Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. Bois-de-Bas, Armorica 20 November 1017 Dear Amelia, I rather seem to have put my foot in it—though how I could have done otherwise I cannot quite see. I couldn't have sent a message ahead, after all. When I left Bois-de-Bas, Amelie was eager that I should bring Mama home … Continue reading Crowding
Letters from Armorica
Weather
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 17 Rue Thomas, Toulouse 10 November 1017 My dearest cousin Armand, If Maximilian and I wished to purchase one of your wagons, would it be possible to get a family discount, so that we could afford it in our academic penury? Possibly with some unusual modifications? And could you … Continue reading Weather
A Grand Tour
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 17 Rue Thomas, Toulouse 27 October 1017 My dearest cousin Armand, Must you have given in to Jérôme's importunities so easily? You swooped in, solved a great part of our mystery in a matter of few moments while extending the whole of it greatly, and then swooped off again … Continue reading A Grand Tour
Sidelined
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 3 Madrigal Court, Yorke 26 October 1017 Armand, I do wish you'd spent longer in Yorke on this trip; I should have liked to see a good deal more of you. For one tied to the War Records Office—as I increasingly seem to be—you are a breath of fresh … Continue reading Sidelined
Passengers
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. The Abyss, off Provençe 19 October 1017 Dear Journal, It took longer for us to begin our voyage home than I had hoped; and yet I find that the delay was worth it. Of our time in Yorke there is little to be said. Much of it was spent … Continue reading Passengers
Wishing a Joy
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 13 Norwich Street, Yorke, Cumbria 11 October 1017 Dear Journal, We have a solution for Mama, though it is not one I could have predicted. Though perhaps I should have, for I imagine it was as plain as the nose on Mama's face for anyone with eyes to see … Continue reading Wishing a Joy
King Guy’s Fundament
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. The Abyss, off Provençe 8 October 1017 Dear Journal, I arrived in Toulouse shortly after dawn this morning, having made the crossing during the night; as owner, I was able to sleep my way across while the crew attended to their duties. Tonight I am returning to Yorke in … Continue reading King Guy’s Fundament
Straight Talk
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 13 Norwich Street, Yorke, Cumbria 2 October 1017 My dear cousin Amelia, Two nights ago I had the pleasure of dining with your parents and brother. My mother was also in attendance, but I fear I must in honesty say that it was no pleasure. Still, I think it … Continue reading Straight Talk
Grief
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 13 Norwich Street, Yorke, Cumbria 27 September 1017 Dear Journal, I have just time to record the events of the day over a glass of the best, and then I must sleep. It has a long and trying day. It began with a brief stop at L'École du Sorciers … Continue reading Grief
Private Crag
Armand's First Letter. Amelia's First Letter. 3 Madrigal Court, Yorke 7 September 1017 Armand, I've no idea why I'm writing to you today; both m'mother and m'sister are certain that you're on your way back to the Old Lands to see to your mother by now, and so I'll be seeing you long before you'll … Continue reading Private Crag