Deryni novels

<p>The <strong>Deryni novels</strong> are a series of <a title="Historical fantasy" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Historical_fantasy">historical fantasy</a> novels by the American author <a title="Katherine Kurtz" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Kurtz">Katherine Kurtz</a>.</p>

<p>The first novel in the series to be published was <em><a title="Deryni Rising" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_Rising">Deryni Rising</a></em> in 1970, and the most recent, <em>The King's Deryni</em>, was published in 2014. As of 2016, the series consists of five <a title="Trilogy" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trilogy">trilogies</a>, one stand-alone novel, various short stories, and two reference books.</p>

<p>Most of the series is set in the land of <a title="Gwynedd (fictional)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwynedd(fictional)">Gwynedd</a>, one of the fictional <a class="mw-redirect" title="Eleven Kingdoms (fictional)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleven_Kingdoms(fictional)">Eleven Kingdoms</a> (portions of <em><a title="King Kelson's Bride" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Kelson%27s_Bride">King Kelson's Bride</a></em> take place in the rival kingdom of <a class="mw-redirect" title="Torenth" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torenth">Torenth</a>). Gwynedd itself is a <a title="Middle Ages" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Ages">medieval</a> kingdom that roughly parallels 10th-, 11th-, and 12th-century England, Scotland, and Wales<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#cite_note-1">[1]</a></sup> with a powerful Holy Church (based on the <a class="mw-redirect" title="Roman Catholic Church" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Church">Roman Catholic Church</a>), and a <a title="Feudalism" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feudalism">feudal</a> government ruled by a hereditary <a title="Monarchy" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monarchy">monarchy</a>. The population of the Eleven Kingdoms includes both humans and <a title="Deryni" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni">Deryni</a>, a race of people with inherent psychic and magical abilities. Throughout the course of the series, relations between humans and Deryni result in ongoing <a title="Politics" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics">political</a> and <a title="Religion" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion">religious</a> strife that is often interconnected with the individual lives of the main characters.</p>

<p>While the plots of the novels often involve political, ecclesiastical, and military conflicts on a grand scale, they are counterbalanced by details of the characters' personal lives. Neither race is depicted as inherently "good" nor "evil", as both humans and Deryni are depicted as <a title="Protagonist" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protagonist">protagonists</a> and <a title="Antagonist" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antagonist">antagonists</a> 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.</p>

<h2>Contents</h2>

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<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-1"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#Novels"><span class="tocnumber">1Novels</span></a>

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<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-2"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#The_Chronicles_of_the_Deryni"><span class="tocnumber">1.1The</span><span class="toctext"> Chronicles of the Deryni</span></a></li>

<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-3"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#The_Legends_of_Camber_of_Culdi"><span class="tocnumber">1.2The</span><span class="toctext"> Legends of Camber of Culdi</span></a></li>

<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-4"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#The_Histories_of_King_Kelson"><span class="tocnumber">1.3The</span><span class="toctext"> Histories of King Kelson</span></a></li>

<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-5"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#The_Heirs_of_Saint_Camber"><span class="tocnumber">1.4The</span><span class="toctext"> Heirs of Saint Camber</span></a></li>

<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-6"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#The_Childe_Morgan_Trilogy"><span class="tocnumber">1.5The</span><span class="toctext"> Childe Morgan Trilogy</span></a></li>

<li class="toclevel-2 tocsection-7"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#Other_novels"><span class="tocnumber">1.6Other</span><span class="toctext"> novels</span></a></li>

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<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-8"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#Short_stories"><span class="tocnumber">2Short</span><span class="toctext"> stories</span></a></li>

<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-9"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#Reference_books"><span class="tocnumber">3Reference</span><span class="toctext"> books</span></a></li>

<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-10"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#References"><span class="tocnumber">4References</span></a></li>

<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-11"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#Sources"><span class="tocnumber">5Sources</span></a></li>

<li class="toclevel-1 tocsection-12"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#External_links"><span class="tocnumber">6External</span><span class="toctext"> links</span></a></li>

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<h2><span id="Novels" class="mw-headline">Novels</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Edit section: Novels" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Deryni_novels&action=edit&section=1">edit</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2>

<p>The five Deryni trilogies were published in an order which 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, <em><a title="King Kelson's Bride" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Kelson%27s_Bride">King Kelson's Bride</a></em>, takes place after the third trilogy. The trilogies are briefly listed by publication date below, with a more detailed listing after.</p>

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<li><strong>Publication order</strong>

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<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#The_Chronicles_of_the_Deryni"><em>The Chronicles of the Deryni</em></a></li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#The_Legends_of_Camber_of_Culdi"><em>The Legends of Camber of Culdi</em></a></li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#The_Histories_of_King_Kelson"><em>The Histories of King Kelson</em></a></li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#The_Heirs_of_Saint_Camber"><em>The Heirs of Saint Camber</em></a></li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#Other_novels"><em>King Kelson's Bride</em></a></li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#The_Childe_Morgan_Trilogy"><em>The Childe Morgan Trilogy</em></a></li>

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<li><strong>Historical order:</strong>

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<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#The_Legends_of_Camber_of_Culdi"><em>The Legends of Camber of Culdi</em></a></li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#The_Heirs_of_Saint_Camber"><em>The Heirs of Saint Camber</em></a></li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#The_Childe_Morgan_Trilogy"><em>The Childe Morgan Trilogy</em></a></li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#The_Chronicles_of_the_Deryni"><em>The Chronicles of the Deryni</em></a></li>

<li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#The_Histories_of_King_Kelson"><em>The Histories of King Kelson</em></a></li>

<li><em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#Other_novels">King Kelson's Bride</a></em></li>

</ul>

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<h3><span id="The_Chronicles_of_the_Deryni" class="mw-headline">The Chronicles of the Deryni</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Edit section: The Chronicles of the Deryni" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Deryni_novels&action=edit&section=2">edit</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>

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<li><em><a title="Deryni Rising" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_Rising">Deryni Rising</a></em> (1970)

<ul>

<li>November 1120: <a class="mw-redirect" title="Kelson Haldane (Gwynedd)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelson_Haldane_(Gwynedd)">Kelson Haldane</a> must protect his crown from a Deryni usurper.</li>

</ul>

</li>

<li><em><a title="Deryni Checkmate" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_Checkmate">Deryni Checkmate</a></em> (1972)

<ul>

<li>March 1121: <a title="Alaric Morgan" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaric_Morgan">Alaric Morgan</a> and <a class="mw-redirect" title="Duncan McLain" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duncan_McLain">Duncan McLain</a> face the wrath of the Holy Church.</li>

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</li>

<li><em><a title="High Deryni" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Deryni">High Deryni</a></em> (1973)

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<li>June 1121 – July 1121: Kelson Haldane attempts to repair an ecclesiastical schism on the eve of a foreign invasion.</li>

</ul>

</li>

</ul>

<h3><span id="The_Legends_of_Camber_of_Culdi" class="mw-headline">The Legends of Camber of Culdi</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Edit section: The Legends of Camber of Culdi" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Deryni_novels&action=edit&section=3">edit</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>

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<li><em><a title="Camber of Culdi (novel)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camber_of_Culdi_(novel)">Camber of Culdi</a></em> (1976)

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<li><em>September 903 – December 904</em>: The events that inspired <a title="Camber MacRorie" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camber_MacRorie">Camber MacRorie</a> to lead the <a title="Gwynedd (fictional)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwynedd_(fictional)#The_Haldane_Restoration">Haldane Restoration</a>.</li>

</ul>

</li>

<li><em><a title="Saint Camber" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Camber">Saint Camber</a></em> (1978)

<ul>

<li>June 905 – January 907: The struggles of Camber MacRorie to protect the throne of <a class="new" title="Cinhil Haldane (page does not exist)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cinhil_Haldane&action=edit&redlink=1">Cinhil Haldane</a>.</li>

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</li>

<li><em><a title="Camber the Heretic" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camber_the_Heretic">Camber the Heretic</a></em> (1981)

<ul>

<li>January 917 – January 918: An anti-Deryni backlash sweeps through Gwynedd, threatening the lives of every Deryni in the kingdom.</li>

</ul>

</li>

</ul>

<h3><span id="The_Histories_of_King_Kelson" class="mw-headline">The Histories of King Kelson</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Edit section: The Histories of King Kelson" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Deryni_novels&action=edit&section=4">edit</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>

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<li><em><a title="The Bishop's Heir" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bishop%27s_Heir">The Bishop's Heir</a></em> (1984)

<ul>

<li>November 1123 – January 1124: An old political conflict threatens to erupt once again.</li>

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</li>

<li><em><a title="The King's Justice" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King%27s_Justice">The King's Justice</a></em> (1985)

<ul>

<li>May 1124 – July 1124: Kelson Haldane leads a military campaign to put down a rebellion</li>

</ul>

</li>

<li><em><a title="The Quest for Saint Camber" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Quest_for_Saint_Camber">The Quest for Saint Camber</a></em> (1986)

<ul>

<li>March 1125 – June 1125: A tragic accident befalls Kelson Haldane during a religious quest.</li>

</ul>

</li>

</ul>

<h3><span id="The_Heirs_of_Saint_Camber" class="mw-headline">The Heirs of Saint Camber</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Edit section: The Heirs of Saint Camber" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Deryni_novels&action=edit&section=5">edit</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>

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<li><em><a title="The Harrowing of Gwynedd" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Harrowing_of_Gwynedd">The Harrowing of Gwynedd</a></em> (1989)

<ul>

<li>January 918 – August 918: The Deryni desperately try to survive the persecutions.</li>

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</li>

<li><em><a title="King Javan's Year" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Javan%27s_Year">King Javan's Year</a></em> (1992)

<ul>

<li>June 921 – October 922: <a title="Javan Haldane" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javan_Haldane">Javan Haldane</a> struggles to secure his throne.</li>

</ul>

</li>

<li><em><a title="The Bastard Prince" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bastard_Prince">The Bastard Prince</a></em> (1994)

<ul>

<li>May 928 – December 928: <a title="Rhys Michael Haldane" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhys_Michael_Haldane">Rhys Michael Haldane</a> must defend his crown from a foreign invader.</li>

</ul>

</li>

</ul>

<h3><span id="The_Childe_Morgan_Trilogy" class="mw-headline">The Childe Morgan Trilogy</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Edit section: The Childe Morgan Trilogy" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Deryni_novels&action=edit&section=6">edit</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>

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<li><em><a class="mw-redirect" title="In the King's Service (2003 novel)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_King%27s_Service_(2003_novel)">In the King's Service</a></em> (2003)

<ul>

<li>Summer 1082 – November 1091: <a class="new" title="House of Haldane (fictional) (page does not exist)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=House_of_Haldane_(fictional)&action=edit&redlink=1">Donal Blaine Haldane</a> seeks a Deryni protector for his sons.</li>

</ul>

</li>

<li><em><a title="Childe Morgan" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childe_Morgan">Childe Morgan</a></em> (2006)

<ul>

<li>December 1093 - March 1096: Kenneth and Alyce Morgan prepare their son <a title="Alaric Morgan" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaric_Morgan">Alaric</a> for his future role.</li>

</ul>

</li>

<li><em>The King's Deryni</em> (December 2, 2014)

<ul>

<li>January 1099 - November 1106: A young Alaric Morgan grows up at court under the protection and friendship of King Brion Haldane.</li>

</ul>

</li>

</ul>

<h3><span id="Other_novels" class="mw-headline">Other novels</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Edit section: Other novels" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Deryni_novels&action=edit&section=7">edit</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3>

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<li><em><a title="King Kelson's Bride" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Kelson%27s_Bride">King Kelson's Bride</a></em> (2000)

<ul>

<li>June 1128 – August 1128: Kelson Haldane faces the plots and intrigues of the <a class="mw-redirect" title="Torenth" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torenth">Torenthi</a> royal court.</li>

</ul>

</li>

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<h2><span id="Short_stories" class="mw-headline">Short stories</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Edit section: Short stories" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Deryni_novels&action=edit&section=8">edit</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2>

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<li>"Swords Against the Marluk" (1977)

<ul>

<li>Set in 1105, the story details the battle between <a class="new" title="House of Haldane (fictional) (page does not exist)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=House_of_Haldane(fictional)&action=edit&redlink=1">Brion Haldane</a> and <a class="mw-redirect" title="House of Festil (fictional)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Festil(fictional)#Hogan">Hogan Gwernach Furstán-Festil</a>. Originally published in the <a title="Flashing Swords! 4: Barbarians and Black Magicians" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flashing_Swords!4:Barbarians_and_Black_Magicians">fourth volume</a> of <em><a title="Flashing Swords!" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flashing_Swords!">Flashing Swords!</a></em>, the events of this tale are expanded upon in the <em>Childe Morgan Trilogy</em>.</li>

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</li>

<li><em>The Deryni Archives</em> (1986)

<ul>

<li>A collection of short stories that take place at different points throughout Gwyneddan history. All of the stories were written by Katherine Kurtz.

<ul>

<li>"Catalyst": In the fall of 888, a young <a title="Rhys Thuryn" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhys_Thuryn">Rhys Thuryn</a> discovers his abilities as a Healer. This story was first published in <em>Moonsinger's Friends</em> in 1985.</li>

<li>"Healer's Song": In August 914, Rhys Thuryn and his wife celebrate the birth of their new son. This story was first published in <em>Fantasy Book</em> in 1982.</li>

<li>"Vocation": In December 977, a reluctant noble feels the lure of a religious life. This story was first published in <em>Nine Visions</em> in 1983.</li>

<li>"Bethane": In the summer of 1100, a bitter old woman encounters a group of young Deryni nobles. This story was first published in <em>Hecate's Cauldron</em> in 1982.</li>

<li>"The Priesting of Arilan": From August 1104 to February 1105, <a title="List of minor characters in the Deryni series" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_minor_characters_in_the_Deryni_series#Denis_Arilan">Denis Arilan</a> attempts to become the first Deryni priest in two centuries.</li>

<li>"Legacy": In June 1105, <a class="mw-redirect" title="House of Festil (fictional)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Festil_(fictional)#Charissa">Charissa Furstána-Festila</a> relates the tale of her father's battle with King Brion Haldane. This story was first published in <em>Fantasy Book</em> in 1983.</li>

<li>"The Knighting of Derry": In May 1115, <a title="List of minor characters in the Deryni series" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_minor_characters_in_the_Deryni_series#Sean_Lord_Derry">Sean Lord Derry</a> travels to the royal court and meets Duke Alaric Morgan.</li>

<li>"Trial": In the spring of 1118, Alaric Morgan observes the trial of an accused murderer.</li>

</ul>

</li>

</ul>

</li>

<li>"Venture In Vain" (2001)

<ul>

<li>Set in the year 1089, only 300 copies of this rare, limited-edition short story were published.</li>

</ul>

</li>

<li><em>Deryni Tales</em> (2002)

<ul>

<li>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.</li>

</ul>

</li>

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<h2><span id="Reference_books" class="mw-headline">Reference books</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Edit section: Reference books" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Deryni_novels&action=edit&section=9">edit</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2>

<ul>

<li><em>Deryni Magic</em> (1990)

<ul>

<li>A companion book to the series that details the fictional style of magic used by the <a title="Deryni" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni">Deryni</a>, including both natural psychic abilities and complex arcane rituals.</li>

</ul>

</li>

<li><em>Codex Derynianus</em> (1998)

<ul>

<li>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 <a title="Hardcover" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardcover">hardcover</a> slipcase of which only 500 were printed. In 2005, a second edition of the book was published as a <a title="Paperback" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paperback#Trade_paperback">trade paperback</a>, and it was updated to include information from <em>King Kelson's Bride</em>.</li>

</ul>

</li>

</ul>

<h2><span id="References" class="mw-headline">References</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Edit section: References" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Deryni_novels&action=edit&section=10">edit</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2>

<li id="cite_note-1"><span class="mw-cite-backlink"><strong><a title="Jump up" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_novels#cite_ref-1">^{</a></strong></span> }<span class="reference-text"><cite class="citation web"><a class="external text" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20110727123113/http://www.rhemuthcastle.com/wiki/pmwiki.php/Books/Deryni" rel="nofollow">"Official website of Katherine Kurtz"</a>. Archived from <a class="external text" href="http://www.rhemuthcastle.com/wiki/pmwiki.php/Books/Deryni" rel="nofollow">the original</a> on 2011-07-27<span class="reference-accessdate">. Retrieved <span class="nowrap">2011-07-29</span></span>.</cite></span></li>

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<h2><span id="Sources" class="mw-headline">Sources</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a title="Edit section: Sources" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Deryni_novels&action=edit&section=11">edit</a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2>

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<li>Katherine Kurtz, <em><a title="Camber of Culdi (novel)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camber_of_Culdi_(novel)">Camber of Culdi</a></em>, <a title="International Standard Book Number" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number">ISBN</a> <a title="Special:BookSources/0-345-24590-3" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-345-24590-3">0-345-24590-3</a></li>

<li>Katherine Kurtz, <em><a title="Saint Camber" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Camber">Saint Camber</a></em>, <a title="International Standard Book Number" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number">ISBN</a> <a title="Special:BookSources/0-345-27750-3" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-345-27750-3">0-345-27750-3</a></li>

<li>Katherine Kurtz, <em><a title="Camber the Heretic" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camber_the_Heretic">Camber the Heretic</a></em>, <a title="International Standard Book Number" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number">ISBN</a> <a title="Special:BookSources/0-345-33142-7" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-345-33142-7">0-345-33142-7</a></li>

<li>Katherine Kurtz, <em><a title="The Harrowing of Gwynedd" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Harrowing_of_Gwynedd">The Harrowing of Gwynedd</a></em>, <a title="International Standard Book Number" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number">ISBN</a> <a title="Special:BookSources/0-345-33259-8" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-345-33259-8">0-345-33259-8</a></li>

<li>Katherine Kurtz, <em><a title="King Javan's Year" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Javan%27s_Year">King Javan's Year</a></em>, <a title="International Standard Book Number" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number">ISBN</a> <a title="Special:BookSources/0-345-33260-1" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-345-33260-1">0-345-33260-1</a></li>

<li>Katherine Kurtz, <em><a title="The Bastard Prince" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bastard_Prince">The Bastard Prince</a></em>, <a title="International Standard Book Number" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number">ISBN</a> <a title="Special:BookSources/0-345-33262-8" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-345-33262-8">0-345-33262-8</a></li>

<li>Katherine Kurtz, <em><a class="mw-redirect" title="In the King's Service (2003 novel)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_King%27s_Service_(2003_novel)">In the King's Service</a></em>, <a title="International Standard Book Number" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number">ISBN</a> <a title="Special:BookSources/0-441-01060-1" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-441-01060-1">0-441-01060-1</a></li>

<li>Katherine Kurtz, <em><a title="Childe Morgan" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childe_Morgan">Childe Morgan</a></em>, <a title="International Standard Book Number" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number">ISBN</a> <a title="Special:BookSources/0-441-01282-5" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-441-01282-5">0-441-01282-5</a></li>

<li>Katherine Kurtz, <em><a class="new" title="The King's Deryni (page does not exist)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_King%27s_Deryni&action=edit&redlink=1">The King's Deryni</a></em>, <a title="International Standard Book Number" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number">ISBN</a> <a title="Special:BookSources/978-0425276686" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-0425276686">978-0425276686</a></li>

<li>Katherine Kurtz, <em><a title="Deryni Rising" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_Rising">Deryni Rising</a></em>, <a title="International Standard Book Number" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number">ISBN</a> <a title="Special:BookSources/0-345-01981-4" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-345-01981-4">0-345-01981-4</a></li>

<li>Katherine Kurtz, <em><a title="Deryni Checkmate" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_Checkmate">Deryni Checkmate</a></em>, <a title="International Standard Book Number" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number">ISBN</a> <a title="Special:BookSources/0-345-22598-8" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-345-22598-8">0-345-22598-8</a></li>

<li>Katherine Kurtz, <em><a title="High Deryni" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Deryni">High Deryni</a></em>, <a title="International Standard Book Number" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number">ISBN</a> <a title="Special:BookSources/0-345-23485-5" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-345-23485-5">0-345-23485-5</a></li>

<li>Katherine Kurtz, <em><a title="The Bishop's Heir" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bishop%27s_Heir">The Bishop's Heir</a></em>, <a title="International Standard Book Number" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number">ISBN</a> <a title="Special:BookSources/0-345-31824-2" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-345-31824-2">0-345-31824-2</a></li>

<li>Katherine Kurtz, <em><a title="The King's Justice" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King%27s_Justice">The King's Justice</a></em>, <a title="International Standard Book Number" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number">ISBN</a> <a title="Special:BookSources/0-345-31825-0" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-345-31825-0">0-345-31825-0</a></li>

<li>Katherine Kurtz, <em><a title="The Quest for Saint Camber" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Quest_for_Saint_Camber">The Quest for Saint Camber</a></em>, <a title="International Standard Book Number" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number">ISBN</a> <a title="Special:BookSources/0-345-31826-9" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-345-31826-9">0-345-31826-9</a></li>

<li>Katherine Kurtz, <em><a title="King Kelson's Bride" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Kelson%27s_Bride">King Kelson's Bride</a></em>, <a title="International Standard Book Number" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number">ISBN</a> <a title="Special:BookSources/0-441-00732-5" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-441-00732-5">0-441-00732-5</a></li>

<li>Katherine Kurtz, <em>The Deryni Archives</em>, <a title="International Standard Book Number" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number">ISBN</a> <a title="Special:BookSources/0-345-32678-4" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-345-32678-4">0-345-32678-4</a></li>

<li>Katherine Kurtz and Robert Reginald, <em>Codex Derynianus (second edition)</em>, <a title="International Standard Book Number" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number">ISBN</a> <a title="Special:BookSources/1-887424-96-2" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/1-887424-96-2">1-887424-96-2</a></li>

<li><a class="external text" href="http://www.derynirealms.com/derynifaq.html" rel="nofollow">Deryni FAQ</a></li>

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<li><a class="external text" href="http://www.deryni.net/" rel="nofollow">Deryni Destination, the official website of Katherine Kurtz & all things Deryni</a></li>

<li><a class="external text" href="http://www.airsid.net/C/75.htm" rel="nofollow">Deryni Archives The Magazine</a></li>

<li><a class="external text" href="irc://irc.otherworlders.org/deryni_destinations" rel="nofollow">The official chat of Katherine Kurtz.</a></li>

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<th class="navbox-group" scope="row">Legends of Camber of Culdi</th>

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<li><em><a title="Camber of Culdi (novel)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camber_of_Culdi_(novel)">Camber of Culdi</a></em> (1976)</li>

<li><em><a title="Saint Camber" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Camber">Saint Camber</a></em> (1978)</li>

<li><em><a title="Camber the Heretic" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camber_the_Heretic">Camber the Heretic</a></em> (1981)</li>

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<li><em><a title="The Harrowing of Gwynedd" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Harrowing_of_Gwynedd">The Harrowing of Gwynedd</a></em> (1989)</li>

<li><em><a title="King Javan's Year" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Javan%27s_Year">King Javan's Year</a></em> (1992)</li>

<li><em><a title="The Bastard Prince" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bastard_Prince">The Bastard Prince</a></em> (1994)</li>

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<li><em><a title="In the King's Service" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_the_King%27s_Service">In the King's Service</a></em> (2004)</li>

<li><em><a title="Childe Morgan" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childe_Morgan">Childe Morgan</a></em> (2006)</li>

<li><em><a class="new" title="The King's Deryni (page does not exist)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_King%27s_Deryni&action=edit&redlink=1">The King's Deryni</a></em> (2014)</li>

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<li><em><a title="Deryni Rising" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_Rising">Deryni Rising</a></em> (1970)</li>

<li><em><a title="Deryni Checkmate" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni_Checkmate">Deryni Checkmate</a></em> (1972)</li>

<li><em><a title="High Deryni" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Deryni">High Deryni</a></em> (1973)</li>

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<li><em><a title="The Bishop's Heir" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bishop%27s_Heir">The Bishop's Heir</a></em> (1984)</li>

<li><em><a title="The King's Justice" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_King%27s_Justice">The King's Justice</a></em> (1985)</li>

<li><em><a title="The Quest for Saint Camber" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Quest_for_Saint_Camber">The Quest for Saint Camber</a></em> (1986)</li>

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<li><em><a title="King Kelson's Bride" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Kelson%27s_Bride">King Kelson's Bride</a></em> (2000)</li>

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<th class="navbox-group" scope="row"><a class="new" title="House of Haldane (fictional) (page does not exist)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=House_of_Haldane_(fictional)&action=edit&redlink=1">The House of Haldane</a></th>

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<li><a class="new" title="Cinhil Haldane (page does not exist)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cinhil_Haldane&action=edit&redlink=1">Cinhil Haldane</a></li>

<li><a class="new" title="House of Haldane (fictional) (page does not exist)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=House_of_Haldane_(fictional)&action=edit&redlink=1">Alroy Haldane</a></li>

<li><a title="Javan Haldane" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javan_Haldane">Javan Haldane</a></li>

<li><a title="Rhys Michael Haldane" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhys_Michael_Haldane">Rhys Michael Haldane</a></li>

<li><a title="Kelson Haldane" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelson_Haldane">Kelson Haldane</a></li>

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<li><a title="Camber MacRorie" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camber_MacRorie">Camber MacRorie</a></li>

<li><a title="Joram MacRorie" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joram_MacRorie">Joram MacRorie</a></li>

<li><a title="Evaine MacRorie Thuryn" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evaine_MacRorie_Thuryn">Evaine MacRorie Thuryn</a></li>

<li><a title="Rhys Thuryn" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhys_Thuryn">Rhys Thuryn</a></li>

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<li><a title="Alaric Morgan" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaric_Morgan">Alaric Morgan</a></li>

<li><a class="mw-redirect" title="Duncan McLain" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duncan_McLain">Duncan McLain</a></li>

<li><a class="mw-redirect" title="Dhugal MacArdry" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhugal_MacArdry">Dhugal MacArdry</a></li>

<li><a class="mw-redirect" title="House of Festil (fictional)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_Festil_(fictional)">The House of Festil</a></li>

<li><a title="List of minor characters in the Deryni series" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_minor_characters_in_the_Deryni_series">Minor characters</a></li>

<li><a class="new" title="Camberian Council (page does not exist)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Camberian_Council&action=edit&redlink=1">Camberian Council</a></li>

<li><a title="Deryni" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deryni">Deryni</a></li>

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<th class="navbox-group" scope="row"><a title="Gwynedd (fictional)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwynedd_(fictional)">Kingdom of Gwynedd</a></th>

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<li><a title="Earldoms of Gwynedd (fictional)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earldoms_of_Gwynedd_(fictional)">Earldoms</a></li>

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<li><a title="Eleven Kingdoms" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleven_Kingdoms">The Eleven Kingdoms</a></li>

<li><a title="Torenth (fictional)" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torenth_(fictional)">Torenth</a></li>

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