Dame Margot

Many legends, many tales, many stories..

Châtelaine & Amber Mistress of Festivities. She is an ancient member of the court of Amber. She is one of the oldest retainers of Amber. She has held offices from Cook's assistant, chief Cook, Queen's Dresser, Wash Mistress, Mistress of Pets,all the way to Queen's Chief lady in Waiting. She has served as Chief Herald. While she has not served as leader of the College of Heralds she is a member of its Council. She is a member of many councils and associations. She is a member of many guilds as well having served in many roles for over the 30 year term many guilds require for a Life Membership. She is one of the most frequent appointees to the Council of Commentary usually filling a King's Appointment although several guilds favor appointing her because of her connections.

Her origin is unclear since it may predates the formation of the Kingdom of Amber. Her accolade is so ancient that she ranks in the Order of Precedence in the top 5 of the nobility, below the royalty. Rumors are that she was one of the members of groups of settlers Oberon and Cymnea brought to the fledgling city. What is known is that she was of a Noble House called Paradunas. It is listed in the early records but did not achieve greatness and all its members eventually perished, in battle and of old age. Leaving her the last member of this ancient house. At some point in the early days she traded the total possessions of her failed House to purchase a corner suite and 2 neighbor suites, in the Servants Quarters of the Castle Amber. Her service to the family and court of Amber stems from the days after she moved into the castle.

It is an open secret that she had dalliances with Oberon in-between Queens, and that she turned down the throne and a marriage proposal from Oberon. Margot is the administrator of many of the behind the scene activities at nearly all State functions.

While many stories about her early years are spread around they are rarely done in her presence. She is unfailingly kind, sharp witted, and courageous.

The functions of Aging in Amber is a topic of much conversation. In many of them Dame Margot is an example of someone who has maintained a life of extraordinary length due to the enthusiasm of life.

Dart of Hale

Often with Margot is Dart of Hale. The Assistant to Dame Margot. Jokingly called the "Concierge of Amber" A go-to guy for many services in the realm. He often deals with minor details. He is often involved in room assignments for nobles, royals, visitors. He knows