Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 17 February 1022, 22 Merton Street, Edenford My dearest cousin Armand, As you will see from the direction, we have been obliged to leave our lodgings at Veronica's College for rooms in the town. It seems that the scholars of the college, though well disposed to us in general, … Continue reading Pegs and Marbles
Concordance
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 15 January 1022, Veronica's College, Edenford My dearest cousin Armand, Dr. Peterson informs me that my studies in Old Cumbrian will be a great help to me when it comes time for me to tackle Hanonese. I have informed him that I have no intention of studying Hanonese, that … Continue reading Concordance
The Iturian Relay
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 12 December 1021, Veronica's College, Edenford My dearest cousin Armand, I have so much to tell you! But first I must wish you my best wishes for the holy season just past—a "thing of the most odd", as Margaux might say, for of course as I write in early … Continue reading The Iturian Relay
The Ways of the Ancients
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 16 November 1021, Veronica's College, Edenford My dearest cousin Armand, As you see from the direction, Maximilian and I have escaped the confines of L'École du Sorciers (much loved though they are) and are temporarily in residence in Edenford, the better to collaborate with Dr. Tillotson and his colleagues. … Continue reading The Ways of the Ancients
On the Edge of the Eaton Fire
I awoke at about 4AM on Wednesday, January 8th, to feel my house shaking while the wind roared around the eaves. I've lived in this house for nearly sixty years, and heard and felt the Santa Ana winds countless times; but this was beyond my experience. The whole house was shaking and swaying constantly, as … Continue reading On the Edge of the Eaton Fire
Rock of Ages
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 15 October 1021, L'École du Sorciers My dearest cousin Armand, I shall begin with the exciting news: Maximilian and I were able to make a small excursion in our caravan! A brief trip, only, just two days, to the village of Saint Rocher, where Claude Bergeron and Dr. Peyronnet … Continue reading Rock of Ages
Reveries
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 17 September 1021, LÉcole du Sorciers My dearest cousin Armand, I am pleased to hear that all goes well with you and the entire family. Someday I must come and visit; I have spent far too little time with Amelie and your daughters, and indeed, I could wish your … Continue reading Reveries
Saint Rock
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 29 Août 1021, St. Rocher Ma chère Mme Archer, As I write, Dr. Peyronnet and I are resting over a field in the little village of Saint Rocher—which is a name most peculiar. In your tongue it would be called Saint Rock, bringing to mind the Lord's chief companion, … Continue reading Saint Rock
The Mediocavitatis
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 14 August 1021, LÉcole du Sorciers My dearest cousin Armand, I do not know how much I have learned this past month, but I have certainly written a good many letters: to Dr. Tillotson in Edenford, to a Dr. Gerhard at the Arkanewissenshaftschule von Hammsch in Hanondorf, and to … Continue reading The Mediocavitatis
Ley Cows
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 28 Juillet 1021, Pâturage de vaches près de Saint Alphonse Ma chère Mme Archer, I write to you from the desk in your lovely caravan, floating most gracefully above a herd of les vaches dangereuses—the cows, I believe you would call them. The cows, which are of the most … Continue reading Ley Cows
Zymurgia House 