Foundation

Thirteen-year-old orphan Magpie escapes a life of servitude in the gem mines when a magical Companion horse chooses him to be a Herald. Thrust into a world beyond his imagination, Magpie discovers hidden talents and witnesses the founding of the Heralds' Collegium. This chronicle delves into the early history of Valdemar, following Magpie's journey from a forgotten 'Bad Blood' child to a pivotal figure in a legend.