Sposhae Revisited

Dear Friends,

Today I received word from my old friend Snowi. She has arrived safe and sound in Ul'dah! She too has taken up the lance in defense against the Garlean threat. Much against my protests!

You see, I have soft spot in my little Lala heart for this Hyur beauty... I know, I know, you've heard me that that before. I too remember my musings for a certain blue-tailed vixen named Ariadne. But, you know, it's almost as if they are one in the same person... As if THAT was possible!  Haha!

After showing Snowi some of the sights, and teaching her the basics of guildleves, etc. I could tell that was quite the fierce little pole-handler. *ahem* So I decided to take her to one of my favorite stomping grounds; The Sposhae Caverns! What better place is there to cut your teeth on some intense combat action?

During our trip we encountered three other adventurers and decided to combine forces and finally explore the caverns to their very depths. I decided to set aside the lance for a while and focus a bit on my hand-to-hand skills.

During the course of the evening, we all managed to discover quite a bit of plundered loot. We even managed to uncover the lair a ferocious Coeurl! Yikes!

~Kiji

The Far Reaches....

Dear Friends,

Today, Mojo and I decided to do some scouting to see just how far the Imperials have made their claim into Eorzea. I can say that as far as camp Blue Frog, we say signs of Imperial activity. Strange Magitek devices on the horizon...

Next we headed out to Cortheas where we saw no sign of them. Although we did find an old abandoned citadel surrounds by some REALLY SCARY monsters! Perhaps even the Garlean Empire harbors a notion of fear for the mysterious Dragon Knights of Ishgard... 

~Kiji

The attacks continue.

Dear Friends,

The attacks by the Garlean Empire continue and have increased in frequency. I have now heard rumors that the empire has plans to create a magtitek powered railroad through the uninhabited wilds of Eorzea. Could this be for the quicker deployment of their forces or something far more sinister?

We know that the empire claims to come in peace, only offering us protection from the beast tribes. However, thanks to the mysterious power of the Echo, many of us know better. Their true goal is to destroy and conquer.

Oh friends, I pray to the twelve that you are safe and sound back home. I have received word from my old teenage crush Snowi Dawn, that she intended to journey to Ul'dah to help join in the fight against the Empire. I wish she wouldn't be so stubborn. Erozea has turned into a blood filled battlefield as of late, and I shudder at the thought that she be exposed to the dangers that lie in wait here. 

~Kiji

Fragments of Truth

Dear Friends,

After much searching, we have found the Archon! It seems he is being pursued by the Empire. The page that I found in the Imperial cache after the last invasion is actually a page form his journal. It seems that the Imperials plan to use the chaos predicted with the coming of the 7th Umbral Era to help further their goals of domination. One can only assume that intend to use the Archon's knowledge of the prophecy to their advantage.  Oh, what peril!!


~Kiji

War!

Dear Friends,

The shadows of war loom near! The Garlean Empire have began regular assaults on the three nation states. Adventurers, company soldiers and the like have taken up arms in defense. I personally have been involved in several skirmishes just outside of Gridania!

The attacks came in several waves. Several garrisons of Imperial Elite flooded the battlefield. Each time the forces retreated upon the defeat of their leader. On one occasions, I discovered a strange page of faded writing among the remains left by the imperials. The characters on the page are unreadable by me, but are reminiscent of those I've seen on the robes of the archon Urianger. Perhaps if I can manage to track him down it will shed some light on the reason for the sudden surge in hostilities.

~Kiji

Drachen Mail

Dear Friends,

After many trials and battles, I have finally managed to locate and assemble the legendary set of Drachan Mail. The final peice was no small feat to procure. Sir Alberic and I became involved in terribly dangerous battle against Estinein and and his drake companion. It seems that the former Azure Dragoon has turned rogue after all. However, together with some friends, he was quickly put in his place.

Upon completing this set of armor, and donning it for the first time, I felt a surge of power run through me unlike anything I've yet experienced. Alberic seemed amazed by the transformation. For a moment, it appeared he had a rather grand suggestion to make regarding my progress. But for the time being he has seemed to reserved his suspicion.

I can only wonder, just what large fate I have stumbled into?

~Kiji

Montage VI

Dear Friends,

I am writing a short note just to say, fear not. I have been busy pursuing my training as a Dragoon. I have now been tasked with obtaining the peices of the legendary Drachen armor. My search has led me to various caves and locations throughout Erozea. I am still working toward my goal and a team of us are about to move out towards the next location. Stay strong, friends.

~Kiji