The Changing Door

"The Changing Door" is a series of extras for Old As The Hills and Upon A Summer's Day

"The Changing Door" takes place in 1940 and into early 1941, among the events of Old As The Hills and Upon A Summer's Day.
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Why this story?

There were so many side bits that didn't fit into the narratives of these two books. In some cases, I had to write them to figure out what happened in more detail. And in some cases, I just wanted to know about those conversations.

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Sections

June 14th, 1940

Spoilers for Old As The Hills

The first section, "Livia's Death" follows Isembard Fortier once he hears from Thesan about Livia's death. He goes immediately to Dinas Emrys to help his brother, Garin

Gabe's request

Gabriel Edgarton makes a request of the Council, for something that really ought to happen on the solstice.

A ritual discussion

Alexander Landry hosts a conversation about a particularly bad ritual idea that brings Geoffrey Carillon and Cyrus Smythe-Clive into more agreeable conversation.

A reaction to Gabe's requirement

Garin Fortier throws a fit about one of Gabe's requirements.

The question of Gabe

Several Penelopes discuss the current state of Gabriel Edgarton (including Agatha Witt, Elizabeth Mason, Isobel Thomas).

Preparing for a fight and After the fight

Two conversations around Geoffrey Carillon testing Gabriel Edgarton's level of skill. (One between Geoffrey and Thomas Benton, one between Geoffrey and Alexander Landry).

Before the Challenge

Gabriel Edgarton's uncles, Gilbert Oxley and Magni Torham, want to see how he's doing.

Historical cases

Elizabeth Mason, Agatha Witt and Lucy Doyle share their accumulated knowledge of notable deaths and related cases associated with the Council.

The uncles have questions

Gilbert Oxley and Magni Torham have a chance to catch up with Gabe in the aftermath of recent events.

Alexander's turn

Alexander Landry takes his turn talking about the experience of his Challenge.

The question of names

Avigail Edgarton wonders what name or title she should use for Alexander Landry (with help from her father).

Interviewing for a secretary

Gabriel Edgarton (finally) hires a secretary, much to the relief of everyone who knows him well.

art by Kelda

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Extras

Related Historical Events

• January 8th, 1941
  Extra: Interviewing for a secretary
• January 7th, 1941
  Extra: A question of names
• December 13th, 1940
  Extra: Alexander's turn
• December 7th, 1940
  Extra: The uncles have questions
• November 30th, 1940
  Extra: Historical cases
• October 15th, 1940
  Extra: Before the Challenge
• October 11th, 1940
  Extra: A fight
• September 3rd, 1940
  Extra: The question of Gabe
• August 21st, 1940
  Extra: A reaction to Gabe's requirement
• August 5th, 1940
  Extra: Gabe's request
• June 18th, 1940
  Extra: Gabe's request
• June 14th, 1940
  Extra: A death