FifteenRakshaInAmber

Fifteen Raksha in Amber

by MetalFatigue

I shall make no attempt whatsoever to explain this to anyone who isn't familiar with Roger Zelazny's Chronicles of Amber. Go read the books (at least the first five). They're worth it.

The ordering of the children of Oberon is based on Cal Westray's efforts.

Dworkin

Obviously an Artisan.

Oberon

An Imperial Raksha whose Ring Grace has been opened by means of Gaping Virtue Mouth.

Benedict

The ultimate Strategos.

Eric

An Imperial Raksha, of course; a chip off the old block.

Corwin

An Eshu, I think, given his association (mentioned but rarely shown) with the performing arts. Possibly his Staff Grace is open as well.

Caine

An Anarch. He turns his destructive tendencies on the enemies of Amber. Note that the subtle arts of the assassin (symbolized by the Thrown Ability) are associated with the Diplomat caste.

Deirdre

A Xia, always longing for battle.

Fiona

An Artisan like Dworkin.

Bleys

Perfect example of a Luminary.

Llewella

Probably a Courtier, given her nebulous status in Moire's court.

Brand

A Panjandrum and mad as a hatter.

Florimel

Hard to place. Possibly an Ornamental Raksha? Which is not to imply that she doesn't have her own schemes, of course, but she keeps them deeply hidden. The other possibility would be Courtier.

Julian

A Cataphract.

Gérard

Another challenge. I finally pegged him as a Scribe. No, listen, it makes a certain amount of sense. While he's legendary for his physical strength, and commands Amber's navy, he seems to be more of a peacemaker and mediator than a warmonger. That puts his Staff Grace in the ascendant. He's clearly not an empire-builder; I suppose he might be a Courtier, but he seems more like a pillar of the state than a parasite. All that's left is Scribe. (Also, it was the only way to fit in all twelve of the noble castes.)

Random

Starts out as an Anarch, but becomes an Imperial Raksha by the end of the series.

And what's the Unicorn? A shinma, of course!

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