Fortier & Landry families

While not yet as prolific in terms of arcs as the Carillon or Edgarton families, the Fortier and Landry families are tightly intertwined after 1870. So far, here are the relevant titles, with a trilogy in 1889 and 1890 to come (hence why I had to work out the older generations of the family shown on the extended family tree. Check out the notable family events in the timeline in the sidebar.

Fortier Family

Garin and Isembard are the children of Dagobert and Laudine Fortier. Dagobert was the second son of his parents and inherited the land magic and title at Arundel in January 1890 at the death of his older brother, Clovis. Garin marries Livia, with Livia taking a seat on the Council in 1905 and Garin in 1907 (after a failed attempt in 1903). Garin inherits the land magic at Arundel in 1913, on his father's death. Isembard struggles after the Great War before becoming a teacher at Schola in autumn 1923. He marries Thesan in December 1925, and they have two children, Ursula and Leo. Ursula Fortier becomes Heir to her uncle Garin in the summer of 1947 - it's very much her wish. Grown Wise digs into some details of the family history as she learns more about the previous generations.

Landry Family

Gaultier Landry was killed in the siege of Paris during the Franco-Prussian War on September 18th, 1870. His widow (Henutsekhemu), son (Phillip), and unborn son (Alexander) arrive in Albion on the 19th, seeking refuge with and help from the Fortiers. Alexander is born in November 1870. Alexander is brought into close ties with the Fortiers, who support his education. He is sent on a Grand Tour of Europe after Philip's death in June 1889. His mother Henut dies while he is gone his mother Henut dies that December. On his return, he successfully challenges for the Council in 1897. He helps train Garin, then Isembard and Perry Judson (Isembard's best friend) in a wide range of magical techniques. He is on the verge of formally adopting Perry as heir to his magic when Perry is killed during the Great War.

Enchanted Net

1889 The first book in the trilogy introduces Thessaly Lytton-Powell and Vitus Deschamps shortly after Thessaly's betrothal to Childeric Fortier.

(Garin Fortier is nine when the book begins.)

Silent Circuit

1889 The second book in the trilogy, as Thessaly Lytton-Powell and Vitus Deschamps deal with new challenges.

Elemental Truth

1889-1890 The third book in the trilogy, as Thessaly Lytton-Powell and Vitus Deschamps navigate the changes in their lives and aim for building a life together, come what may.

Tea and Meetings (extra)

Isembard's training and young adulthood A series of vignettes from Isembard's life. Includes Alexander's approach to training, Perry and Isembard on the cusp of going to war, and Isembard's decision to teach at Schola, as well as him dealing with some of his grief.

Eclipse

1924-1925 Isembard and Thesan's friends-to-lovers romance during the school year.

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With All Due Speed (extra)

1925 Vignettes from Isembard and Thesan's courtship through their engagement and wedding.

Chasing Legends

December 1926 Isembard and Thesan have an unexpected adventure for their first anniversary. (Novella in the Winter Charms's collection.)

12 Seconds in 1927

June 29, 1927 A total eclipse over Schola - Thesan, Isembard, and the naming of their daughter.

Best Foot Forward

1935 Alexander helps get an alchemist out of Germany, and it forces him to take a hard look at his life and his future.

Interstitial Moments (extra)

1935-1936 Changes in Alexander's life (mostly from Isembard or Thesan's POV) in the aftermath of Best Foot Forward.

Nocturnal Quarry

1938 A trip to America in the summer of 1938 forces Alexander to confront his past in unexpected ways.

Old As The Hills

1939-1940 As Gabe does work for the Council, Alexander supports him in taking on new challenges.

Upon A Summer's Day

1940, immediately following Old As The Hills Gabe's answer to a particular question. (Alexander Landry is a point of view character.)

Three Graces

1945, after the end of the war in Europe.

Lizzie, Alysoun, and Thesan tackle an old mystery in hopes of justice and answers.

The Magic of Four

September 1946 through June 1947 Four students - including Avigail Edgarton - navigate their second year at Schola. (With a few appearances by other Edgartons.)

Grown Wise

June through November 1947 Ursula Fortier has plans - for her life, for Arundel, for her Uncle Garin, and for the land magic. Not always in that order.

Family Tree

We have not one but two family trees for the Fortiers. Below is the smaller one - Isembard, Garin, and their immediate relatives. However, we also have an extended family tree, with the immediate family but also Garin and Isembard's aunts, uncles, and cousins. Zoom in and out by scrolling or dragging the image as needed. If you just see black, that's the background - scroll or drag the image until you see more content. You can view a full size version of the family tree with the "Open full size" button at the bottom right corner of the family tree on this page.