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Letters to my mum (OOC Welcome! / Journal kind of!) - Kellach Woods - 05-23-2014
((If you find conflicting lore, just tell me and I'll try and fix it in a retcon. Stuff left unspecified is because I am not all that knowledgeable in it.))
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Dear Mum,
    I just finally got settled in Limsa Lominsa. I know, I know, it took six months for me to write back after my original letter to let you know where I could be found but life has taken a turn for the hectic and unexpected. I haven't had time to sit down and write about all the things that have been happening here. Now that I have finally a good moment to gather my thoughts and write to you, I decided to actually do it.
It's been a long time since you told me you wanted your frail little boy to live a better life than working the fields in season, and woodcutting in the winter. Sure, I tried helping out as much as possible but if you remember well, you always were there to prevent me from taking off more than I could chew. If you could see me now, you'd probably faint from stress. Still, you wept when I boarded the boat that would bring me to Limsa Lominsa, to learn from the Arcanists of Melvaan's Gate and perhaps make something more of myself than a simple farmer.
I guess my bad luck followed me here because the boat was attacked by pirates! Everyone was surprised as a transport towards Limsa flying the city's colors would not be attacked by fellow pirates, but still, attacked we were. I had just finished resting and had engaged in conversation with a polite merchant when the pirates were spotted. I urged the merchant to take refuge below deck as the boat was rocked with cannon fire. I grabbed an axe off a dead marauder and started wildly flailing when we were assaulted.
I killed two pirates.
It wasn't all that different than killing an animal for its meat.
I know, I know, you're thinking I never did that, but whenever dad went to cut wood or slaughter animals he'd have me do half of the work just so I did my share. Turns out I developed a stronger body than I thought since I could lift the heavy axe and actually control it. I aimed for the legs, and brought it down on their neck after the hit. After the yellow jackets saw me handle my own, they asked that I join them for a mug of ale. I tried to refuse, but they wouldn't take no for an answer.
After three mugs and learning a few sea chanties, I followed them to the Marauders' Guild and signed up. Please don't worry though, mum! I've also enrolled in the Arcanists' Guild to actually study! I know that being a marauder is not the life you envisioned for me but you've always been blind to my actual abilities. Dad never thought I was too frail for work, but you never wanted me to follow him. I'm not blaming you - I know I am kind of sensitive but that is no reason that I cannot do physical work. However, like dad I agree that there is much value in studying. I just... have more responsibilities as a marauder these days.
I'm sorry for disappointing you but I hope I live up to your expectations by becoming the best man I can be, even if it wasn't why you allowed me to come to Limsa Lominsa in the first place. I'll become an Arcanist, mum. I'm just taking the long way there.
With love, your son
Kellach
RE: Letters to my mum (OOC Welcome! / Journal kind of!) - Kellach Woods - 08-08-2014
Hello from Vylbrand!
Sorry I took so long writing mum, it's a very nice place here. I didn't expect much to fit in because I'm not really a seafaring person but so far I've found my place within the Marauders' Guild. It's been three months since I've joined the guild and I'm starting to learn a lot more than I thought I would. Maybe the Arcanists have a lot of smarts but that doesn't mean there's nothing to learn swinging an axe!
Oh, speaking of that... you can finally feel proud! I've gotten my leave to join other guilds from the Axemaster, and I've signed up for classes at the Arcanists' guild! So far, it's really hard. Even the basic teachings that the wandering bard gave us were nowhere close to the level of knowledge necessary to become an Arcanist. I still have a long way to go before I can start explaining the various mystical theorems and even further before I can do any competent accounting!
Other than that, I've met some nice people here, and I'm starting to think about traveling inland onto the actual continent. Maybe I'll write my next letter from Ul'dah? In any case, I have a lot of studying, practicing and work as well. I've started hiring myself out to the local farmers in La Noscea because they need all the help they can get, but most of the work is for the pirates who give up piracy and need to start growing their own food so there's not much for me out there. Maybe I should seek out an apprenticeship at the forge? What do you think, mother?
In any case, I'll keep writing to you as soon as more exciting things happen! Hopefully soon!
Your son,
Kellach.
RE: Letters to my mum (OOC Welcome! / Journal kind of!) - Kellach Woods - 09-19-2014
Dear Mum,
While the last letter you sent me raised your concern about spreading myself too thin, there is also the problem that without gil, I can't exactly feed myself or house myself. I have taken an apprenticeship at Naldiq and Vymelli's, but the jobs right now are more of a landbound errand boy than actually learning how to bend metal to my whim. That is not really a problem, since I have my hands full at the Arcanists' in between errands. Although they likely brought me on in case bandits attack, since I can defend myself with all the training I've been doing.
Speaking of places to house myself, I'd not imagined it but the housing market in Eorzea is astounding! They recently opened new places near the cities to build houses, and they were sold out in a single day! People are coming here from all over, and they want to stay and help develop this land. It really feels like a brand new world when I think about it.
I've also taken on job training for the XI:7 company, mostly as a bookkeeper and man-at-arms, although looking at the people I've met already, they certainly do not need any of my talents in the latter. They're all very strong so you don't have to worry about me getting involved in any fighting that isn't necessary!
Is big brother doing all right? He hasn't written to me yet. I understand that he is likely busy with the farm but I'd wager even father would want him to write to his little brother. If he writes me, I'll buy him a gift from Ul'dah when next I am there and send it. It won't be an expensive gift, but still, I miss playing and talking with him. Not enough to come back, but certainly enough that I want him to write me next time.
In any case, all is well here and I hope all of you are safe. May the Elements favor the harvest.
Your son,
Kellach.