The Oathbound

The Oathbound

1988 • 302 pages

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The first book in the Vows and Honor trilogy unites swordmaster and sorceress in a quest for revenge in this thrilling epic fantasy

She was Tarma. Born to the Clan of the Hawk of the nomadic Shin’a’in people, she saw her entire clan slain by brigands. Vowing blood revenge upon the murderers, she became one of the sword-sworn, the most elite of all warriors. And trained in all the forms of death-dealing combat, she took to the road in search of her enemies.

She was Kethry. Born to a noble house, sold into a hateful “marriage”, she fled life’s harshness for the sanctuary of the White Winds, a powerful school of sorcery. Becoming an adept, she pledged to use her talents for the greatest good. Yet unlike other sorcerers, Kethry could use worldly weapons as well as magical skills. And when she became the bearer of a uniquely magical sword that drew her to those in need, Kethry was led to a fateful meeting with Tarma.

United by sword-spell and the will of the Goddess, Tarma and Kethry swore a blood oath to carry on their mutual fight against evil. And together, swordsmaster and sorceress set forth to fulfill their destiny….

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Series

49 primary books

Valdemar (Publication order)

Valdemar (Publication order) is a 49-book series with 49 primary works first released in 1987 with contributions by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon.

Arrows of the Queen
Arrow's Flight
Arrow's Fall
The Oathbound
Oathbreakers

Series

8 primary books

Valdemar: Vows and Honor

Valdemar: Vows and Honor is a 8-book series with 8 primary works first released in 1986 with contributions by Mercedes Lackey.

Series

38 primary books

Valdemar (Chronological)

Valdemar (Chronological) is a 38-book series with 38 primary works first released in 1987 with contributions by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon.

The Black Gryphon
The White Gryphon
The Silver Gryphon
Beyond
Into the West

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