Editing Elites

The Elites are Members of First Legion, First Cohort-Elites, of the [[Military of Amber]].  They act as guards in the Castle Amber, as personal protective personnel for royals, and in Embassies.

Elites often serve as messengers for the crown. Entrance into the Elites bestows one of the lower orders of [[Knighthood in Amber]]. 

One thing to be said for the Elites; Many would be legendary heroes in their home realms.  Some were heroes before being brought to Amber.  These are warriors of the highest regards.

Listed here are those who have served as members of the Elites.  Not all are currently active. 

'''Protective Service Detail Elites''' are a lot like Secret Service agents for royals.  Most royals at some point dismiss their Elite Protector.  Some become boon companions with them.

=='''Commentary on Elites'''==

=='''Active Elites'''==
==='''Garry Gavno'''-'''Active'''===
[[File:Gavno.jpg]] '''Active'''
*Principal Musketeer..  First Commander of the [[Kolvir Musketeers]]
*Captain. Calro. Frequent Castle Courtyard Captian  

Gruff and straightforward as most Calro.  Once part of Prince Bleys' detail.

Protective service for the royal family is a duty of the Elites.  When Gavno was made First Commander of the Kolvir Musketeers he insisted that all members attend Rasak, and thus are members of the Eiltes as well.

==='''Constance Kieln'''-'''Active '''===
'''Active '''
*Captain. Dreanan of House of Brolic.  

Responsible for the reeducation of Bruno Sveldt Tattoo artist. [[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Diners_of_Amber#Neal.27s_Diner.2C_New_Velri_City.2C_Ruthar.2C_United_States_of_Antherica]]

==='''Earnest Chantris'''-'''Active '''===
[[File:Earnestchantris.jpg]] '''Active '''

*Field Marshal. First Legion, First Corp-Amber Elites. Commander of the Elites.

Wolfgang Chantris's youngest son, is in command of the Amber Elite Guard. A veteran of the Arden Rangers. A Veteran of Patternfall. Ernest is known as something of rouge and a womanizer. ''Ernie'', as a Field Marshal and Commander of the Elite guard, carries a military rank equal to a general as well as a knighthood. Yet he appears very young and lively.

==='''Cordelia Feldane'''-'''Active '''===
House Feldane et all.  '''Active '''
* Lieutenant. Queen Viale's Elite. 

Cordelia Feldane is a senior Lady in Waiting, essentially Deputy Chief Lady in Waiting. She will defend the Urien pack in most things but is known to detest Helene du Sarn personally. One of [[The Ladies]].

==='''Rede Feldane'''-'''Active'''===

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*Corporal. Currently unassigned.  Not officially Retired but may soon.

Son of William Feldane. A graduate of the School of Sorcerous Arts; Fantalin. Served in the City Police but resigned under suspicious circumstance. Served in the Legions as a artilery specialist. Did Protective Service to Lord Vander.  Graduated Star Fleet Academy. 

Known to be in a complicated relationship with Elite Spatchi. 

==='''Gangdis of Casowill'''-'''Active '''===

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*Lieutenant.  Unofficially Captain due to the Valorous Knight of Amber accolade.
For centuries a motly mostly ''Retired'' Elite, aging badly.  A known lush. Prone to sleeping on duty. Occasionally brought back for low-priority assignments.

While all Elites receive a knighthood, Gandis received the Valorous Knight of Amber, First Class, during the Siege of [[Bunny Free]].  This highest of knightly orders gives him a great deal of leeway among the soldiers of Amber. See [[Amber_Knightly_Order]] 

While often an object of scorn or pity, Gandis has many strong admirers including Prince Benedict, Prince Gerard, King Corwin, Prince Julian, Princess Fiona, Princess Flora, and Dworkin himself. He is considered a legend and is often found among recent promotees to the Elites.  He is a frequent presence, if not officially an instructor at Rasak. [[Nasty Place]].

Gangdis was assigned to Protective Services for Lord Relmopator Barimen, Son of Satura.  It is unclear if this is a prank on Realmer or a punishment for Gandis.  This was during the decades when Lord Realmapator spent nearly all his time in the Dungeons of Amber.

While serving Lord Relmapator in [[Adagalask]] Sir Gangdis was effected by the same effect that occurs in Amber regarding aging and enthusiasm.  (See [[Aging in Amber]])  His sudden youth is as much a surprise to him as it is to anyone.

*Current Status.  Released from Active duty but not retired. He is a member of Prince Benedict's General Staff, Personal Staff, and the Elite Council.  He is currrently traveling the Jeweled Road in the company of [[CHAD]] Units.e


[[Gangdis]]

==='''Lucille Urien'''-'''Active '''===

[[File:LucilleURIEN.jpg]] '''Active '''

A talkative and flirtatious member of the [[Urien Pack]], she is also a nearly constant Lady in Waiting to the Queen.  

Officially its known that she requested From Prince Benedict to be trained to act as a last ditch defense of the queen. Her request was taken as a joke by the military and especially by the Elites.  Benedict however took her serious. 

He took her into shadow privately. She was surprisingly enrolled at Rasak and graduated respectably. When she returned she was sequestered in the Urien Estates for several months.  Then she returned as Vialle Lady in Waiting, acting as she always has.  

However, she now carries a small pattern blade strapped to her thigh.  While Cordelia Feldane is officially Queen Vaille's Elite, Lucille is just a step away.   It is rumored that she has special orders in case of an emergency.

==='''Malica Fin Digby'''===

[[File:Malica Fin Digby2.jpg]] '''Active'''

A member of the Thelusian noble house of Digby she was raised in Fantalin on the campus of the university where her parents were both professors.  She became an effecianado of the Duelist Culture much to the horror of her parents.  After preliminary schooling she entered the Thelusian military becoming a Judge Advocate.  She was demoted numerous times for dueling in defiance of edict but her scholarship and family connections helped her retain rank. 

In 5265, while on an assignment in Amber, she engaged in a scandalous duel with Sergent Darcy Rozaro through the halls of the Castle Amber and throughout the Library of Amber.  Afterwards she and Rozaro were arrested and taken for judgement to King Random.  At the recommendation of Prince Arloxedra, Sergent Rozaro's Protectee, she was entered into the Army of Amber in the Seventh Legion, First Cohort: The Duelists.[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Military_of_Amber#Seventh_Legion-Lower_Line]]  After 8 years of service she was sent to Rasak and enrolled in the Elites. 

As an Elite, to both the horror and honor of her parents, she was given duty in the Amber Embassy at Fantalin, Thelusia.

Upon creation of the [[Kolvir Musketeers]], Malicia was promoted Sergeant and entered in the Founding Rolls of the Order.   Currently on duty in Royal Protective Duty.

When in Amber she is a frequent sight at the [[CCC]] events, especially Dueling Tourneys at [[Brightedge]]

[[Running Sheet Malica Fin Digby]]

==='''Jopin of Cabra'''-'''Active'''===
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*Captain of Elites.  Despite being an Admiral of the Amber Navy Jopin's recent reactivation also listed him on the rolls of the Elite.
An admiral of the Navy. First Fleet.

Duke Jopin is a legendary figure in Amber.  After an extended retirement spent in the lighthouse of Cabra he was reactivated to command the Amber First Fleet.


==='''Darcy Rozero'''-'''Active '''===

[[File:Darcyrozaro.jpg]]  '''Active '''
*Lieutenant in the [[Kolvir Musketeers]] 
*Protective Services to Lord (Prince) [[Arloxedra]]

==='''Rodac The Red'''-'''Active '''===

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Elite Guardsman: Extended Duty. [[Shadowborn]]

==='''Robert Duncan'''-''Active''===

*Captain of Elites.  In charge of the Dungeon Elite details.

==='''Cash Gagal'''-''Active''===

[[File:Cash Gagal.jpg]]

Cash Gagal. Assigned to Laravala, Daughter of Brand.  Reassigned to Chris, Son of Caine

==='''Apple Beam'''-''Active''===

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Apple Beam, ''James Apple Beam'', was born on Urath, where he was raised in a family of Olympic athletes.  Among his family were rabidly devoted to boxing, running, fencing, karate, judo, Taekwondo, surfing, wieghtlifting, archery, shooting, and wrestling.  Apple excelled at many of these but loved music more.  He played nearly any musical item he could get his hands on.  He also picked fights easily.  In time he got involved in the underground music scene and at 25 all but severed ties with his family except in the run up to certain athletic events.

He met Truman of Amber and they formed a band that had considerable success for 20 years.  At that time Truman returned to Amber and brought Apple with him.  Combative by nature, he was entered into the military of Amber.   Participated in the Battle of Patternfall. Promoted to the Elites and assigned as protective detail to Lord Truman.

Protective Service to Lord Truman.

==='''Dorna ag Brolic'''-''Active ''===

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Recently added to the Elites. Served in the Seventh Legion, First Cohort-Duelists.  An expert in cavalier dueling style combat.

Recently assigned to Henry, Son of Fiona

Served first as Elite for Lady [[Yalla Ganth]]

Born and raised in the Tower of Brolic, Dreana.  Daughter of a Royal Guardsman slain during the court intrigue. Orphaned at an early age.  Raised as a ''Ward of the Sword'' she excelled with dueling weaponry.   After a short term serving in House Military she was granted the right to use the ''ag Brolic'' family name. She applied to the Amber military and was accepted.

She is young for an Elite.  Just over 30 years of age,(Not counting her tenure at [[Nasty Place]]), including her youth in Dreana, her elevation to the Elites is controversial.   Service to a member of the Royal Family not known for dangerous behavior is seen as a cautious step in her career.

She is notable for an encounter while on duty in Calrabon, where she was assaulted by a giant red bear and managed to slay it.  Seriously wounded, she recovered at Vulsar Base.  A noble family of Calrabon who were endangered by the bear she slew presented her with a fine bear cloak enchanted for comfort regardless of temperature.

Normally Left handed, she fights right handed and has an aggressive left hand attack and defense. 

*'''''Ward of the Sword'''''.  Wards of the Sword are children of slain guardsman who have no other family willing to take them in.  These children are raised to the sword and often know no other life. If they fail to show promise in military skills they become grooms, drovers, cooks, and other servants. Wards of the Sword, regardless of if they enter military service or serve in support roles customarily wear a blue belt.

Recently reassigned to protective detail for Tesara, daughter of Mirelle.

==='''Areibah of Ichil'''- ''Active''===
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Born in the City of Is-Taril, in the Principality of Ichil, Tosa.  Served in the Youth Militant of the Tosian Orthodox Pantheon. At 14 she joined an adventuring company that explored some of the great Eldimior Dungeon Complex.   She became a skilled Archer, gaining the respect of the Nobility of the Principality.  She signed up at 18 to serve in the Army of Tosa.  Served in the Grey Hand Clan War and distinguished herself with bow and sword.  She bears the [[Ink Vine]] scars with pride.

Joined CHAD and served with distinction on several Jeweled Road campaigns against the Azcalan Puma Cult and against the Rebsariks.  She participated in the Civilian City Cohorts archery tournaments winning her class.

With the permission of the leadership of CHAD she joined the military of Amber.  She fought in several of the campaigns around Diaga against the Deigasan bandit army.  Entered into the Elites on the request of Duke Fortunadas Enright.  She did duty in the Embassy of Amber in Diaga.

Recently transferred to Protective Services and assigned to Royal Protection of Lady Skadi of Mandalay

==='''Tyler Smials'''-''Retired''===

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Currently the King's Privy Secretary Keeper of the Privy Seal. Cupbearer.  He served in these roles for the last 20 years of Oberon's reign.  He served 
all of Eric's reign, fighting by his side when he died for Amber.  Served during the Interregnum after Eric's death. Stayed in the Castle during Oberon's repair of the Pattern.  He now serves his third king.

He had a brief unremarkable, 2 year term in the Elites, after an unremarkable but respectable military career.

==='''Haris Tazil'''-'''Active'''===

[[File:Haris Tazil.jpg]]

Lieutenant. A prince of [[Tazilwere]].  Involved in the Rebalas Invasion[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Tazilwere#The_Rebalas_Invasion]] of his homeland. He fled alone to Amber, invoked the Golden circle Treaty with Amber. Returning with a small contingent of troops and a few young Amberites, they overthrew the invaders.  Afterwards, he refused to accept the crown of Tazilwere from his father and returned to Amber, having decided he enjoyed military life more then farming. Moved thorough the ranks quickly to join the Elites, he is a frequent Court Guard and is frequently mistaken for a courtier.

Currently assigned to the protective service for Lord Donovan, son of Julian

==='''Tancred Hawksman'''===
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A son of a shade of Dalt raised in Eregenor.  A hunter, soldier, mercenary.  Grew up with Dalt's hatred of Amber.  Trained in many worlds including earth style worlds, having joined an earth Army with Dalt.  After the Black Road War Tancred soured on his fathers hatred of Amber and went his own way and did not see his father again till after Merlin's adventures. Sought out Amber on his own in the hope of making his own opinions about the place.

===Once upon a time in Hansisn===
While hunting he ran across another hunter with a  surprise.  He was Vek, a lord of Chaos.  He claimed to have been a bonewarrior of House Hendrake at Patternfall.  After that the Hendrake Duke made orders he be trained in certain arts for unknown reasons.  In time the reason became known.  He was of Amber blood.  Part of a horrid experiment created by the dark and exiled Baroness Maylon Hendrake.   In time he assayed the Logras and was publicly made a Lord of the House.  He was given some freedom to explore.

Being a sailor and hunter by preference and trade he happened along the shadow.  He and Tancred became fast friends and spent a lot of time together. iT was soon after Patternfall and his conversations with Vek were a crucible in his changing opinion toward his father's view toward Amber.

Vek was given permission to visit Hansin and he did .  In time he took
 Tancred to Amber and after a conversation with several elders he entered the military where he rose in rank quickly.

===Raise in Rank and becoming an Elite.===

He fought with distinction in many of the military encounters of the day and stayed friend as Vek became more attached to Amber.
In time he was sent to Rasak and became and Elite.

==='''Byron Hadly'''-'''Active'''===

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Brought to Amber by Eric.  He was entered in the Amber military, pushed through Nasty Place, Shoved into several dangerous encounters during the Patternfall War and entered into the Elites before it ended.   Assigned to Dungeon duty, with the order that it remain his main assignment.  He has been a mainstay of the dungeon community ever since.  Why Eric pushed so hard to force him to this dark occupation is unknown.  Eric's only comment on the matter was that he ran across Hadly in shadow where he was the kind of prison guard the dungeons of Amber could really use.

What is clear is that Sargent Hadly is reluctant to speak of his past. The most he will say is, "I'm glad to be a survivor."

Is known to have a feud with Sgt Roger of Garn, another frequent dungeon elite.

==='''Georgie Reno'''-'''Active '''===

[[File:Georgiereno.jpg]] '''Active '''

Runs the card game at Neal's Diner.  Officially still on the Elites rolls.  unofficially on personal assignment to Random.  [[Shadowborn]]

Has extensive yakuza tattoos he keeps covered.

==='''Farooq ak Trata'''===

[[File:Farooq ak Trata.jpg]]  '''Active'''

A Trasidean by birth, he came to Amber as a child with the first Ambassador from Trasidy, Trata ak Talras, in 5210. Raised in Amber and Trasidy, he joined the Amber military at 20 and served in various posts including the Corp of Engineers where he made a name for himself as a builder.  Served as a Embassy guard in Thelusia while attending Fantalin for advanced Engineering Degrees. Fought in various encounters during the Jeweled Road wars near Rue Katal. 

Attended Nasty Place and transferred to the Elites for royal Protection duty.  Served as Gerard's Elite on the navy's flag ship for 4 years. Served as the Elite-Guard for Zachary, son of Flora, for 3 years while his regular Elite was on special assignment.  The Term ended badly.  Recently assigned as Elite-Guard for Donovan, Son of Julian.

==='''Bluto Buick'''===

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Long term Elite for Zachary of Amber. 

Born on an Earth world and rescued by Bleys from the Roman gladiatorial games.

==='''Candle Hyle'''-''Star Fleet''===

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Andorian. Star Fleet Rank-Admiral.  Captain of the Flagship of the Amber Star Fleet-Shadowwalker

==='''Celakat Saanal'''-''Star Fleet''===

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Romulan.  Star Fleet Rank-Fleet Admiral-Director of Magical Services
*Previously Captain.  Security Officer-Special Forces Officer-Amber Star Fleet Flagship-Shadowwalker.

==='''Trent Lakana'''===

[[File:Trent Lakana.jpg]]

Lieutenant.  Originally from [[Tazilwere]].  Usually a Dungeon guard or a Pattern guard.  Occasionally leads military supply caravans.  Served as Prince Bley's Elite for 5 years.  His only term in the protective services where he seemed more like a drinking companion then a bodyguard to the Prince.

==='''Roger of Garn'''-'''Active '''===

[[File:Rogerofgarn.jpg]] '''Active '''

Sergent Elites-Currently assigned Dungeon Duty.  [[Shadowborn]].

==='''Drace Cazo'''-'''Active '''===

[[File:Dracecazo.jpg]] '''Active '''

Corporal Elite Guardsman:  Currently assigned to Protective Service for Alvah Chambers

Frequently assigned to Neal's Diner Card club.
 
Shadowborn from New Velri City.  Mixed Martial Artist who befriended guards at Niel's Diner.  He happened to be in the game room when a collection of gangsters fatefully attacked Random's Card Game.    He pitched in manfully while two Elites dealt with the majority of attackers.  One however came within knife range of King Random who was obliviously laughing.  Having saved the King's life, and admitting he had no life, he was taken to Amber and began a new life.  

His career as a mixed martial artist had been brutal with more loses then victories but with a determination to improve. He was well-liked even by those that defeated him.  He had a gambling problem and was trying to raise funds to settle debts in a dangerous collection of problems when he saved the king's life. Upon his return, after much training, he resumed some parts of his life in New Velri, cleared all his debts, and returned to a victorious career in the MMA circuit while serving regularly as a dedicated Card Game guard.

Recently assigned to Lady Alvah

==='''Reane Vil Sar'''-''Retired''===

[[File:Reane Vil Sar.jpg]] ''Retired''


Reane Vil Sar manages the royal hunting lodge here. An expert with knives. She has an infectious laugh that only makes her scarier. She arranges hunting expeditions of 3, 7, and 30 days up into the wilderness surrounding the Vine River Lodge[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Diners_of_Amber#Vine_River]]. She is also married to Chief Josef[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Heirs_and_spares#Josef._Son_of_Oberon]] granting her the rank of Duchess even if she never uses it.

She served in the Amber military for 370 years eventually rising to serve for twenty years as chief of the Amber Guard. She also served unofficially as Oberon's chief torturer.
==='''Salas Quiden'''===
Assigned to Elayne

==='''Drusda Brosc'''-'''Active '''===

[[File:Drusda Brosc.jpg]] '''Active '''

Guardsman Corporal.  Dreanean of the House of Brasda-Brosc. Bears the Knighthood of the Elites of course, but also hold the Order of the Tooth of Dreana, an [[Amber Knightly Order]].  Something of a problem for the Elites in that he is one of the few elites with discipline problems.  Disciplinary problems involving bar fights and street justice have kept him a corporal.  Dependability in a fight has made him a regular member of special details. A frequent castle guard in places where he does not deal with the general public.
*Currently on Harbor Duty.
*Is not assigned to dungeon duty.  
*Has a lifetime tab paid in mithril by Prince Bleys at Revan's Bar in the Harbor District.
==='''Haldir'''-'''Active'''===
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Family Tree[[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e4/47/68/e44768fcbc45779f37336da71e8bc924.jpg]].  Lotr Wiki [[https://lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Haldir_of_Nargothrond]]

Haldir of Nargothrond.  Eldest son of Orodreth, Great,grandson of Finarfin and Eärwen, great,nephew of Finrod, Aegnor, and Galadriel.  Great, Great, grandson of Finwe.  Brother of Finduilas and Gil-galad.(A departure from LotR canon-Canon has Orodreth having only two children.  Haldir comes from an earlier version/shadow then what became canon)

Haldir was the eldest son of Orodreth and he was trapped and hung to a tree by the orcs after the sack of Nargothrond.  Rescued by Marke, son of Fiona.  Brought to Amber on the point of death and healed at Thelusia by Aries Colbresi in 4809.

Joined the Amber military and fought in various wars in Amber's service.  Became and Elite in 5107.  Fought in the Black Road War.  Served as Marke's Elite .

Current assignment-Lady Silvana of Amber

==='''Swanson'''===
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==='''Alak Sar'''- '''Active '''===

[[File:Alak Sar.jpg]] '''Active '''

A Dreanan Blue. Serious, unnervingly quiet, efficient.  Skilled at stalking and evasion. A Grand Champion Winner of the Pa D'armes Tourney during the New Year City Celebration (A Civilian Arms Event).  Distinguished herself in battles on Deiga, Caratin, on the Jeweled Road, and while on duty in the City of Wall. Served in the Amber Embassy in the city of Wall, Tosa.
*Uses the Tosian term "Agda", in reference to her knighthood[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Amber_Knightly_Order#Tosa-York]] received while on Embassy duty in battle defending a Princess of Wall.
*Known for her use of Rearden Armor.
*Recently promoted Corporal, after 10 years of Embassy duty. Currently on protective services detail to Carissa ak Gerard
*Recently returned service after a son with [[Rede Feldane]] reached maturity and entered Star Fleet

==='''Karieeena of Camolin'''- '''Active'''===

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Newly promoted to the Elites to serve as Elite to Lord Mascen of Trasidy.. 

Born in a shadow of Camelot, she was raised in the chivalric traditions and knightly ways.  Freshly knighted in her homeland she was brought to Amber by Prince Dalt and rushed through a term of service to qualify her for the Elites.   Her aloof and proper behavior has made her few friends in the military of Amber but her fighting prowess has earned her much respect.  The speed she was ushered into the elites is highly unusual and is a cause for anger in some.  She was discovered in Shadow when Dalt brought his son Macsen to Amber.  Her aid and service impressed Dalt who called in favors to get her to attend Rasak with Macsen.  She has little experience in the Amber military therefore and few of the Elites have befriended her except for Darcy Rozero and Roger of Garn.

Released from Lord Macsen's service she has begun serving in the 3rd Legion in a chivalry horse cohort.

Recently assigned to Protective Services again for Lady Alexandra Mira.

==='''Caldalyle og Greenwoods'''-'''Active'''===

==='''Sancha Do Helech-Spatchi'''-'''Active'''===
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Thin and wiry, fast and deadly. Problems with authority.

Assigned to Alvah, Daughter of Delwin.  Released to Serve and Unit Pattern Guard Leader

==='''Miles "Bronze" McKinney'''-'''Active'''===

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A veteran of the Black Road War, as well as most of the major conflicts for several hundred years. Rabid Amber Royal Loyalist. A rough but fair warrior fanatically dedicated to the royal family and Amber.
His office is Warden of the Dungeons of Amber. He has a nearly fanatically loyal following of lifer dungeons guards;Elites who have chosen service in the dungeons as a way to retire from active duty and still be of service.

While well-respected by the royals, there are many who dislike him.  He, Eric and Caine were boon companions.  Gerard, Julian, Bleys, Corwin, and Random detest him. Fiona hates him openly.  Flora is a strong supporter of him and the frequently have tea in the dungeons.  Relmopator and he had a longstanding arrangement.

==='''Alaqua Riven'''===
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An ancient Elite unseen since the early days of the Kingdom of Amber.  He was once an Elite to Finndo in his youth.  Racially he is a Fey Troll but he bears connections to many of the fey races beyond troll legends.

His origins are unclear as is his inclusion among the rolls of the Elite.  He attended Rasak in its first session under Oberon under duress. He served as Finndo's companion of his own accord and before the traditions of the Elite were developed.  

He is a tale often told among the elites though he has been unseen since before the birth of Corwin. 

The story is that he fought and nearly killed Eric, after which he fled Amber.  The causes differ from story teller to story teller making either Alaqua or Eric the hero and the truth of the story is known only to Finndo as the only witness.
==='''Ronic of Anar al Marat'''===

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Born in the city of Agala in the duchy of Anar al Marat.  He served in the Thelusian military for 10 years before transferring to the Amber military.  Spent 15 years in various assignments till becoming an elite.  He has spent 5 years on castle duty, recently being promoted to Protective Services.  

* His family surname is Grasal but in the Thelusian fashion of professional soldiers he uses his personal name and the region or fief of his birth.
*[[Running Sheet Ronic]]

This Elite is a good example of a typical career soldier of Thelusia and Amber.  This image is of him in the uniform of Castle Guards.  It could easily be any guard.


==='''Corporal Teranton Bala G'athara'''===
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He is a fop's fop.

An Amberite of House ().  He joined the military after a 40 year term in the family business.  He spent much of his youth and his early adulthood active in the [[CCC]].  It had a frequent development into a musketeer culture.  It seemed a fad when it began.  But people like Prince Giovanni encouraged it.  He dove deeply into it.

After his 5 year term in the military he joined the Amber police.  He rose to the rank of sergent.  He rejoined the militqary and served 20 years before being offered membership in the elites.  

As an Elite he served in Diaga and Farnsdale.  Both had growing Musketeer cultures that were aided by the development of useful Nail Guns.

When King Random founded the Musketeers he was one of the first to volunteer.  Having been a Sergent in the police forces and already and elite, he was a natural member.  

He is officially a corporal in the[[Kolvir Musketeers]].

==='''Tancred Hawksman'''===
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==='''Peter Rasgaf'''===
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The Rasgaf Family was a minor Noble house.  It had a fief outside of Ober called [[Staglehome]]. The family were known for being surveyors.  Their family had worked in hundreds of shadows in the Amber Swat before the Black Road War.  During the war many of the family was slain.  After war only a few survived and the depression of the survivors caused the family to peter out.  The last son was named Peter for this reason.

Peter entered to military at 14 and served 80 years as a soldier, surveyor, and verious special forces.  Eventually he was made an elite. As an Elite he served as a guard for 20 years in the castle and various embassies.  He was assigned to protective Details.

*His most recent posting was to Lord Zeek, son of Jurt & Untara

*Ranger Service. He served one year as a Ranger but for unclear reasons he left its service.  He is disliked by most rangers.
==='''Riktar Vem'''===
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Riktar Vem was a famous, legendary hetman of the Vem nomads.  Among his many friends was Duncan who spoke with him on his deathbed about coming to Amber.  He agreed.  Brought to Amber he joined the rangers and grew young.  In time he transferred first to the regular army where he served for 20 years.  He joined the Elites and served for 10 years before returning to the Rangers.  

He fought with a ranger contingent in the Black Road War.  After the war he retired to Pocai for a time.  Leading a group of Vem warriors to help the Pocai with their bandit troubles.  He was allowed to assay the sigil of Pocai.  He established a shadow when his people remain.

He and about 40 of his warriors returned to Amber when Duncan became Warden of Amber. 

Recently he was promoted to Queen Vialle's Bodyguard.

==='''Rusal of North Riding'''===
[[File:Rusalofnorthriding.jpg]]

A native of the city of Amber he grew up in the east quarter of North Riding.  A tough part of town but fierce in their loyalty to Amber.  Like many youths in North Riding he started going to sea a day a week when he was 6, with his father, where he sorted fish on deck.  Joining the Military at 18 he spent 100 years in no less then 40 different postings.  Served at the Battle of Patternfall he is accorded his first knighthood as an Anointed Witness of Patternfall[[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Knighthood_in_Amber#Anointed_Witnesses_of_Patternfall]] and a Victor of Patternfall.  A perennial Sergent he has made officer and been busted for brawling and insubordination several times but always manages to stay in the service.  His elevation to Elite was a surprise promotion with no less then Prince Benedict's recommendation.

A born fisherman he is often seen in the harbor working on the family boat during his off hours.

==='''Bak Dala'''===
[[File:Elite bak dala.jpg|200px]]

==='''Sala Tak Alara'''===
[[File:Ranger Sala Tak Alara.jpg|200px]]
Sala Tak Alara is a Ranger of Arden.  He served as an elite several hundred years before the Black Road War.

He is officially Warden Duncan's Batman.  In practice he runs the Ranger's office. Essentially the Chancellor of Castle Arden but he spends most of his time at the Arden log hall they are run out of.He is incredibly efficient.

=='''''Inactive or Retired Elites'''''==
==='''Traxtin of Diega'''-''Retired''===
[[File:Traxtin.jpg]] ''Retired''

*Sergent- Elites-''Retired''.  

*Admiral of Amber.  Once the commanding Admiral of the Navy of the Kingdom of Diega. He was recently reactivated in response to the Azcalan threat.
==='''Dart of Hale'''-''Retired''===

[[File:Dart.jpg]] ''Retired''. 

The "Concierge of Amber"  ''Retired'' from the Elites centuries ago and does not carry a military pressence.  Seemingly an unobtrusive and all too competent government servant. He often i a person in the background of nearly all activities in the Castle Amber.  Extremely well liked.

==='''[[Cogswell Mal At Riess]]'''- ''Retired''.===

[[File:CogswelMalAtRiess.jpg]] 
Duke of Cogswell.  Elite Lieutenant.

==='''Even of Hale'''-''Retired''===
[[File:Even of hale.jpg]][[https://wiki.rpg.net/index.php/Court_of_Amber#Even_of_Hale]]  '' Retired ''

A weapons instructor for hire to the nonmilitary general public. ''Retired''  Elite Sergeant.

Not a mercenary, and he hates the accusation.  While he retired under honorable conditions he is mostly ignored by members of the royalty and the nobility and high ranking members of the military.  He claims his discharge occurred for rank insubordination during the battles after the Battle of Patternfall.  While the war was won there were many residual battles across shadow where Amber units ended chaosian control of certain shadows.  He claims he assumed command from a noble, who will remain unnamed, who was failing miserably in the heat of battle.  Since Benedict and Gerard are cordial with him at [[CCC]] events the general membership of the [[CCC]] assume he is telling the truth.  

Still, there is something of a disputable stink lingering over him that he believes is completely unjustified and he may be correct.

His services as Arms Instructor are highly sought after and he has a reputation as a fine swordsman and a patient instructor.  He has retired as a participant at [[CCC]] events after a series of victories over several years.

==='''Wolfgang Chantris'''-''Retired''===
[[File:Wolfgang-chantris.jpg]] ''Retired''. 
Duke Chantris

''Retired'' from Elites as Field Marshal-Commander-Elites.

==='''Harold Chantris'''-''Retired''===
[[File:Haroldchantris.jpg]] ''Retired''
  
Director of the [[Amber Life Guard]].  ''Retired'' Captain. '''

==='''Ciprian Vitalijus'''-''Retired''===
[[File:CiprianVitalijus.jpg]] ''Retired''
Chief Librarian of Amber.  Elite Guardsman-''Retired''.

While a draper and proper gentleman of mature sensibilities fitting for the role of Chief Librarian of Amber he was young once and served 30 years in the military under Prince Eric.  This included elevation to the elites.  He served as Eric's elite for 60 years.  Became a boon companion and was one of Eric's main supporters among the staff.

==='''Colfi Hale'''-''Retired''===

[[File:Colfi Hale.jpg]]

Fire Marshal of Amber- Field Marshal-Second Legion, First Cohort.

Has a daughter, Hannah.
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==='''Brustos Drent'''-''Retired''===


[[File:Brustos Drent.jpg]]

An expert in Artillery. Commands First Legion, Third Cohort-Artillery Specialist.

==='''Shannon Feldane'''-''Retired''===

[[File:ShannonFeldane.jpg]] ''Retired''

Warlord of Amber. Commander First legion. Previous Commander First legion, First Cohort-Elite-''Retired''

==='''Wyndham Feldane'''-''Retired''===

[[File:WyndhamFeldane.jpg]] ''Retired''

Chief of the City Police of Amber, First Legion, Second Cohort. Previous Commander First Legion, First Cohort-Elites-''Retired''

==='''Fres Mira'''-''Retired''===

[[File:Fres Mira.jpg]]

Majordomo 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.   Enrolled in military service she eventually spent a contentious time squired to Prince Julian.  She eventually served in the Elites at the request of Princess Deirdre. Her time in the Elites was brief and fraught with interference from the royals who both supported and detested her. Despite the issues with her service she is listed on the Honorably ''Retired'' rolls. 

Currently manages Princess Deirdre' town house, [[Bright Edge]], which is a well known hot spot for Amberite nobles and rich gentry.

She is very active in the [[Civilian City Cohorts]]

She has a daughter fathered by Prince Brand, Alexandra
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==='''Ronan Mikhale'''-''Retired''===

[[File:RonanVenway.jpg]] ''Retired''

[[House Venway]] A senior Priest of the Unicorn in Amber.  He is a leader of the Church Militant.  A veteran of Patternfall. Lieutenant Elites-''Retired''

==='''Valand Bayles'''-''Retired'' ===

[[File:ValandBayles1.jpg]]

Baron Bayles.  Vinter to Amber.  Elite Guardsman-''Retired''

==='''Rein of Carlon'''-''Retired''===

[[File:Rein1.jpg]]

Elite Guardsman-''Retired''. Baron Carlon.  A companiond and confidant of Prince Corwin

==='''[[Dame Margot]]'''===
[[File:Margot.jpg]]

It is hard to believe but Margot had a military phase and is listed as one of the members of the Elites at the founding of the Cohort.