Memoirs of Adventure Creative Writing Contest (NA) - Official Entry Thread

[MeguminMegmin]

I remember Ifrit and Titan crashing to the earth at Garuda's beckoning, their followers turning to dust at their summoning. I remember carrying my comrades in body bags, loading them up like it was some kind of macabre fetch-quest. I remember the poison that kissed the Sultana's lips and the sight of her tumbling unconscious from her chair. I remember Raubahn having an arm and I remember Raubahn losing it as he lost his temper doing what we all wished we could. We thought most of our comrade's lost.

I remember then being a fugitive in the very city I first began my adventures.

I remember making Ishgard my second home. A home nearly speared apart by the Dragonsong War and shielded only by the sacrifices of those who fought alongside us. I remember Estinian screaming as Nidhogg's Rage subsumed him entirely, and Alphinaud's despair at the loss of his mentor and friend.

I remember smiling until my very psyche frayed and rebelled against my tolerance.

It is these failures contracted that punctuate my victories. It is prevailing through the hopelessness that makes me feel truly spectacular. So,

For these expanses...


these eons...


these instants...


Thank you.

Sincerely,

a Warrior of Darkness and Light.

(Gaelicap)

[Shonah]

Coral eyes twinkled with excitement as a pink-haired miqo’te woman’s gaze flickered across the airship-shaped cake baking within the oven. Creaking the door down, she closed her eyes as the pleasant warmth of the baked good embraced her. Opening her eyes, she brought her face closer to more clearly examine the cake.
Its structural integrity was in tact, a testament to her baking abilities, though her artistic talents were few, as evident by the lack of resemblance its shape actually bore to an airship. She shrugged it off with a light chuckle, attempting to hide her embarrassment, and reached into the blazing oven to retrieve her prize.
“Ow!” Her tail shot up in pain as she flinched back from the extreme temperature of the cake pan, her hands distinctly missing proper oven mitts.
"Everything all right over there, Shona?" A roegadyn's booming voice echoed from the linkshell on the kitchen table.
"Y-yes, Kobito!" The miqo'te blushed with embarrassment, thanking the Twelve her FC members wouldn't be able to see her face through the linkshell.
"Alright," the roegadyn continued, "I'm almost done here in Limsa picking up the coke, then I'll be back at the FC estate." The sound of Maestrom officers roaring with laughter (and most likely enjoying a good ale) was mere static in the background as the voice of Raphtalia Demi cut through the chatter.
"I see the Unspoiled Node up ahead. I'll return to the FC estate once I've mined the last bit of Darksteel we need."
"Okay!" Shona replied with glee. "That leaves... Cortez, Cin, and Draco left," she pondered.
"Hiiii!" chimed in Cortez, the au ra, and Cin, the other Miqo'te. "We've picked up the ceruleum fuel!"
"And the paper work is in order." Draco Cyrancia, leader of the Free Company "The Lost City," spoke.
"Then it's time! Everyone, meet up in the workshop!" Cheered Shona.
The group arrived at the workshop, each with their respective supplies. Raphtalia, the red haired miqo'te and head crafter, pushed the 'Finalize' button.
Their airship was complete! "Hooray!!!" cried the group, and they boarded 'The Fat Catalus' for her maiden voyage.


Gaelicap

[Sicycre]

The time has come for us to close this entry thread! It's been amazing to see such a wide range of emotion and we are grateful to everyone who took the time to share with us. There's lots of reading ahead for us as there are so many fond memories to choose from!

We hope the Rising was as heartwarming an experience for you all as it was for us. Time is running out, so don't forget that The Rising concludes tomorrow, Tuesday, September 17, at 7:59 a.m. (PDT)! If you haven't had the chance to experience the event, we implore you to do so.

Thank you once more for sharing such important memories from your adventures!