The Deryni novels are a series of historical fantasy books written by American-born author Katherine Kurtz. The first novel in the series to be published was Deryni Rising in 1970, and the most recent novel in the series, Childe Morgan, is scheduled to be published on December 5, 2006. As of October 2006, the series consists of five trilogies (one not yet completed), one stand-alone novel, one short story, two collections of short stories, and two reference books. A book series is a sequence of books with common characteristics, typically marketed as a group by a particular author or publisher. ... Historical fantasy (sometimes referred to as fantahistorical), is a subgenre of fantasy, related to historical fiction. ... Katherine (Irene) Kurtz (born 1944) is the author of numerous fantasy novels, especially the Deryni novels. ... A novel (from French nouvelle Italian novella, new) is an extended, generally fictional narrative in prose. ... Deryni Rising is a fantasy novel by American-born author Katherine Kurtz. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... Childe Morgan is a fantasy novel by American-born author Katherine Kurtz. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A trilogy is a set of three works of art, usually literature or film, that are connected and can generally be seen as a single work as well as three individual ones. ... This article is in need of attention. ...

The series is set in the land of Gwynedd, one of the fictional Eleven Kingdoms. Gwynedd itself is a medieval kingdom similar to the British Isles of the 10th and 12th centuries, with a powerful Holy Church (based on the Roman Catholic Church), and a feudal government ruled by a hereditary monarchy. The population of the Eleven Kingdoms includes both humans and Deryni, a race of people with inherent physic and magical abilities. Throughout the course of the series, relations between humans and Deryni result in ongoing political and religious strife that is often interconnected with the individual lives of the main characters. While the plots of the novels often involve political, ecclesiastical, and military conflicts on a grand scale, they are counter-balanced by details of the characters' personal lives. Neither race is depicted as inherently "good" nor "evil", as both humans and Deryni are depicted as protagonists and antagonists at various points of the series. Additionally, the novels often depict the characters engaging in various forms of magic, and such scenes vary in importance from minor events to significant plot points. Gwynedd is the name of the fictional kingdom that is the setting of Katherine Kurtzs fantasy Deryni novels, as contrasted with the modern Welsh county of Gwynedd or the real-life kingdom of Gwynedd after which both are named. ... In the fictional universe of the Deryni novels of Katherine Kurtz, the Eleven Kingdoms is the collective name of the various realms that occupy a vast area of land at the western end of a large continent. ... The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ... Location of the British Isles The British Isles are a group of islands off the northwest coast of continental Europe consisting of Great Britain, Ireland, and a number of smaller surrounding islands and islets. ... The Roman Catholic Church or Catholic Church (see Terminology below) is the Christian Church in full communion with the Bishop of Rome, currently Pope Benedict XVI. It traces its origins and sees itself as the same Church founded by Jesus of Nazareth and maintained through Apostolic Succession from the Twelve... Roland pledges his fealty to Charlemagne; from a manuscript of a chanson de geste. ... Places where monarchies maintain rule appear in blue. ... The Deryni, part of the universe of Katherine Kurtzs Deryni novels, are a race of humans with magical powers, who coexist with humans in an alternative version of western Europe. ... Politics is the process by which groups make decisions. ... Various Religious symbols, including (first row) Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Bahai, (second row) Islam, tribal, Taoist, Shinto (third row) Buddhism, Sikh, Hindu, Jain Religion is a system of social coherence based on a common group of beliefs or attitudes concerning an object, person, unseen being, or system of thought considered... The protagonist or main character is the central figure of a story. ... An antagonist is a character or group of characters, or, sometimes an institution of a story who represents the opposition against which the heroes and/or protagonists must contend. ...

Novels

The five Deryni trilogies were published in an order that does not match the internal literary chronology of the series. The first four trilogies alternated between the 12th and 10th centuries, while the fifth trilogy is set immediately prior to the events of the first trilogy. The stand-alone novel, King Kelson's Bride, takes place after the third trilogy. The trilogies are briefly listed by publication date below, while the more detailed listing that follows organizes the novels by the literary chronology of the series. King Kelsons Bride is a fantasy novel by American-born author Katherine Kurtz. ...

• Publication Order of the Deryni Novels:
  • The Chronicles of the Deryni
  • The Legends of Camber of Culdi
  • The Histories of King Kelson
  • The Heirs of Saint Camber
  • King Kelson's Bride
  • The Childe Morgan Trilogy

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The Legends of Camber of Culdi

• Camber of Culdi (1976)
  • September 903 – December 904: The events that inspired Camber MacRorie to lead the Haldane Restoration.
• Saint Camber (1978)
  • June 905 – January 907: The struggles of Camber MacRorie to protect the throne of Cinhil Haldane.
• Camber the Heretic (1981)
  • January 917 – January 918: An anti-Deryni backlash sweeps through Gwynedd, threatening the lives of every Deryni in the kingdom.

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The Heirs of Saint Camber

• The Harrowing of Gwynedd (1989)
  • January 918 – August 918: The Deryni desperately try to survive the persecutions.
• King Javan's Year (1992)
  • June 921 – October 922: Javan Haldane struggles to secure his throne.
• The Bastard Prince (1994)
  • May 928 – December 928: Rhys Michael Haldane must defend his crown from a foreign invader.

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The Childe Morgan Trilogy

• In the King's Service (2004)
  • Summer 1082 – November 1091: Donal Blaine Haldane seeks a Deryni protector for his sons.
• Childe Morgan (2006)
  • (not yet published)
• (unknown title) (unknown publication date)
  • (details not yet announced)

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The Chronicles of the Deryni

• Deryni Rising (1970)
  • November 1120: Kelson Haldane must protect his crown from a Deryni usurper.
• Deryni Checkmate (1972)
  • March 1121: Alaric Morgan and Duncan McLain face the wrath of the Holy Church.
• High Deryni (1973)
  • June 1121 – July 1121: Kelson Haldane attempts to repair an ecclesiastical schism on the eve of a foreign invasion.

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The Histories of King Kelson

• The Bishop's Heir (1984)
  • November 1123 – January 1124: An old political conflict threatens to erupt once again.
• The King's Justice (1985)
  • May 1124 – July 1124: Kelson Haldane leads a military campaign to put down a rebellion
• The Quest for Saint Camber (1986)
  • March 1125 – June 1125: A tragic accident befalls Kelson Haldane during a religious quest.

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Other novels

• King Kelson's Bride (2000)
  • June 1128 – August 1128: Kelson Haldane faces the plots and intrigues of the Torenthi royal court.

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Short stories

• "Swords Against the Marluk" (1977)
  • Set in 1105, the story details the battle between Brion Haldane and The Marluk. Originally published in the fourth issue of Flashing Swords!, the events of this tale will be expanded upon in the Childe Morgan Trilogy.
• The Deryni Archives (1986)
  • A collection of short stories that take place at different points throughout Gwyneddan history. All of the stories were written by Katherine Kurtz.
    • "Catalyst": In the fall of 888, a young Rhys Thuryn discovers his abilities as a Healer. This story was first published in Moonsinger's Friends in 1985.
    • "Healer's Song": In August 914, Rhys Thuryn and his wife celebrate the birth of their new son. This story was first published in Fantasy Book in 1982.
    • "Vocation": In December 977, a reluctant noble feels the lure of a religious life. This story was first published in Nine Visions in 1983.
    • "Bethane": In the summer of 1100, a bitter old woman encounters a group of young Deryni nobles. This story was first published in Hecate's Cauldron in 1982.
    • "The Priesting of Arilan": From August 1104 to February 1105, Denis Arilan attempts to become the first Deryni priest in two centuries.
    • "Legacy": In June 1105, Charissa Furstána-Festila relates the tale of her father's battle with King Brion Haldane. This story was first published in Fantasy Book in 1983.
    • "The Knighting of Derry": In May 1115, Sean Lord Derry travels to the royal court and meets Duke Alaric Morgan.
    • "Trial": In the spring of 1118, Alaric Morgan observes the trial of an accused murderer.
  • Release details: 1986, USA, Del Rey Books ISBN 0345326784, Pub date 12 July 1986, Paperback
• "Venture In Vain" (2001)
  • Set in the year 1089, only 300 copies of this rare, limited-edition short story were published.
• Deryni Tales (2002)
  • A collection of short stories written by fans of the Deryni series. Katherine Kurtz edited the collection and contributed an additional short story of her own. Kurtz' story, "The Green Tower", is set in 1052 and tells the tale of two young girls and the events surrounding a dangerous magical experiment.
  • Release details: 2002, USA, Ace Books ISBN 0441009441, Pub date 28 May 2002, Paperback

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Reference books

• Deryni Magic (1990)
  • A companion book to the series that details the fictional style of magic used by the Deryni, including both natural psychic abilities and complex arcane rituals.
  • Release details: 1990, USA, Del Rey Books ISBN 0345361172, Pub date 15 December 1990, Paperback
• Codex Derynianus (1998)
  • Written by Katherine Kurtz and Robert Reginald, this book is a comprehensive encyclopedia of the people and places in the Deryni series, including maps and genealogical charts. The first edition of the book was a limited-edition hardcover slipcase of which only 500 were printed. In 2005, a second edition of the book was published as a trade paperback, and it was updated to include information from King Kelson's Bride.
  • Release details:
    • 1998, USA, Borgo Press (ISBN 0893700118) and Underwood Books (ISBN 1887424334), Hardcover (first edition)
    • 2005, USA, Underwood Books ISBN 1887424962, Pub date 10 October 2005, Paperback (second edition)

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Sources

• Deryni FAQ
• Katherine Kurtz and Robert Reginald, Codex Derynianus (second edition), ISBN 1-887424-96-2

External links

• Deryni Destination, the official website of Katherine Kurtz & all things Deryni
• Deryni Genealogies, Genealogies of the Eleven Kingdoms
• The Airsid Network, The Official Fan Fiction Archive For Deryni Fan Fiction
• Deryni Archives The Magazine
• The official chat of Katherine Kurtz. She often appears weekly on Sundays around 5-6pm Central US Time. This chat is located on the Psionics-Anlarye IRC Network in the channel #Deryni_Destinations. The address is chat.psionics.net and found in many IRC clients server/network lists under the name of "Psionics" or "Psionics-Anlarye"