Because inquiring minds want to know...

[Rikitiki]

Fernehalwes -

Since the old thread died nine months ago without an official answer, I figure it's time to bring the subject up again.

Who exactly was Sasamo, what were his or her eighty sins, and how did they lead to the creation of the staircase in West Thanalan?

Thank you

[Fernehalwes]

Sorry that I never got around to replying to that first thread. It was an unfortunate victim of those grey months where I was back in the void...

An excellent question, though! I'm glad you cast a quick Raise on its forgotten corpse.

I can give you a little background on the oddly named locale, but only a little, because there is actually a quest planned for a future patch (written by me!?) that will feature the stone staircase and touch upon its colorful history.

For now, let's just say that several centuries ago, a certain member of a certain royal family was arrested for certain crimes, and a certain flight of stairs was used in her slightly cruel yet highly unusual punishment.

As for the rest, well...in the immortal words of Yoshi-P, "please look forward to it!"

[Sakuraluna]

I've been wondering about that too. Definitely will look forward to it, and thanks! ^_^

[Koiflower]

Fernehalwes - I'm sorry this should probably be moved to another spot, but I have no idea how else to get in touch with you. I was at the Vegas fan fest, and you told us about the localization team. I saw you going back up to the forum streaming section (?) but was too far away to walk up to you and wasn't fast enough. <_< How can I join? BTW, you carried the fan fest. You are an awesome singer! But hopefully, please don't give up the day job. The localization team needs you. ;D
Thanks!

[Naria]

There is nothing about hiring for the LOC team on the NA website, perhaps there is something here?