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Tolknor: /* 15: Jurt and Shava in Castle Amber */

2022-06-29T18:55:34Z

15: Jurt and Shava in Castle Amber

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	==='''15: Jurt and ~~Shava~~ in Castle Amber'''===		==='''15: Jurt and Treziz in Castle Amber'''===

	Thin Whip wandered back into his cubby hole of a room in the Castle Amber. This one was his, no woman ever visited it. Even the maids knew not to clean it.		Thin Whip wandered back into his cubby hole of a room in the Castle Amber. This one was his, no woman ever visited it. Even the maids knew not to clean it.

	It was not much more then closet. Ten feet by fifteen feet with a closet and one of the newly installed bathrooms. He had sold the second room long ago. He falls onto the mattress on the floor, in the corner. A shelf above his head belongs to his ~~Satelwin~~, ~~which usually kept the form of a small yippy dog~~. It peered over the edge as he shut the door behind himself.		It was not much more then closet. Ten feet by fifteen feet with a closet and one of the newly installed bathrooms. He had sold the second room long ago. He falls onto the mattress on the floor, in the corner. A shelf above his head belongs to his pangolin, Treziz. It peered over the edge as he shut the door behind himself.

	Dropping his head to the pile of clothes, he looks up at the tiny creature. "~~Shava~~, I think we either need to flee to Chaos, or not leave the Castle for a time. Serves me right I suppose. "		Dropping his head to the pile of clothes, he looks up at the tiny creature. "Treziz , I think we either need to flee to Chaos, or not leave the Castle for a time. Serves me right I suppose. "

	~~Shava~~ turns over on its side, ignoring him. He was going to stay here regardless. Food, playmates, doors that opened for him. The occasional lap. What better place for a ~~Satelwin~~?		Treziz turns over on its side, ignoring him. He was going to stay here regardless. Food, playmates, doors that opened for him. The occasional lap. What better place for a primal beast in hiding?

Tolknor: /* 16: Guardsman First Even of Hale Riding */

2022-06-29T18:45:46Z

16: Guardsman First Even of Hale Riding

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	==='''16: Guardsman First ~~Even~~ of ~~Hale~~ Riding'''===		==='''16: Guardsman First Rusal of North Riding'''===

	June 13		June 13

	During a patrol of the courtyard of Amber, ~~Even~~ of ~~Hale~~ Riding, new to the Amber Guard, noticed as Admiral Vance arrived by Trump in the courtyard of Castle Amber. The Admiral paused and spoke to Princess Llewella, who was in the company of the two new additions to the King Random's deck, Princess Orsalla and Lady Osa. Vance spoke briefly, animatedly, and then left the courtyard. The grand ladies looked unimpressed by the Admiral of the Star Fleet.		During a patrol of the courtyard of Amber, Rusal of North Riding, new to the Amber Guard, noticed as Admiral Vance arrived by Trump in the courtyard of Castle Amber. The Admiral paused and spoke to Princess Llewella, who was in the company of the two new additions to the King Random's deck, Princess Orsalla and Lady Osa. Vance spoke briefly, animatedly, and then left the courtyard. The grand ladies looked unimpressed by the Admiral of the Star Fleet.

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2021-04-11T16:43:14Z

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2021-04-11T16:39:26Z

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	==='''14:'''===		==='''14:Tonacat in fury over a lost sword'''===

	"Where is it? " the man with the feathered headdress yelled at the man in orange and black spotted fur armor.		"Where is it? " the man with the feathered headdress yelled at the man in orange and black spotted fur armor.
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	==='''15: Jurt and Shava in Castle Amber'''===		==='''15: Jurt and Shava in Castle Amber'''===

Tolknor: /* A Servant of Amber */

2021-03-27T15:49:17Z

A Servant of Amber

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	Looking up at Dworkin from his high catbird seat the servant is startled to make eye contact with the paterfamilias of Bariman, and to receive a wink from him.		Looking up at Dworkin from his high catbird seat the servant is startled to make eye contact with the paterfamilias of Bariman, and to receive a wink from him.

	Julian was his dour self as usual, speaking to nearly everyone, urging them to help him in ~~Amber~~ or speaking of the wonders of the Unicorn. His brothers and sisters had started moving away as he approached, letting ~~though~~ less observant deal with his dripping sincerity. During Oberon’s time such behavior would have made his kin think he was up to something.		Julian was his dour self as usual, speaking to nearly everyone, urging them to help him in Arden or speaking of the wonders of the Unicorn. His brothers and sisters had started moving away as he approached of late, letting the less observant deal with his dripping sincerity. During Oberon’s time such behavior would have made his kin think he was up to something.

	The Servant looked curiously at the new Ambassador to Amber from Calrabon. Odd, his presence, because these dinners were almost always exclusively family members, save a few guards and a few of the Queen’s ladies.		The Servant looked curiously at the new Ambassador to Amber from Calrabon. Odd, his presence, because these dinners were almost always exclusively family members, save a few guards and a few of the Queen’s ladies.

Tolknor: /* A Servant of Amber */

2021-03-27T15:41:53Z

A Servant of Amber

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	Dalt and Rinnaldo seemed to be holding court near the Green Room’s west facing window alcove. Frequent companions in adventure, the pair always seemed a bit ill at ease in Amber, even after all these years. Coral, Rinnaldo’s ex-wife and ex-Queen, was polite but managed to spend little time with the pair. Oberon’s Consanguinity Laws were still in force though they were broken on more than a few occasions. Zachary spent a fair amount of time with the pair. Rumors were that he was getting exotic animals from Kashfra to fill his circus in Shadow.		Dalt and Rinnaldo seemed to be holding court near the Green Room’s west facing window alcove. Frequent companions in adventure, the pair always seemed a bit ill at ease in Amber, even after all these years. Coral, Rinnaldo’s ex-wife and ex-Queen, was polite but managed to spend little time with the pair. Oberon’s Consanguinity Laws were still in force though they were broken on more than a few occasions. Zachary spent a fair amount of time with the pair. Rumors were that he was getting exotic animals from Kashfra to fill his circus in Shadow.

	Galvar, the Kings bodyguard, was ever a silent step behind his majesty. Random made a game of shaking him and sometimes let the servants help. He remembered the time Random shape-shifted him into a facsimile of ~~himself~~ and slipped away, letting Galvar follow him around the castle for hours. The reward for that service was enough to buy a small apartment overlooking the Bakers quarter. His wife, son and daughter loved the new place, with its smells of fresh bread and the walking carts of home canned jams and jellies, dried fruits and salted nuts. His dear wife and till recently troublesome daughter would bring baskets of fruits home and can them for resale. The new place had the room for it, for the most part, it was tight, but it always smelled wonderful.		Galvar, the Kings bodyguard, was ever a silent step behind his majesty. Random made a game of shaking him and sometimes let the servants help. He remembered the time Random shape-shifted him, a staff servent, into a facsimile of his royal self and slipped away, letting Galvar follow him around the castle for hours. The reward for that service was enough to buy a small apartment overlooking the Bakers quarter. His wife, son and daughter loved the new place, with its smells of fresh bread and the walking carts of home canned jams and jellies, dried fruits and salted nuts. His dear wife and till recently troublesome daughter would bring baskets of fruits home and can them for resale. The new place had the room for it, for the most part, it was tight, but it always smelled wonderful.

	Gerard, a friendly man at most times, seemed like a beaming giant tonight. The servants were giggling behind the observation mirrors at the great man’s wide smile, his great hand often on the granddaughter he had apparently just met. Llewella and her son Levcomagnus were spending a lot of the evening with Gerard and Osa, as was not surprising. They all hailed serve the seas as much as Amber. The serving girls said there was something a bit different about Gerard tonight, something a bit wistful, but he couldn’t see it beyond the joy on the man’s face.		Gerard, a friendly man at most times, seemed like a beaming giant tonight. The servants were giggling behind the observation mirrors at the great man’s wide smile, his great hand often on the granddaughter he had apparently just met. Llewella and her son Levcomagnus were spending a lot of the evening with Gerard and Osa, as was not surprising. They all hailed serve the seas as much as Amber. The serving girls said there was something a bit different about Gerard tonight, something a bit wistful, but he couldn’t see it beyond the joy on the man’s face.

Tolknor: /* A Servant of Amber */

2021-03-26T19:35:04Z

A Servant of Amber

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	==='''A Servant of Amber'''===		==='''A Servant of Amber'''===

	The servant sat in the Waiter’ Cubby reserved for his type, to relax till the next tray was sent out. It was a one of the perks for excellence that Dame Margot instilled in the culture of the servants of Amber, over their generations. She called it the Rule of Thirds. A server worked the room for two thirds of an hour then rested for a third.		The servant sat in the Waiter’ Cubby reserved for his type, to relax till the next tray was sent out. It was a one of the perks for excellence that Dame Margot instilled in the culture of the servants of Amber, over their generations. She called it the '''''[[Rule of Thirds]]'''''. A server worked the room for two thirds of an hour then rested for a third.

	This gave them time to refresh, eat, and if need be, relieve themselves. The Cubbys always had hand washing stations.		This gave them time to refresh, eat, and if need be, relieve themselves. The Cubbys always had hand washing stations.

	It was also a rule that a tray of hors d'oeuvres sent out to mingle was brought back when a third of them were left. Those were available on the server’s buffet, as were third filled trays of fetry, trout, buff, and the other dishes the royals had first crack at. One might think this demeaning but the food was always so incredible that the positions for serving staff at royal banquets and dinners were fought over brutally and were awarded as perks. Many young men and women, who had served caviar and stuffed mushrooms at family dinners, had risen to prominence in Amber. Most restaurant owners in the city started with a hand under a silver tray. The years were long, and ambition comes in many forms.		It was also part of the rule that a tray of hors d'oeuvres sent out to mingle was brought back when a third of them were left. Those were available on the server’s buffet, as were third filled trays of fetry, trout, buff, and the other dishes the royals had first crack at. One might think this demeaning but the food was always so incredible that the positions for serving staff at royal banquets and dinners were fought over brutally and were awarded as perks. Many young men and women, who had served caviar and stuffed mushrooms at family dinners, had risen to prominence in Amber. Most restaurant owners in the city started with a hand under a silver tray. The years were long, and ambition comes in many forms.

	Glasses always seemed to come back empty.		Glasses always seemed to come back empty.

Tolknor: /* Dinner Conversation with Jurt and Vance */

2021-03-26T19:30:25Z

Dinner Conversation with Jurt and Vance

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	==='''A Servant of Amber'''=== ~~July 11~~
			==='''A Servant of Amber'''===

	The servant sat in the Waiter’ Cubby reserved for his type, to relax till the next tray was sent out. It was a one of the perks for excellence that Dame Margot instilled in the culture of the servants of Amber, over their generations. She called it the Rule of Thirds. A server worked the room for two thirds of an hour then rested for a third.		The servant sat in the Waiter’ Cubby reserved for his type, to relax till the next tray was sent out. It was a one of the perks for excellence that Dame Margot instilled in the culture of the servants of Amber, over their generations. She called it the Rule of Thirds. A server worked the room for two thirds of an hour then rested for a third.

Tolknor: /* 18: Dinner in the Green Room. */

2021-03-26T16:29:25Z

18: Dinner in the Green Room.

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	The door at the back opens and Random and Vaile enter unannounced. This is not a formal affair despite its size.		The door at the back opens and Random and Vaile enter unannounced. This is not a formal affair despite its size.

	~~20:37, 12 July 2013 (PDT)[[Special:Contributions/75.82.144.45\|75.82.144.45]]~~		He walks among the diners, speaking softly, sharing a joke here and there, casually under the scrutiny of all eyes as he shakes no hands except those to be Recognized this evening. This has become the custom. Till he takes his first drink, no hand touches his except his wife, and those he recognizes as family. It’s a strange custom but in a family so guarded, it’s a friendly one.
	He walks among the diners, speaking softly, sharing a joke here and there, ~~and casual~~ under the scrutiny of all eyes as he shakes no hands except those to be Recognized this evening. This has become the custom. Till he takes his first drink, no hand touches his except his wife, and those he recognizes as family. It’s a strange custom but in a family so guarded, it’s a friendly one.

	~~20:37, 12 July 2013 (PDT)20:37, 12 July 2013 (PDT)~~~
	Each person is greeted briefly, as if in passing, a few words exchanged. He lightly kisses the hand of Osa, Gerard standing by her side.		Each person is greeted briefly, as if in passing, a few words exchanged. He lightly kisses the hand of Osa, Gerard standing by her side.

	Moving on he stops by Llewella ~~and grasps the ship worn hard grip of Levcomagnus~~. Rebma is well represented tonight as Llewella~~, Levcomagnus~~ and Osa ~~all~~ hail from the realm of the sea. Rene is somewhere in the gathering as well though he ~~shys~~ from speaking to the king this evening. Martin is already seated and looks distinctly unhappy to have made the scene.		Moving on he stops by Llewella. Rebma is well represented tonight by Llewella and Osa who hail from the realm of the sea. Rene is somewhere in the gathering as well though he shies from speaking to the king this evening. Martin is already seated and looks distinctly unhappy to have made the scene.

	A few steps further he stops with Corwin, laughing as he shakes hands with Barret as if they share some secret joke between them.		A few steps further he stops with Corwin, laughing as he shakes hands with Barret as if they share some secret joke between them.

	Moving on he stops by Vance and Fisk, shaking his hand and grasping his elbow. Fisk is heard claiming not to know the whereabouts of his father. Random turns to Vance and hands him a bundle Vaile had been holding. Vance unwraps the gift and sees that it is a fire arm. Eyes widen as the meaning of this gesture escapes few of the elders. Having been presented the weapon means Vance is now included in the extremely small circle of those allowed to know the secret of gunpowder in Amber. Benedict, Gerard, Caine, Julian, and Dalt all look less then pleased.		Moving on he stops by Vance and Fisk, shaking his hand and grasping his elbow. Fisk is heard claiming not to know the whereabouts of his father.

			Random turns to Vance and hands him a bundle Vaile had been holding. Vance unwraps the gift and sees that it is a fire arm, a .75 Caliber recoilless automatic. Eyes widen as the meaning of this gesture escapes few of the elders. Having been presented the weapon means Vance is now included in the extremely small circle of those allowed to know the secret of gunpowder in Amber. Benedict, Gerard, Caine, Julian, and Dalt all look less then pleased.

	He makes a short detour, for some reason, and breaks with tradition to greet the Ambassador from Calrabon, Senator Reach. They speak awkwardly before the king moves on. The handshake must have been a formality.		He makes a short detour, for some reason, and breaks with tradition to greet the Ambassador from Calrabon, Senator Reach. They speak awkwardly before the king moves on. The handshake must have been a formality.

Tolknor: /* Dinner in the Green Room. */

2021-03-26T16:08:59Z

Dinner in the Green Room.

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	==='''Dinner in the Green Room.'''===		==='''18: Dinner in the Green Room.'''===

	The green room was filling with golden light from candles and glow globes.		The green room was filling with golden light from candles and glow globes for the occasion of a family dinner the evening of the 70th year of King Random's riegn.

	The room had been decorated in russet and gold, ~~for~~ Random. The sideboard was filled to over flowing with finger foods, pickled delights and sweet treats. The flower arrangements shaded the treats beneath. Servants ~~replenish~~ the trays and trade out ones that have lingered too long. The family rarely meets in such numbers but as each decade passes, and more of the Blood of Amber are Recognized, the table get longer, and the gathering moves from room to room		The room had been decorated in russet and gold, Random's colors. The sideboard was filled to over flowing with finger foods, pickled delights and sweet treats. The flower arrangements shaded the treats beneath. Servants replenished the trays and trade out ones that have lingered too long. The family rarely meets in such numbers but as each decade passes, and more of the Blood of Amber are Recognized, the table get longer, and the gathering moves from room to room

	Benedict and Flora speak over a ~~nibbly~~ tray. Gerard and a fine looking woman with dark skin speak off to one side.		Benedict and Flora speak over a nibble tray. Gerard and a fine looking woman with dark skin speak off to one side.

	Julian, in white linen with the green embroidered unicorn over his breast speaks to ~~Delwin~~, who glances about for some direction of escape.		Julian, in white linen with the green embroidered unicorn over his breast speaks to Shannon Feldane, who glances about for some direction of escape.

	~~The family members and close friends of the court wander about speaking to each other, glancing over those that they do not know~~.

			The family members and close friends of the court wander about speaking to each other, glancing over those that they do not know well or know too well.
	Some things stand out.		Some things stand out.

	Delwin ignores Vance, though Vance, in his gray and green Star Fleet Uniform with the newly confirmed rank of Admiral, ought to draw some comment from his distant father. Vance himself is seen to be chatting with one of the Recognized, Fisk, a man with a bright blue beard denoting his origin in Dreana, though the rumors are that he has no love for the Brolics.		Delwin ignores Vance, though Vance, in his gray and green Star Fleet Uniform with the newly confirmed rank of Admiral, ought to draw some comment from his distant father. Vance himself is seen to be chatting with one of the Recognized, Fisk, a man with a bright blue beard denoting his origin in Dreana, though the rumors are that he has no love for the Brolics.

	Llewella looks uncomfortable above the waters, though her attire is gorgeous as she is in sea greens in blue~~. Her son, to be recognized soon, stands near her. The rumor of his name, Levcomagnus, filters about the room~~.		Llewella looks uncomfortable above the waters, though her attire is gorgeous as she is in sea greens and blue.

	Rumor circles amongst the room that the woman with Gerard is his ~~daughter~~, named Osa, raised in the shadows of Rebma. Her stylish pose hints at ~~deep waters~~ in this Recognized of the waters.		Rumor circles amongst the room that the woman with Gerard is his granddaughter, named Osa, raised in the shadows of Rebma. Her stylish pose hints at depths in this Recognized of the waters.

	Waiters refill drinks as they wander about.		Waiters refill drinks as they wander about.
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	In the shadows of the room, though not unseen, Caine watches the room carefully with his to be Recognized son Samuel beside him. The man has a slight sense of the black and white, though he was certainly in color.		In the shadows of the room, though not unseen, Caine watches the room carefully with his to be Recognized son Samuel beside him. The man has a slight sense of the black and white, though he was certainly in color.

	Bleys and his son ~~Regulus~~ chat calmly over drinks near a window. ~~Regulus~~ is a rare sight in Amber, though his own Recognition is now 10 years old itself.		Bleys and his son Nicholas chat calmly over drinks near a window. Nicholas is a rare sight in Amber, though his own Recognition is now 10 years old itself.

	The door at the back opens and Random and Vaile enter unannounced. This is not a formal affair despite its size.		The door at the back opens and Random and Vaile enter unannounced. This is not a formal affair despite its size.