Living being in The Oz Series
Omby Amby
Also known as Captain General of all the armies, Commander of my Body Guard, a tall soldier in a Captain-General's uniform, the Chief General of the Royal Armies, her Captain-General, the long, lean officer.
A private in Ozma's armies who is called before her at the feast, questioned, and promoted on the spot to Captain General of all the armies and Commander of Ozma's Body Guard.
Appears in 3 chapters, first in chapter 68, last in chapter 87.
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What the story establishes
| Affiliation | A private in Ozma's armies of Oz, newly promoted to Captain General of all the armies and Commander of Ozma's Body Guard. (as of ch. 68) |
| Appearance | A long, lean officer. (as of ch. 87) |
| Body conditions | long and lean of build |
| Conflict | Worried that his new offices will be too expensive to maintain, since he has no money of his own to buy the required uniforms. (as of ch. 68) |
| Current goal | To serve faithfully as the newly-appointed Captain General of all the armies and Commander of Ozma's Body Guard, despite worrying about the expense of the position. (as of ch. 68) |
| Dialogue style | Plain-spoken and deferential; answers directly and briefly, addressing Ozma respectfully and voicing practical, modest concerns. (as of ch. 68) |
| Equipment | Wears a Captain-General's (Chief General) uniform of Ozma's Royal Armies. (as of ch. 84) |
| Gender identity | man (as of ch. 68) |
| Is alive | yes (as of ch. 68) |
| Motive | Concerned about the expense of holding many offices, since he has no money for uniforms, though he accepts the promotion once Ozma promises to supply them from the royal treasury. (as of ch. 68) |
| Personality | Modest and practical-minded; respectful toward his officers and Ozma, and candidly worried about the practical burden of his sudden promotion rather than boastful about it. (as of ch. 68) |
| Quirks | Formerly wore distinctive green whiskers, which he has since shaved off. (as of ch. 84) |
| Referential profile | masculine (as of ch. 68) |
| Sex profile | male (as of ch. 68) |
| Skills | Military leadership and command; rose through the ranks from private to Chief General of the Royal Armies. (as of ch. 84) |
| Social status | Was a lowly private previously assigned to sweep the barracks; instantly elevated by Ozma to Captain General of all the armies and Commander of her Body Guard. (as of ch. 68) |
| Status | Newly promoted to Captain General of all the armies and Commander of Ozma's Body Guard, seated at the feast table among the other officers. (as of ch. 68) |
Relationships
- subordinate to → Ozma ch. 68Ozma notices the private is absent from the feast, has him sent for, and on learning his name promotes him on the spot to Captain General of all the armies and Commander of her Body Guard, promising to supply his uniforms from the royal treasury.
- captures → Eureka (ended) ch. 87The Captain-General (Omby Amby) takes Eureka from Dorothy's arms and, despite the kitten's snarls and scratches, carries her away to prison to await trial.
- imprisoned by ← Eureka (ended) ch. 87–88[CASCADE] Created by CAPTURES(omby_amby→eureka)
- appoints ← Ozma (ended) ch. 68Ozma summons the private, learns his name is Omby Amby, and promotes him to be Captain General of all the armies of her kingdom and Commander of her Body Guard, promising his uniforms will be supplied from the royal treasury.
- commands ← Ozma (ended) ch. 87Ozma commands her Captain-General to carry Eureka away to prison and keep her in safe confinement until she is tried by law for murder.
- communicates with → Oz (ended) ch. 84The Captain-General (formerly a green-whiskered soldier) confirms to the Wizard that the people will not willingly give up their new Princess, and tells him he has risen from private to Chief General of the Royal Armies since shaving off his whiskers.
- commands ← Ozma (ended) ch. 68Ozma orders the private (Omby Amby) to be sent for, questions him, and directs that he be promoted and outfitted with uniforms from the royal treasury.
From the text
"Then, Omby Amby," said she, "I promote you to be Captain General of all the armies of my kingdom, and especially to be Commander of my Body Guard at the royal palace."Chapter 68