Next available dispatch: November 10th
Order by November 5th.
Any purchases made after the 5th, will be sent out with the following month’s mailing.
Letters from the Archivist
Receive a hand-folded letter - part story, part keepsake - written from a new stop along the Trade Route.
Every mailing includes:
Your letter
A bookish or fantasy-themed sticker
A bookmark
All loosely tied to the world’s unfolding lore.
Purchase a 3-month set to follow the Archivist’s journey, or start with a single letter to see where the Route leads this month.
Letters will be sent out on the 10th of every month with an order cutoff of the 5th. If you order after the 5th, your letter will be sent with next month’s mailing.
To maintain the magic of snail mail, letters are shipped through USPS with a postage stamp and no tracking. Your patience is appreciated.
Delivery Expectations
For mail within the US, please allow 1-5 business days (sometimes up to 2 weeks) for delivery.
You will be notified by email when your letter is in the mail.
We do not ship internationally at this time, but expect to add the option in 2026!
Missed a Month?
Not to worry!
Once a month’s letter has been sent out to subscribers, it will be available in the shop as a standalone product for purchase.
Standalone letters are $2 more than the 3-month series price, but it’s a great option if you want to try the service out before you commit to the larger bundle.
A Note about Story Continuity
While certain friends and foes will be mentioned in the letters, The Archivist’s correspondence can be read in any order. If you subscribe, you will notice a progression of seasons and changing locations, but you do not need one letter to understand the next.
The Archivist writes to you as if you are an old friend. No prior understanding is needed.
Simply enjoy the vibes.
No Returns
Because of the immersive nature of the product itself, returns will not be accepted.
However, if you are unhappy with the 3-month service after your first letter, contact us within the first month, and we will cancel your next two letters, keep the cost of the Single Letter ($9), and refund the remainder of your $21 purchase ($12).
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Look for the green rug and the cozy cart.
We’re open everyday from 10AM to 8PM.