First Letter Dear Jack, O! I am sorry to hear about your leg! But at least I need no longer worry that you might have died in the fighting—or worse, that His Majesty might send you to pacify his new province of Armorica. Yes, I fear that will come, now that Cumbrian troops are fighting … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Legless (19 January 35 AF)

First Letter Dear Journal, The goat came back today. It is Sunday, and after Sunday dinner the bulk of the population of Bois-de-Bas headed off to the hot springs as it usual in times of peace. I say the bulk of the population: small children, of course, do not, nor do those who care for … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Growing Pains (15 January 35 AF)

First Letter Dear Journal, We had two unexpected visitors at the shop today, two quite different visitors; and yet, there's a certain similarity between them. The most recent storm passed yesterday afternoon, leaving the sky clear, the air still and cold, and the homes of Bois-de-Bas nearly buried in snow. There is nothing so quiet … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- The Strays (10 January 35 AF)

First Letter Dear Journal, Of late it has seemed that every problem is mine to solve; but I find that I am mistaken, and in the most pleasant possible way. My Amelie has undertaken to teach young Luc to read! She will teach him as she herself was taught: his numbers first, and figuring, and … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Small Victories (8 January 35 AF)

First Letter Dear Journal, I have made the most distressing discovery—young Luc does not know how to read and write! This afternoon, as a break from shaping bed-warmers out of bronzewood, I set him to begin to copy my grimoire. This is how it has always been done: each former has his grimoire, in which … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Lessons (4 January 35 AF)