Mean Little Moogles!

Dear Friends,

What a busy week!!! I guess I will go ahead and start this letter by declaring the obvious. Yeah, Snowi Dawn and I are kind of a thing now. So, you know..... BACK OFF! SHE'S MINE!!  Haha!

Seriously, it is really nice to be able to find a companion in the midst of such danger. It's almost as if we've been together in some other world.... Hmmm.

Anyways, enough of that foofoo kissy crap! Recently, Snowi, Mojo and myself have made some new friends. We've been added to the ranks of a new linkshell. We've made a decision to merge them into one new team. This means I'll be running all over Eorzea this week handing out new pearls to all the members of Kindred Souls. A leader's work is never done!

These new guys were investigating the mysterious disappearance of some moogles from the Twelveswood. We joined forces and found three of the little guys just outside of Thornmarch grove. We learned that the moogles have decided to take up arms against the recent Imperial intrusion into the forest. The moogles have sent a team of their finest warriors into Thornmarch to clash with the empire head on! Thinking we could possibly lend them some aid, we rushed into the grove with the intentions of helping out.

It seems that our assistance was not needed. Can you believe we witnessed a party of moogles, all decked out with arms and armor take down one of those "smokestack" style Imperial airships?!? I give you my word it is the truth! Just as we were about to congratulate the fuzzy little victors, they turned their sights to us! It seems the buggers were REALLY riled up and ready to fight anyone who set foot into their sacred grove. With no real option left but to defend ourselves, we had to engage the moogles.

One by one, we defeated the critters. Just when victory seemed to be at hand, they teamed together and summoned forth their legendary, mysterious leader; Good King Moogle Mog XII!

The battle began anew, this time with their king running the show. In the end, we were victorious, and I am happy to report that it all seemed to be one big misunderstanding but let me tell you, those moogles can pack a wallop!

~Kiji

Victory!

Dear Friends,

Today the newly reformed Eorzean Alliance has stuck a major victory against the oppression of the Empire. After analyzing the information recovered from the airship crash, Cid Garlond learned that Empire has constructed a radio transmitter which is located in their new outpost of Castrum Novum. It is this transmitter that is acting a remote control for Dalamud. It is believed that by destroying it we will be able to sever the influence that the Empire has over the celestial body and prevent catastrophe!

I joined one of many raid teams that was being put together and made way for the rendezvous point just south of the stronghold. Once there, we prepared to storm the outpost. We didn't have time to plan a quiet infiltration, this was going to be an all-out assault.

Once inside, we faced resistance unlike any I've encountered before. There were slews of Imperial troops and enough magitek vehicles to make any adventurer think twice. Eventually, we were able to battle our way to control room only to find the magitek transmitter heavily guarded.

Not only, was the core itself protected by energy field generators, another magitek vanguard stalked the room to fend off intruders. Finally, with a well placed strategy, we were able to knock the generators offline long enough to cause critical damage to the transmitter.

Our immediate celebration was short-lived. From the flames of the control room's destructed emerged none other than Legatus van Darnus.  Indeed, he did rave like a mad man. He claimed that his "new master" did not require the aid of machines. Darnus claimed that with newly recovered magic at his disposal, he alone could control the fall of Dalamud. With that power, he will destroy all of Eorzea's primals and inhabitants, remaking the world as he sees fit.

It hard to tell if there is any truth to his words. But there is no doubt we have struck a decisive blow to the Empire's plans! May this be the first of many victories to come!

~Kiji

Coming Together

Dear Friends,

The rumors of the new imperial outpost in Mor Dhona are true. There can be no doubting their intentions now. They are preparing to strike Gridania. Kan-E-Senna has decided to proceed with her intentions of recreating the Eorzean Alliance. Today I was asked to officially deliver her request to the leaders of the other Grand Companies. I must admit, I didn't expect much of a warm reception. But it seems that my reputation has become quite an asset. Both leader's expressed concern for their own defenses, but promised to consider my request, pending the cooperation of all other parties. Something which seemed unlikely.

I arrived back in Gridania to advise Kan-E-Senna of my results only to be surprised by the immediate arrival of both grand company leaders. It seems my attempts to persuade them were a success! Sadly, our celebrations were short lived. The meeting was interrupted by a messenger, an Imperial airship has crashed in a remote area of Mor Dhona not far the the new Castrum Novum stronghold. As of this moment, the Imperials have not located the wreckage. This might be our chance to obtain some valuable intelligence.

Immediately, I raced to the crash site only to find I was a bit late, it was crawling with Imperial agents. I was able to combat them long enough to obtain some interesting effects from the crash site. As I was preparing to make my escape I was confronted by none other than Legatus Baelsar. I prepared for a battle like no other, but there was no need, he only wished to speak.

He seemed to suggest that the crash of this airship was no accident, rather he himself orchestrated the event. He lamented for a moment that his companion Legatus Darnus has gone completely mad. He says that the plan to control Dalamud was approved by the Emperor only due to the Darnus' deceit and trickery. He suspects that Darnus has ulterior intentions that are not in the best interest of the Empire.

If I did not know better, I'd say that Baelsar is almost hoping for that Darnus fails. He left me with an odd sense of confusion. I wonder how much of his words were lies?  I have a feeling, few if any.

I returned to Gridania and provided my intelligence to Cid Garlond. He became excited as he discovered valuable information regarding the operation of the magitek transmitter located in Castrum Novum stronghold. It is this transmitter that  seems to control Dalamud. Once we have had a chance to study it, we may be able to deal a lethal blow to the Empire's plans!

~Kiji

Imperial Base

Dear Friends,

It seems the rumors are true. While I have not yet make the journey and seen it with my own eyes, the Herald is reporting that the Imperials have erected a stronghold in Mor Dhona.  I have included a copy for you.

http://lodestone.finalfantasyxiv.com/pl/company/maelstrom/news/num07.html


~Kiji

Montage VIII

Dear Friends,

I thought you might enjoy some of these scenes from my recent adventures.

~Kiji

It's Magic!

Dear Friends,

As promised, I have joined both of magic-users guilds. As you know, before taking up the lance I dabbled a bit with conjury. I have to say I feel more at home in the conjurer's guild. Those folks in Ul'dah are certainly a morbid lot....

While undertaking my initiate's task for the Stillglade Fane, I bumped into another conjurer who also is not a native to Gridania, but has demonstrated a strong ability to commune with the elementals. I'd love to get the chance to chat with him further. I think I may make Conjury my next focus.

~Kiji