dedicated to the breeding of horses. Foreseeing the day when the Empire's exploitative and militant leaders would seek to leave them alone, Kordas's father embarked on a mission to gather magicians, driven by the hope of finding a means to escape and safeguard the people of the Duchy from tyranny.

Throughout his life, Kordas has lived with the constant fear of being watched. The signs within the Empire grow increasingly dire. Under the guidance of the Emperor, mages have begun to harness the dark powers of magic, including blood magic, the abilities of the Abyssal Planes, and the binding and milking of Elemental creatures. However, amidst this turmoil, one of the Duchy's mages achieves a breakthrough. There exists a method to establish a Gate at a considerable distance, far beyond the reach of the Emperor, making it unlikely for him to locate or pursue them as they evacuate the willing individuals.

Yet, time is of the essence, and Kordas has been summoned to the Emperor's Court. Can his reputation as a country bumpkin and his impressive acting skills grant him and his people the necessary time to flee? Or will the Emperor's patience run thin, leading to an invasion that aims to strip Valdemar of its valuable possessions and conscript its people into the Imperial wars? The fate of Valdemar hangs in the balance, and the stage is set for an epic adventure that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this captivating tale.

Weight: 498g
Dimension: 138 x 207 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789099201