So today I thought I would dive deeper into some of the things that have been happening to me recently. Both real life and in game.

Early into the summer vacation I applied and got into JollyRogers, a rather well known HNMls. Since I’d wanted to be in this shell since my first day in Vana’diel, needless to say I was very excited. Since the beginning a few people have had a vendetta against me for some reason. To this day I still dont know why, and I’m not sure I ever will. But things were going pretty good over summer, I even had a get together with Gatsby, Friction, Demented, and Gunman(Who I am now dating ^.~) and things were just peachy.

I learned many things in this shell as it was my first ever HNM, and I wouldnt trade in the experience for anything. Some things were not so good, some things were absolutely amazing. I did make friends though, even though a few people didnt like me.

Then I hit the school year, and my play time dwindled significantly. I was informed that my lack of attendance at events was ok because I was busy with school work and college applications. During this time two new people were made officers and I had a feeling it was going to cause trouble for me among others. One night I signed back on and teleported to Vahzl because the LS had already started Dynamis-Beauc. Earlier that day I had attended Fafhogg camp from before first window until after he died because I knew I had been missing a ton of stuff recently. As I am making my walk to the Trail Markings I get a /tell from an officer about how I am getting kicked out of the shell because of my ‘lack of attendance.’

Great, well I wasn’t really sure what was going on, and I only knew what the officer had told me. I was never given any warnings, as well as the fact that I was given an “OK” for missing events because I wasnt even on…

Three weeks later and 4 years of High School worth of drama, I finally end up with my points being cashed out. Which I must say I am very grateful for every friend in the shell that fought for me, without them I would have nothing now. I was told by other officers that I can ‘feel free to apply after getting whm to 75 and getting sea’ but I am not sure I will. I had to put up with much harassment in that shell from the two/three people that hated me. It was blatently obvious.

But anyways now I am in various social shells along with BEnterprise led by two of my old friends from way back towards the beginning. Other than that I am trying hard for Sea, starting a static that will have its first go this Sunday, hopefully all works out well!

In November of 2004, a small Hume baby girl with blonde hair was born into Vana’diel. Her father Antonious and mother Delia decided to give their daughter a beautifully unique name, and thought that “Talila” filled the part. Over the years she has come to be called “Tali” by close friends and family.

Talila grew up in the Elvaan filled city of San d’Oria, but she never felt out of place. Her father had been placed in San d’Oria on a diplomatic mission for Bastok, and Talila always felt welcome among her other Elvaan school mates.

When she was young the path of the Paladin, like her father, was the path she herself wanted to follow. Her mother was a White Mage and was always worried about the dangers young Tali faced while following in her fathers footsteps, but Talila was always careful, and nothing compared to the feeling of keeping her dear friends safe from nasty enemies.

In her teenage years Tali’s father was killed while he was on a mission with other knights from the great Kingdom of San d’oria. Her grief could not be put into words, but she tried to be strong for her mother. She decided that the path of a Paladin was not for her, and she did not want her mother to have to suffer more if she was to be hurt too. It was then that she decided to combine the healing powers of White Mage with the ability to still defend her friends with powerful creatures she could call upon for help. Summoner would be her path now, and she would dedicate herself to it completely.

The trials of a Summoner were not easy, and couldn’t have been taken on by someone with a faint heart. Talila battled many mysterious Avatars so that she could form everlasting pacts and so that she might call upon them in times of need. Along this path, she has met many friends, as well as her fair share of foes. She has learned that people can be nice, and other people can be mean. But for the most part she has loved everyone she has met, and is glad that she had the chance to know them.

To this day Talila is still moving forward, and has now decided to call upon some of her friends to adventure to the Sea! She is excited to explore again with some dear friends, and is finally starting to look forward to life in Vana’diel again after a long struggle with herself and her old linkshell. She will gather together Burrito, Drizz, Magetsu, Durbin, and Komoko as they begin their journey to Sea, and have as much fun adventuring as she used to!

So today I decided to start a FFXI blog for my own benefit. I like taking screenshots and telling stories behind them. I have also decided to undertake the many missions of “Sea” and figured this would be a great time as I will have tons of screenshots!

Let me introduce myself! I am Talila(a hume female), from Titan server. Currently a (retired somewhat) 75 Summoner and 68 White Mage, as well as a 60 Paladin and 31 Bard. Many many things have happened to me recently, including being unrightfully kicked out of JollyRogers and now joining BEnterprise led by two of my dear friends Buddha and Belladonna. There were really no questions asked, I explained my situation and they all welcomed me with open arms. Now that I am starting a static I cannot wait until Sunday, our first ‘official’ outing. Planning on the Kitty BC and Snoll BC on Ulmia’s path. All I can think of is Burrito and Tali back in action!