The must-have guide to one of the most beloved creations in fantasy... The Valdemar Companionis the ultimate reader's guide to Mercedes Lackey's bestselling world of Valdemar, and contains an all-original Mercedes Lackey Valdemar novella, as well as an essay by Lackey about Valdemar and an extensive interview with the author. Also included are detailed summaries of each of the Valdemar novels, an overview of the history of Valdemar along with essays on the various races and kingdoms, a substantial concordance containing entries on every major character, device, and setting, an article on the importance of the Heralds and Companions, and how magic factors into the novels, a chapter on the diverse Valdemar fan clubs, and a section devoted to the songs of Valdemar, as well as maps and a selection of interior art.