Enter the thrilling third volume in the epic Collegium Chronicles. In Mercedes Lackeys classic coming-of-age story, the orphan Magpie pursues his quest for his parents identity with burning urgency-while also discovering another hidden talent and being trained by the Kings Own Herald as an undercover agent for Valdemar. Shy Bardic Trainee Lena has to face her famous but uncaring father, one of Valdemars most renowned Bards. And Healing Trainee Bear must struggle against his disapproving parents, who are pressuring Bear to quit the Healers Collegium because he lacks the magical Healing Gift.Each of the three friends must face his or her demons and find their true strength as they seek to become the full Heralds, Bards, and Healers of Valdemar.
