The Mage Wars Series Reading Order

Before Valdemar became a kingdom, a devastating magical war threatened to tear the world apart. Skandranon, a unique bla… Before Valdemar became a kingdom, a devastating magical war threatened to tear the world apart. Skandranon, a unique black gryphon, finds himself thrust into the heart of this ancient conflict alongside Amberdrake, a powerful human mage. As the terrifying Cataclysm unleashes dark forces across the land, they must race against time to unite disparate races and uncover the true nature of the enemy. Their perilous journey will determine the fate of magic, civilization, and every living creature in a world on the brink of annihilation. read more

Ten years ago, a devastating magical Cataclysm shattered the lives of the Urthos peoples, forcing them to rebuild a new… Ten years ago, a devastating magical Cataclysm shattered the lives of the Urthos peoples, forcing them to rebuild a new civilization on the white cliffs overlooking the Western Ocean. Their hard-won refuge, painstakingly forged from the ashes of their past, is now threatened by the looming shadow of the Black Kings, an aggressive empire set on conquest. As the ruthless armies of the Black Kings advance, Urthos must confront not only a war of overwhelming odds but also the lingering trauma of their own history. Survival hinges on their ability to unite, embrace ancient powers, and reclaim their destiny against an enemy determined to erase them from the world. read more

The third and final book in Mercedes Lackey's classic Mage Wars trilogy featuring the gryphons, set in the beloved fanta… The third and final book in Mercedes Lackey's classic Mage Wars trilogy featuring the gryphons, set in the beloved fantasy world of Valdemar A dozen years of peace have passed in the city of White Gryphon, providing well-deserved and much-needed security for the people who lost their homes in the magical Cataclysm that killed the Mage Urtho, creator of the gryphons. But the inhabitants of White Gryphon have not forgotten their long struggles, and have trained an elite guard force, the Silver Gryphons, to protect their city, and if necessary, to join with the army of the Black Kings for mutual defense. read more