Moonfire Faire!!!

Dear Friends,

As if a pending Imperial invasion wasn't enough, the bombards from last summer are back and this time they are mad! Luckily, the cascadiers are at it again and prepared to fight the bombs using an exotic dance from far off shores. Naturally, I teamed up with them, donned my brand new yukata and danced my skinny little butt off!

I'm glad to have done my part, but right now I think it's time to kick back at watch some fireworks!

~Kiji

                                              Flyer in town!  - a bit dramatic if you ask me!

The beginning of the end...

Dear Friends,

Things in Eorzea are escalating fast... weaponized Imperial airships have been seen in the skies over Cortheas. There are rumors of the them farther south as well. It seems the blow the Eorzean alliance struck to Castrum Novum has not gone unnoticed by the Emporer. An all out assault is brewing, I can sense it in the air. I don't think we've had even a taste of what's to come...

The newly unified Grand Company alliance has began organizing military exercises on some of islands south of Limsa Lominsa. Wild beasts and captured monsters are being used as training fodder. I have yet to enroll and participate, but I should. There is some very nice weaponry being rewarded to participants. The Twelve knows I'll need them.

Make no mistake, I am predicting an out and out war with the Garlaen Empire soon... maybe worse. There is no telling what is one the horizon. Dalamud grows ever larger in the sky and there have even been unconfirmed reports of falling debris from the satellite burning up in the skies above.

Friends, if you are the praying sort, now is the time. I fear for our future but will continue to do all I can to help safeguard to people and lands I love.

~Kiji

Bandits of the Shroud

Dear Friends,

I spent a little time recently working for the archer's guild again. Once more I was paired up with Keelty and tasked with trekking to the Owl's Nest in Cortheas to exchange some documents with the Knights of Ishgard.

On the way back, I was ambushed by bandits! I swear I heard one of them mention Keelty's name at the start of the conflict. They gave me little trouble, but I decided to use the power of the Echo to see what exactly was going on...

It seems that this band of brigands is led by a former member of the guild, also a friend of Keelty. She seems to believe there may be some salvation for him, but his actions suggest otherwise... whatever. Who has time for this??? There's a fiery ball in the sky that for all intents and purposes appears to be crashing to our world.... I'M OVER IT!

~Kiji

Montage IX

Dear Friends,

The intensive training continues! With results too, I might add. Yesterday, I returned to the Darkhold with members of my linkshell and we finally put an end to the beast Batraal! Haha!

I've enclosed some pictures of various recent events. Enjoy!

~Kiji

Working for the guilds.

Dear Friends,

My training in the various arts of combat continues. Likewise, my standing with the guilds increases as well. Today, in the last few days I've undertaken tasks from both Thaumaturge's and Gladiator's guilds.

I was asked by the Ossuary to visit Limsa Lominsa in attempt to sell burial rites. This is a big source of money for the Thaumaturges it seems. While there, I managed to rescue a blacksmith from a bit of trouble only to come back empty handed. I did discover quite a bit of hostility from the locals regarding my sales pitch... it seems one of my associates in the guild has been seen pilfering from the dead prior to burying them. How atrocious! I reported this discovery to the guild, but I feel I was dismissed. What a rude lot of people!

Next, the Gladiators sent me to Gridania in search of new competitors. I was directed to see my old friends at the Wood Wailers, and even sparred a bit with J'moldva. Who interestingly enough, turns out to have been a competitor on the blood sands some many moons ago. She expressed no interest in returning however... So again, I had to report back empty handed. Gee! Don't I feel worthless


~Kiji