High Deryni

In the tumultuous realm of Gwynedd, the young and determined King Kelson faces an existential threat to his rule and his very being. As a Deryni – a race possessing powerful, often feared, extrasensory abilities – Kelson stands as a living challenge to the entrenched authority of the Church of the Eleven Kingdoms. Two centuries prior, the Deryni were overthrown and driven underground, branded as witches and heretics. Now, with a Deryni on the throne, the Church sees its dominion imperiled and is poised to ignite a final, devastating conflict to eradicate all Deryni influence. Kelson must navigate treacherous political landscapes, master his nascent Deryni powers, and forge unlikely alliances to protect his kingdom, his heritage, and his people from utter destruction. This novel plunges deep into themes of religious intolerance, political maneuvering, and the struggle for identity amidst a brewing holy war, as Kelson strives to unite a divided land against overwhelming prejudice.