Oathblood
Vows and Honor / Tarma & Kethry trilogy, Book 3
Mercedes Lackey
Bound together 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 injustice.
Now they have pledged to train others to fight for their cause, starting a new school for young, would-be warriors and fledgling White Winds mages. But training young fighters and wizards turns out to be far more complicated and perilous than they expected--and when two of their prize students are kidnapped, Tarma and Kethry must draw upon all of their combined skills to answer the call of their destiny in ways they never imagined!
This exciting anthology includes a new novella featuring Mercedes Lackey's most popular heroines, Tarma (one of the sword-sworn and most feared of all warriors) and Kethry (who wields magic and weapons for the greater good), whose fates are suddenly bound together in blood by the powers that control their destinies. Also included in the unique volume is the complete collection of Lackey's short stories about these two brave sisters as they answer the call of their destinies with sword and sorcery!
400 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published April 1, 1998; contains stories originally published in the Sword and Sorceress anthology volumes III-X, as well as two stories written for this collection.
Praise for the Vows and Honor trilogy:
"The author of the Heroes of Valdemar trilogy begins a new series involving a pair of likeable, savvy heroines. Sword and sorcery with warmth and humor make this a story that will appeal to most fantasy fans." —Library Journal
"These stories display Lackey's usual inventiveness and skill with words. For lovers of Lackey's previous Valdemar stories and characters, this book will be joyfully experienced." —VOYA
"Ms. Lackey sensitively explores the nuance and complexity of friendship.... This is an excellently crafted sword and sorcery adventure with a depth that lifts it out of the ordinary. Read it and enjoy." —Rave Reviews