Deryni - Deryni As Characters

Deryni As Characters

Many of the novels are set specifically in Gwynedd, and deal with the efforts of Deryni to reclaim a position of social equality for their race. As a result, many of the Deryni are depicted as protagonists. However, there are also several notable Deryni that plainly serve as antagonists in the novels, displaying motivations and actions that establish or complement the main conflict. Similarly, human characters are depicted as both antagonists and protagonists, further underlying the theme that the characters in the novels are neither "good" nor "evil" simply based on their race. Regardless of whether the character is human, Deryni, or a mixture of both, it is ultimately his/her unique personality and history that determines their actions. This theme is a recurring motif throughout the novels.