Feathers & Gold

And so I received an egg from the young chocobo breeder in Jeuno. Joy having spent the week in the company of the mysterious red sire. I quickly took the egg to Pulonolo in Windurst, full of hopes of high breeding! I considered raising my chocobo in another city, for a change of scenery. But patriotism for my great nation (and inert laziness) forced me into my decision to raise in Windurst once more.

I asked her for in-depth information regarding breeding. But she’s a little airheaded. General opinion from colleagues leads me to believe that I have no guarantee that the chick will indeed be red, depends on dominant or recessive traits! I can’t really say. Fingers crossed though.

I decided to pursue a little excitement in the western hemisphere. Having grown somewhat tired of the accents of the eastern nation. And the landscape. Nothing beats the breezes of Mindartia and the flowing water of Saruta. I can’t stay away for very long!

I took a long walk through Tahrongi. Enjoying the heavy sun, and the deep cobalt sky. Watching the Dhalmel herds as they nibbled on the Papaka grass and wandered the plains. I met a group of young adventurers as they worked together to defeat some Yagudo camping in the Canyons. They informed me of rumours towards great treasures hidden in the Yagudo stronghold of Castle Oztroja. My old corsair instincts flared up, and my eyes flashed with images of gold, but for a second..

So I decided to investigate! I crept through Meriphataud Mountains, climbing up and down cliffs, and defeating a few hungry Raptors who stumbled upon me. Finally I arrived at the Western mountains having fought the terrain and a hideous sandstorm, and found myself at the carved entrance of the formidable castle. And plodded inside.

Defeating waves and waves of Yagudo with relative ease, I finally stumbled upon a sealed chest in a corner near the top of the Castle. It was guarded by a few more powerful Yagudo, but aided by Tournefoux, I wiped them out, and plucked the key I needed from their corpses.

A sunstone. Nothing more, nothing less. It gleamed like a Ruby,  but was obviously far less expensive. I was disappointed. But the red glow warmed my heart, enough so to justify my long journey to the castle. And as such, I awarded it to Bernz as a gift. A beautiful gift for a beautiful Taru.

My long trek earned me a rest in Windurst, and I sat on the dock savoring the breeze, and thinking of my next adventures.