No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal retail handling; Still Gift Quality. Hardcover in Dust Jacket. Dust Jacket is in a new clear protective Mylar sleeve.------- High magic had been lost to Valdemar when he gave his life to save his kingdom from destruction by the dark sorceries. Now it falls to Elspeth Herald, heir to the throne, to take up the challenge and seek a mentor who will awaken her mage abilities.