The Underdark

Day 1 "For someone who's trip was supposed to begin at 8 am....Minsa sure is sleeping peacefully."

Day 2 "On her way to the Forgotten Knight for a drink, Minsa came across a group of kids playing in the snow. She could hardly resist their invitation!"

Day 3 "Wanting to get some extra tips on her cooking skills, a visit to Mor Dhona's kitchens was in order."

Day 4 "The purpose of her journey, though full of many moments of joy and happiness, was one that weighed heavy upon her soul. A prayer is given to Azeyma in the rising sun, asking for protection."

Day 5 "Hopefully the ship won't take long to leave. It sure is bright on a fair day in Limsa!"

Day 6 "There's a lot to learn about alchemy, and what better place to go than the Studium in Old Sharlayan."

Day 7 "Though her form had been distorted by an odd, otherworldly potion, Minsa knew she needed to visit her childhood home. The mark of the empire still stands despite the end of the war, the reason she had left here in the first place."

Day 1 Landing in Limsa and taking in the sights.

Day 2 Making a friend while exploring the shroud.

Day 3 Pray return to the waking sands.

Day 4 Gold Saucer shenanigans.

Day 5 Warrior training with Curious Gorge.

Day 6 A whole lot of death while taking in the sights.

Day 7 No time to relax.

Raevyn and Vaughn decided to take a half anniversary trip around Eorzea starting with one of their favorite beaches, Costa del Sol. Vaughn never did see Raevyn's shark friend, Bruce, despite her best efforts to point the shark out to him.

After a day on the beach, the pair headed north because Raevyn wanted to visit some distant cousins. They ended up spending the night at this little bed 'n breakfast near Oakum's Landing before continuing on the following morning to visit Rae's family.

Raevyn was raised by moogles in the Shroud and was very excited to visit her distant cousins in Moghome. "What do we wear to visit moogles?" asked Vaughn. "A moogle costume, of course!" was Raevyn's answer. When in Moghome...

Raevyn and Vaughn decided to make their next stop in the Far East by exploring the sunken ruins and fauna in the depths of the Ruby Sea. Unfortunately, due to Kojin blessings, neither of them won the contest to see who could hold their breath underwater

Raevyn and Vaughn were looking for one of their favorite fishing spots near Ala Gannha, but couldn't agree on which direction the fishing spot was located. There is a reason "Forever Lost" remains one of their favorite orchestrions.

Raevyn and Vaughn had heard of an amazing garden with oversized flora and fauna located in Elpis. The garden tour was lovely, but sometimes a stolen moment together is even better.

As the vacation wraps up, Raevyn and Vaughn are happy and excited to be headed home. They decided to make part of the return trip by train and look at those happy faces! Successful vacation!

"You protected me, I swear to protect others."

Whether defending Eorzea or defending each other, this pair always has the other's back.

"My sword is my shield"

"While some bathe themselves in the limelight, some choose to use a more...unsuspecting approach."

" The Kamuy Wu Shall Burn Through Freedom " 🔥

"I chose my battles wisely!"

Nothing settles a disagreement faster than a friendly sparring match (or a deathroll). 😄

'I can make Two where there was once One, but this is not what I had in mind..."

"In all things, one must build a firm foundation of the basics."

"I'm good, and I know it!"

I will protect my flock and my aim is true against those that would harm the innocent.

"I don't think four arrows will be enough"

"An arrow's power is measured only by the patience of the archer's draw."

"I sometimes wish it weren't so easy to hit my marks... I suppose it would be harder to earn a living, though."

"A duel between Mages."

Black magic and blue magic just don't mix...as the smoke begins to clear, Vaughn discovers he's summoned a wild Raevyn in the center of his leylines. 😄

"What do you mean? How am I supposed to make fire come from this wand?"

"I find nature to be the best source of energy for a mage. Its quite refreshing."

"That moment when a special bond has been formed."

Blessings of the moogle upon you, pilgrim! All ills are cured by the pom!

"Just a few more years, and you will be ready"

"With these wings I lift their soul; heal their wounds and make them whole."

"May Halone grant you her strength and protection. Pray be cautious out there, adventurer."

"I've fallen on hard times, Everyone needs gil and I need new armor. It's cold."

Masters of magic, music, and mayhem! Nothing entertains better than a moogle!

"Just a few"Gridania is such a wonderful audience"more years, and you will be ready"

"We share our finest for those who wish to enjoy"

"Whenever I'm struck with entertainer's block - I just come to this place to brainstorm ideas for my next show!"

"What is my wife up to...?"

Just waiting for Vaughn to distract that guard and lead him away so I can slip in through that door.

"My axe..? They..didn't give me one.."

" Being a Dragoon certainly allows me to get to quite the vantage points."

"Just a lazy day fishing."

"Hey look! I caught one!!"

Rae found a bunny in her garden and decided to tend to it as well as her crops.

"Every Samurai should know where to find edible plants. Aah, the perfect Chamomile."

"Fresh Riceballs!"

"Preheat oven. Mix ingredients. Roll dough and cut into spriggan shapes. Vaughn will love these!"

Service with a smile! But I just cleaned the bar and he's spilling ale all over it again!

"Everyone has to start somewhere"

"Evelyn remembers the first time she stepped into The Peaks. The flower covered hills were so beautiful that she stopped to take pictures. The best part? The beautiful Fluturini flittering from one flower to the next."

"A carnivorous beauty, the Pisaca's curled scutes and shining scales likely aren't just for decoration."

"This cat captures Rae's attention over any other creature in Eorzea. Isn't he beautiful?"

"While on a walk in the gardens of Elpis, some butterflies surrounded Raevyn and Vaughn had to take a moment to snap a photo."

"Evelyn’s Chocobo, Birb, is a godsdamned unsung hero of Eorzea. Who has been the Warrior of Light’s fiercest companion but he? Who has kept her company when she felt alone and like she could not carry the burden of not only the world, but worlds?" cont...

"The noble steed of a mysterious magician. You can practically see the magical aura radiating off of them."

Took a carriage ride through the Chocobo Forest during a thunderstorm. It was pretty cool!

"Rain or Shine, heat or Snow there's no other Chocobo Vaughn would rather have by his side."

"While perusing the hunt board in Old Sharlayan and getting to know the hunting guild, Evelyn met Basildere. He told her of an ancient ascian creation that resembled that of Bismark." cont...

"This large creature spends a majority of its time grazing in order to support its large form. Being strictly vegetarian, all Lalafells can find peace in its presence."

"Raevyn really enjoys watching sea life and this date night at the aquarium was a perfect evening of shark watching and hand holding."

"Vaughn was excited to see this Goobbue up-close. Finally able to observe one that wasn't interested in using its many rows of teeth to chew on him, but plants."

"On the rare occasion that Evelyn has a break, she likes to revisit Elpis where she delights in the study of the weird and delightful creatures created by the Ascians. Evelyn assists Theano in her study of the beautiful Monoceros, a horned creature"

"Not quite of land or sea, this gorgeous creature has an almost bioluminescent quality."

"This mythical mare is a delight to ride, especially at night, as the glow from the creature illuminates the path ahead."

"Kirin is said to only answer the call of a Hero. In this case, Vaughn who was overjoyed to ride what he called, a carousel pony."

"Guess what happens when the Vath Keeneye sends Evelyn to help gather Dinosaur eggs? If you guessed Evelyn gets bit in the butt by a Tyrannosaur you guessed right...."

"While this small Nanaka poses no threat at this size, these creatures become more aggressive during pubescence."

"This tyrannosaur was not impressed when we accidentally stepped on its tail. Oops!"

"Raevyn and Vaughn traveled to Sohm Al where they found a pond. Vaughn was about to find out what fish lived there when Raevyn came back with a real life Dinosaur shouting "Can we keep him?"

"The Doman Revolution gave Evelyn a deep appreciation for Doma’s strong beautiful people and their culture. Inspired by Tenzen in particular, Evelyn began learning the ways of the Samurai. In a full circle moment, Evelyn is visited by auspice Suzaku" cont.

"These birds make their homes near some of the cliffs of Thavnair, and can be highly protective of their nests. Their feathers have a variety of colors, making them popular for fashion adornments."

"Look Hagrid! I'm flying! Oh wait, wrong movie..." 😄

"On a distant island, there is a king amongst Dodo birds, with eyes that stare right into your soul and a beak that can break bone, this Dodo is both Beautiful and Terrifying."

“Nice kitty...I am backing away very slowly....” Oh, the perils of being a botanist...One moment you are gathering almonds to put in your nut bake and the next you are staring into the eye of a wild jungle Coeurl. Life is always interesting in Eorzea.

"This little fella might be cute, but they can have sharp claws. The question is, can you handle the the weakening guilt of their adorable eyes before they tear you to shreds?"

"He may look menacing, but he's actually very sweet. Just feed him bananas and he'll carry you wherever you want to go."

"Down in Forgotten Springs is a tribe of Miqo'te that keep to the old ways, one might even call them savage, but Rae and Vaughn fit right in."

“Oh, Sh*t!” Evelyn was pretty sure that there wasn’t supposed to be a leak in the bio container, and she was definitely sure the leak shouldn’t be undulating around the lab in the form of a maybe sentient life form. Upper management wont be happy"

"A mass of undulating tentacles, sharpened teeth, undeveloped eyes, and grasping fingers, this...thing is certainly a class of it's own."

"We thought this fella was a monster. Sure looked like one! But Hab says he despises the taste of adventurer brains. What did zombies ever do to adventurers anyways (aside from the brain eating that is)??"

"while resting near Burgundy Falls, a strange furball approached, and out of no where, a pair of eyes appeared in that ball of fur!"

"To this day, I am completely blessed to have you in my life, through thick and thin we prevail. I couldn't have possibly stayed without you."

"Sometimes making a friend starts with just a meeting and an offering of help."

"I didn't know at the time the kind Miqo'te that sheltered me as a sprout with an umbrella while I was performing in the rain in Gridania would someday become my best friend and partner for every future adventure. Vaughn has always had my back and" cont...

"The Greatest Challenge" we ever faced was the Tonberry King from the Wanderer's Palace. Vaughn and Raevyn were chasing blue spells so we went in as a duo (and sync'd) and did manage to get to the end of the duty, but the King proved insurmountable." cont.

No matter how many times Raevyn says it's going to be ok, Vaughn just cannot do Leap of Faith. He can take on any boss, shoot fire from his fingertips, slay a dragon, befriend Voidsent... but ask him to jump from one platform to the next? forget about it.

"Let the image of this beast speak for itself"

"Coming here, I find myself remembering the lives of those who bravely stood and fought, those who did not get to see the peace we enjoy today..."

"Everytime I come to this place I am reminded that we are all part of something larger than ourselves."

"Unavoidable Recollection" would have to be at Wanderer's Wayrest. There are so many cherished memories here, but one of the best ones is when Vaughn proposed to Raevyn and presented her with a ring." cont...

"Memories of a Stranger in a Strange Land - Fia's First Day in Norvrandt"

Whenever someone asks me what my favorite memories is or where I go to relax, I think of the time Raevyn and Vaughn went fishing together and talked for hours. Probably hands down the moment he realized he had found his best friend.

"Few moments made me happier than my wedding day!"

"Tears of Joy" or "Tears of Relief"? I guess you can decide! After careful consideration, Raevyn put in a bid for a housing plot in Empyreum the first week the housing lottery started. " cont.. (sorry only so much space)

"This is OOC but FFXIV is one of my favorite games. Initially my fiancé started with me but quickly lost interest which was very disappointing to me since it quickly became a special interest to me." cont..

Vaughn has had many trials in his life, including loss. He's always felt empty, like something was missing his whole life. then he met Raevyn and through their friendship he discovered it was her he was missing. That magic moment, Vaughn was made whole.

"Just when I thought more people couldn't share a single seat, another joined us."

"Genuinely Surprised" isn't a happy memory unfortunately, but there was a previous Mrs. Whiskers before Raevyn (and part of the reason she chose to keep her own surname Koneko). " cont.. (longer story)

Vaughn was relaxing as the Gold Saucer when suddenly, out of nowhere-Raevyn fell from the sky above and upon impact, exploded with blue magic, rendering herself unconscious before Vaughn's feet. He had no idea what to do but sputter in sheer shock.

"Island Life" -- Nothing refreshes Raevyn more than her own island sanctuary to "get away from it all" and unwind. From bathing in fresh springs to taking naps in a hammock under a shady tree, her island is all about self-care!