Kheja'a

So ends another year at Jackal & Hide! An intense one, to be sure, with an ending to match. This month saw the conclusion of Ryder's long and arduous search for his heritage, sending a party of dauntless Jackals into the depths of the Great Library for one last round of deadly riddles. http://68.media.tumblr.com/a127fda99487e6f2e7fd9fb3a9375f1a/tumblr_oi0yfxmbTo1v6etm7o10_1280.png[/img] The company braved another blast from the past courtesy of Camerin. Initially in disguise, she led a trusted few along for what by all accounts seemed like a clear case of good old-fashioned payback, but soon took a turn for the sinister. Few escaped unscathed, and a visit to the nearby Matron's Reach clinic proved necessary. http://68.media.tumblr.com/72b74457db7e4da07187c4843b5ca6e9/tumblr_oi32u3Ga9S1v6etm7o2_1280.png[/img] And that wasn't all. Though it is well known that any true Jackal finds trouble around every figurative and literal corner, sometimes trouble is more careful to reveal itself -- and decidedly sneaky about it. Threads of intrigue spun into veritable webs as the company journeyed to Ishgard in pursuit of the elusive truth behind their recent misadventures in Coerthas; only suns later, another job in the Twelveswood went foul when a client turned out to have some particularly nasty employers of his own... http://68.media.tumblr.com/43a88c313d8d483d10854a09cf909bef/tumblr_oip0k57IJH1v6etm7o2_1280.png[/img] http://68.media.tumblr.com/7d1dfca381b8c3413b14cb881e76e106/tumblr_oil7y9JAJx1v6etm7o2_1280.jpg[/img] The company's healers more than earned their pay this month. Life wasn't all bad, though; the Jackal mansion played host to the musical masterpieces of Savo Kesslivang -- famed as much for her artistry as her fleas -- drawing dozens of fans from across the realm! http://68.media.tumblr.com/0e8cd975db65c19b2fce5793e1825686/tumblr_ohonolwlpR1v6etm7o8_1280.png[/img] It's been a busy year indeed. Many new faces joining, a few old ones returning. Some found love, others found bitter enemies. A proud few even became parents. Suffice it to say, we can't wait to see what the next will bring!

Oooooh... awesome! I'll PM you about some stuff later, if you don't mind!

The past month has been another shining example of the company's approach to work. Either we find adventure, or it finds us! The result is the same; plenty of work to keep our many new employees busy. And busy they have been, be it with jobs of their own or those arranged by the agents. [align=center]http://puu.sh/oSBbF/ecffc6b25e.png[/img][/align] One such assignment had us escorting an archeologist through a system of caves, past subterranean lakes and perilous traps in search of valuable artifacts. Though we were met with fierce resistance from a group of cultists that had thought to claim the priceless relics for their own twisted ends, we emerged victorious and (mostly) unscathed. [align=center]http://puu.sh/oSBd8/164f9ac17d.png[/img][/align] Another job, however, did not go quite as planned. When a client mistakenly suspected us of stealing the very item we had been hired to retrieve, adventure very much found us, in its less desireable form. Armed attackers struck at the heart of our organization in the night, causing significant damage to the house and injuring numerours Jackals. Two unfortunate souls were taken and held for ransom, but have since been safely returned after the threat was dealt with. On a closing note, we are deeply saddened to learn of the most untimely death of Locke Rinannis, a valued former agent of the company and trusted friend to many. His inspiring cheerfulness and engineering expertise will be missed. That's all for this month; see you in 3.3!

Testing, testing! Glorious catte overlord #3 brand new officer Kheja'a speaking! Much like the month before, we've been very busy indeed! Fiery love and Gladiator-style games at the ever-Sunny Seaside Bar, a long-running personal plot involving assassins and Ishgardians coming to an icy end (all's well that ends well, right...?), and some in-house on-the-beach sparring to show who's the real leader of the pack. More concerningly, Zelenha and Thya haven't been seen recently. Wherever have they gone? [align=center]http://files.enjin.com.s3.amazonaws.com/925363/module_gallery/original/2531632.jpg[/img] Can we do our negations someplace warmer next time? [/align] On a brighter, more social note, we raided the Kindred's house (read: their bar), embarked on another pub crawl, and performed besides bards from across the realm. This lucky man even married the girl of his dreams! And when all that was done, there was always the Missing Member to kick back, relax and grab a pint of ale. [align=center]http://puu.sh/nyipi/e2ca597608.png[/img] And all because he caught a bouqet. [/align] Lastly, patch 3.2 is here! We've all been very active, whether that be with crafting, PvE, or all sorts of wonderful new content. The might of the Illuminati (the goblin kind, mind you) proved no match for a coordinated strike force of Jackals and Kindred! Some of our more ambitious members have even challenged Sephirot, but thus far, the Fiend stands unvanquished. Still, it is but a matter of time. The good guys always win! Are we good guys now? [align=center]http://files.enjin.com.s3.amazonaws.com/925363/module_gallery/original/2547076.jpg[/img] Because as every adventurer knows, cool guys don't look at explosions. (left to right: Maddoc, Inarah, Stone, Torhe (Kilid), Celeste (from HoD!), Ludivine, Mauh'a (from Kindred!) and yours truly.) [/align] And with that, I'm signing off! On a closing note, it is also my pleasure to announce that a brand new FC plot arc will soon be starting! Please look forward to itTM.

Looking through the pictures, Kheja'a smiles appreciatively before continuing on his way.