Entry 1
I've decided to begin recording my thoughts in this diary. I picked it up from one of the vendors in the marked place of Limsa Lominsa. I thought it might be good to keep a record of events for my own mental well being; to keep me grounded. You see, I have been forced to endure a great loss and dishonor. A loss no woman should ever have to bear, least of all a woman of my station and lineage. My family has been murdered. My parents, loyal members of Clan Yatsurugi and more loving than anyone can know, were beheaded in their own home. My two older sisters, Tsuya and Matsumi, both cut down in the garden. What kind of monster murders unarmed women?! My older brother and heir to the head of our family, was the only one besides myself who seemed to escape the carnage. At least, I hope he did, for I did not see his body. I can only hope that we are reunited one day, that we may seek vengeance and justice together.
The only reason I survived is because my most trusted servant, Kaede, bade me hide in the secret crawl space in my room. And hide I did, like a cowardly rat in its hole. This shame will forever mark me. I heard many feet and muffled voices searching for me, though I could not see the villains from my hiding spot. For an eternity, Kaede and I hid until all was still. When we finally came out, I saw the assassin's handiwork for the first time. Not even the servants and the children were spared. My home became a house of death. I wanted to end it right there, to die along side my family and retain what little honor I had left, but Kaede would not allow it. "No!" she said. "Your duty is to survive that you might avenge your family." I will never forget those words for they have given me a purpose that now drives my every step.
We swiftly packed some essentials and fled. To my great horror, I was unable to find my katana and soul crystal. The assassins must have stolen them, along with other valuables as our house had clearly been ransacked. Not content with mere murder, it seems. Kaede led me safely from our home and to the port city of Kugane. There a merchant vessel, captained by Kaede's brother no less, was bound for the far western realm of Eorzea. She secured my place aboard the ship and gave to me a set of twin brass knives. "Learn to use these and the techniques that compliment them. You will need them to survive" she said to me. Then she pressed into my hand, a black soul crystal with a red symbol then said, "When this crystal glows, you will be ready for the next level. An agent of mine will then find you and train you in our arts." It seems there is more to Kaede than I had ever realized. She bade me farewell and soon after the ship set sail for an unknown future. She will remain and act as my agent seeking out those who destroyed my life. For now, I must do my part to grow stronger so that I may be ready to strike when the time comes.
I've decided to begin recording my thoughts in this diary. I picked it up from one of the vendors in the marked place of Limsa Lominsa. I thought it might be good to keep a record of events for my own mental well being; to keep me grounded. You see, I have been forced to endure a great loss and dishonor. A loss no woman should ever have to bear, least of all a woman of my station and lineage. My family has been murdered. My parents, loyal members of Clan Yatsurugi and more loving than anyone can know, were beheaded in their own home. My two older sisters, Tsuya and Matsumi, both cut down in the garden. What kind of monster murders unarmed women?! My older brother and heir to the head of our family, was the only one besides myself who seemed to escape the carnage. At least, I hope he did, for I did not see his body. I can only hope that we are reunited one day, that we may seek vengeance and justice together.
The only reason I survived is because my most trusted servant, Kaede, bade me hide in the secret crawl space in my room. And hide I did, like a cowardly rat in its hole. This shame will forever mark me. I heard many feet and muffled voices searching for me, though I could not see the villains from my hiding spot. For an eternity, Kaede and I hid until all was still. When we finally came out, I saw the assassin's handiwork for the first time. Not even the servants and the children were spared. My home became a house of death. I wanted to end it right there, to die along side my family and retain what little honor I had left, but Kaede would not allow it. "No!" she said. "Your duty is to survive that you might avenge your family." I will never forget those words for they have given me a purpose that now drives my every step.
We swiftly packed some essentials and fled. To my great horror, I was unable to find my katana and soul crystal. The assassins must have stolen them, along with other valuables as our house had clearly been ransacked. Not content with mere murder, it seems. Kaede led me safely from our home and to the port city of Kugane. There a merchant vessel, captained by Kaede's brother no less, was bound for the far western realm of Eorzea. She secured my place aboard the ship and gave to me a set of twin brass knives. "Learn to use these and the techniques that compliment them. You will need them to survive" she said to me. Then she pressed into my hand, a black soul crystal with a red symbol then said, "When this crystal glows, you will be ready for the next level. An agent of mine will then find you and train you in our arts." It seems there is more to Kaede than I had ever realized. She bade me farewell and soon after the ship set sail for an unknown future. She will remain and act as my agent seeking out those who destroyed my life. For now, I must do my part to grow stronger so that I may be ready to strike when the time comes.
