Characters in the Deverry Cycle
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This article lists some of the major characters in the Deverry Cycle by Katharine Kerr. The core characters of the Deverry cycle appear under different names in various books and at various times due to being reincarnated. The Deverry culture in the cycle is heavily influenced by Kerr’s extensive reading on both the Celts and classical Graeco-Roman society. Having no written records by the Celts themselves, it is a matter of dispute if Ancient Celtic religion included a belief in reincarnation. Several ancient classical sources refer to the Celts as believing in reincarnation.
Incarnations
People of Deverry
Jill
Cullyn's daughter, who has latent dweomer talent. As a child, she follows her father on his wanderings, and learns swordcraft from him. Jill becomes Rhodry's lover, following him into exile. After being separated from Rhodry, Jill is abducted by Perryn, who places her under his strange spell, though Salamander eventually rescues her. Perryn's influence causes Jill's latent dweomer abilities to manifest; she begins studying under Salamander to avoid being driven mad by supernatural forces.
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