Silas has a chat with Oberon regarding his upcoming wedding to Malign. Oberon insists that the marriage ceremony take place in Amber, and that Amber's laws will must be abided by. He also talks with Caine who provides some background info on Malign, including that she once was the leader of another Faerie Court. She had a quarrel with the Summer Queen and ended up getting cursed, and departed Faerie.
We visit Eric, talk to him about Corwin's return and Aubri. He says he is willing to apologize to Corwin over Aubri whom he did not know about.
We visit Corwin where he is recovering in Erewhon. Corwin agrees to meet with Eric and also agrees to help Jericho with some of his blood (to make sure none of it is still being held elswhere) in exchange for Jericho swearing it is over between them. He agrees.
Lowen tracks down and kills the remaining three Dwimmerlaik in Malign. Achievement Unlocked.
Vala has a page and courier named Anari. Jason has an icon of this person. He looks like a living shadow. Jason uses an icon with Anari to get us all to Shatterlight, the de facto HQ of the Lords and Ladies of Gossamer and Shadow, and Vala's public domain. We get a tour…
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Outline
Chaos Marriage Rules and Amber's Position
- The King of Amber asserts that individuals not from Chaos are not bound by Chaos marriage rules.
- Corwin believes in monogamy, with valid reasons required for ending a marriage, and he has never abandoned a marriage commitment without cause.
- Amber's marriage laws are exclusive, similar to the Kennedy family.
- Marriages can be dissolved by mutual consent or with legally declared causes such as debilitation, death, betrayal, or infidelity.
- A marriage to someone outside Amber grants them a de facto title and court acceptance, provided they behave appropriately.
Potential Political Marriage
- There is discussion about a potential political marriage between an Amberite and a powerful, ancient being, possibly of fairy origin.
- The King wants the Amberite to understand the implications fully before entering the arrangement.
- Concerns exist regarding the potential spouse's long-term intentions and transparency.
- The marriage must occur in Amber, potentially at the cathedral.
- The King emphasizes that Amber cannot be drawn into conflicts with other realms due to this marriage.
- If conflict arises, the Amberite would need to resign their position.
Corwin's Captivity and Blood Extraction
- Corwin was recently freed after extended captivity behind 'the wall,' where he was subjected to blood extraction.
- The captors' purpose for collecting his blood remains unknown but is suspected to have strategic uses.
- There are concerns that not all of Corwin's blood was recovered or destroyed.
- Various magical means, including creatures of desire, Trump, and Pattern abilities, are discussed to track down any remaining blood samples.
- Worries persist about the potential use of Corwin's blood, including damaging or destroying the Pattern.
Feud Between Jericho and Corwin
- Jericho and Corwin have a longstanding feud, which included the destruction of Avalon.
- Jericho offers an apology for not knowing Aubrey was present in Avalon during its destruction.
- Corwin accepts the apology, recognizing that continued animosity could be destructive.
- Jericho's impending coronation in the Courts of Chaos is seen as potentially beneficial for Amber's interests.
- Concerns remain about various factions in Chaos, including those involved in Corwin's capture.
Shadow Lights and Establishing Presence
- Shadow Lights is described as a rich, pleasant world with multi-hued sunlight and a high medieval setting, ruled by Bala.
- It serves as common ground for many lords of the Ways.
- The group discusses establishing a presence in Shadow Lights, including embassies and personal residences.
- Interactions with various representatives cover recent events like Drummer Lake incursions and weapon thefts.
Drummer Lake Incursions and Doomsday Weapon Theft
- Drummer Lake incursions near Amber space show evidence of external assistance in opening portals.
- A powerful 'doomsday weapon' has been stolen and used by an unknown mercenary figure.
- Concerns arise about an unknown force consuming Drummer Lake entities and possessing knowledge of both Drummer Lake and Amber space.
- The group discusses countermeasures and investigations into these threats.
Wedding Planning
- Silas and his fiance are planning their wedding, which appears to be a political marriage but one they are making an effort to celebrate properly.
- The wedding will take place in Amber Cathedral, with Oberon conducting the ceremony.
- The couple discusses various aspects of the wedding planning.
- The bride-to-be offers Silas a trump card for quick travel, which they were planning to give him on their wedding night.
- Silas mentions having his ship available for any trips they might want to take.
- They agree to travel somewhere enjoyable after the wedding.
- The bride expresses a preference for sunny and warm locations.
- Silas considers finding a suitable shadow realm, possibly resembling a South Pacific or Polynesian setting like Bora Bora.
- The bride reveals that they have no family attending the wedding, as they were abandoned by them.
- Silas suggests finding someone to give them away.
- They agree that even members of the Fairy Courts can attend if they wish.
- They discuss combining Amber's colors (green and gold), Silas's colors (black and white), and the bride's colors (red and green).
- Silas plans to consult with designers to create appropriate designs.
- They consider creating a combined crest, possibly quartering their individual devices.
- Silas mentions his previous device featuring a martini glass and a pistol but decides it might not be appropriate.
- Silas plans to enlist Flora's help in organizing the entire affair, including invitations, staffing, and other details.
Bride's Background
- The bride reveals some intriguing details about their past.
- They were once sisters with the Queens of Summer and Winter in the Fairy Courts.
- They were cursed by their sister for something they did, describing it as a mutual conflict.
- They have no interest in seeking revenge against their former sisters, recognizing it as futile given their nature as fundamental constituents of the universe.
- They knew Genevieve from the Court of Avalon, which met a tragic end.
- They can appear differently to various people; Silas sees them as attractive, while others might see them as a crone.
Other Characters and Relationships
- Oberon is mentioned as both the ruler of Amber and, in some form, the current King of the Summer Court.
- It is clarified that the Summer Court Oberon is a 'shadow' or clone of the true Oberon.
- Silas mentions that one of their friends is the current Master of the Hunt, who works for the Fairy Courts when not on duty.
- There is a brief discussion about Dara, who is described as a representative of Chaos with connections to Amber.
- Dara is said to be the mother of an Amberite and supposedly the great-grand-niece of Benedict.
- Corwin is mentioned, with some speculation about Dara's intentions towards him and the Pattern.
Miscellaneous
- Someone (possibly Matt) discusses plans to kidnap someone named Dara, though the context and seriousness of this plan are unclear.