Minako Obinata

In preperations for the expansion, the FC is currently undergoing some pretty big changes that we are very excited for! We are going towards a more militaristic style company, and we are hard at work at creating story driven rp, that is open for anyone to participate in! We also host "D&D style" rp events ! We are recruiting for Heavy Rpers, casual PvE, and light PvP. Come join us and our fight against the empire!

So I missed a day there. I came down with a rather nasty cold and spent most of the day in bed yesterday :sleepy: I'm doing a bit better now, and will reach out to everyone!

Thank you all! You have no idea how happy the responses make me feel! I am rather shy at advertising for things like this! I look forward to getting to know all of you!!

Thank you for your response! I will send you an in-game friend request as soon as I am able! I look forward to getting to know you! :moogle:

Lately my friends list is getting really quite, and I find myself wishing I had more friends to play with/rp with. My characters name is Minako Obinata. She is with the Oathsworn Vigil free company, and she holds their values dear to her heart. She is a Doman refugee, who has settled comfortably in her new homeland. She is always eager to learn more of the culture, and she is happy to spread her culture likewise. Minako is a very warm hearted and optimistic character, sometimes a little absent minded and clumsy..but always full of joy. She has grown fond of the La Noscea region, and because of her love for it, she serves the Maelstrom. As far as ooc, I enjoy pve and have always been interested in incorporating rp into organized pve runs. I have not played the pvp aspects of the game, but I am open to trying! I am also interested in organizing Potd runs! I hope to meet new friends very soon! :moogle: Thank you for reading! p.s I am a little shy!

They both sound really interesting! I'd love to rp sometime, my ign is Minako Obinata. Feel free to shoot me a message if I'm online. :moogle:

Hello! If you ever want to rp, please feel free to look me up! My in game name is Minako Obinata.

Jerciex is such a kind soul. I can just tell! I ran into the nice lad today in Gridania. He was in full uniform–a very impressive look! I only wish our time together was longer.. but alas I was pulled away. He told me that I can usually find him in Gridania, and suggested that I even ask the Nest. They should be able to tell me of his whereabouts. I will do so as soon as I can! There's been something clawing at my mind today. V'ieh. I've never had a sister before.. I really want to spend more time with her. But.. how should I approach it? Ferathir confuses me a little.. he speaks highly of her.. yet.. warns me of her. I think this is why I don't exactly know how to speak to her. Ferathir has the best intentions, but if V'ieh is my sister now.. I want to.. do whatever sisters do! ….It doesn't really help in my favor that the last time I spoke to her.. I caused a bit of her dark past to resurface. I want to talk to her–but I don't know what to say?! How frustrating.. Ferathir is supposed to "teach" me things pertaining to .. well.. life in Eorzea? I'm not quite sure what this sort of course would even be called. I'm sure it's to be amusing nonetheless.

Back to work. Work, work, work. Today we were supposed to go to the Gold Saucer–I've yet to go there. I heard from Ferathir this morning. Actually.. he woke me up. It's a damn good thing he did too. I was already oversleeping. He told me that he spoke with V'ieh yesterday after I had left him. I'm not really clear on when, how, or why, but she managed to get herself into some serious trouble. So much so that she had looked pretty rough. Ferathir had told me about their meeting. He had found her in, I suppose much worse condition than the wounds she carries now. But.. gods. Did that Doman man not teach her anything in self defense? She said he was well versed in the art of ninjutsu–something that Domans take pride in who are of the sort. Including myself. How embarrassing… Though.. I suppose I'm being too harsh. I don't know what happened exactly. Ferathir seems to have his heart set on finding who did this to her. Of course.. I have an obligation to do so as well. I cancelled our trip to the Gold Saucer. I can't imagine V'ieh would have felt up to it anyways. I think I need a new look. Perhaps I'll pay a visit to the famous Jandelaine that I hear so much about.

Oh my… where to even begin. I just finished re-reading my last entry. I've recovered a bit since then. Perhaps this is why I keep this journal. To look back upon some of my lower points, and be thankful that today was much better. Ferathir contacted me today. He said he would be at the faire, so I met up with him. It was busy as usual, yet it's so easy to tune everything out when we are having one of our chatting sessions. He bought some battered fish.. though now that I think of it, he actually got it for free. How lucky! It was delicious! Very crispy. I was so hungry though.. I just picked it up with my hands and began to feast. But.. I guess there was nothing to be ashamed of in doing so, as Ferathir mentioned that it's a common way of eating this type of food. Then again.. now that I really sit here and collect my thoughts, maybe I shouldn't take his word for it. He did mention that he's ate slime before. That can't be common. I've come to know a little of Ferathir's background.. where he came from, and from what. He's made plenty of accomplishments, though I doubt he would ever boast about them. After spending time at the faire, we left for the Goblet–my idea. I found a public spa and I found it most interesting that a free company would open their property up like that to the masses. How very generous! We enjoyed the relaxation.. or at least, I know I did. I'm unsure what seemed to be wrong with Ferathir. I don't know.. he just seemed.. off. He wouldn't sit on the seats.. and he kept blowing bubbles in the water. Odd behavior indeed. But.. aside from that we talked. Mostly about V'ieh. I learned quite more about her. I only wish I could have learned it through her, but she is usually not around.She -did- however answer Ferathir's call today. She joined us in the spa.. though unfortunately, it was short lived. Oh!! I've almost forgotten! Today.. I made the oath! The -real- one. I knew I was going to do it.. I just didn't realize… how soon.. and fast it all happened. I'm sure I looked quite the fool, which I do so hate with a passion. Ah.. I'm glad it's over though. One less thing to stress about. Only to be replaced by something else to stress over. V'ieh mentioned a Doman man that she had grown fond of. Hiro, I believe the name was. She wanted him to take the Oath, but he.. died before he could finish it. I feel horrible for writing this.. but I wonder what happened. It's none of my business, I know. Yet.. I wonder. I got lost in my excitement that V'ieh knew a fellow Doman… that's how it all came up. The tension.. sudden shift in everyones mood was so obvious. And it was my fault. If only I had listened to Ferathir and shut up when he asked me to. I'll not make that mistake twice. What do you really say to someone who has lost a loved one? I'm no different.. I lost my family. But..I stay busy.. and I laugh a lot. Smile a lot.. even when it's hard to do so. A simple apology just feels so… mediocre. But.. what else is there to say? And what right do I have saying more than that? I didn't know Hiro. I didn't know V'ieh's relationship with him to it's fullest. We can be Oathsisters.. but in a situation such as that.. I feel powerless. My words.. don't really mean anything. Anyone can say they are sorry. Ferathir made attempts to help me recover from that.. and I'd say it helped.. mostly. Though it still hangs in the back of my mind. What will I say next time we meet? I do so hope it goes much smoother..it doesn't look good to make the oath.. and right after doing so, ruin it all. I was dressed in swim attire.. and Ferathir was shirtless..I didn't really think anything of it, until V'ieh walked in.. and.. then I just felt .. so.. so… embarrassed. I have no problem being undressed. I do not see it as a sexual.. thing.. at least not always. But.. it was strange. I felt exposed.. in some strange way. I'd actually.. rather not recall this memory.. but oh well. I shall not erase it. Maybe if I were alone in that spa.. it wouldn't have made me think such. Our.. chatting sessions got very interesting. In fact.. I think it impossible to forget them, so I'm not even going to write about them in detail. Just.. in case.

I'm lucky that I have recovered from whatever illness that was trying to ail me. It was nothing serious. I'm back in Gridania now. The faire decor is nice. They seem to have put a lot of work into it all. I watched the somber sky illuminate with the bursts of fireworks. Everyone around me watches. If they aren't watching, they are discussing different matters. Catching up with old friends. Meeting new ones. Lovers go hand in hand to see the show. Parents lift their children up high to get a better glimpse at the scene in the sky. So much going on around me. I stand there. I watch. I lament. It began to rain.

I hear that the Moonfire Faire is upon us. I have yet to attend. Instead, I've been spending most of my time lately in the chilling weather of Ishgard–adventuring duties mostly. My throat is parched and my nose is stuffy. I've been in the cold a bit too long. I revel in the respite however; it's rather nice not having anything to do, even if I'm not well enough to fully enjoy it. I've had time to think. About numerous things. Some small.. like why hasn't anyone tried to contact me through my link pearl. I suppose I'm just as much to blame. Hmm.. it's been awhile since I've seen my Oathsworn family. Gods.. has it really come to that? Family? I've also been considering enlisting with a Grand Company… but I haven't fully decided on this matter yet. I think I'll sleep now..

Has it really been so long since I last made an entry? Hmm.. I've come to know Ferathir more. We spent plenty of time chatting at the mist about a number of things. Mostly the "Where are you from" "What's it like there" sort of questions. Not only have I learned more about him, but what it means to make the oath. It's quite a bit of relief on my end honestly. I now understand that there are two types of pledges. I was inducted with the more.. how did he say it.. "easier" pledge. It makes sense. I was a complete stranger, and in some ways perhaps I still am. T'would be rather extreme to induct someone with what I like to think, is the -real- oath. How did it go again? "I swear onto thee my unwavering loyalty, that you might not experience solitude anymore. I swear onto thee my wrath to those who would harm you. I swear onto thee an Oath that transcends all bonds; an eternal Vigil so that none may overtake you. I will be your friend… your brother… your father… your son… your husband. I will be your sword and your shield. Now and always." Quite the mouthful but rather meaningful. There is still much to learn about who he is, and who V'ieh is, of that I am certain. I'd like to talk to them again soon–and I'm sure I will.

Finally! Finished putting the last stitch in those cushions! I turned my work order into the guild! Now, I shall sit and gather my thoughts! I'm honestly amazed that I managed to get all of this done actually. Fatigue finally overcome my body with all the crafting.. mining–oh yeah! I joined the miners guild. Ferathir did mention he wanted to buy a house for his company. I wish I could help him..but I'm so low on gil as it is. So, I took up mining. I fell asleep, though not intentionally, on a bench in Gridania. I'm not sure how long I was lying there.. and I hope noone scoffed at me. I'm sure the sight must have been unpleasant. I woke up to the sound of "kupo!". A moogle had a letter for me, and must have been quite determined to see it go into my hands. He wouldn't leave until I awoke and accepted his delivery. It was from Ferathir. He had set up a meeting in the Lavender Beds–the housing district of Gridania. Luckily.. I was already nearby. Sadly.. I had no idea just how late I was for this meeting. So.. I scrambled up.. ran as fast as I could to catch the next boat to the Lavender Beds. Finding him was no issue luckily. I do hope they were not waiting on me too long. Ferathir introduced me to V'ieh, and referred to her as "oathsister". I must digress for a moment here.. because I can't say I am fully aware of why I made that pledge to him those few days ago. I mean–I -know- why I did.. but it's embarrassing to admit, I'm not so sure I understand what it means. It's simple enough of course.. All who make the pledge… or oath.. are to be there for one another. But why me? To take an Oath is an honorable thing. It's rather pathetic I'm so lost as to why I was offered.. but.. I -do- need friends. I will do my best. V'ieh is a Miqo'te, and judging by the two daggers she sported when I met her and the way she carries herself, the way she speaks–and what she speaks of, I have to honestly say.. I felt rather intimidated. Though, she seemed very friendly. I can't help but wonder just what sort of lifestyle she leads. I wield similar weapons, but I am no cutthroat. The truth is.. I don't know what she does. I just find it….. questionable. I also must keep in mind that Ferathir seems quite genuine and trustworthy. If he made a pledge to her and she to him, she must not be so bad. I should stop assuming so much. The Lavender Beds. It's very serene and quite. I could live there.

I think Mina and Aris could have known each other in Othard. There is so much open room with Mina to build upon, so I'm open to new ideas!