it is fifty years after the Merlin Books (I'll figure out exactly how long after the end of the Corwin stuff later.
Random is king in Amber. He has retrieved the Jewel of Judgement (more accurately, Dworkin retrieved it for him.)
Luke's Kingdom is still working on those trade relationships.
Merlin is King in Chaos. He has children by several women (much of which happened during or just before the Merlin Saga.) He also has a Queen in Chaos.
Chaos is no longer occupied, though Benedict has opened his own Way there (Not the same house as Dworkin's.) He has assumed the title of a Lord of Chaos (and still holds Prince of Amber.)
Caine still seems to be dead. As do Brand, Eric, Oberon, and Diedre.
Trade between the Courts and Amber is existant, but not frequent.
Dworkin is accepted as the Grandfather of Oberon's Children.
Ghost has been rather quiet. (Any children of Merlin need to speak to me.)
Luke's wife had Merlin's child (Not a PC dammit.) One has to wonder exactly what proximity to the jewel for 9 months did to the kid. Is he an heir to either of the thrones?
Bleys seems to be missing. His trump is cold, and neither Fiona nor Dalt claim to be able to contact him via trump.
More Later
