Asmark’s Diary part 9: The Fae Summit

In The Doom that Came to Amber

21st Bull 3658

A letter arrives from Raymond in Jasper, in which he reports an inordinately Machiavellian society. He reckons that most people are working two or three factions at once. He gave the example of a recent incident on the border with Chalcedony where some unspeakable entity had attacked a homestead. This, and fictions surrounding it, had been used as a pretext for all manner of intrigues. People involved in the intrigues also make rapid and radical changes of position as the situation changes. He reports it is very difficult to keep up with the changes.

On arrival at the office of the Golden Circle, I am informed of a coup d’etat in Kashfa. It seems that Shadbourn (the noble recently installed by Benedict) has been deposed by members of the old royal family. As Alaric has been maintaining a close interest in Begma, I send him a note about this development. He replies suggesting that we discuss this at lunch.

After clearing the essential business, I return to my room to embark on making a copy of my trump of myself. The Regent currently lacks a copy.

Lunch: Alaric and Morwaith were there. We briefly discussed the situation in Kashfa, and speculated that the Lion of Eregnor might have been involved. Whereas this seems entirely plausible we do not have any evidence as yet to support this. Alaric has a trump of Lyon Abbey. It may be worth using this to investigate briefly. Alaric also reports that his great-grandfather, Archmage Clarence of Amethyst, is on the point of death. I sent a note to the Regent to inform him of this, as Clarissa may be less favourable to Amber than her father.

During the afternoon I receive a trump call from Princess Bathsheba. She says that I am required at a meeting with the Regent concerning the Golden Circle immediately after breakfast tomorrow. It seems Bathsheba will also be attending but she does not know what is on the agenda. The situation in Amethyst seems a likely topic.