Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Bois-de-Bas 22 August 1017 Dear Journal, I have just received word that my father has passed away, and that my mother is greatly in need of me. I have heard this from my mother, on eight ragged and tear-stained pages; from my aunt, who feels my mother should have … Continue reading Tear-Stained Pages
The Lord is Risen!
He is risen indeed! Letters from Armorica will return next week. ____ Photo by Pisit Heng on Unsplash
Hralf and the Cat-Nappers
An interview with Sarvalur the halfling, one of Hralf's long-time companions, regarding Hralf, Hewer of Sagas. Oh. It's you again. I suppose that's what I get for having an adventurous youth, adulthood, and middle-age: folks like you knocking on my door and disturbing my peace with your nosy questions. Here I am, retired at last, … Continue reading Hralf and the Cat-Nappers
Generous Effort
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Bois-de-Bas 18 July 1017 Dear Journal, It was terribly hot this afternoon, too hot to do serious work. I sent Bastien and William off to cool themselves however they might choose. The girls napped, and Amelie was busy about the shop. I sat on the porch in hope of … Continue reading Generous Effort
Jenkins’ Widow
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 3 Madrigal Court, Yorke 7 July 1017 Armand, First off, my condolences on the death of your late, unlamented patriarch, may we rest in peace. One mustn't speak ill of the dead, I suppose, but he led you a not-so-merry chase for so many years! I was delighted when … Continue reading Jenkins’ Widow
Armorica Returns Next Week
Between springing forward for Daylight Saving Time and a busier than usual weekend, my weekly Armorica time slot got totally eaten up. A new letter will appear next Sunday. ____ Photo by duong chung on Unsplash
The Weight of Time
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 17 Rue Thomas, Toulouse 25 June 1017 My dearest cousin Armand, By now you will have received word from both my mother and yours concerning your father's passing. She is much overthrown, I fear, though to be sure no else is, and so I have every confidence that you … Continue reading The Weight of Time
Final Passage
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Former's Guild Hall, Yorke 20 June 1017 My dear Armand, As you can plainly see, I have chosen to return your journeyman to you several months in advance of my last indication. I had intended to retain him for as long as I well might, as it could only … Continue reading Final Passage
General Mud
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 3 Madrigal Court, Yorke 1 June 1017 Armand, I think I shall choke from all the dust and grime. And the mud. I really do not understand it. All the despatches, strident letters, and other paperwork that I am going through came from His Lordship's camp in a military … Continue reading General Mud
Reconnoiter
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 3 Madrigal Court, Yorke 24 May 1017 Armand, As you can see I am back in Yorke; for if I am to write these memoirs I need details, and it seems that the details are to be found here in Yorke in the War Records Office. But I get … Continue reading Reconnoiter
Zymurgia House 