Watching the images and reading the news of the recent developments in Japan has mixed awe with horror, empathy with alarmed concern, and--above all--stirred up desire to help in the minds of all. Especially those impotently standing on this distant side of the planet.

First of all, we want to convey our heartfelt feelings of solidarity and support to the Japanese members of our Linkshells, servers and gaming community at large, as well as all members of Square Enix, and reassure them of the fact that the eyes and hearts of their gamemates, as those of the entire planet are fixed on the eastern coast of Honshu.

We have only good thoughts in mind for you and your families.

Also, for the benefit of those among us willing to help, below please find a list of several of the organizations rallying from many countries in the world to aid the beleaguered Japanese people.

The Red Cross
Americares
Global Giving
Doctors Without Borders
Mercy Corps

I am sure there are many other organizations that stand ready to help, so it would be becoming if you want to share the website of your favorite charity via this mailing list.

The best of our energy goes to the people of Japan in this hour of trial.