The The Collegium Chronicles: Collegium Chronicles, Vol. 1 – Foundation Foundation Bk. 1

Set in the early history of the fantasy world of Valdemar, the story follows Magpie, a thirteen-year-old orphan. He escapes a brutal life of slavery in the gem mines when he is chosen by one of Valdemar’s magical Companion horses to train as a Herald. Thrust into the center of a legend in the making, Magpie discovers hidden talents and witnesses the historic founding of the Heralds’ Collegium.