Chriselle of Furstán-Festil

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In the fictional universe of the Deryni novels of Katherine Kurtz, Chriselle Furstána-Festila-Mór was the tenth Festillic Pretender, claiming the title of Queen of Gwynedd from 1050 to 1061. She was the second Festillic Pretender of the junior branch of the House of Furstán-Festil, and her claim to the throne of Gwynedd coincided with the legitimate reign of King Malcolm Haldane (1025-1074).

Chriselle Carola Carmina Furstána-Festila-Mór was born on July 5, 1010, the second daughter and third child of the Festillic Pretender Princess AriElinora and her husband, Graf Manuel von Spire. She was created Duchess of Truvorsk upon her marriage to Prince Zimri of Torenth in 1027, and later inherited the title of Duchess of Tolán upon her mother's death in 1050. Although she also inherited the Festillic claim to the throne of Gwynedd from her mother, she was never formally recognized as the legitimate Queen of Gwynedd and she did little to press her claim. Chriselle placed all of her royal hopes upon her son, Prince Marcus, but he died suddenly on October 26, 1060. Chriselle became increasingly melancholy after her son's death, and embarked upon a journey to the Holy Shrine of Saint Sava the following year. However, she fell ill while traveling and did not survive the journey. Princess Chriselle Furstána-Festila-Mór died on August 11, 1061, at the age of 51. She was succeeded as the Festillic Pretender by her grandson, Prince Hogan.

[edit] Titles

• (1010 - 1061): Hereditary Princess of Gwynedd
• (1027 - 1061): Duchess of Truvorsk
• (1050 - 1061): Titular Queen of Gwynedd (the Festillic Pretender)
• (1050 - 1061): Duchess of Tolán

[edit] Family

• Married Prince Zimri of Torenth on June 19, 1027.
  • Princess Demetria (died age 3)
  • Princess Camille (entered a convent under the name Sister Mary Beatrice, died 1101)
  • Prince Blaine (dead at birth)
  • Princess Ariel (died age 5)
  • Princess Charis Rochelle (later married King Nimur II of Torenth)
  • Prince Marcus (later married Lady Jonelle of Gwernach, died age 18)

[edit] Sources

• Katherine Kurtz and Robert Reginald, Codex Derynianus, ISBN 0-89370-011-8
• Katherine Kurtz and Robert Reginald, Codex Derynianus (Second Edition), ISBN 1-877424-96-2

Preceded by Elinora Furstána-Festila-Mór

The Festillic Pretender 1050 - 1061

Succeeded by Hogan Gwernach Furstán-Festil