Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 27 September 1018 Former's Guild House, Mont-Havre Dear Armand, A most unusual thing has occurred this morning, and I felt I must inform you at once. I have written this note at Suprenant et Fils; M. Suprenant has promised to send it to you by message arrow the moment … Continue reading Sabot
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The Proper Angle
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 22 September 1018 17 Rue Thomas, Toulouse My dearest cousin Armand, Having completed our survey of the ley lines in that portion of Cumbria that lies closest to Provençe—not just on the edge, but for some distance inland as well—we have returned to Toulouse to regroup, and to report … Continue reading The Proper Angle
Attractions
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 16 September 1018 Former's Guild House, Mont-Havre Dear Armand, This has been a bittersweet week, making notes about cafés and shops that I grew to love and now do not dare to enter, but it has had its moments. Durand Park remains open to all, though I have attracted … Continue reading Attractions
A Commission
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 9 September 1018 Bois de Bas Dear Journal, Jack received a letter a few days ago that has pushed him into action—a thing most delightful to see, for he has been growing more haggard by the day. It is not in him to enjoy idling, and though he enjoys … Continue reading A Commission
The Bigger Picture
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 31 August 1018 3 Madrigal Court, Yorke My dearest cousin Armand, As you can see from the direction, Maximilian and I have made a stop with Mama and Papa in Yorke, in the midst of our peregrinations about Cumbria. It is a rest for which I am deeply grateful; … Continue reading The Bigger Picture
Dispirited
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 26 August 1018 Bois-de-Bas Dear Journal, It has been a delight to have Jack here these past weeks—a delight for Amelie and me and for our girls. For Jack, I fear, it has been a trial. Jack has always been a man of action and the outdoors. I daresay … Continue reading Dispirited
Following Seas
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 12 August 1018 17 Rue de Chêne, Mont-Havre Armand, I have reached Mont-Havre at last, and it has not been the comfort I was hoping for. It had been my plan to spend a few days' time here, looking up old cronies, but it seems— Well, I shall have … Continue reading Following Seas
Unterminated Lines
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 18 July 1018 17 Rue Thomas, Toulouse My dearest cousin Armand, Maximilian has just received an answer to a question he sent to Dr. Tillotson, his tutor in wizardry at Edenford. It seems that no one has ever actually surveyed the ley lines of Cumbria—not in any rigorous and … Continue reading Unterminated Lines
Miravaux
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 20 June 1018 Miravaux, Provençe My dearest cousin Armand, Our expedition continues swimmingly. Over the past four weeks we have fixed the position of seventeen nodal points, nine of which were previously unrecorded; and traced far more ley lines than that end to end. We have determined that certain … Continue reading Miravaux
Scandal
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 6 June 1018 3 Madrigal Court, Yorke, Cumbria Armand, I have decided that I must, above all things, come visit you in Bois-de-Bas—and possibly remain with for quite a long stay. My situation here in Yorke is desperate; one might say the enemy has established a practicable breach, and … Continue reading Scandal