
The Oathbound (Vows and Honor #1)
Mercedes Lackey's The Oathbound (Vows and Honor #1) (1988) is an epic fantasy novel. It deals with Vows and Honor.
34 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 5 editions.
At about 304 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.
About The Oathbound (Vows and Honor #1)
The first book in the Vows and Honor trilogy unites swordmaster and sorceress in a quest for revenge in this thrilling epic fantasy She was Tarma. Born to the Clan of the Hawk of the nomadic Shin’a’in people, she saw her entire clan slain by brigands. Vowing blood revenge upon the murderers, she became one of the sword-sworn, the most elite of all warriors. And trained in all the forms of death-dealing combat, she took to the road in search of her enemies. She was Kethry. Born to a noble house, sold into a hateful “marriage”, she fled life’s harshness for the sanctuary of the White Winds, a powerful school of sorcery. Becoming an adept, she pledged to use her talents for the greatest good. Yet unlike other sorcerers, Kethry could use worldly weapons as well as magical skills. And when she became the bearer of a uniquely magical sword that drew her to those in need, Kethry was led to a fateful meeting with Tarma. United 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 together, swordsmaster and sorceress set forth to fulfill their destiny….
Quick answers
Who wrote The Oathbound (Vows and Honor #1)?
The Oathbound (Vows and Honor #1) was written by Mercedes Lackey and first published in 1988.
What genre is The Oathbound (Vows and Honor #1)?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy.
How long is The Oathbound (Vows and Honor #1)?
The median edition has 304 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Oathbound (Vows and Honor #1)?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Eye of the World, The Silmarillion and A Clash of Kings.
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