The Recurring Cast
Valdemar book 1 · 1987

Arrows of the Queen

Valdemar book 1 by Mercedes Lackey

Epic and high fantasy

Talia, a girl from a strict, harsh family, runs away from home and is Chosen by a Companion, becoming the first trainee Herald in years to be named the Queen’s Own.

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Book facts

Author
Mercedes Lackey
Series
Valdemar, book 1 of 33
Published
1987
Setting
Set in Valdemar
Characters charted
5
Chart confidence
High

Who is in Arrows of the Queen

5 recurring or key characters from Mercedes Lackey’s chart. Introduces Talia, Dirk, Skif, Elspeth and 1 more.

Lead 1

  • TaliaFirst appearanceFarm girl chosen as the Queen's Own Herald

Major 2

  • SkifFirst appearanceFormer thief turned Herald
  • ElspethFirst appearanceHeir to the throne

Minor and cameo 2

  • DirkFirst appearanceHerald and Talia's lifebonded love
  • AlberichFirst appearanceKarsite officer who becomes Weaponsmaster

Also featuring these characters

Other Mercedes Lackey books that share the most characters with Arrows of the Queen.