Arrows of the Queen

Fantasy by Mercedes Lackey

Blurb

Arrows of the Queen is a fantasy novel by Mercedes Lackey. It is the first book in the Heralds of Valdemar trilogy, coming before Arrow's Flight and Arrow's Fall. The book was first released in 1987, and was Lackey's first published work. Arrows of the Queen is identified as ISBN 978-0-88677-378-6.
Arrows of the Queen introduces the Heralds and Companions, a number of recurring characters, and a number of "legends".