I'm a BIT worried seeing posts several months old on this forum, but I'm gonna go ahead and hope for the best anyway.

I'm brand new to XI, and after a captivating trial period, I went all-in with the Seeker bundle. Thanks to Trust, there's quite a ton of stuff I can handle on my own.

But along comes things like the Three Mage Gate, which will require actual players and not UIs. Yes, I don't HAVE to do it. But I WANT to do it. And so, as many a beginner guide has strongly recommended...it's time to hook into a linkshell.

Ideally, I'm just seeking something casual. Not ready to jump straight to level 99 hardcore, no sir. I want to EXPERIENCE this game. So I'd like to find a group to chat with along the way, and every so often say, "Um, guys...I could use a hand here, please..."

So I ask you...can anyone recommend a casual/social LS who'd be willing to take on a lore-hungry newbie?

p.s.
Here's my long, rambling tale about how XI stole me from both WoW AND XIV: