To be released April 1st, 2026 (April Fool’s Day)
A Year in the Lives of the Scribes of the Priory of Saint Elno
From the earliest times, scribes have dutifully recorded history as it happened (or wrote it up later if they were busy), but until now, no one has thought to write about the scribes who undertake this work.
Compiled from notes taken over the course of a year, The Scriptorium Chronicle is an account of the day-to-day happenings in the Priory of St. Elno, written by the scribes themselves.
From their tussles with the prior about whether it is cold enough to light the fire if the ink hasn’t frozen, to trying to stay cool during a heatwave, this book covers all seasons.
From Easter to Christmas via saints’ days, feast days, and other excuses to down quills and nip to the pub, all major festivals (and a few minor ones) are included.
Be amazed by the scribes’ trip to the Antarctic to find buried pirate treasure!
Be astounded as they discover a forbidden tome and encounter supernatural horrors!
Be astonished as they grapple with new technologies such as AI and cryptocurrencies!
Watch as they attempt to launch an 8-foot-tall rocket on Bonfire Night!
Learn the history of the priory from its foundation in the Middle Ages!
Marvel at their attempts to grow a wildflower meadow to avoid mowing the front lawn!
All this and more in their own words and illustrations.
Mark Weaver 