We have reached the end of an age. Through thick and thin, we have stuck together, fighting it out. Fighting Burning Circle Battles, Fighting Spawned NMs, Fighting countless Aggroes, and even fighting the silence we met in Lower Jeuno when we shouted for extra help. (And sometimes, fighting against that same 'help' @_@)
Through all of that, our hard work has finally paid off. Fresh from being dubbed 4th in line to the San d'Orian throne (Behind Trion, Pieuje, and Princess Claudie), as we hang up our rightfully earned Red Flags, I say to you "Well done, everyone."
Acepod (WAR/NIN) - Besides dealing the O_O levels of damage, you had absolutely no problem stepping up to the plate to tank a link, an extra enemy, or take over to help me duo-tank things that might have been too much for me alone, often laying your life down as a result. You might say something like 'I was going all out, and even 70+ PLDs have trouble against that!' , but some of those times, I was really in the hurt, and needed some help, and it did save us. We appreciate both your sacrifices and your efforts to get us here today.
Ellesar (BLM/WHM) - We've messed with you a lot during Warp II's since the party began ("Wait wait wait! ... just kidding!" and so forth), but know that it's only because we're being friendly, and we kid because we're among friends. You were worried that you were holding us back, and offered to bow out for another member to take your place, and we said 'not a chance!'. You've done nothing but be an asset to our party, and we wouldn't have it any other way. Even in the face of three consecutive defeats on Mission 9-2, we had faith in you and your abilities. So you gritted your teeth, and boom, we came through on attempt #4. Thank you for your perseverance and hard work.
Argent (RDM/BLM?) - You being a mage, I as a Paladin often times do not pay the closest of attentions to what the backline casters are doing. However, There is -not- a time since the group got together that I do -not- (double negative) remember having both Refresh AND Haste on myself, as well as refresh on all the casters, AND enfeebles on the enemies. I can only imagine refresh cycles by themselves being difficult to keep track of, but Haste and Enfeebles, and the occasional Sleeping as well? I suppose what I'm trying to say is, you're a credit to your job, a jack of all trades - easily adaptable to the job at hand, and we all appreciate having you on the team ^^.
Rebririon (RNG/NIN) - Not only are you fighting monsters with us, you're also all-the-time fighting against sleep as well. Being in Norway, and the time difference and all, that's perfectly understandable. Despite it being 3 AM for you when it's barely 9 or 10 PM for us, you fought through it, and have proved yourself a valuable team member. An artist you are with the bow, sending the sharp spiky things into the soft fleshy things of our enemies. Many a time have you saved us with a well-placed Eagle Eye Shot, or a Sharpshot + Barrage. You know your power, and when to go all out or hold back a bit. For your insomnia and effectiveness, thank you.
Pyaarakes (WHM/BLM) - Well, what can I say here? Without you, this static wouldn't have formed at all. So first of all, thank you for making the party exist ^^. You know your job well. Cures landed at just the right times, and I always had room to use my MP to cure and get myself more attention from the monsters. Status Effects disappeared before I even realized I had them (and as a Paladin, I notice those quite quickly!). Basically, at times we should have died, we did not die, thanks to your efforts. Thank you for keeping us going ^^
and, just for completion's sake, I'll list me.
Wevrain (PLD/WAR) - I got beaten, kicked, punched, speared, stabbed, slammed, jostled, bludgeoned, magicked, sliced, diced, hacked and hammered by all manner of creatures (And whipped by a certain Mithran Whitemage who shall remain nameless, just kidding it's Pyaarakes), in the hopes that my awesome party could defeat these murderous beasts before they defeated me (Thankfully, that happens a lot!... the winning, not the whipping... that hurts ;_;). Unfortunately, Acepod is often the casualty of such endeavors, and I apologize for that. With the support of my party, we each did great things ^^
Special Thanks to Gweenz the Ninja, Amadeus the Ninja, and all those who helped us in addition to our party, often with no more than a 'thanks' in return!
Now our original purpose is finished. Thankfully, there's still tons to do in Vanadiel:
Zilart Missions - We've accessed sky (Special shout-out thanks to Gweenz and Amadeus!), but we can still take on the ArkAngels, and that silly kid with the eyepatch Eld'narche, or however you spell that. Whatever. He's a punk, and he needs to be taught a lesson!
Promathia Missions - Ugh, each one of these is a toil, but the rewards are great, with a good storyline, and those most-awesome rings to be won! With our setup, I think we can make these missions a bit easier.
and of course, there's still 2 nations we do not have rank 10 in... yet >:D . What say we grab our Red Flag a blue and a green partner?
And SO much more!
So in conclusion: Thanks everyone, you're all awesome! Here's to having some more fun!
~Wev
Edited, Tue Aug 23 03:39:53 2005 by Wevrain