Camber MacRorie

Camber MacRorie of Culdi is a fictional character in the Deryni series of historical fantasy novels by Katherine Kurtz.

Camber Kyriell MacRorie is the seventh Earl of Culdi, a Gwyneddan noble who plays a pivotal role in the Haldane Restoration of 904. He is an extremely powerful Deryni mage whose arcane abilities and knowledge are legendary. Although he was canonized by the Holy Church of Gwynedd shortly after his death, the Church later rescinded his sainthood and declared him a heretic.

To date, none of the Deryni works have included any information regarding a symbolic or honorific meaning to the character's name.

Camber has a strong sense of personal responsibility and duty to his land and king. He is devoutly religious, and would have become a priest if the deaths of his father and older brothers hadn't left him heir to the earldom. Camber then directs his strengths and talents to the service of Gwynned.

Most of Camber's specific goals center around the protection of the people of Gwynedd. He is dedicated to securing the safety of his family, the royal Haldane line, and the welfare of Gwynedd's Deryni race. Maintaining the political and religious balance between Deryni and humans is a delicate and often dangerous matter. He is also fascinated by ancient Deryni lore, and has dedicated himself to researching, recovering and preserving the works of past Deryni masters.

Throughout the course of The Legends of Camber of Culdi, Camber is in conflict with the Festillic rulers of Gwynedd, King Imre Furstán-Festil and his sister, Princess Ariella. Camber has a strained relationship with King Cinhil Haldane, who blames Camber for taking him from his priestly vocation. Many of Camber's decisions result in heated arguments with his son, Joram. By the end of the trilogy, Camber is in danger from the ambitious human nobles and priests who seek to suppress Deryni throughout Gwynedd.

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