From each of us on the Community Team, we would first like to take a moment to applaud everyone for the laughs, the touching moments, and overall brilliance of each of the entries in the contest. The creativity that was on display was simply astonishing and far beyond what we were expecting! It took quite a bit of work to choose just three winners from the list of amazing entries. So once again, thank you to everyone that entered! Your creativity was a true inspiration and we hope to see it again in future contests!

Without further ado, we are proud to present the winners of the Valentione's Day Love Letter Contest!

Drum roll please!

Grand Prize
Quote Originally Posted by Luhy View Post
To my dear Rin Maimhov,

No need to say it, I know what you're feeling. You spin your wheel moon after moon, hoping to spin straw into silk. Only a bloody fool would believe the fairy tales, yet your wheel still spins. Nymeia would be curious, as am I. I am but an admirer, watching you night after night, needle in hand... your soft fingers spinning threads finer than silk that tug on the strings of my heart as my feelings for you spin round in my head. I often lose myself and prick my fingertips as I watch, but still, I love you, Rinh Maimhov. Always have, always will.

Love,
Arla Lakhuna
Runner-ups
Quote Originally Posted by Javino View Post
To my one and only beloved, “Retainer”:
You have always been there for me whenever I called. You appear immediately, no delays at all. To assist me with daily business and sell my wares. Your loyalty is astounding; it truly shows who really cares. Just like a pillar, you stand and wait... you know I’ll return, even if I run late. You never question where I have been, who I was partying with or what I have seen. Just standing so patient and so very still, ready to shower me, with hard-earned gil.
I know sometimes it may seem that I take your company for granted; I take away your earnings and leave you empty-handed. But, not everything is at it seems... you allow me to carry out my dreams. I respect you and what you do for me; it’s what makes our bond so strong, mutually. I never want to leave you in the market wards, but Ul’Dah needs the gladiator’s swords. You know that I will return when I can, target you, type /happy, again and again.
There’s been something I’ve been meaning to say, I have just been waiting for the perfect day. It has become my greatest struggle, to not let out the choice of words I juggle. Until this very Valentione’s Day has arrived, I have not expressed my feelings, leaving you deprived. But before I jump to the conclusion, I need to know this is not an illusion. Do you really enjoy this life you chose? Being stationed in multiple rows. Or would you rather take up arms and help me fight, travel through dungeons, farm rares all night?
Whatever your choice, it’s fine with me, I support your decision, wholeheartedly. As long as we’re together, everything will be fine. Which is why I ask... will you be mine? You don’t have to answer me right away, take some time to figure out the words to say. Just know that you’ll be with me, even when you’re not around. Hopefully we can share my Inn Room, when the Auction House comes to town. As this letter’s end is nearing, true. I leave these words, just for you.

I love you, “Retainer”
Yours truly,
Lord Javino (Lindblum)
Quote Originally Posted by Knite32 View Post
Dear Ifrit,

100%
we begin our dance of love with only 30 minutes to spare
throwing all my buffs up keeping my heart prepared
our hearts in tangled in battle without a care
oops i accidently broke your horn it was an accident i swear

75%
just to show my love is no ruse
i will run threw flaming cracks
and bursting plumes just to show you
i will wait for you to jump back in my arms after you begin to dash
threw swipes and flaming breaths my love will still last

50%
still locked in battle this is the point of no return
when your love shines brightest and your skin begins to burn
your obstacles of love triples as i get closer to making you mine
all i ask is that you dash for me so i can heal up one last time

25%
your gift to me the three keys to your heart
but i only need one to survive the next part
with a roar and a jump, you ball up in the sky
your explosion of love is so strong i almost just died

25%-0%
thanks for the love from this point on till death do us part
the most important struggle in this battle is about to start
as my weapon skill of love hits you one last time
you disapear into thin air, only leaving a chest behind
i open it to find out if cupid really hit his mark
....dark matter again <.< why do you keep playing with my heart

Love
Karma Knite
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