First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 6 June 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, We have had the ball, and now everything has gone wrong. I do not at all know how to account for it—though I know the moment it all went wrong, at least within a quarter hour. I will endeavor to explain, and … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: At the Ball (8 July 37 AF)

First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 29 April 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, Brother Edward has been taking my advice, in the face of all history, and I have high hopes that we may soon see an understanding betwixt him and my dear Jane Willoughby. We have been together for tea on several occasions; he … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Spring (1 July 37 AF)

First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 22 April 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, I am at an impasse. I cannot proceed with my magical studies without a teacher—without someone who can explain what all of these tantalizing words mean and what they are for. The books I have are no help—no further help—and the only … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Absences (24 June 37 AF)

First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 15 April 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, I begin to think that the most import aspects of wizardry simply aren't written down. Perhaps they cannot be—perhaps they can only be taught through experience. But it is my belief that Cumbrian wizards simply do not want idle folk like myself … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Nodes and Nods (17 June 37 AF)

First Letter The Elms, Wickshire, Cumbria 8 April 1015 My dearest cousin Armand, Now I am for it, and no mistake. I wish to relate to you three social events that happened this week, from which you may draw your own conclusions—in addition to the ones I shall of course provide for you. This past … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Chance Meetings (10 June 37 AF)