Random

Lore & Background

Random is the youngest of Oberon's children, described in the source as a sneaky rascal and a gambler. He is Corwin's ally in the struggle against Eric, the would-be king of Amber. Unlike some of his brothers, Random does not command a large army or hold a position of power; instead, he uses his wits and his knowledge of Shadow to aid Corwin. His role in the novel is that of a supporting character, providing assistance and information to the protagonist. The source does not detail his parentage, his status as king, or any specific powers beyond his general abilities as a member of the royal family of Amber.

In Their Own Story

Corwin, after escaping from prison and regaining his memory, seeks allies to challenge Eric's claim to the throne. He turns to Random, his younger brother, who agrees to help. Random's knowledge of Shadow and his connections prove valuable as Corwin gathers support. Together with Bleys, they launch an assault on Amber. The attempt fails: Bleys falls from the side of Kolvir mountain, and Corwin is captured, blinded, and imprisoned. Random's fate after this battle is not detailed in the source, but his alliance with Corwin places him firmly in opposition to Eric.

Reader's Guide

Random is introduced as a sneaky rascal and a gambler, the youngest of Oberon's children. He becomes Corwin's ally in the fight against Eric. The source does not specify his powers, but as a Prince of Amber, he is part of a superhuman royal family who can wander among infinite parallel worlds (called 'shadows') and who rule over the one true world, Amber. His key relationship in the novel is with Corwin, whom he aids. The source does not mention any other major arcs or events for Random beyond his alliance with Corwin and participation in the failed assault on Amber.

Did You Know?

• Random is the youngest of Oberon's children.
• He is described as a sneaky rascal and a gambler.
• Random is Corwin's ally in the novel.
• He participates in the failed assault on Amber alongside Corwin and Bleys.
• The source does not mention Random's parents, his status as king, or any specific powers beyond being a Prince of Amber.