Joram MacRorie

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

Joram Angus MacRorie is the son of Earl Camber MacRorie, and a priest and knight of the Order of Saint Michael. He plays a central role in the Haldane Restoration, and later becomes the primary leader of the secret Deryni resistance movement.

Both of the character's first two names have an established significance within his family. His first name honors his great-uncle, Joram, who is the fourth Earl of Culdi. His middle name, Angus, is shared by both a distant ancestor, the second Earl of Culdi, and his uncle, Camber's elder brother.

Joram is a very moral and ethical person, one who believes in doing the right thing at all times. This central part of his personality is at the core of almost all the major decisions he makes, from supporting the Haldane Restoration to leading the Deryni resistance movement.

Throughout the Legends of Camber of Culdi trilogy, most of Joram's efforts are focused on overthrowing King Imre Furstán-Festil, securing the reign of King Cinhil I Haldane, and maintaining a peaceful balance between humans and Deryni in Gwynedd. In the following trilogy, The Heirs of Saint Camber, Joram focuses primarily on removing the lords of state from power and protecting the remaining Deryni in Gwynedd.

Joram's first significant conflict in the novels is his opposition to the House of Festil, which lasts through Camber of Culdi and into Saint Camber, in which he also struggles against Dom Queron Kinevan to protect his father's secret identity and prevent Camber's canonization. Throughout the remainder of the novels, Joram's primary conflict is his struggle against the Regents and great lords who rule Gwynedd. In addition, Joram has several heated debates with both his father and his sister.

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