First Letter Dear Father, Yes, it is quite true that I am "engaged in trade," as you put it, and have been since I married my Amelie and became a shopkeeper. Since I left Yorke, I have done many things that no doubt would distress you. I have also a been a stevedore, a clerk, … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Scandal in Yorke (10 October 36 AF)

First Letter Dear M. Fournier, So! You have finally managed to forge a relationship with the publishers in Yorke! I am delighted for you; I know that has been your dearest wish these past years. I am equally delighted to know that you now have a stock of Cumbrian books for sale, for though I … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Cumbrian Literature (30 September 36 AF)

First Letter Dear Journal, It is good to be back in my home, to be able to work without worry, and to attend to Luc's instruction as I ought. He has been plaguing me, in his quiet way, for tales of the Former's Guild, how it began and came to be, and who the first … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Antiquities (16 September 36 AF)

First Letter Dear Journal, Life is but a whirlwind of changes here in Bois-de-Bas. We are now a properly chartered city, of course, though that doesn't yet show on the surface; and the Guild Hall will remain in Mont-Havre for the time being, Lord Doncaster having agreed to my making a series of quarterly visits. … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Bastien (24 August 36 AF)

First Letter Ma chére Amelie, Marc and I have just returned from a private dinner with Lord Doncaster and my cousin Jack. All is well, and as I know you are waiting with 'bated breath I am taking a few moments before bed to write to you. Tomorrow I shall attend on M. Suprenant and … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Dinner with His Lordship (19 August 36 AF)

First Letter Dear Journal, The thing is done, thanks to the good advice of M. Suprenant and his l'homme de loi, M. Gauthier. The people of the town of Bois-de-Bas have enacted a city charter under the statutes of the Articles of Founding, which are surprisingly lenient on the matter of population size. I suppose … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- The Charter (15 August 36 AF)

First Letter Dear Journal, Amelie and I have had our first serious squabble—and it came to me as a complete surprise. It was all about our shop—the village shop, not my workshop. When I first married Amelie, she and I ran the shop together. Then it came out that I'm a former, and we added … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Shopkeeping (31 July 36 AF)

First Letter Dear Journal, Today we finished clearing the ground for Tuppenny Wagons' new home! I have seen how quickly my fellow townsfolk can put up a new barn, so it shouldn't be long before we can move in and get to work. Amelie already has ten or so orders in her ledger; one is … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Ground-breaking (16 July 36 AF)

First Letter Mon cher Leon, His Lordship is attempting to use guild law to put pressure on me to make my home in Mont-Havre. It was delicately done, by a brief word from Jack—while I am sure he would like to have Tuppenny Wagons based in Mont-Havre our mutual venture was nowhere mentioned, but only … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Ducks (28 June 36 AF)

First Letter Dear Jack, Well, now. That's an interesting conjecture on His Lordship's part; and as you tell me Lord Doncaster has only my best interests in mind in bringing it to my attention, I must of course believe you. It is certainly true that in Cumbria—or, rather, in Yorke, for historically the Guild, though … Continue reading Letters from Armorica- Guild Rules (27 June 36 AF)