Rad. :
Final Fantasy XI wasn’t just a game—it was a world. A place where strangers became friends, and friends became family. We didn’t just grind for XP or hunt for rare drops—we laughed, we stayed up late, we helped each other through quests and, sometimes, through life.
For so many of us, Vana’diel was our escape, our sanctuary. And the bonds we built there were real—more real than some people might ever understand. Behind every Tarutaru, Galka, Mithra, Hume, or Elvaan was a heart, a soul, a person whose presence lit up the world—even if we never met them face to face.
Some of those friends… they’ve gone offline for good. But just because their character logged out doesn’t mean their presence faded. They’re waiting. Somewhere in that starry sky above La Theine Plateau or in the soft twilight of Jeuno, they’re waiting for us.
One day, when our own journey ends, when we log out for the last time… they’ll be there, /wave-ing at the zone line, ready to party up again.
No more level caps. No more disconnects. Just endless adventures—together.
So here’s to the fallen linkshell mates, the late-night mission runs, the laughter in /say, and the friendships that proved FFXI was never just a game—it was a legacy of love.
We’ll see you in the next zone.
2025-05-25 16:52:33