Editing Volume One: The Vampire of the Dungeons (section)

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Five years have past and the realm of Adagalasck and much has changed. To the vat surprise of the many peoples and realms in the lands under the Stairs and among the winds, and accord was reached.  Prince Julian of Amber became King Julian of Adagalask, Lord of the West Stair, and his bride took the title of Princess Consort instead of Queen. It was admitted that their marriage had been sanctified in the grove of the Unicorn but for magical reasons Nina did not wish to take the throne as Queen yet.  The Horse Lord Trualta was named the Ambassador Plenipotentiary to Amber from the Land.  Prince Gerard and Bleys attended the Coronation of their brother in an official capacity as representatives of Amber.  After the celebration the pair disappeared into the shadows of the various stairs, intent on traveling and leading lives of adventure for a time.  Bill Roth established an efficient and sound Embassy for Lord Realmer and after 4 years, felt achy and tired, feeling his age he said. He left the office in the hands of a seasoned administrator and returned to Amber where it was rumored that he was sent to the Far Isles to "appreciate the situation" there.  Word has come that Hagalta is in Azcala, and deeply out of favor with the God Emperor Tonacat but still enjoying his protection for a time. His eye did not heal and was replaced with a cybernetic device.  In the south waters, the fishing was productive and a great battle between sharks and dolphin was fought.