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House Clemens is by no means a titled house in the kingdom of Amber. They are only just better then a powerful street gang. They are a public face of organized crime in Amber. | House Clemens is by no means a titled house in the kingdom of Amber. They are only just better then a powerful street gang. They are a public face of organized crime in Amber. | ||
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− | The Clemens Family has been part of the day to day business of the Harbors of Amber for centuries | + | The Clemens Family has been part of the day to day business of the Harbors of Amber for centuries. In all the port regions from Ober to Jal there will be members of the family. They often have representatives or people in their employ in the ports across shadow. While distaff parts of the family come from generations past the current "Ruling Line" is that of Eustance Clemans, the Harbor Master of Amber. All the members tithe to this figure who represents the highest rank a member of the family has achieved. |
− | While considered the legitimate managers of the | + | While considered the legitimate managers of the Harbor District in Amber and also considered an organized crime family by many it must be admitted that they make the ships run, turn over the correct amount of money to the crown, and have many friends among the royal family. While Prince Benedict is polite to them, Prince Caine is a vocal friend, advocate, drinking buddy and "their guy" in court. Prince Gerard respects many aspects of them and is a hesitant supporter. Many in the Navy are on good terms with them. |
The Tosa/York and CHAD forces are bitter enemies of them after Claxton Clemens initiated the [[Battle of Port Tosa]] | The Tosa/York and CHAD forces are bitter enemies of them after Claxton Clemens initiated the [[Battle of Port Tosa]] | ||
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For the most part the operation of the Harbor is run with extreme efficiency. | For the most part the operation of the Harbor is run with extreme efficiency. | ||
− | Eustance stays far from the less reputable parts of the family business while | + | Eustance stays as far from the less reputable parts of the family business while maintain the surety of his own control of the family. He is one of the few Clemens that is welcome at Court nad he likes it that way. |
==='''Cornelis Clemens''' === | ==='''Cornelis Clemens''' === | ||
− | Cousin of Eustance. An administrator on the docks | + | Cousin of Eustance. An administrator on the docks. |
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==='''Basil Clemens'''=== | ==='''Basil Clemens'''=== | ||
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Harbor Master of Garn. A friend of Gerard, Caine and Jopin. | Harbor Master of Garn. A friend of Gerard, Caine and Jopin. | ||
− | Leader of what he | + | Leader of what he alls the ''Garn Clemens''. He maintains that he runs a tight and legal ship. He tithes to the family and also trainees the up and coming on how a legal port is run. The ''Garn Clemens" train recruits and employees on the technical details of running the port, with an understanding that they will eventually go elsewhere and be taught how to get around the law. The recruits Bail keeps are often the best and unsurprisingly live just as well as the criminal elements of the family. |
He and his family and staff are almost never involved in social activities with other parts of the family but do attend official functions with them. | He and his family and staff are almost never involved in social activities with other parts of the family but do attend official functions with them. | ||
− | + | ==='''Kail Clemens'''=== | |
− | + | [[File:Kail Clemens.jpg]] | |
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+ | Dock Forman. Control of illegal shipping in Ober. A frequent tavern brawler. | ||
==='''Clayton "Claxton" Clemens'''=== | ==='''Clayton "Claxton" Clemens'''=== | ||
− | [[File:Claxton Clemens.jpg | + | [[File:Claxton Clemens.jpg]] |
− | A major leader of a distaff family line. Big, mean, demanding, and reasonably stupid about things. | + | A major Harbor Master and leader of a distaff family line. Big, mean, demanding, and reasonably stupid about things. |
He received a stunning rebuke by initiating the battle of Port Green Vale/ Port Tosa.[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Harbor_District_of_Amber#Port_Green_vale.2F_Port_Tosa]] | He received a stunning rebuke by initiating the battle of Port Green Vale/ Port Tosa.[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Harbor_District_of_Amber#Port_Green_vale.2F_Port_Tosa]] | ||
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==='''Ambrose Clemens'''=== | ==='''Ambrose Clemens'''=== | ||
− | [[File:AmbroseClemens.jpg | + | [[File:AmbroseClemens.jpg]] |
− | + | Dock worker, thought to be slow, might just be dumb. Incredibly strong, but a poor brawler. Often in trouble with the law for dumb reasons | |
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==='''Judith Clemens ''' === | ==='''Judith Clemens ''' === | ||
− | [[File:JudithClemens.jpg | + | [[File:JudithClemens.jpg]] |
Wife of Eustance, mother of Lara | Wife of Eustance, mother of Lara | ||
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==='''Lara Clemens'''=== | ==='''Lara Clemens'''=== | ||
− | [[File:LaraClemens.jpg | + | [[File:LaraClemens.jpg]] |
Acts as Eustance’s secretary in many ways. Involved in the business of the Harbormaster. Takes not a crap | Acts as Eustance’s secretary in many ways. Involved in the business of the Harbormaster. Takes not a crap | ||
− | from ships officers and crews who misunderstand her role in the Harbor Office. | + | from ships officers and crews who misunderstand her role in the Harbor Office. |
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==Activities== | ==Activities== | ||
===North Riding=== | ===North Riding=== | ||
===Ober=== | ===Ober=== | ||
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===Port Green Vale/Port Tosa=== | ===Port Green Vale/Port Tosa=== | ||
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===Port Garn=== | ===Port Garn=== | ||
− | Traditionally [[Garn]] was a small city at the tip of the continent of Amber before Patternfall. Mostly rich estates and a series | + | Traditionally [[Garn]] was a small city at the tip of the continent of Amber before Patternfall. Mostly rich estates and a series recreational marina. Retirement communities for Amber's sailors and soldiers. |
− | The Port was built to house a far larger navy then Amber has | + | The Port was built to house a far larger navy then Amber has even maintained in preparation for new threats. Three separate naval bases are in the region as well as 23 separate naval facilities for Golden Circle kingdoms. |
− | Despite the size of military ports the majority of harbor space | + | Despite the size of military ports the majority of harbor space was for merchant shipping. Vast amounts commerce occurs in Garn and the harbor Master's office in Garn is probably the most law abidding one in the Clemens control; something to allow them to point to as evidence of their good service to the kingdom. |
===Port Jal=== | ===Port Jal=== |