Editing Volume Two: The Adask War Wizard (section)

====<big>Back in Adagalasck, High King Julian, Giovanni di Silva</big>====

*'''Michael James Watson'''
Suddenly Realmer, Tesara in his arms, is on a dark balcony over looking a city under bright moon. Standing he feels he is in Adagalask. To the side he sees a woman in a lounge chair, sleeping. Tea steaming in a samovar. Cookies on a plate. Satura looks peaceful. A guard stands at your arrival but you recognize each other. He nods, picks up a pike and walks by, "I'll be outside if she needs anything, sir."
*'''Michael James Watson'''
the Guard says as he reaches the door, "Oh, and the King said if her ladyship had any visitors he wants to know so I will report to him in a moment. I suspect he will come directly"
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
Realmer wanted to make a parting comment to Finndo just before transporting; something along the lines of: "My manners are a personal trait, not a family one."  But they disappear from the Ambir Pattern Chamber before he could make such a comment.  Upon arriving on the balcony, Realmer feels the familiar crackle of energy that is Adagalasck and he breathes a small sigh of relief; this place feels more like home to him than anywhere else ever has. Realmer smiles and nods to the guard as he departs.  Realmer places Tesa's belongings on the ground next to an empty lounge chair, then does his best to dress her then places her in the lounge chair to rest. He brushes back her hair and gives her a peck on the forehead, then whispers, "We are in a safe place, for now. Rest well, Partner."  Realmer turns to gaze upon his mother, a sad little smile crosses his lips. He is pleased to see her and happy to see her at peace, which is such a rare thing.  Realmer pours himself a cup of tea then turns to look upon Tesa once again. By his own choice, he has never been involved in a romantic relationship nor has he ever truly been interested in one. And aside from ritualistic sex, he has only had a few sexual encounters in his lifetime, again, by his own choice. But as he continues to stare at Tesa, and thinks about the time they have spent together and how his caring for her has grown, he begins to wonder if that might change.  He sips his tea and awaits the arrival of his cousin Julian, the King of Adagalasck.
*'''Michael James Watson'''
Tesa rolls as moved, Looking up uncertainly. Automatically she feels her belongings and slips them on, as if its a morning ritual she grasps to recover normalcy. She looks up at Realmer with eyes heavy with sleep, "Is it always like that?" then her endurance gives up and she falls to an exhausted sleep. She cradles her pair of new trump decks and her NP Snikura dagger.  Picking her up he places her on a lounge beside his mother.  As Realmer looks at her there is something out of focus about her. As if she is slightly blurred. As he watches she comes into clarity. He realizes somehow she was instinctively trying to shape change into smoke, a thing he knows is beyond him. He figures it must be a racial trait. She comes into focus as she sleeps.
Satura mumbles in her sleep, "oh... Oh Hagi... Hagi... please..."  Half an hour passes till the door opens admitting Julian. His appearance surprises Realmer a bit as he is in a loose silky kimono with the patterning of the lake grasses in brown and green. The black hakama is a contrast. He is barefoot but carries a wakazashi and tanto on his left side. His black hair is tied back and braided down the back. A thin white scaled belt seems to Realmer to be where his armor really is."  "Cousin... I've been waiting for you. Its been awhile. Do you want to stay here or go across the way to the dining room? Ah.. Who is that?" Pointing to Tesa.
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
Realmer idly brings up the Spiral of the Winds and checks the spells Hanging there as he contemplates new specialized spells. He is loathe to drop any of the Major Spells Hanging there, but one was common enough as to be expected by an opponent and thus possibly countered, so he drops Stone Binding, opening up a space for a new spell. Then he says the lynchpins and releases the Resplendent Refreshments spell and fills the table with a variety of bite sized delicacies varying in flavor from subtle to bold, and in spice from mild to zesty. All appear on fine porcelain plates with small plates of the same design sitting empty in a small stack on the edge of the table, with small forks and fine linen napkins beside. Realmer is hungry for good food, after all that time on Rasak and Adledross. He grabs a tiny delectable at random and pops it into his mouth while pushing aside the Spiral aside and bringing up the Pattern. He drops three spells Hanging there; Defensive Material, Invisibility and Sleep. He then pushes the Pattern slightly to the side and carefully brings up the Sigil of Paragon next to the Pattern then carefully transfers Dispelling Screen, Disintegrate and Time Stop from Paragon to Pattern. Then he pushes aside the Pattern, carefully brings up the Spiral and transfers the three remaining Major Spells from the Spiral to the Sigil of Paragon, freeing up the four slots he needs for his new spells. He pushes both of the Sigils aside and pops another tasty treat into his mouth, then a few more in a row. He contemplates a new Power Binding Spell specific to Tesara's bloodline, useful against her father and grandfathers... and her if needed. And he contemplates the use of her blood to Summon Nur Al-Din, considering he is kin to Conf and Tolknor, he is kin to Tesara... it might help. He knows he would need a tiny bit of her blood for the spells and the summoning, but he will not take it without her permission, and he has no intention of waking her now.  Realmer sits back and sips some more tea and eats some more food as he contemplates what Finndo meant when he said Dworkin sealed him off from his powers and that he would break that bond. Grandfather had told him that his Grandmother Verna had sealed his powers... but Dworkin was known for twisting the truth, as were most of the Family, no matter which Line of Dworkin one was from. Realmer sets down the cup and withdraws the Yellow Mandalay Stone from a pocket of his Robes and holds it to his forehead, centered on his 'Third Eye'. Then he centers himself for a moment then focuses his Psyche upon himself to determine, if he can, if something has changed or is different in some way, grand or subtle.  Later, when Julian arrives, Realmer slips the Stone into a pocket, stands and bows. “Majesty.” he says, just to get the etiquette part out of the way. Then he smiles and says, “Julian, it's good to see you. It has been awhile for me as well. I like the new look."  Julian will note that Realmer's 'look' has changed as well. His Robes are less voluminous and of a lighter weight material, but still the same patterns and colors; dark gray with dark red and dark purple trimmings. He has traded his fancy tooled wide leather belt for a weapons belt with a long sword on his left hip and an NP Dagger with a Red Mandalay Stone in its pommel next to it and another NP Dagger on his right hip with a Blue Mandalay Stone in the pommel and his customary Scrimshawed Bone Wand sheathed next to it. His hair is also pulled back, but loosely with a simple leather tie at the neck.  "That” he says looking to Tesa, “is the newest member of the Barimen Family. Allow me to introduce you to Tesara of Tosa, as named by her father and mother, Tesa Resa as she calls herself. Daughter of Conf and Mirelle, granddaughter of Av Reet and Elanna, great granddaughter of both Oberon and Tolknor... beyond that it gets complicated. You may have seen her at the Embassy on the North Stair when I was assigned there, though she spent most of her time in the city exploring while I was working; she is a friend of Gangdis and I had hired her to join me on my travels. Check your Trump Deck, she might already be in there... she just finished walking the Pattern, which is why she is exhausted and sleeping... and because of a few other reasons dealing with her specific family line. And I would prefer we stay here; I'd like to keep an eye on her myself and it is pleasant to see my mother, even if she is sleeping. I have plenty of snacks and could Conjure up some drinks quick enough.”
*'''Michael James Watson'''
"Beyond that it gets complicated?!"  He chuckles, “That's a complicated mess of a genealogy. Conf and Mirelle? I've never met Conf but the rumors of him abound. Nor have I met Tolknor but I certainly know the Tosians in CHAD. What's Random got to say about her? Mirelle is a sore subject for him. Hey, does that mean Giovanni is finally in Amber? He and Random quarrel about her. Be nice to have him on good terms. He's a hell of a great-sword fighter but he is is one of the wickedness crossbowmen I ever saw. Nearly Flora's equal in archery. You know, having been in the dungeons so long, that Mirelle is in one of the sealed prison areas for her own safety. It took some doing getting her there. Some of the Cousins took care of it. Desri and Doria, Vance..."  Taking a bite of something he motions to a seating group off to another side and walks over and takes a seat.  "Its good to see you. You are a lord of the realm of course but I shan't require your fealty. That would be complicated too. I imagine Random would have something to say about that. We spoke recently and he's going to be coming here officially. I would guess Random wants you to check in with Roth. He's angry at me of course but we came to terms after both our failures to acquire the Arden Stone."  Looking over at the ladies he says," Tesara....Conf, Av Reet....Nina told me just now that a Djinn had entered the realm. She is preparing for battle. Some ancient rivalry. I sent her a thought just now to stand down. Of course she can stay as long as she likes. As for Satura, Nina and Emilie have sorted out some ugly magical linkages but can't get all of it. She sleeps a lot. Hagalta has tried summoning her a couple times. Apparently Tonacat tossed him out of Azcala and now he is building a force of Black Zone troops. Plays at being some kind of messiah with me as the arch devil keeping his queen. Xorax is creating an army of power armored space marines. Xorax's mother Uxtrasa is leading the remnants of Hagalta's orcs and Adasks out in the east. I've left them alone but something will need to be done before Hagalta and Xorax unite and come here. Satura has a claim on the loyalty of the Adasks that Uxtrasa is assembling so that could be useful. The Adask are a loyal people and you being her might vie for their service. Your advice would be welcome."
*'''Michael James Watson'''
While Julian speaks Realmer is casually aware or a tumbler of water by Satura's table. Thinking on it he feels the presence of several fountains nearby. A taste of water tells him how moist the air is. Considering it he feels the lake below the city and rivers feeing into it. The lake opens into an inlet that reaches wider then rivers out to the ocean beyond. The sense of water is strong on his mind for a moment, slightly distracting but more curious then demanding.  Giving it a thought he feels the vines on the walls, decorative plants nearby. Floral displays are growing rather then cut flowers. Below is a massive well tended herb garden nearby. Rosemary and Thyme fill his nostrils as Julian talks.  Looking out he feels a rain storm approaching, from the south a day away.
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
Realmer moves to the other sitting area with Julian, then has Bob Trump all of the snacks from the table by Satura over to the table he and Julian are sitting by now.  He is intrigued by these new senses he seems to have. He believes them to be the Fey powers that Finndo unlocked for him. Though he wishes to investigate them further, he knows that they are distracting him from his conversation with Julian, so he pushes them aside and focuses on the conversation.  "Well, for starters; Yes, Random is aware of Tesa and her genealogy. Just before leaving the Nasty Place, Benedict had a conversation with me and gave me a considerable amount of information regarding Tesa and her line. Then upon arriving in Amber, I spoke with Random at quite some length on the matter of Tesa and a few other things of concern. While at the Nasty Place, Tesa got involved with Alexandir kos Korag and Benedict informed me that it could be a problem. After speaking with Random, he informed me of a Vision he had while sitting the Oracle of Night and in that vision he saw Alex as a conqueror of Amber and Tesa's child sitting the throne. Because of this, he had some concerns and wanted me to check in on Tesa and possibly separate her from Alex if needed. But apparently she had already pulled herself away from him as his desires and goals are not hers; especially those regarding bearing his offspring and continuing his Legacy. And even though she is incapable of bearing children because of what the Snikura did to her, Alex says it can be fixed... but she has no desire to get it fixed."   "I met Conf a few years back just before we both attended Rasak. At the time he told me he was Tesa's Patron and that he had plans for her and that I should not get in his way. Just recently I met and spoke with Tolknor and he spoke at length about her and his side of her family; he played the role of doting great-grandfather, but somehow I doubt his altruism. Very shortly after that, I took her to Ambir and she walked the Pattern. And to be honest, I believe I was guided or even manipulated into doing exactly what I did. Even though no one told me specifically to take her to the Pattern and have her walk it, I get the feeling that's exactly what Random wanted. I know it was what Tolknor wanted."  "As far as Giovanni is concerned, I have not met the man nor seen him around Amber. But with this recent change to the family dynamic, it is possible we may see him soon... especially if Tesa decides to visit her mother."  "As far as Matters of the Crown are concerned, Random has given me a century of leave and told me that he has nothing official for me to get involved in. But he did inform me of a lot of important matters and that I may have to get involved in regardless of my leave status... the matter of the Arden Stone and the Fey being but two of them. I will speak with Bill Roth at my earliest convenience."  "In regards to Hagalta, the last time I saw him he was in a secure cell in the dungeons of Castle Amber. I brought him there myself from the Oracle of night. Though it is entirely possible that he escaped somehow. Regardless, the matter of his forces and Xorax's forces gathering is a matter of concern. As is Uxtrasa's gathering of forces here in Adagalasck. Those forces loyalty to my mother could indeed prove helpful and I will do what I can to help out here."  "But, to be honest, I was sent here, specifically, by Finndo as a defense against Av Reet. It is entirely possible he will try to come for Tesa and steal her powers. Finndo advised me that Av Reet would most likely not come here because of the ease with which he could be trapped in one of the small realms off of one of the Stairs here. It was my intent to find a tiny little realm and prepare it just in case Av Reet comes for Tesa. And, Tesa and I are both in need of some time to come to grips with our new powers. Apparently, Finndo unlocked some powers that Dworkin or my grandmother sealed away from me at my birth."
*'''Michael James Watson'''
Julian nods. "Its a power of a master of a Stair to trap people in them. If a person is in their presence they can be transported to a stair realm and sealed. Even now i have a dozen realms ready in case i need them. As for Uxtrasa and the remnants of Hagalta's clan I am not too concerned. Xorit, a Odaraxta war chief i believe you know is in fealty to me. If I need to I can send him against Uxtrasa but i hope to avoid it."  He takes a nibble and ponders, "Av Reet... Most of us knew to some degree about the First Brood. Had we been inclined we could have put the pieces together before Maylon arrived with the Heirs and Spares book. I knew of Av Reet. I knew of Adrian though thought him dead. I certainly knew about Elfwine though by the time i was an adult he was long gone. I ran into him open occasion. Being on good terms with the Fey Court I spoke with Tatiana many times. Its not spoken of a lot but my Rangers have intermarried and interacted with the Fey since the beginning of the order. And of course my wife and my sister-sister in law is a full Fairy."  Standing and putting hands on the rail, looking out to the city below.  "I ran into Av Reet in my youth. Barely managed to escape. Listening to Benedict talk about the First Brood it makes me feel lucky to have survived. Creatures with direct connection to certain forces of creation. For all we know we can access those kinds of powers but Oberon blocked our abilities. Between you and I think Dworkin and Oberon blocked many of our powers from birth. Fiona, Bleys, and Brand became powerhouses fairly easily from the timeline of the rest of us so i always suspected they broke some of the bonds holding their powers back during their time in Chaos."  "As for Giovanni, he and I fought together long ago. A fairly simple man with simple ideas. He believed at the time that Random had slain Mirelle. I never found out why. Other then that he was pretty straightforward. A lot like Gerard. His crossbowmanship was extraordinary. And a hell of a drinker. His trump doesn't do him justice."
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
Realmer nods his head and looks contemplative for a moment.  "Can that Stair Trick be used anywhere, or just here in Adagalasck? Meaning, do I have to be here in order for it to work? And is it only specific to the Stair one is attuned to or all four? I have a personal realm off of the North Stair, and I am familiar with a few other small Realms off of that Stair that I was considering for the Trap."
*'''Michael James Watson'''
He smiles, "It works anywhere in Adagalask. But you have to be the Stair Lord so, there are about a dozen of us who can do it. Not just being attuned to a stair. Sorry. It helps if you are king. Want to see it work?"
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
"I'd love to" he responds.
*'''Michael James Watson'''
Realmer finds himself on a bright bleak desert under three suns. The temperature is in the 120 range.
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
Realmer chuckles and Shape Shifts to a bipedal Reptilian Form, more suited to high temperatures and exposure to intense sunlight. He looks around a bit and wonders if he has made a mistake and has allowed himself to be trapped... but then realizes Julian could have done it at anytime without his consent. He chuckles again at his paranoia. He waits a short period of time for Julian to recall him... if that is possible, then pulls out his Trump of Julian and attempts contact. If that fails, he will try to use his Advanced Pattern Teleport to get out, going back to the balcony. If that fails too, he will try a simple Teleport Spell. If that fails, the will try using the Spiral of the Winds to get him out.
*'''Michael James Watson'''
A year later Realmer feels tingling like a trump call
*'''Michael James Watson'''
Just kidding. An hour later he returns to the balcony. Julian says, " about a minute passed here. Some of the realms have wild time ratios."
*'''Michael James Watson'''
He waits till Realmer shifts out of the Reptilian form to human form again.  "Its strange, and not to derail us from what we need to talk about, but you are a lot more knowledgeable about this then I am, which galls me to admit of course. Becoming King here has led to some interesting new powers. My whole life I have rarely had much use for magic. I knew some tracking magic, a few healing spells. a collection of utility cantrips. I know a collection of power words to dispel demons and Elementals and such that i have rarely used. I had mostly forgotten my battles with Av Reet and his cadre of Djinn because i was usually using iron or steel weapons against them, not magic, and it was so long ago. I've lived among the Fey almost more then my own siblings and they have a lot of magic but I never really investigated it much. In my travels in shadow I spent most my time as a warrior, a hunter, even a scholar. I spent 30 years a a doctor and 30 years as a chef. 200 years as a mercenary. I even fought in a part of Borlak's great horde, keeping a million men and horse between myself and Borlak of course. But i only was a wizard for a few years. I attended a magic school on the Isle of Roke. But the magic there didn't work very many other places. So i learned a little low order magic but never delved into the high order sorcery or conjuration some of my siblings did."  He fiddles with a ring idly.  "But now... I've a crown that holds spells, Stairs and Winds that demand a wizards knowledge to control, out of self-preservation if nothing else. I have powers like tossing people into stair prison cells or across the world. There are wizards here who are split between eagerly serving me and meanly plotting against me. There are natural forces of the world and its shadows i must manage. And not to put too fine a point on it, I've a wife and a sister in law-sister who are deeply steeped in magics light and dark. Oberon purposefully kept us away from the study of high order magics. He discouraged magical experimentation with the pattern. Our instruction in the use of the pattern included telling us not to do things that we know now are just the things that we needed to learn. I couldn't raise the sigil of the pattern till i came here and Nina taught me how to raise the Sigil of Adagalask, then the Sign of Amber. I find myself bitter, angry at Oberon.. Hell, we didn't know that the crazy old wizard that wondered around the castle from time to time was our grandfather... He trained us to fail."
*'''Michael James Watson'''
"Yet, Eric and Corwin both seemed to have abilities from time to time that were curious at the time and revealing in retrospect. Ok, Arloxedra helped Eric learn to use the Jewel of Judgment but Eric had a degree of magic before that. High Order Sorcery at least. Corwin had a way with music and i think he had music magic. He knew dispelling demon magic as well as water magics. Benedict may appear the warrior supreme but he knows a lot of magic as well. It makes sense that he learn as much as he could if only to know how to defend and attack it." 
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
After Realmer shifts back to his Human Adask form, he takes the pitcher of water and pours a large glass and drinks it down completely, then he sits with Julian and listens intently, occasionally glancing over at Tesa. He nods his head lightly with a contemplative look on his face.  “We are all specialized in our own ways and no one can specialize in everything. I believe that all the Descendants of Dworkin, of the Unicorn Line and of the Verna Line certainly, have powers or access to powers that we are unaware of and that are possibly sealed away from us. After all, we are also Descendants of Primal Beings with their own innate powers and abilities that may be passed down and their own motivations for why those powers should be hidden and sealed away or explored and utilized.”  He rewarms his cup of tea with a Cantrip, takes a sip then continues.  “Where as your whole life you have mostly avoided Magic, the majority of my life has been nothing but Magic and Powers. I played with Cantrips as a small child in the highly magical Realm of Montagar, raised by Dworkin, Verna and Satura, but totally unaware of my heritage. Later, I became a powerful Low Order Wizard in another magical Realm, until Dworkin came for me and had me walk the Pattern, schooled me in Powers and Magics, and educated me regarding some of my heritage and family members. Since then I have been more of a Power Monger than ever I was. But I only dabbled, at best, in things not directly related to my magic, especially weapons and hand to hand combat, preferring to rely on Magic, Powers and the cunning use of my wit... though that changed recently. I felt it was time to diversify my skill sets and learn the ways of the warrior, and so I did, and then some.”  He gives Julian a knowing look that anyone who had attended the Nasty Place would understand. Then he pops a spicy meat and cheese stuffed pepper into his mouth, chews, swallows, drinks a sip of tea then continues.  “And so it seems, my Cousin, that you are in a similar position and that my arrival here is perfectly timed for us to be of assistance to each other. I am adequately skilled in training Magics having trained both Tesa and Sir Carston, and then thousands of soldiers on Adledross; all of whom now possess some form of Low or High Order Spell Casting ability. I will gladly teach you the ways of Low and High Order Magics, I will grant you access to my Low Order Spell Books, which should also give you all the inspiration you need to build your own High Order Spells. I will teach you how to combine your newly acquired Conjuration powers with other powers to Empower Artifacts and Creatures capable of Racking Spells, Conjure Artifacts and Creatures from you own blood with a measure of your powers and even blend your Magics with your other Higher Powers. All of which should be a good base for you to build upon and help you control your other Powers.”
Realmer smiles, pauses to eat a bite of something that looked like a cube of fried cheese, then continues.
“And in return, perhaps you can help me learn more about my Fey Powers; though I know they may differ from those powers of the Fey of Arden, being that I am an Adask Fey. Regardless of whether you possess any Fey Powers yourself, you still have intimate knowledge of the Fey and their powers and abilities, and I'm sure your knowledge and assistance will be most valuable. And perhaps you can help me keep on eye on Tesa while she learns how to control her powers... on the off chance Av Reet shows up. Perhaps we can travel the Realms of Adagalasck as she learns how to affect Shadow and we learn from each other; I could make some appearances and speeches showing my support, both personal and family, of your reign; it might take the wind out of the insurgents sails and shift a few loyalties. And if you happened to make some show or display of Magic, it could help reduce the number of Wizards plotting against you and perhaps increase the number who support you. I don't mean dropping a Fireball on your detractors...” he smiles evilly, "but just something to demonstrate your skills with High Order Magic; a Special Effects Teleport entrance or exit would work well."  “Plus, while I'm here, the fast time ratio to Amber will give me about three weeks of time and help me keep my time table there... things to do. But I don't think we will need that much time; I know I am a quick study and Tesa as well, I'm sure it is the same for you and that you will learn enough Magic from my tutelage in the time I am here to form a strong base to build upon.”
*'''Michael James Watson'''
"I will take you up on that to be sure. If for nothing other then to have you check me out with the things Nina is teaching me. If you want information on the Fey powers, especially Adask Fey, Emilie and her court are probably your goal. There are a few wizards in her group that might serve you well. During your time here as Ambassador i understand you only dealt with Emilie a few times. She is certainly mercurial. Contrary. Caine has had a strange effect on them in that they have taken to calling Emilie and Caine by the names Tatiana and Oberon. Its somewhat confusing. I have taken a hands off policy when it comes to her eccentricities. Don't expect help from her directly. Rely on her court.  Caine is developing a navy for me. Also be warned that while Emilie, who reigns in Codupia, is the Mistress of the South Wind and the Lady of Fire she is not quite dutiful. And she has a military issue on her right. The Stair Lord Walker Danials rules in Qion Guo and is something of an ass. He has battled Trualta recently, mostly destroying the nation of Zubin Guo. He is one of the military issues i will have to deal with soon. Trualta so far has said he can handle it. Perhaps you can put your time at Rasak to use. He has spent several centuries militarizing the realms in his stair so he has a pretty good sized force if he chooses. I am currently "observing" the conflict."  Standing he says, "Its strange. The way they choose a king here is who gains the support of the other Winds. But the some of realms have a casual disregard to what their Winds have said. This has led to a bitter civil war being fought in the realm of Izkya where two royals are traditionally their rulers. Often a mated brother and sister. But they reason they have a pair of royals is the west half traditionally belongs to the West Wind and the east traditionally belongs to the North Wind. So we have a strange situation where both royals, being loyal to their winds, have gone to war with each other over some strange type of loyalty war between my wife and I. That isn't the only situation I have. I have come to feel very sorry for the burden the Unicorn placed on my kid brother. "
*'''Michael James Watson'''
"As for your mother... Ah... I am happy to provide lodgings for her. But the reason she is here is because I took over Hagalta's home. Its like not evicting the previous tenant's elderly in laws. The only reason I have not tried to shuffle her off is because she is my aunt. Having an Aunt is a new experience for all of us. So, Son of Satura, obligation passes. Would you like a Stair Realm?"
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
"I thank you deeply for your care of my mother in my absence and in my stead. And I thank you kindly for the offer of a Stair Realm. Though I have my own Personal Realm off of the North Stair, a Realm here in the West, tailored to meet her needs and safety, would probably be best. Thank you, Julian. A very kind offer."
"And I will speak with and perhaps visit Trualta and see what advice or assistance I can offer."
*'''Michael James Watson'''
He nods.. "Well, I'll leave you to your business. There are quarters connected to this suite. Come see Nina and I in the next couple days once you've settled in"
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
Realmer stands and bows slightly to Julian then walks with him as he leaves the balcony and exits through the suite.  "I thank you for your hospitality and generosity, Julian. I will be in touch soon."  Once Julian departs, Realmer will look the entire suite over, room by room, find a bed chamber not in use and carry Tesa to the bed there. He leaves the chamber door open and finds a suitable place to seat himself in the main sitting room where he can see Tesa in her bed, or at least her open door and his mother on the balcony. He chooses a suitably comfortable chair and he rearranges the furniture as needed to suit his needs, then seats himself.  ~Bob; stay hyper alert and watch Tesa like a vulture waiting for its next meal to perish. Report any changes in her or her environment to me immediately. And remain hidden in every way.~  Then Realmer very carefully brings up the Sigils of Amber, Adagalasck and Paragon and checks his Hanging Spells once again. Then he withdraws one of the full Trump Decks that he received from Finndo then riffles through it, looking at faces and names, looking for new additions... specifically that of Tesara.  Once her card appears, the knowledge will spread and the problems will ensue... in some fashion. Let the games begin.  Then he sets the deck aside, withdraws his personally made Trump of Gangdis and attempts contact.
*'''Michael James Watson'''
The face of Gangdis appears, briefly confused, then seeing Recalled, he nods. "How fare thee?"  As he starts to talk he feels a very strong mental push on a trump insistently demanding to be answered.
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
Realmer lets the contact with Gangdis drop and holds off the demanding push. Since he still has his Trump Deck in his lap, he riffles through them until he 'feels' one is different so he can possibly ID the caller.
*'''Michael James Watson'''
He feels a shooting pain of an ice pick when his hand touches Mirelle's trump.
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
He girds his defenses as he carefully allows the contact. He has Power Words at the ready to protect his mind and end the contact if needed.
*'''Michael James Watson'''
The trump snaps open and the crossbowman from the Vulgar Unicorn says, "Pull me through immediately, Amberite!! If my niece Theresa di Silva is injured you risk making a mortal enemy!"
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
Realmer pulls him through, ready with PW or Spell or blade as need be.
*'''Michael James Watson'''
He arrives, tall, near 7'. He bears a great sword on a back harness. An arbelest in his left hand levels at Realmer as he sees Tesa. Taking a step toward her he stops. A moment later turns. "She sleeps."  Looking closely at Realmer he says," You were the one with her at the tavern. Your blade work is rudimentary but effective. I am the Conte Giovanni di Silva. What's befallen my niece to bring her to such a strange land?"
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
"Conte Giovanni, Well Met by Magic and Moonlight. I am Lord Relmopator of Amber and you are in Adagalasck. Call me Realmer. Your niece is in no immediate danger and nobody here means her any harm. And what brought her here is a long story. Care to sit and have a quiet drink as we talk about the matter, cousin?"
*'''Michael James Watson'''
He sets the arbelest aside. Unslinging his great sword and leans it against the rail.  "I rarely turn down a drink and am rarely quiet. There seems to be many sleeping women here and they seem in good order.. Is there someplace nearby to drink and speak as men should?
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
"There's a small sitting room with a stocked bar inside. " {taking a little liberty, lol}  Realmer stands and motions for Giovanni to follow him. Once in the sitting room, Realmer leaves the door open and heads to the bar and searches for brandy.  "What would you like to drink? And how did you break in on my Trump contact? Speaking of which, I really need to call Gangdis back and get him here; an ally and another friend of your niece."
*'''Michael James Watson'''
"What I would like to drink is a lot. A good strong wine, A port. Or brandy. As for the trump, my father says I have a gift for interrupting other's conversations. As for others, call if you must. The more the merrier."
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
If Realmer cannot find brandy, he will Conjure up a case of Napoleon Brandy and pour three large glasses half way full. He brings one to Giovanni, giving him the one moment gesture, then stares at Gangdis' Trump again, reestablishing contact.  "Gangdis, I am in Adagalasck with Tesa; I would like you here quickly but it's not an emergency. I'm sending my Familiar, Bob, in the form of a white raven to transport you to your quarters to get your gear then to the stable to get our mounts. Bob will leave the mounts at the stable where I am staying and bring you to me. I am with company, so don't be alarmed."  Realmer breaks contact then contacts Bob.
~Bob; leave several Remote Eyes in the room, Link them to both you and me, then change to a white raven, Trump to Gangdis, take him where he needs to gather his gear and then his mount and mine, then drop the mounts at the stables here and bring Gangdis to me. Then resume watching Tesa.~  Realmer adjusts to the Linked Sight from several angles then moves the linked sight of the remote eyes to the side of his vision so he can glance at them periodically, but still focus on Giovanni.  "So, Giovanni, besides being her uncle, are you also Tesa's Patron? Protector? Stalker? Does she know you? Does she know who you really are? And can I get you another drink?"
*'''Michael James Watson'''
Gangdis understands. Gio finishes and takes another drink. "I'm her uncle. Isn't that enough? But you are from Amber so perhaps I need to explain how families work away from there. Or at least how the di Solva family behaves since its far from typical I suppose. I was tasked by my mother to protect my little brother and sister. I failed utterly. When Caesar and Mirelle fled I was told by mother to protect them. I failed. I believed He slew her. Then Oberon took mother and Caesar to Amber. He left Mirelle to wander; just her and their son.  Eventually Oberon gave me the power to feel them and their children when they are in danger. So call me the protector of the di Solva line. I'm really bad at it though. I get distracted easy. Caesar is king in Amber now, you know. And some Cousins found Mirelle and she is in Amber to. So now I protect Paulo, Martin, and recently Theresa. A ghost gave me the ability to feel them and transport to them. I don't know why I couldn't transport here...I assumed you were preventing me.”
*'''Michael James Watson'''
He ponders for a few minutes, clearly needing time to think. He quietly drinks. Standing and walking to the bar he looks and finds several bottles of suitable wine. Pouring a tankard full he walks back to sit, extra bottles in tow.  "That is quite a lot to consider. Julian left Arden, for a woman? When he and I traveled together he was fonder of horses. So we are in the realm Julian is king? I don't know this Hagalta..You are an Amberite, so is he the Amberite or your mother? Not that its any of my business. I never felt much like part of the family. I was one of the cast out ones. Oberon told me so when he told me that Mirelle and I were not going to Amber with he and Caesar..ah.. Random...yes, Random..."  He gulps the wine and empties another bottle in it.  "Though, Bleys and I had some fine adventures. Benedict came and we spoke at length after Patternfall. I came at his call a few times too. Had words with Hamilton. I beat Brand about the head and shoulders when he tried to do to me what he did to Martin. oh, Martin and I are friends these days. Mother's command drew us together. I fought Patternfall as a soldier among the troops Bleys brought. I met kin there that were surprised to meet me. Bleys and I traveled to Regor long ago and I spent a great deal of time there. I like them.. "  He gulps half his tankard.
"Tesa.. is a new thing for me. The ghost came to me and juiced my ability to feel her and Paulo and Martin, the di Solvi family members, and she seemed greatly in danger.. But when i tried forcing my way to where she was, and i pushed hard, i met a shadow of an old friend of mine, Boney.. who explained that i could not go to her.. I threatened, even attempted to lay hands on the little emperor.. nothing. Then once she was free.. she seemed to jump from danger to danger."
*'''Michael James Watson'''
"I hear Brand is in the dungeons of Amber.. That's marvelous. I might like to go poke him with a stick for while. something shape and pointy. Might be worth the journey"
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
Realmer smiles and chuckles lightly. Finishing his brandy he uses a Present Cantrip on the open bottle of brandy still on the bar. He refills his glass and sets the bottle next to him.  "Julian and Nina were married long ago and were only reunited when I came here to Adagalasck and Opened the Way. Same with Caine and Emilie, Nina's sister. All four of them reside in this Realm. Julian is King of Adagalasck, Master of the West Wind and Master of Stone, Nina is Adask Fey and a daughter of Oberon and Julian's Titular Queen and the Mistress of the Cold North Wind, Emilie is also Adask Fey, full Fairy no less, and a daughter of Oberon, the Mistress of the South Wind and Lady of Fire who is married to Caine who works for the Crown of Adagalask in some quiet fashion."  Realmer drinks a bit of brandy and looks to the Remote Visions of Tesa's room in the corner of his eye, to make sure is well, then continues.  "As for my family, both of my parents are Amberites and Adask, direct siblings and children of Dworkin. We are not of the Line of the Unicorn, we are of the little known Line of Dworkin and the Primal Adask, Verna. It's a bit complicated... but not as complicated as young Tesara, her name given at birth."  "And speaking of Tesa, she has been busy for some time, me as well. I'm sure Boney told you nothing and was rude about doing so." Realmer chuckles lightly. "Well, let's say she was busy participating in a series of training courses and exercises. Then she was in Sanctuary..." slight pause and smile, "then walking the Pattern... now, here. So, are you thinking about sticking around? Joining the Party, as it were? Or are you more the 'stalk and hide in shadows and protect from a distance' protector?"  He takes a drink, then ponders a moment and before Giovanni and speak, he adds.  "And by the way; when you say a 'ghost' gave you powers and a 'ghost' told you... do you mean a man that looks like ______?" Realmer describes Conf, but does not say his name.
*'''Michael James Watson'''
He listens and interjects, "I don't know Nina or Emilie.. they were not in the trump deck Oberon gave me when i walked the pattern. And i never got one of the new sets. I only met Caine twice. The first time we fought, not knowing we were kin. He took paired cutlass against me using great-sword. Kicked me in the head and seemed to expect me to fall dead. I grabbed his ankle and snapped it. troops separated us as happens in battle. We met again at Patternfall. He was not pleased. I've no idea who Verna is though you imply she is like the unicorn for the Adask.. impressive, though I don't know why."
*'''Michael James Watson'''
"You speak of the ghost as if you know him. He has come to me many times over the years. Since i was young. He was in human form in the Italy of my birth. I thought him a ghost because unless he immortal he would have died centuries ago. Is this not true?"
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
Realmer draws out one of the two new Trump Decks he just received from Finndo and tosses it over to Giovanni.  "That is a King Random Edition of the Amber Royal Family Trump Deck; it has many people and places the old one does not. It also updates to add new Family Members as they are discovered and walk the Pattern. There is also a booklet inside the Trump Case; explains the who's who and what's what of the Deck... good reading, actually. It will help you greatly with getting to know the whole Family and how large it has grown since Oberon's days. But keep your old Deck, it may contain the odd card that one does not."  "And the 'ghost'... he is a man I have met once and spoken with briefly. I gained some information on him as well, but I do not know well at all. He is Tesa's father, by your sister Mirelle, and a man of great mystery and great powers. He can change his appearance and the 'ghost' you see may be one of his True Forms; I believe him to be a Shape Shifter. He is also an Amberite and that is why he lives so long. And he as walked the Pattern as well. He is a son of Av Reet, from the first brood of Oberon. On his mother's side he is grandson of Tolknor. And his name is Conf of Shadows. I know he has an agenda concerning Tesa, but what exactly it is, I am unaware."  "If it is truly your intent to watch over and protect Tesa, then you are welcome to stay. I will let Julian know and find accommodations for you while we are here. I like a Party of Heavy Hitters, and your fighting skills will surely be of great benefit, should something untoward happen to Tesa... she has many people pay close attention to her now that she has walked the Pattern. I was told it is possible that Av Reet could come and try to take her powers from her; that is why I am here... not easy to get into and nearly impossible to get out of if someone doesn't want you to. So, less likely to have problems, but better to prepare for the worst, know what I mean?"  Realmer smiles and drinks some brandy.
*'''Michael James Watson'''
He weighs the deck, looking at it with a scowl.. "Heavier.. More people, more places, more trouble..."  He opens the deck, with a cardsharp's cut and spreads them on the table.  "Martin is in here.. I am too.. That explains the headaches.. not answering trump calls.. Is Theresa in the deck? Is Pauli?"  She slides the cards looking.  "So my ghost is Theresa's father? That figures.. Mirelle always had a penchant for fornicating with illusions and shadows. Guess one had enough juice to do the job.. Alright.. I'll stay... And... you can tell Julian I am here. I am not wild about using these.. Probably why i lost my last set.. Can you let Martin know I am here? Pauli? I suppose i should speak to Theresa. She won't know me.. You'll introduce us?"
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
Realmer sips his brandy and smiles then chuckles.  "Yes. More troubles certainly... but still a helpful tool, regardless. They should all be in there, Tesa soon if not now. You may contact them all, if you chose; I am sure they would be please to hear from you. King Random's Reign has been one of Family and Inclusion, a time of mending and healing. Many Family Members have come to Amber, for a time or to stay, some have sworn fealty to King Random. Though the innate Family Paranoia still abounds, most are trying to be more accepting of new family members or old ones coming back into the fold or just to say hello."  Realmer sets his drink down and stands, approaching Giovanni and extends a hand in a friendly manner.  "I am glad to have you join us; another protector of Tesa's is certainly welcome. And I will be glad to introduce you two, once she awakens and is ready for company; her ordeal on the Pattern was worse than most... including my own. I was not strong or tough enough to handle the strain alone, so was assisted; I was exhausted nearly to the point of coma. She is more fit than I was at the time, but she had other issues to deal with, mostly related to her specific and unique genealogy and the powers she is soon to inherit. She may be out for a couple of days or more. Or pop awake any moment ready for a fight."  Realmer chuckles and drinks a bit more.  "So, tell me, Giovanni... what else has the 'ghost' done for you or told you?"
*'''Michael James Watson'''
He looks at your hand as if its a snake.  A few moments pass till he shakes it briefly but you notice his other hand twitch.  "Family? Inclusion? In the children of Oberon? I watched Caesar and Mirelle take their first steps yet i also saw him help her slide into madness while satisfying his young lust. I doubt Moire thinks a great deal of Caesar's family values. Martin may be on good terms with his father but that came after his brother attempted to slay him on the pattern. The deck Oberon gave me did not include Elfwyne, Evelyn, Orasola, Hamilton, Delwin, Sand, Mirelle, or me. Nor these Nina and Emilies. His devotion to family is suspect. I'll give this to Random; his siblings are not plotting openly yet. Paint me a pretty picture of family after a few centuries."
Looking through the deck, "See? Even here.. Pauli is not here nor is Theresa. ah... how convenient...it does have someone I should like to see dead. I suppose i won't be allowed vengeance on him since ours is such a close family now. And there is Brand still in the deck."  He finishes a tankard and refills it with another bottle.  "I'll stay. I see this is a city below. I'll find my own lodgings. When Theresa awakes I will know and I will return. If she is in danger I will know and I will return armed. Tell Julian I send my regards. Undoubtedly I seem harsh. But i come by it fairly. In time, we will know each other better. As for what my ghost has done for me, that is my business, and now his."  Grabbing the tankard, and his great-sword he swings over the rail and falls. Looking over the rail Realmer sees him jumping from roof to roof, rail to rail, in what was called at Rasak the art of Parkour or free running. Giovanni seems a natural at it. He doesn't spill a drop of wine.
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
Realmer smiles at Giovanni's exit. He takes up his glass and his open bottle of brandy and takes them with him. He goes directly to Tesa's room and physically looks in on her, then makes his way back to the balcony to watch his mother and Tesa's door under the moonlight and in the refreshing night air... he seems to like it better outdoors.  While waiting for Bob to bring Gangdis, he idly pulls out his three remaining loose Mandalay Stones and rolls them around in his left hand while thinking on the summoning ritual and runic circle needed to summon a Masoja of Air... his right hand is idly using Cantrips to bring his drink to his hand and return it to the table.  Realmer pulls out his Trump of Julian and makes contact, then he tells him of the arrival of Giovanni and that he is a protector of Tesa and somewhere in the city and that Realmer vouches for him.  Then Realmer pulls out his Spell Book; a collection of Low Order Spells, cryptic notes and drawings regarding High Order Spells and various Powers, plus assorted notes and writings regarding Magic, Powers, Rituals, Etc. He opens it to the section where had been writing on the Dufirosim and rereads some of his notes from his time talking with Fort on the matter. Though he did not have THIS Spell Book with him on Adledross, he did grab some books with blank pages and used them to keep notes. When he got his gear back, he allowed the books to be absorbed into his actual Spell Book, transferring all writings, drawings and knowledge to blank pages within. He wants to get it right so she can get trained well in her Djinn Powers.
*'''Michael James Watson'''
He doesn't have a masoja of Air tome, so thats going to be what he needs to do next... Unless he has something else to do, the night will pass.
*'''Daniel Eric Van Campen Sr.'''
Realmer closes his Spell Book and slips it into his Robes. He finishes his brandy and moves to a chair in Tesa's room. He focuses on Tesara, releases the Lynchpins for the Defensive Psyche Ward Spell Hung there, centering it on her and only enough to encompass her and the bed. Even if a superior Psyche breaks the barrier, he will still know. He settles in and watches, and cat naps, and watches, etc. until she wakes or dawn comes.