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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. | 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. | ||
| + | ==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. | ||
| − | ===History of | + | *Hannah Hale: [[File:Hanhahbillet1.jpg|250 px]] |
| + | *Sir Even of Hale: [[File:Evenofhale-brighedge billet.jpg|250 px]] | ||
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| + | ===History of Brightedge=== | ||
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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. | 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 | + | 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'''=== | ==='''Fres Mira'''=== | ||
Revision as of 15:03, 25 May 2022
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 Bright Edge 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.
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
