Brightedge

Bright Edge is the personal estate of Princess Deirdre of Amber.

In her youth Princess Deirdre was a militant daughter in a militant family. King Oberon, and princes Benedict, Eric, and Corwin were the main defenders of Amber in the field and Deirdre grew up among them, becoming a warrior herself. Relegated to home defense she created and developed the Civilian City Cohorts. Her estate east of Jal, Crankle's Hollows, and the city estate of Brightedge became regular training grounds for the CCC.

Grounds

Located west of the South Gate of the city of Amber. The estate is against the South Wall and comprises about 10 acres of city land. Buildings surround a rectangular keep and comprise part of the south wall. Open land, mostly parkland, surrounds the castle.

Contests

The CCC Overall

The victor of the Overall is rarely achieved. A contestant must win each category in (%%%%)

CCC Festivale Overall Champions

• Prince Eric of Amber
• Prince Corwin of Amber. Did it because Eric did.
• Prince Brand of Amber. A surprise entrant and greater surprise winner.

After Prince Brand won it was made a rule that while royalty of certain realms could enter they were ineligible to win permanent billets in CCC properties.

• Baron Wyndham Feldane. Billet used as lodgings for those attending CCC events.
• Baron Sir Even of Hale. The prize billet is known to be Even of Hale's main residence. He later negotiated for a second apartment adjacent to his prize billet.
• Lady Hannah Hale

Quarters at Brightedge

Brightedge has many private quarters. Some are awarded for service. Some are won. Victors of the CCC Overall are given a lifetime billet they can customize.

• Hannah Hale:
• Sir Even of Hale:

History of Brightedge

The fortification of bright edge is one of many such compounds around the city walls of the City of Amber. From the days when Oberon, Osric, Findow, Benedict, and Borlak built the ring of curtain walls and fortification around the city there have bee towers and compounds for various military reasons. Eric and Corwin did extensive supporting construction.

When the militant daughter of Oberon, Dierdre, was growing up she often played in this particular fort. As she grew in military skill she was often teased by her older brothers but in time the teasing gave way.

After returning from an extended stay in shadow she quarreled with Oberon. In a rare admission of error Oberon gave the fortification on the south east wall of the city to Dierdre. It became Bright Edge.

Fres Mira

Factor for Princess Deirdre before Patternfall and afterwards.

Born in a highly militant world that Deirdre fought in at some point she became a close companion and was eventually brought to Amber. Despite a turbulent military career in Amber she is listed on the Honorably Retired rolls.

She manages Princess Deirdre' town house which is a well known hot spot for Amberite nobles and rich gentry.

She is very active in the Civilian City Cohorts