Entries are by date, starting at the earliest.

Ana - Introduction
Ana (pronounced as 'Anna') is grand-daughter to Julian. She and her family live in Ygg's Forest. Julian sent his child here long ago, when the Forest was not yet casting shadows upon the lands surrounding Ygg. Ana was born when...

Ana - Prequel 1
Dear Granddad Julian: Mommy says I shud rite to you. We want to come and visit, but Mommy says the trees won’t be safe so we hav to stay. Daddy went away and Mommy says he will come back, we...

Ana - Prequel 2
Dear Granddad Julian: Thank you for sending the dogs. Mom cried when she saw them. When I asked why, she said it was because she was so happy. So she likes them, too. But she won’t let them get near...

Ana - Prequel 3
Dear Granddad: Dad came back last month. He is much changed from how I remember him, but I was so young, and it has been so long. He won’t talk about what happened, or even where he has been. Mom...

Ana - Prequel 4
Julian: Dad seemed much better after he returned from visiting you and Uncle Gerard. Whatever you did, both Mum and I thank you. I haven’t seen much of them since he came back. I think they are catching up. It...

Ana - Prequel 5
Dear Mum and Dad: I read your news with much surprise, although Granddad just smirked and shook his head. A baby! How exciting! Granddad says he will send a few young ladies to help Mum around the place. He has...

Ana - Prequel 6 (plus Seda)
To Prince Julian duOberon Arden Forest Father: It is with great pride that I announce to you the birth of my daughter, Seda d’Drasil. She has come into the world quite loudly this very morning, and she promises to keep...

Ana - Prequel 7
To Lady Lalage duMartin c/o Palace Amber Dearest Cousin: I wanted to thank you once again, before I leave for my home, for all the fun we have had this year together. I think that if I had been here...

Ana - Image
So here she is. This must have been done during the year she was at court, she is normally never so formal......

Lalage: Prequel Three
Dearest Ana, Both Daddy and Grandfather have given their approval of the marriage, and the Queen has agreed to have the ceremony at Castle Amber. So only one question remains: will you be the chief brideswoman? Let me know if...

Ana - Prequel 8
Via Ranger Courier To: Lady Anstice Fraxinus d’Drasil Ygg Forest Dear Mother: I must say that you should table your disappointment in not being to attend these festivities until such time as we can speak privately. In truth, Mother, you...

Ana - Prequel 9
To: Seda d’Drasil c/o: Lady Anstice Fraxinus d’Drasil Ygg Forest Dear Little Twig: Since you refused to honor Lalage with your presence, I shall be reduced to trying to write down all that has happened today. I would have been...

Ana - Prequel 10
Via Ranger Courier To: Damascus duGerard (Delivered by hand) Cousin: I am indeed intrigued by your offer to further my scholarly studies. I have been frustrated by the lack of source material I have so far been able to find....

Ana - Prequel 10-A (Damascus' Reply)
Via Ranger Courier To: Ana d’Drasil Forest Arden (Delivered by hand) Dearest Ana, Do not be alarmed by my sudden disappearance: I will be leaving in haste after the King's Council. My mother, Short Shiva, meets with my Uncle Mandor...

(prequel 8) moonshadows
...from the papers of Prince Naturaelusus Via Ranger Courier To: Ana d’Drasil Forest Arden (Delivered by hand) Ana, congratulations! You were right about the moonshadows. After our little conversation at the Arden Yule gathering, I went up and tended to...

Ana Time Line I
2121 years, 3 months, 14 days, 17 hours, 9 minutes, and 51 seconds - Game Start 2121 - 14 days prior - Julian to Elon - Fae borders closed. 2121 - 26 days prior - Ana reply with letter and...

Seda to Damascus
Damascus ~ When are you coming back? Don't you know how boring the people can get here? And they don't want to tell me a thing... and then they get upset when I attempt to figure it out for myself....

Ana - Prequel 10-B
Via Standard Courier To Damascus duGerard c/o the Razor Rose The FlameKeep Cousin! The materials you gave me have proven to be in impeccable condition. I could not have asked for better. They have given me new insight in my...

Ana - Prequel 11
Via Forest Courier To: Elon duJulian Ygg Forest Dearest Father: I am sending you a watercolor of this place, because words have proven impossible to describe it. The painting is accurate. It really is like that. The sky is so...

Ana - Prequel 12
Via Stormfalcon To: Damascus duGerard Oh my Cousin: I have hit a snag we did not think of. Mother's Father has claimed me as his bloodkin, and is preparing my wedding to some ancient snot-nosed lord even as I write...

Ana - Prequel 13
Via Forest Courier To: Seda d'Drasil Twiglet: Listen to the trees, see if they are speaking of me... I have been taken by Mother's family. Tell Father, if you can, what the trees are saying. It may be important. I...

Random's Memoirs (II)
Wherein King Random suggests that a more traditional rescue besides paying the dowry for Ana d'Drasil would have been more appropriate for Damascus.

Ana - Prequel 14
Via Forest Courier To: Damascus duGerard c/o Amber Palace My Dear Cousin, Well. You did try and warn me. But when I received an invitation from my maternal Grandfather, I thought I was being Honored, not Abducted. Such a clever...

Ana - Prequel 15
Via eTrump To: Tynan duDelwin Cousin Tynan: I received your package this morning. I must admit, I was surprised to be included in your test group. You do know that my particular branch of the family traditionally avoids the use...

Ana - Prequel 16
Via Ranger Courier To: Julian Forest Arden Julian: I have received some advice from Damascus that I think is quite sound. Apparently, there is a protection available to an unmarried woman in the Courts. Unfortunately, as a woman, I am...

Lalage: Prequel Seven
Four Months before game start Dearest Ana, This is supposed to be the letter where I thank you gravely and sincerely for the letter of condolence, but I am so tired of those; I think I have written a hundred...

(prequel 10) Married?
You got married without asking me to be there?

Damascus: Heresy [prequel 3]
Wherein Damascus is still missing, but at least a letter comes to Ana from the priests.

My Hero
10 months before game start Via Ana's Forest Courier Damascus ~ Thanks for saving my sister. Oh, and congratulations. My friends and I have a huge bridal shower planned for the both of you next time you're in the wood!...

From the Dryad to the Green Man
9 months before game start Grand da~ Missing you already. Guess I'll actually have to come and visit you. Yes, you talked me into it. If nothing else, you're right, I have to find out if I can do it....

Ana - Prequel 17
Via Forest Courier To: Prince Naturaelusus Dashingways Lusus: This reply has been delayed regrettably long, but I think you will understand. I have need to stay close to Ygg Forest for a while. Mother has been ill with all the...

Ana - Prequel 18
4/25/02: modified this slightly in the light of morning - removed specific references. Letter left with Shamila at The Razor Rose To: D Cat: You do not answer my E-trump messages. I am listening, listening… to the wind, to the...

Left on the stable door
6 months before game start Mum and Da, Now, don't freak out. I've got Miss Hotpants with me, and she knows where she's going. Grand da knows I'm coming, and it's all under control. I've got food and everything. I'll...

Ana - Prequel 19
(::Lusus:: TRANSMIT) Hey L: I am visiting Lady L. Won't you stop by? A (::Ana:: TRANSMISSION ENDS) 3 months prior...

Ana - prequel 20
(::Tynan:: TRANSMIT) Cousin Tynan: I am, I admit, intrigued by your offer of hospitality. You must reassure me of one thing. There are trees there, yes? I have been through (briefly and with much haste) shadows that have been stripped...

(prequel 11) invite Ana
Never one to turn down an invite.

Mystery Man
4 months before game start Ana, Hope this finds you. I've got a bird sitting here ready to carry it, and he came when I called, but I don't know if he's yours or if he'll find you. I just...

Ana - prequel 21
Via Forest Courier To: Elon duJulian, Ygg Forest To: Julian duOberon, Forest Arden Father and Grandfather: I have Seda with me, she is safe and we are in Amber with Lalage. I will try to introduce her to her cousins...

Mommy...
One month before game start Mum ~ I asked Ana not to tell you about this, and now here I am doing it. I'm sad to discover I'm quite heartbroken and regretful and wishing I could turn back time. I...

Ana - Prequel 22
Via Ranger Courier Hand Delivered Julian: I am worried about Seda. She says she has met someone in her travels, but she refuses to describe him. I have attempted to get her to take her 'walk,' but she is busy...

Tynan Prequel #6
Tynan Prequel #6 (::Ana:: TRANSMIT) Dear cousin Ana, I would never dream of discomforting you unduly by bringing you to a shadow where all that is green and organic have been completely replaced by machine and metal. Perhaps my history...

Ana - prequel 23
Letter found on the bedstand in Damascus' room after the Council Meeting, one month prior to game start Cat: The Horned One Calls me. In the full of the Moon, the Dance is beginning, the May to be entered. I...

Julian to Elon
Via Ranger Courier Hand delivered, by a party numbering three score of Julian's Ranger Elite 2 weeks prior to game start My Son: The Fae are closing their borders. Soon such as you and I will not be able to...

(prequel 12) oath Ana
A prince of Amber swears an oath.

Ghostglass and Starshadows (reply A.pre17)
Speaking of Up, you ask about the City in the Sky.

Ana - prequel 24
My Kitah: Don't be angry. I know much more now. I know who I am.

Damascus Communion (Pre 7 - Ana's Reply)
Ana gives a special hawk to Damascus

Ana - prequel 25
Looking for Lusus in all the wrong places...

Ana - prequel 26
Do you think I call you my Kitah lightly? ‘Beloved' is the closest this language can come. Kitah.

Ana - Time for a Tie-In
The eBand mystery continues. "Found this in a corner at Dashingways. I am certain it is yours."

Priorities
I couldn't let the day end without letting you know I love you. Whatever happens.

Ana - Bringing Home More Pain
Via Forest Courier Carmella Ward House We found him. We're bringing him home. He's alive, but barely. Be prepared. Ana and Seda 6th day regency...

Ana - rescue report
We found him.

Song of the Sidhe
Via Forest Courier Grand da ~ I'd started to write to mum, then da, but I couldn't get it out with either of them. So I sent them stilted notes with everything important missing. Now it's your turn. We...

Thanked Sisters - xha
...in webs of Arden Thanked Bright losted, those who lived for Zark before you helped We sung them now Blessed are the Blooded-sisters of Zark We needed You sung We always remembered Thanked 8th day regency...

Ana - rsvp
Via Amber Courier Ward House 9th day of regency Carmella If you set up an area near him for the Xha, they will translate for us. I will be by briefly in the morning to see him, and to...

Ana - Prequel 27
I spoke with Lusus regarding those storms we encountered.

Ana - Prequel 28
You were right, Corazan is a lovely place.

Ana - Cryptic
All has been arranged.

Ana - A Plea for Words
I find I need someone to confide in, and you seem the likeliest to understand. I cannot tell you how glad I am we have finally met. Your acceptance means much to me.

Gerard's Reply
Gerard says, "When your course intercepts Damascus, raise the red flag. She has to be broadsided."

Arden: Dark and Green - carmella
...from the papers of Prince Naturaelusus Via Courier To: Ana and Seda d’Drasil Ana and Seda Ward House is closed. We are settled in one of Prince Julian's hidden redoubts in Arden. I'm not even sure I know which...

Council of Trees
Ygg discluded council from Arden, anywhere in the Golden Circle or over deep near the Courts. "We are all influenced by that which surrounds us, and what little information might be gained would be colored. Better to speak with the travelers who are not attached."

Lalage: Digging in the Dirt (4)
by Ranger Courier from somewhere in Forest Arden 10th day of the Regency Dearest Ana: I don't know when or whether this note will find you, but I hope it finds you in better spirits than when last we...

Ana - Priorities, Reply
I know you don't believe me when I say: I?ve never chosen this path I tread. I just get pushed around by my dann and I?ll be damned if I can fight it. The Fae have me as their tool, their messenger, and I don't even know what that means.

Tynan Prequel #10
I suppose, by the Law of Guesting, that the next visit should actually be mine, to come to Arden or at least some point near to it.

Damascus: the Stake
Day Twenty Letter from Hendrake Hunting Zone Cabin #34. Ana, There are a lot of spiders here. I wonder if they're trying to tell me something. I see them twisting, building webs, but not the kinds of webs that...

Ana - Opening The Lines For Communication
Seda has finally taken Pattern, and as the paths are now open to her, I would like her to have one of your ebands.

Ana - A Meeting With The Regent
Ana delivers the box from Damascus to Neoma.

Ana - Eband Anomaly, Notifying Tynan
It bore a rather disturbing message, which at the time I thought was yet another volley in the prank wars that Damasus and Lusus love to wage.

Ana - Visiting Lusus at Ward House
Via Palace Courier Regent Neoma's Watch, Day 12 Julian, I have been visiting with Lusus as much as I can during this hectic time. Ward House is following Neoma's lead and packing everything to move elsewhere. Carmella has some...

Ana - Reply to Lalage
Regent Neoma's Watch, Day 12 Via Forest Courier Lalage: Received your letter. It is, as always, good to hear from you. I followed your lead and did a little gardening on my own. Your method was very thorough. I...

Ana - News
Via Ana?s Gift Day Twenty-eight Damscus. I felt the fire. I felt it. The forests burning. I cannot speak to the trees. I fear what news they may carry. You have probably not heard of what is occurring here....

Ana - Can't Go Home Again
Via Forest Courier Day Twenty-eight Seda ? I fear I cannot come home. Damascus has contacted me. The forests are burning, where she is. She seems threatened, surrounded. I can not go to her. She forbade me. Seda ?...

"All is but toys: renown and grace is dead"
Day 31 (:: Ana :: TRANSMIT) Find Grand da for me, now. You know where I'm at to even use this thing. Damn trees are too slow. He's been gone days. Bad news. He'll be hurt. I WORRY. Find...

You needn't be a Saint
Written Day 30, to find Ana perhaps Day 33? Via Forest Courier Ana, I know things have gone screwy, but you need not follow their lead. At least you aren't locked in a bloody room. I'm beginning to think...

Ana - More Perplexities
Sister, you must know I cannot find him if he does not want to be found. I do not believe he could be hurt badly. Surely if he needs help, he will call one of my hawks, send a hound, or have the trees tell us. I will keep an ear for the trees until shortly before moonrise.

Ana - Sea Drift
Dunno what she was messin with, but they burned her up something fierce.

Ana - You Might Want to Know
Yer lil' sweetheart found some kind of trouble here. She wound up in the drink with a nasty burn down her backside. I picked her up and I'm takin her to Julian.

Ana - Heart of Fire
I thought I was going to try the Tir, that night. I know it is forbidden, but I thought to try a fly-over. This month, while I still can. I never got as far as the stair.

It's All in the Inflection
I need you to look because *of course* you're better with Pattern than I. The trees are freaking useless. Even if you could just get a direction - an idea.

Ana - The Trees Stand
I really can't help you any more than that. Julian doesn't want me to find him, but it may be that he is only blocking me. You may be more successful.

Tynan--Wishing to see it in the flesh
Your report and discovery disturb me and vex me. I think I can see what was done, although the method of doing so does not immediately do so.

Ana - Planning for a Visit
Day 10 (:: Tynan :: TRANSMIT) You may contact me. (:: Ana :: TRANSMISSION ENDS)...

Lalage: Funeral for a Friend (8)
Perhaps we're too suspicious, but neither one of us can see any reason for her to have died, and both of us can see reasons for her to have met with foul play. If they were seeking news of Lalage, though, she knew nothing.

Freedom and Fighting
Day 31 (:: Ana :: TRANSMIT) Out! he he he... Must face down da tonight. I almost feel bad for him. Look for the one note the old fashioned way - old news now - then another one with...

Solace in Seeking
I'm lonely. Amselma is in Arden and Evadne gone with grandmother. And you are never here, not that you ever were, much.

Ana - Words of Warning
The Firebeast. It is nothing but so much power, wrapped in some emotion that is either infinitely complex or brutally primitive, I could not tell you which. It wanted something. I do not know if it found what it was looking for. When it was done with me, it discarded me into the sea.

Ana - A White Dove
This is a letter of warning, but not the one you expect. Lusus. Fear me not.

Inner Drought
I thought he'd be hunting, but what he's been doing is exhausting all the options - proving to himself his sister is dead. He's found not a hint to lead him to believe otherwise. And in hunting people down for answers he's answering so many of the questions I have about myself. I really don't like all the answers.

Ana - I Worry About You
Yes, I know where you are. You may have thought I was kidding when I called myself a homing pigeon for the forests, but it is not far from the mark. I can sense just about everyone. I will not press you. But I am worried for you, worried about the burden that you bear.

Ana - Looking To Corazan
I found something that can damage the ebands - Primal Fire.

Ana - Flights of Dream
Kitah, I am heavy with these, your memories, they keep me company in the dark hours. I will not be flying again soon. I am grounded.

Ana - Small Thanks and Puzzles
Rest assured that I will notify you if and when I receive word from Lalage. I, too, worry about her. If she allows, I will tell you what I may. I do hope to hear from her soon. I have promised not to seek her out, so I, like you, can only wait - and hope for the best.

Ana - Fire and Pearls
I have seen a red moon in Amber.
I have been touched by fire and reborn in the sea.
I do not know what any of this means.

The Star on Her Hand [Reply to "Fire and Pearls"]

At the end of every seven years
They pay a tithe to Hell
And I'm so fair and full of flesh I fear 'twill be mysel'.....

A White Dove Returns
How thoughtless of me to put your beauty and good grace in any way as a part of my salvation-- to think that merely waking would end my nightmare.

Lalage: She'll Come Back To Me (9)
I'm glad to hear that you're feeling better. Don't trouble yourself to come to the Castle until you're completely well. We have things well under control here.

Lalage: Deep Deep Down (11)
Question: if the Trump is connected to you and the artist repaints it, what happens to you? Nothing is safe, now. Watch your back.

Playpen Pals
Perhaps it will make sense to Ana, and she can explain it when we find her.

Ana - Flailing
I won't let her touch me again.

Ana - And Falling
You did not abandon your king - you were taken. You only abandon us now, and knowingly.

Ana - Foaming
There are things in your memory that you don't understand.
How being and not-being intertwine.
How negation is a positive force.
I did not know you were such a philosopher.

Ana - Froth
I will give you this: The red dragon is the child born of fire, and the black dragon is a child yet unborn.

Ana - Lost to Fever
I fear… please, Lord Julian must come soon. I know he and Lady Fearna are eternally at odds, but he will see that she is Ana's hope.

Ana - Fled
I fear to write this. Your sister has gone, fled from here. Lady Fearna seeks her, but it is Lady Fearna she runs from. The Lady may seek, but I doubt she will find.

The Ardenian Society of Hematology
"The best lessons come from pain." What can you do when he says stuff like that? I nod solemnly. I have no want to learn these things.

Sweet Sister
Hold on for me love. I hope by the time you get this you'll be out of your fever, and doing my research for me. It'll seem silly then, but I felt compelled to write.

Ana - Amselma's Letter
You inquire about your sister's communications prior to her departure. She was not terribly lucid the last few days, after she began to refuse Lady Fearna's care.

Ana - Ranger Report
Incident: disappearance of the Lady Ananke of Ygg Forest, granddaughter of the ArchDuke of Arden.

The Lady of the Green
And now they never meet in grove or green, By fountain clear, or spangled starlight sheen, But, they do square, that all their elves for fear Creep into acorn-cups and hide them there. (And this could not be resisted, for the spiders play among the song): [The Fairies sing] You spotted snakes with double tongue, Thorny hedgehogs, be not seen; Newts and blind-worms, do no wrong, Come not near our fairy queen. Philomel, with melody Sing in our sweet lullaby; Lulla, lulla, lullaby, lulla, lulla, lullaby: Never harm, Nor spell nor charm, Come our lovely lady nigh; So, good night, with lullaby. Weaving spiders, come not here; Hence, you long-legg'd spinners, hence! Beetles black, approach not near; Worm nor snail, do no offence.

Bleys: The Citadel
Bleys arrives at the Citadel of Flamekeep and is turned away. Following up on Bridgette's proclamation.

Ana - Sea Change
As for me, I am much better. The fever has abated, and my mind is again my own. Do not seek me.

Barking Mad
Mysterious Messages and mumblety pegs?

In furor, veritas
Via Trump bracelets 77th day of the Regency Target: Ana Ana, It has been far too long that I've been quiet. I trust that you, along with everyone else, received notice of my fateful encounter with Lusus. In the...

Seda - Lonely
Via Forest Courier, sent off to wander aimlessly until it finds its target. Day 75 To she who has decided to hide herself in Oak, That letter made my head hurt! Do not seek me? That is not fair! Of...

Loosed
Via Ranger Courier Day 79 My Son: I've managed to lose both of the girls. We taught them well. I would suggest to you they are survivors, and leave you to your own course. You may find Seda, but you...

Damascus: Pauvres Chevaliers
To Ana from Damascus: The difference between the skittering of feathers and the solid intent of wings?