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Act One: Deverry is the first act of the Deverry Cycle by Katharine Kerr. All four books were first published between 1986 and 1990, originally by publisher Del Rey, now by Bantam Books in the US and Voyager Books in the UK. The first act includes how the dweomermaster Nevyn finally fulfils his oath to "set things right," and also plots to throw the province of Eldidd into war.

The act is titled "Deverry" because most of the story takes place in the Kingdom of Deverry.

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Daggerspell[]

Main article: Daggerspell

First published in 1986. The "author's definitive edition" was published in 1993. The first novel in the sequence includes events in the 11th century and in the 7th century. The 11th century main time line introduces Jill and Rhodry and Nevyn, and shows how all three characters converge. The first 7th century event tells the story of the ill-fated romance between Deverrian Prince Galrion and Brangwen, his betrothed. The second 7th century event tells of Nevyn's first meeting with Aderyn, the son of bard Gweran and his wife Lyssa.

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Darkspell[]

Main article: Darkspell

First published in 1987. The "author's definitive edition" was published in 1994. The second novel in the sequence continues events in the main 11th century time line and includes events in the 8th century. The 8th century sequence follows the warrior priestess Gweniver and her warband as they fight in support of King Glyn of Cerrmor during the civil war known as the Time of Troubles. Also featured is Prince Mael, the Eldidd prince imprisoned in a tower in Dun Cerrmor for over twenty years.


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The Bristling Wood[]

Main article: The Bristling Wood

First published in 1989. Published in the UK under the title Dawnspell: The Bristling Wood. The third novel in the sequence follows the 11th century time line and events in the 9th century. In the 9th century Nevyn grooms young Prince Maryn of Pyrdon for the high kingship of all Deverry. The Silver Daggers are formed under the leadership of Caradoc and swear themselves into service for Maryn.


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The Dragon Revenant[]

Main article: The Dragon Revenant

First published in 1990. Published in the UK under the title Dragonspell: The Southern Sea. The fourth novel in the sequence takes place entirely in the 11th century in Eldidd, Deverry, and Bardek.

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