Four tales of adventure wait within these pages to take the reader into a time before the events of As Fierce as Steel . Join Lady Orangecloak and The Thieves as they stage a daring daylight protest, journey to the far reaches of Gildriad with a team of adventurers as they try to solve the mysteries of the Known World, and enter the heat of battle when the Dwarves of Dhalla are tested by a human menace. Legends and Tales is the first collection of short stories by Christopher Walsh, writer of The Gold & Steel Saga fantasy series. The four stories collected here paint a stunning portrait of his literary world that is sure to delight anyone who enjoys action packed, adventurous stories, whether you are new to his work or are a regular reader of his series.