Books like Exile's Honor (Heralds of Valdemar - Prequel #1) by Mercedes Lackey
Alberich began life as the bastard son of a tavern whore in Karse, destined for the army as the only viable path to advancement. Selected by the powerful Voices of Vkandis Sunlord at thirteen, he excelled in military training, mastering weapons and academics with relentless discipline. His rapid promotion and uncanny battlefield intuition earned him the rank of captain after his commander was killed in an encounter with bandits. He was awarded a valiant white stallion reputedly bred by the Shin’a’in nomads, but the cast of honor brings both prestige and peril. Though Alberich’s prophetic sense keeps him a step ahead of enemies, it also marks him for scrutiny by the Sunpriests, who fear “demon powers” linked to Valdemar. His story unfolds as the Voices set a trap that even his foresight cannot foresee.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Mercedes Lackey
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