Player Characters

The following is the common, publicly known story of the player characters. It can be assumed that anyone in Amber who isn't living under a rock knows this information, and those that do live under rocks can quickly learn it.

Akira - Akira's smiling face has been a familiar sight in Amber since Corwin and Dara were crowned. She enjoys castle life and is always dressed in the latest fashions from the city, or from the various Shadow worlds she visits over the years. Championing several public medical facilities, she actively promotes the distribution of basic health care to the less fortunate. ( played by Tanda)
Ariadne - A recent addition to the Court of Amber, this passionate, petulant young woman has seen a fast rise, from her status of ward of the Queen to her current position as Royal Trump Artist. While little is known of her past before her arrival at the Court, shortly after Andreas attempt on Dara, her life in Amber, which she rarely leaves, has been an open book ever since, and her short-lived, stormy romance with Merlin has been the delight of the gossipmongers. A familiar presence both at the Castle and in the City, she is a fervent amateur of theater and concerts, and finds moments of solitude sailing or riding in Arden. (played by JP)
Brennus - Brennus is the first legitimate heir of Corwin and Dara and was born eight months after Corwin's death. He grew up within the court of Amber, and was instructed in the gentlemanly arts. Brennus has a reputation for upholding the rules of honour. Brennus took part in the wars against Coraline and Eregnor. After Coraline he spent fifty years traveling in shadow, it is rumoured that Brennus and Dara had a quarrel that prompted his absence from Amber after the war with Eregnor; by all accounts he traveled in Shadow for another ten years. (played by Jedric)
Conall - Who? Huh? Amber's Royal Intelligence Agency can neither confirm nor deny the existence of this individual. (played by amberpup)
Laughing Boy - Laughing Boy is a Guild scientist who is also acknowledged to be of the blood. He is persona non grata at the Castle, but maintains a residence in Amber City and is a known Trump Artist who has made himself available to those loyal to the Queen for either of his professional skills. He has never been seen without his armor - skin-tight, quite durable and silvery-metallic - and his mask, that of the Laughing Face from the emblem of the theater. (played by SisyphusX)
A sample of Laughing Boy's voice is available in MP3 format. He is saying, "Hello. It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Laughing Boy."
Mordred - Mordred, while not of the Royal Blood, has been given leave, by the crown, to establish an academy for Blood Sorcerers on the coast. The Archetypal Magus in his Ivory Tower, surrounded by his students one moment; he is the consummate courtier and diplomat at a Court function the next, as well as an active patron of the Arts, Trade and Craftspeople. A proud practitioner of Blood Sorcery, he is not known to have ever used anything but himself as a source for his powers - and published a manifesto laying out a strict set of rules and strictures for the behavior of Magi. In fact he tracked down and utterly destroyed three former students who had gone rogue and were slaughtering Shadow folk, leaving nothing - not even their ashes - behind. (played by Drakwnic)
Roland - Although not a common sight in Amber, Roland's presence is not unfamiliar. He has been around Amber since Eric's time if not longer. The Duke of Evermoor (or the Barbarian of Evermoor he is sometimes called due to his gruff manner and appearance) is a massive man with red/blond messy hair and matching beard with ice blue eyes. His homespun cloths and green cloak of skins and feathers seem out of place in Amber. Not that he cares. His apparent indifference, however, can swing suddenly to violent rage. The rumors of these rages cause most to tread lightly around him and are talked about in taverns all throughout the city long after the incident has occurred. His great ax, Y'Geseth, is always with him and Roland always appears ready to swing it. Ever since Patternfall his visits to Amber seem forced. He appears like a caged animal, pacing and waiting... (played by poppalee)

Canon Characters

What has happened to your favorite Elders in this new twisted upside-down world? Where are they now?

Benedict - Lord Protector and guardian of Dara. Benedict still possesses the mechanical arm given to him by Corwin. His loyalty to Dara is unquestioned.
Bleys - Off in Shadow, thought to be plotting a takeover of Amber. Bleys is currently under a sentence of death by the crown for plotting the assassination of the Queen.
Brand - The legendary traitor of Amber was last seen falling into the Abyss at the edge of Chaos with several silver arrows embedded in him. Presumed dead.
Caine - Duke of Corraline. Caine was appointed as Duke of Corraline by Dara for unspecified services to the Crown, though he is very seldom seen in Court. It is rumored that he serves as Dara's spy master. It is also rumored by others that he is plotting rebellion against the crown. Dara seems to take no heed of the rumors, and Caine remains alive and well.
Corwin - Former King of Amber and husband of Dara. Corwin died nine months after taking the crown, apparently from injuries sustained at the end of the Patternfall War. Many believe Dara is responsible for his death, and others believe his death was faked and that Corwin still wanders Shadow.
Dara - Queen of Amber, Princess of Chaos, and former wife of Corwin of Amber.
Deidre - Lost in the Abyss, presumed dead.
Dworkin - He has not been seen for ages. Many believe Corwin made up his visits with Dworkin, and that Dworkin died years before the Patternfall War. Others believe he died when Oberon attempted to fix the Pattern.
Eric - Died in the Patternfall War. His rule is remembered with great fondness by many in the kingdom.
Fiona - Princess Fiona has not been seen in Amber since the end of the Patternfall War. For years rumors of sightings of her filled the royal court - some believe her dead in the war, others think her the victim of one of Dara's purges, and others still believe she is waiting in Shadow for an opportunity to seize the throne. Such talk has largely faded through the long years.
Florimel - Serves the crown as an emissary to the Golden Realms.
Gerard - Served as Regent in Amber for seven years during the final battle of the Patternfall War. He counseled peace during the beginning of Dara's reign, but has become more conflicted since Random's imprisonment. He has recently left Amber, and now lives in Shadow.
Julian - Duke of Arden. Julian appears to be on good terms with Queen Dara.
Llewella - Llewella has not been seen outside of Rebma since Corwin died.
Martin - Martin has always be in favor in Dara's court. After his father's attempted rebellion, Martin left Amber, though there is no royal judgment placed upon him. His current whereabouts are unknown. Martin is thought to be a ranking member of the Guild. Martin is also the Duke of Eregnor, though he leaves most of the governing of the province to the local officials.
Merlin - Oldest son of Dara, and Prince of Amber. Though not Crown Prince, he is often thought by many to be the heir to the throne. Merlin is a constant voice of opposition against the Guild within the royal court.
Moire - Died at end of Patternfall War under mysterious circumstances.
Oberon - Died on Primal Pattern trying to save Amber.
Random - Led a rebellion against Dara, but failed. He is imprisoned in an unknown location.
Vialle - In Rebma. Random safely deposited her in the undersea kingdom before launching his rebellion.
No characters from the Merlin series. No Mandor, no Dalt, no Coral, no Luke/Rinaldo, nada!

Other Non-Player Characters

Andreas - Son of Bleys, who attempted to take the life of Dara. He was slain by Benedict. Investigations revealed links to his father. As a result, Bleys' life was declared forfeit, but before the sentence could be carried out Bleys fled into Shadow.
Lir - King of Rebma, who took the throne upon the death of Queen Moire. Lir has some unspecified hatred for Queen Dara and has threatened to execute any of her line who dare enter his watery realm.
Merek - Dara's third son was born many years after Corwin's death. His father remains unknown, but none dare question the Queen about her bastard son. Merek exploits his royal position to the fullest, in order to pursue his hedonistic lifestyle.

Faces at Court

Some of the more lively, and memorable, faces to be seen at court are listed below. They are likely only known to those who spend significant time at Court.

Lord Alexander Delany - A quiet man, whose parents confessed to aiding Random's rebellion a decade ago. Their confession apparently saved the lives and fortunes of Alexander and his older sister Florence.
Lord Malcom Chantris - This elderly man is still regarded as one of the heroes of the Patternfall War. He often acts as an adviser to the Crown, though his voice has grown weak with old age. His final years may be upon him, and it is thought that when he dies, control of his noble house will pass to his granddaughter Melonie. It is rumored that he has frequented the Guild headquarters in Amber to receive advanced medical treatment.
Sir Corwin Rein - Son of the Lord Rein who fought with Corwin against the Weirmonken. He is named after his father's patron. The years have seen much wealth and prestige brought to his family, and with his father's death several years ago (due to old age), Corey (as he prefers to be called) has assumed control of House Rein. He fought with valor during the War, but lost his leg in battle. It has since been replaced with one of Guild origin.
Lady Florence Delany - Head of the now impoverished House Delany. Her brother and her are the last surviving members of their family, since her parents were executed by Dara a decade ago in one of the Queen's Purges.
Lady Larisa Ranir - This determined woman leads House Ranir, despite her son's timid nature. Despite her age, she is still considered a woman of beauty, and has had several suitors since her husband's death.
Gaius Orice - Member of the Orice trading family. He has often been seen at Prince Merek's parties.
Lady Jasminda Feldane - Her great uncle Lord Feldane fought at the battle in Chaos, and was well honored upon his return. He and much of the rest of his family were wiped out in one of Dara's purges. The young lady Jasminda does not appear to have inherited the family's famous nobility, but has grown to be feared as a women of ruthless power. Many suspect her of having engineered the purge which wiped out the rest of her family; suspicions that have grown given her familiarity with the Queen and other members of the royal family.
Justin Sankir Orice - The elderly head of the Orice trading house is now bedridden and has not been seen in decades. He still sends messages, via his son, to court, so his voice has not been silenced. His old age has become legendary, and some even say that he is dead, but that his son, Gaius, continues to act using his father's name.
Lord Jeremiah Ranir - Heir to House Ranir, Jeremiah is a persistent face at court, though he tends to avoid any political debates. His father died in a battle during the Black Purge, and his older brother, Eric, fell to his death from a castle balcony early during Dara's reign. He seems to go to great effort to avoid being a target in one of Dara's purges.
Sophia - While she is not from a noble house, this shy woman has recently enthralled the court with her beauty. She appears to be engaged to Sir Rein.