Quote Originally Posted by DevonEllwood View Post
I thought this my be the chance to get 100 (done and over with) and then I read up on going to the diadem for the possible sky pirate part. There apparently isn't a way to get in without a FC. I just might have to go for 80 or try to just get the materials and bug one of my friends to make it because I'm pretty sure the prices have already gone up on my server. I should just learn to check in earlier.

Apparently there is a chance for chinchilla hides to be gotten from one of the level 50 ventures (XI I think?) so that's a plus
If you know of an FC with an airship that will let you use it, you can enter that way. You don't need to be a member of the FC.