Parry

Parry is the main character, principle protagonist, and later principle antagonist of the novel For Love of Evil, by Piers Anthony. He was born in the thirteen century and intended for use as a sacrifice by a Sorcerer, but the local Abbot intervenes on Parry's behalf, making the Sorcerer adopt and raise him. When he is fifteen, Parry marries and falls in love with Jolie, a pretty fourteen-year-old peasant girl. They are happy for two years, and Parry becomes a powerful wizard. Parry is a white magician and uses his magic to further the good of God. Parry is also an excellent singer and artist and is very intelligent.

When the King of France sends his troops out after heretics, Jolie and the Sorcerer are killed. Perry, heartbroken, flees and heads north. There, Parry falls in league with the Franciscan monks, seeking truth and seeking to do good...