Tournament of Shadows

The Storming of Ghuznee and Kelat' by W Taylor, lithograph depicting British-Indian force storming the fortress (Battle of Ghazni, 23 July 1839)

Dear All

I have lost all my contacts. I am looking for Shehru, but am happy to receive news from anyone especially if your missives hold any clues to my long lost friend.

Shehru was a great storyteller; her skills far out numbered my own. We last spoke during the upheaval known as The Great Game, or Tournament of Shadows. We had a wager concerning who could tell the best story. Stories abound during times of succession, and this was no different. Shehru and I spent many hours trying to understand how we had arrived at this moment, She argued that a true understanding could only be achieved through a study of history, and relations of power. She thought that you had to think big - I disagreed. Our argument escalated, and a few days later she disappeared. In her last message to me, she wrote that if I ever came up with anything interesting to say on the matter, to let her know... the arrogance of youth!

Recent events have reminded me of her and our wager. Shehru - if you are out there, please reply.

In the mean time I will post my findings here.

With all best wishes Zada