In Valdemar, greatness doesn’t always start with power—it starts with grit.
Anything With Nothing, the seventeenth anthology set in Mercedes Lackey’s legendary fantasy realm, gathers brand-new tales from both debut and seasoned authors. These stories spotlight characters who begin with little—no prestige, no influence, sometimes not even a Gift—but who rise to meet impossible odds through determination, cleverness, and heart.
From raw recruits to reluctant heroes, from village outsiders to undiscovered talents, these tales explore what happens when the only thing you have is the will to act. And in Valdemar, that’s often enough.
Featuring a brand-new story by Mercedes Lackey herself, this collection proves that in a kingdom where honor and courage reign, even the underestimated can change the world.
