Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 13 July 1016 17 Rue Thomas, Toulouse, Provençe My dearest cousin Armand, Such news I have for you! Yesterday morning there came a knock on Dr. Laguerre's door during my hour with her. She rose to answer it in the frostiest possible way, and I confess I said a … Continue reading Homecoming
Hralf and the Way of the Endless Veldt
This story takes place between "Hralf and the Thief of Tarts" and "Hralf and the Temple Guardian". To see the stories listed in reading order, see "Short Fiction", above. An interview with Master Tablet, Abbot of the Monastery of the Endless Veldt. Welcome, honored guest. How may this one be of aid to you today? … Continue reading Hralf and the Way of the Endless Veldt
Patches Errant
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Bois-de-Bas, Armorica 6 July 1016 Dear Mum, Something most extraordinary happened here while I was off visiting you in Yorke. I don't know if you will remember Patches the goat; I don't believe I spoke of her while I was in Yorke, and though I mentioned her often in … Continue reading Patches Errant
Hralf and the Courts of Lore
A tale of Hralf, Hewer of Sagas, in which Hralf runs afoul of the lore. This story precedes "Hralf and the Fan Boy". See the Short Fiction link, above, for the rest of the Hralf stories. An interview with Hamlin Papier, retired lorist of Clutterback City. Welcome, welcome. Please, do come in! This is my study, … Continue reading Hralf and the Courts of Lore
Reacquaintance
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Bois-de-Bas, Armorica 27 June 1016 Dear Mum, I have just received the letter you sent me the day after you discovered that I had left for Armorica. I am sorry that it was necessary for me to leave Yorke so suddenly, without taking proper leave of you; it was … Continue reading Reacquaintance
Hralf and the Aesthetics of War Cries
An interview with the bard Giacomo, self-proclaimed King of Jesters and Jester to Kings. This memory follows directly after "Hralf and the Bardic Voice". See the Short Fiction link, above, for the rest of the Hralf stories. Good day to you as well, good sir. How may Giacomo aid you on this fine summer morning? … Continue reading Hralf and the Aesthetics of War Cries
Precautions
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Bois-de-Bas, Armorica 20 June 1016 Dear Jack, Yes, as you can see from the superscription I have returned to Armorica. I must apologize for slipping through Mont-Havre without coming to see you or His Lordship, but I did so for your own benefit. It has been over three months … Continue reading Precautions
Hralf and the Temple Guardian
In which Hralf achieves his life-long goal and settles down for good. If you've not met Hralf, start with the first Hralf story "Hralf, Hewer of Sagas." The full set is listed under Short Fiction, above. Hannery the Fixer? Yeah, that's me. Who's askin'? Pleased to meetcha. So, what can I fix for you today? … Continue reading Hralf and the Temple Guardian
Complications
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 1 Rue St. Albert, Toulouse, Provençe 25 May 1016 My dearest cousin Armand, By my calculations you should be arriving in Mont-Havre just about now; and yet you will not be receiving this letter for another two months. How I wish your plans for your fast packet had come … Continue reading Complications
Hralf and the Thief of Tarts
Another tale of Hralf. If you've not met Hralf, start with the first Hralf story "Hralf, Hewer of Sagas." The full set is listed under Short Fiction, above. You wish to speak to me about Hralf. May I ask why? Truly? How very odd. Very well, ask your questions. I see that Sarvalur has been … Continue reading Hralf and the Thief of Tarts
Zymurgia House 