Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Dear Journal, Rams are not going to work—at least, not in the way we've designed them so far. They do too much damage, and all in the wrong way, with, I am afraid, tragic results. Our first design was simple. We took a standard war wagon and ran a … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Spikes (23 February 1016)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Dear Journal, My war-wagons have gone into battle for the first time, with mixed results; and I am not at all sure what to recommend for future engagements. The loss of the Resolute showed us that as few as six well-handled war-wagons were capable of destroying a 72-gun frigate, … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Impasse (16 February 1016)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 1 Rue St. Albert, Toulouse, Provençe 9 February 1016 My dearest cousin Armand, I have determined that I shall continue to write you, trusting to providence and His Majesty's forces that all will be brought to rights here in Toulouse, and that I shall be able to send them … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Besieged (9 February 1016)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Dear Journal, Dire news yesterday: His Majesty's frigate Resolute, 72, was destroyed while on blockade on one of the Abyssal approaches to Provençe. I was officially so informed by the Admiralty's Third Sky Lord, who had summoned me to Yorke; but unofficially the news had reached even to Camp … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Resolute (9 February 1016)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Dear Journal, I am coming to loathe my cot. It is becoming a symbol for me of all that is most unpleasant here at Camp Moorhen: hard, cold, and not particularly well-suited to the purpose. As such, it bears an unpleasant likeness to Colonel Redvers, the camp's commander. I … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Friction (3 February 1016)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Dear Journal, I feel as if I should be writing to Amelia, but I cannot; there is no way to send such a letter, and I must speak of things that cannot be openly spoken of at this time. Still, I have hopes of her safety. I picture her … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Admiralty (2 February 1016)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 1 Rue St. Albert, Toulouse, Provençe 2 February 1016 My dearest cousin Armand, You can imagine my joy at your letter of 21 January, in which you suggested that you would soon visit me here in Toulouse; and yet you have not come, nor do I now look for … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Uprising (2 February 1016)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 13 Norwich Street, Yorke, Cumbria 21 January 1016 My dear cousin Amelia, I must humbly apologize. But two days ago I asked for your advice regarding my situation here, which I am sure will be worth reading; and yet I have taken steps that will ensure that I ignore … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Trust (21 January 1016)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 13 Norwich Street, Yorke, Cumbria 19 January 1016 My dear cousin Amelia, Wackspallen has spoken: I am, most surprisingly, my father's only surviving male relation—at least so far as testamentary law is concerned. He did not enumerate all of the late members of the family, but merely showed me … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Search Results (19 January 1016)

Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 13 Norwich Street, Yorke, Cumbria 12 January 1016 My dear cousin Amelia, Thanks to Master Eaves of the Ember and Sons Shipyards in Salisbury, I am now acquainted with far too many of the low taverns and gin-houses in that vicinity. You might think that this is because it … Continue reading Letters from Armorica: Eaves (12 January 1016)