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Post by Admin on Apr 24, 2020 4:04:47 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/xqdCvzH/4d018a2f954cffa33f9daa13381ed638-roger-zelazny-ambre~jpg He awakens at the sound of the door opening. Llewella strides into the room and can't fail to notice his collecting of cards and sword. "Not thinking of leaving so soon, are you Hammett? Before giving your respects to Queen Moire after she took you in and graciously allowed you to recuperate in her home?" |
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Post by Hammett on Apr 24, 2020 4:19:33 GMT
"I wouldn't think of it."
He sits up and looks over at her.
"But I am expecting to hear from some friends soon, and wanted to have my cards handy just to be sure I knew who was calling." He chuckles, "I guess I am getting as paranoid as everyone else around here."
How is he feeling now?
"Any word about King Random?"
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Post by Admin on Apr 26, 2020 7:49:35 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/xqdCvzH/4d018a2f954cffa33f9daa13381ed638-roger-zelazny-ambre~jpg "Nothing from Random of Vialle. Not even a scrap of clothing. It looks like your cousin Leonil did a real number on them with his playing about. You should understand that Vialle was held in high regard by the Queen and her loss is not without its political ramifications. Also, remember that as above, so below; Rebma herself has been damaged by Leo's recklessness.
These are things you will need to know before your audience with the Queen." |
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Post by Hammett on Apr 26, 2020 19:18:34 GMT
"We can only hope that King Random and Queen Vialle were rescued or escaped at the last moment. The Unicorn chose King Random and it must have been for a reason, not to just die in a explosion caused by foolishness. And I am sorry to hear about he damage also done here in Rebma. I hope no one was killed or badly injured. But it also raises a question i had earlier but was too ill to ask, how did I end up here? I should be dead in the ruins of the explosion."
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Post by Admin on Apr 27, 2020 6:44:22 GMT
"The Unicorn chose but after that Random was on his own to either rule wisely and long or foolishly and short. Throw in some bad luck, interference from Dworkin, and, as you say, a foolish nephew, then here we are.
"Many in Rebma did perish in the blast. It is never a mirror image, there is distortion in the reflection, so the bast affected more of the castle's inhabitants here compared with Amber.
"As for how you came to be here, I can say that Leonil's experiments were also reflected here forwarning of the danger to you all. We saved who we could; it is difficult to work around such released power."
The door opens behind her and a half dozen servants enter.
"These are the royal tailors. They will clothe you presentably for an audience with the Queen. They can also fashion clothing able to cover the worst of you deformities."
She leaves, allowing the tailors to get to work. They measure, mutter, cut and sew.
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Post by Hammett on Apr 27, 2020 16:27:48 GMT
Hammett lets the tailors do their thing, offering a little bit of input along the way so the end result has some of his personal style included, but what he is really waiting for is a chance to see in a mirror what his injuries look like after the bandages are removed. He braces himself for that.
How much of his head/face will need to be covered at this point? Is it just an eye patch situation, Phantom of the Opera half-face mask, or basically a full mask with just the mouth free and clear? ((OCC: if it is a full mask with just the mouth free, then it might be time to become a super hero))
After they are finished he will gather his things together, sword, trump cards, etc... and wait for his audience with the Queen. If he is feeling physically and mentally up to it, he will try and trump Brennon to make sure his friend and Pinky are okay, and not stranded on a desert island somewhere waiting for rescue. Hammett couldn't think of a fate much worse then being stranded on a desert island with Pinky...
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Post by Admin on Apr 27, 2020 20:14:35 GMT
[OOC: What are Hammett's colours? And what style of clothing does he prefer?]
The left side of Hammett's face has been damaged so a half mask with eyepatch would be adequate coverage.
[OOC: or luchador.]
There is still a persistent buzzing in his head indicative of continuing injury. Maybe using the cards isn't a good idea?
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Post by Hammett on Apr 27, 2020 20:25:51 GMT
Hammett didn't feel strong enough to risk using his trumps, last thing he wanted was to have a stroke or something else on top of his already weakened condition. He looks at himself in the mirror and adjusts the new clothes, very nice. Black pants, vest and jacket. Blood red shirt and tie, with bits of dark green as occasional highlights. As for the half-mask, he went with a style you might find at a fancy, masquerade ball. Also mainly black, but with a red gem-looking eye, covering his missing one. Close to this:  Or this... ![]() And he also asked them to do up a "reverse" suit for back up. Like this...  |
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Post by Hammett on Apr 27, 2020 20:41:31 GMT
And that is the most thought/searching I've put into fashion in an rpg ever. And should tied me over for a good, long time.
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Post by Admin on Apr 28, 2020 1:03:43 GMT
I like the touch of the red gem eye. Sure to raise a few eyebrows with people who want to recover the Jewel of Judgment, not that Hammett will be able to see those eyebrows, well maybe 50% of them.
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Post by Hammett on Apr 28, 2020 21:53:11 GMT
Hammett waits for his audience with the Queen, dozing on and off while he does.
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Post by Admin on Apr 29, 2020 2:16:53 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/MnwdNcR/c5b953af63f302f6a8d4d1feb2deb76a-queen-of-amber~jpg Eventually, the seneschal comes to lead Hammett to the throne room. There he sees Queen Moire sitting regally on the throne, resembling the portrait he has seen in Amber castle but with strands of silver and white hairs mixed in with the green. Guards and attendants are also in the room many of which wear bandages or show other signs of recent injury. Llewella stands at her shoulder. "So you are the Hammett I've heard my sister speak of. What say you about this calamity which has struck my realm?" |
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Post by Hammett on Apr 29, 2020 19:02:32 GMT
Hammett drops to one knee, "Your majesty, I am horrified that the events in castle Amber had such a calamitous effect here in your realm. My, and I am sure all of Amber's, thoughts are with the families and friends of those who lost their lives in such a senseless event. At the same time, I can never thank you, nor my aunt Llewella, enough for saving my life and treating my injuries. If there is anything I can do to assist you in this time of need and mourning please do not hesitate to ask."
He remains on his knee before her.
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Post by Admin on Apr 29, 2020 19:16:49 GMT
#s://i~ibb~co/m0mP1nk/c5b953af63f302f6a8d4d1feb2deb76a~jpg "Well spoken. Be sure that much will be asked of you in the coming days.
"I have heard my sister's opinion on this matter and now I ask yours: If King Random has indeed perished what do you surmise will happen in the near future? Who would you expect to take the throne of Amber?" |
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Post by Hammett on Apr 29, 2020 19:33:39 GMT
"I'm afraid I have been distant from Amber for much of the last few years, I know little of current politics and even less of any of the rules of succession. From what little I have gathered over the years and what I have heard, it seems like whichever elder member of the family wishes for the role will make it known, and if none openly oppose them, then they will take it. Is that not what King Eric did when King Oberon went missing all those years ago? Although with all that has been going on I can not see many people interested in taking the crown in such uncertain times, except maybe those most loyal to the protection of Amber. Like Prince's Gerard or Julian. Or perhaps the Unicorn will decide for us again? Or maybe Random's son Martin is the next in line? I know Martin, he would not welcome the position, but he is nice and fair person."
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