Cover of Beyond
The long-awaited series reveals the origin of Valdemar, how a nobleman from a distant land founded a new country and brought Companions into existence, so that Heralds could be sure that the nation would always be run by good leaders.
Beyond[]
- Main article: Beyond
The first book in the series. An age ago, the nation of Valdemar did not exist: just the tiny Duchy of Valdemar in the Eastern Empire. The Duke has been preparing all of his life to take his people away to escape the Emperor's cruelty. At last a distant land has been found. Now they just have to leave before the Emperor can stop them.
Into the West[]
- Main article: Into the West
The second book in the series. Baron Valdemar leads his people further West from Crescent Lake into a wilderness depopulated by war and scarred by the terrible magics of centuries ago during the Mage Wars. But the wilderness is not as "empty" as it seems. There are potential friends and rapacious foes....
....and someone is watching them.
Valdemar[]
- Main article: Valdemar (novel)
The third book in the series. Ten years after arriving in their new land, Haven is still under construction and growing. Kordas Valdemar worries about the future: how can he ensure that subsequent rulers of Valdemar aren't corrupt? A young couple that will someday become legend arrives, and an enemy threatens the fledgling kingdom.