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Post by kailessa on Oct 9, 2022 21:46:03 GMT
What do I know about Gerard's death. Would this guy be suspect one? Please give me some details, she might know a bit having been under Julian.
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Post by Lorelei on Oct 10, 2022 1:36:24 GMT
[OOC:
It's common knowledge that: 1) Kasaba (think Casablanca movie [1942]) is a hub of shadow-paths, both land and sea, near the Golden Circle kingdoms. 2) Chaos forces were trying to take the Shadow, and at the same time Gerard and his fleet showed up to seal the Shadow. 3) They fought and Gerard's flagship was sank with all hands lost. 4) Hammett has/had a night-club in Kasaba called Wormwood 5) Hammett and Brennen escaped Kasaba by ship during the fight. 6) Forget any facts to the contrary - Florimel has decided that Hammett is responsible for Gerard's death... After all, it was his (home-base, not owned) Shadow and he was there... What more " proof " does anyone need... 7) A short time later, as Kasaba was being liberated from the Chaos-led forces, Lorelei retrieved Gerard's body from their harbor and returned it to Amber for proper internment.
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Post by Brian on Oct 10, 2022 2:44:26 GMT
[OOC: It's common knowledge that: 1) Kasaba (think Casablanca movie [1942]) is a hub of shadow-paths, both land and sea, near the Golden Circle kingdoms. 2) Chaos forces were trying to take the Shadow, and at the same time Gerard and his fleet showed up to seal the Shadow. 3) They fought and Gerard's flagship was sank with all hands lost. 4) Hammett has/had a night-club in Kasaba called Wormwood 5) Hammett and Brennen escaped Kasaba by ship during the fight. 6) Forget any facts to the contrary - Florimel has decided that Hammett is responsible for Gerard's death... After all, it was his (home-base, not owned) Shadow and he was there... What more " proof " does anyone need... 7) A short time later, as Kasaba was being liberated from the Chaos-led forces, Lorelei retrieved Gerard's body from their harbor and returned it to Amber for proper internment. ] And a newly Minted Lord of Amber killed Lady Vada (the Chaos leader of said invasion)
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Post by Admin on Oct 10, 2022 5:16:40 GMT
[OOC: adding to the guilt is the fact that Hammett and Leonil were in the room with Random and Vialle when it exploded and supposedly killed them all. Hammett has resurfaced since then and there are rumours of Leonil's being alive.]
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Post by kailessa on Oct 12, 2022 4:43:52 GMT
What do I know about Gerard's death. Julian's people probably knew a bit of it. I was probably around in the background. Is this guy there because he is Gerard's assassin?
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Post by Admin on Oct 12, 2022 5:34:02 GMT
Gerard was killed by German torpedoes sinking his ship in Kasaba Bay. This guy is no one Kai has heard any rumours about but he is (coincidentally?) German.
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Post by kailessa on Nov 5, 2022 20:32:37 GMT
"Well, I will take up your case as a Princess of Amber. Certianly no one should be held who is not guilty of anything. Given current situations, the strength of having a Crown Princess on your side would help your situation. But we do need to head back to Amber. You said you are not human, are you a Chaosian or a Demon of Chaos. I have some connections to Chaos, as I helped some Lords of Chaos after the ceasefire was declared in the Patternfall War. I was, of course on the battlefield. Political Prisoner is not something that we want to have sitting around since there is peace between Mandelthorn and Amber. I may also be able to improve your housing situation once we return. I will speak to the Regent about it when we return. Of course, a continued course of escape could create a political situation for both courts, don't you agree. If need be, I will offer my quarters to you while this is resolved. What do you think?"
She, of course, was prepared for a possible conflict with him so she is ready for that.
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Post by Admin on Nov 7, 2022 2:20:14 GMT
He raises one eyebrow like the rolling up on a window blind.
"'...no one should be held who is not guilty of anything.'" he repeats in confusion. "Has there been a bill of rights enacted in Amber? Is the city not ruled by the whims and judgements of the King or Regent alone? I expect no due process or fair trial from the despot sitting on the throne of Amber.
"I have already escaped from the deepest dungeon under the mountain; I doubt Princess Florimel would be so kind to me a second time. I will be beheaded if you bring me back. Do you want that on your conscious? As you can see, I am no great villain, no scheming conniver hoping to destroy your family, but just a simple man who got caught up in defending his country."
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Post by kailessa on Jan 6, 2023 2:40:46 GMT
"Well, making sure that you have appropriate housing for your title still seems reasonable. Also, championing that your case be handled correctly, again, seems fair to me as well. As for your rank, I acknowledge it, however, we are on the outskirts of Amber, so my rank is the key one in this situation, especially since there is no state of war with the Courts of Chaos. If there is a crime, I will see that you are charged and brought before justice. If you are innocent, as you seem to imply, then that would be a process of clearing your name as a left over of the war. I take your answer about the speed you moved away from Amber as to indicate you are a shapeshifter. I fought in the war and I am familiar with fighting shapeshifters on the edges of Arden. So lets decide how to handle this... and this choice is up to you. Let me know how you want to proceed." She will hold up her Arden Ranger symbol and call out,"Crown business, clear the bar." She will of course be locked onto him and ready to pull her blade out from under the table Corwin style. Remember, I set it up in a nearby shadow. "General, I give you the choice of how to handle this, but know that I am neither Hammett or Brennon. I am also not one to dally around. Sadly, I don't believe there is a Bill of Rights. However, I agree with your assertion that no one should be held without reason. Lets return to Amber and clear this up to preserve the peace between Amber and Chaos. Gerards ship was sunk by a U-Boat, can you give me evidence that you weren't the Captain of the u-boat?"
Sorry for the delayed reply, I had a work and family issue that streached from Thanksgiving until today. I will be timely in the future. I sent you a discord message letting you know about this.
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Post by Admin on Jan 9, 2023 6:06:41 GMT
OOC: No worries from me, life happens. I haven't been able to post much too.
The people of the bar slowly get up and gather their things. There is less grumbling than Kai expected; the play must have been worse than she imagined.
The impresario comes up to the table in a rage.
"I must protest, Lady. You have taken the food out of my - er, and my company's mouths. I will expect compensation."
"How can I prove a negative?" the general asks. "The only thing I can say is that I was in the army, not the navy.
"Yes, we have delayed quite long enough. So how does this work? Ball and chain? Handcuffs?"
He holds his arms forward, ready for the manacles.
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Post by kailessa on Jan 22, 2023 20:06:56 GMT
"You are a General, no need for Handcuffs. When we get to the castle I will offer you my room as a temporary jail cell. I will report your compliance and willingness to uphold the peace between the Chaos and Amber. I will also use my leverage as a blooded princess. Thank you for not turning this place into a blood bath, I view myself as a protector of those that live under the crown of Amber. Again, please do no attempt escape as we head back to Amber as I will merely hunt you without any quarter. I will demand as a Princess of Amber that you be granted my quarters while your case is being worked out. I think we will be able to prove you were a part of the Army, but you will have to trust me. At that point the peace treaty was clear about handling enemy combatants."
She looks to the people in the bar,"Cancel that evacuation, the Crown has this issue under control."
She hands a bunch Amber coins to one of the servers. "Food and drink on the crown, blessings of the Arden Rangers."
She looks to the general,"Finish your meal and then we will go."
Reaching under the table she pulls her gear to herself, the gear she stored a veil away. The blade is still peacebound.
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Post by Admin on Jan 24, 2023 3:11:28 GMT
What does 'a veil away' mean?
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Post by kailessa on Jan 29, 2023 19:49:41 GMT
So in the Amber Chronicles I remember references to a Shadow Veil, the loose barrier between one shadow and another. Corwin describes making minute changes to shift from one shadow to another. I believe Merlin mentions them getting thinner as one approaches Chaos and the Logrus. I believe there is a scene where Corwin draws Greyswandir to him from a tree trunk. So I was referencing that. I believe I am correct on this, but I haven't read the books in a while, although I am reading the Salesman's Tale about Luke/Rinaldo.
So she will take him back to Amber and request proper quartering for him as a General and she will offer up her room if need be. She will ask Deek to have the room seriously cleaned, but I believe Kailessa hardly uses the room so it is a stock room in castle Amber. She will also draft a letter to Flora as regent about the situation and urge her to house this accused person in such a way as to support the peace treaty and end of war agreements with Chaos. She will also present that he has been accused of no crimes formally. She will also explain that he was a General, not a sub captain so it may be that he was not the person who sunk Gerard's ship, costing him his life. She will also emphasize how Flora is our public face and that only she can show the world that Amber is fair in its dealings with enemies, especially after the end of hostilities.
She will, of course, be adamant about keeping an eye on him as they proceed back to Amber. She will also get his information, house affiliation, so that she can reach out to the house of Chaos and let them know his status. She will cc the letter to Bill (?), Corwin's lawyer friend who came to work for the family in Amber. I believe he was working for Random. She will also mention in the letter how well Flora has managed the latest family crisis. She will also ask the Bill personally attend to the situation. Any costs surrounding his change of housing as a POW could be debited to her princess account in the palace. She is probably the low cost princess, really the only expense I can think of that she would have is dresses for special occasions and events. How low cost you might ask, well she lives in Arden Those would be moved out of the room.
Oh, and she paid for the food and drink for the entire bar and made sure the General has a great meal before they leave. Its always better to leave an establishment with no blood on the floor!!!
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Post by kailessa on Jan 29, 2023 20:04:27 GMT
She had contacted Ryland prior to these events and had him on standby in case things got crazy or she needed to move him to another point in Shadow. I sent a message to Ryland, quick trump call, letting him know the status of the situation and thanking him for being on overwatch. She makes sure this happens in front of the General so he knows she has operational backup on this. As she ends the call she implies that there may be additional individuals on overwatch as well... this is false but a additional layer of insurance that the General should take her seriously.
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Post by kailessa on Jan 29, 2023 20:08:57 GMT
Hammett is active again, Kailessa wants to punch a Trump call to him and get his story about the capture of the General. I just wanted to let you know this before I do it.
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