As part of a multitude of events to celebrate the Final Fantasy XI's 9th year anniversary, Square Enix has announced the return of the Adventurer Appreciation Campaign. From May 11th through May 31st, adventurers will be able to obtain commemorative gifts such as stylish formalwear and the new Novennial Ring from special Event Moogles found in the three starting nations of Windurst, San d'Oria, and Bastok, as well as learn details of their adventures. Be sure to take part in the festivities of this landmark occasion!

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Only a paltry number of days remain until May 16, when we mark the 9th year since FINAL FANTASY XI launched and Vana'diel's golden age of adventure began.

The realm has prospered for so long thanks to all you heroic adventurers, and as a small token of our undying gratitude, we would like to announce the return of that longstanding Vana'diel institution--the Adventurer Appreciation Campaign—which commences today!

As always, the lovely nomad moogle Kupolette has fluttered in to furnish us with details of the event. Look! Her emphatic greeting is a testament to her enthusiasm for this tradition. What tidings will she bring to us this year?

Wow, nine whole years, kupo! It's me, the ever-effervescent nomad moogle Kupolette, here to impart to you hearty heroes and heroines the gist of this year's Adventurer Appreciation Campaign!

But first, allow me to act for all mooglekind by commending you on completing countless quests to keep the realm in concord! We are incredibly indebted to you all, kupo!

We'll also let you peruse the chronicles of your extraordinary exploits and gift you gorgeous garments like in years past, kupo. We moogles have been busy manufacturing magnificent ensembles for every--What's that? There's a frightful famine of fine fabrics, kupo? F-fret not, fair friends! We'll manage somehow, kupo! We wouldn't want your upstanding undertakings to go unnoticed, now would we?

Also, the Mog Tablets' Super Kupowers have all been unleashed yet again! Certainly, no ordinary person could have perpetrated this propitious act, kupo. Such recondite reoccurrences remind us that these artifacts remain shrouded in mystery...

Moving on, I'd like to select from this sufficiently sized stack of letters some particularly congratulatory correspondences, kupo!

For starters, we have...
Mystical Monarchs!

Her Royal Highness Princess Claidie had the honor of addressing you this past year, as did His Majesty King Destin the year before that. This year, the honor of conveying our house's heartfelt gratitude falls upon me. Harken, adventurers! Any pugilist needs at least three things in preparation for battle: tactical prowess, cunning, and intelligence! Indeed, do not neglect to sharpen these skills with the grindstone that is your mind.

That one was from Prince Pieuje I d'Oraguille, kupo! Yet...was he preaching or praising, pray tell? Kupopo! Maybe I shouldn't be so brash as to blab such blasphemous balderdash!

C-continuing on, here's one from the Republic of Bastok's own Iron Eater.

Iron Eater here. I've always been thankful for the work you adventurers do. But we still live in a world full of hardships, so let's keep fighting the good fight together!

His polite parlance proves this Mythril Musketeer is certainly sincere, kupo. But wait—there's a postscript as well?

Naji sure knows how to make a mean rice cake, huh?
...Why do all the musketeers mention Naji so much?

The next congratulatory correspondence comes to us from the Federation of Windurst, kupo.
Well now, it seems that Sibyl Guard Semih Lafihna is the sender!

I may be parrrt of the Sibyl Guard, but you adventurrrers could be called part of the Vana'diel Guard. May the starrrs always light your way.

What a transcendent tapestry of words you've woven, Semih!
And our last—but certainly not least—letter hails to us from Jeuno, kupo.
From a Mister...Joachim? I fear I know not of that name.

I'd jus' like t' say a lil' somethin'. Ye return t' our world time 'n time agin, an' each time ye help make it better. We'd be nowhere wit'out ye.

My, how mysterious that message was. It's almost as if his diction was distorted by a dimensional disturbance, kupo...

Hm? It's already time to get this gala going, kupo? Well then, you have our thanks, adventurers! Go forth and reap your rightful rewards!!

We moogles will be waiting to hear triumphant tales of your valorous victories!
Just remember, we shall always be at your service, kupo.

Event Schedule

The Adventurer Appreciation Campaign will run from Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 1:00 a.m. until Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at the same hour. (PDT)

Participating in the Adventurer Appreciation Campaign

This year, we have taken our traditional Anniversary ring and imbued it with even more powerful magic! Dubbed the Novennial Ring, it will surely prove to be an invaluable item to any adventurer, so prepare yourself for a fruitful endeavor!

*Even adventurers still in possession of an Anniversary Ring from past Adventurer Appreciation or Welcome Back Campaigns may receive a Novennial Ring. There is no need to dispose of any previous Anniversary Rings.

Event Moogle Locations

Southern San d'Oria (J-9) / Northern San d'Oria (D-8) / Bastok Mines (I-9) / Bastok Markets (G-8) / Windurst Waters (north side) (F-5) / Windurst Woods (K-10)

9th Vana'versary Congratulatory Letters and Formalwear!

In keeping with the Vana'versary tradition, distinguished individuals from across the realm have sent congratulatory letters to the moogles. In addition to conveying these thankful tidings, moogles are also floating at-the-ready to deliver some elegant formalwear to any adventurer who asks. Converse with a moogle at one of the locations below to claim yours! Once you have donned your new garb, speak with the purple-winged vendor again for an opportunity to prove your gallantry to all mooglekind.

*Moogles will be doling out Dinner Jackets and Dinner Hose this year as well. Adventurers who missed out on these items in the past may examine the box beside the moogle that reads, "Free to take."

following locations:
Southern San d'Oria (I-8) / Bastok Markets (F-8) / Windurst Waters (north side) (F-9)

Mog Tablets Unleashed!

Ordinarily, upon the discovery of all eleven mog tablets, three random Super Kupowers will take effect. For the duration of the Adventurer Appreciation Campaign, however, the full set of eleven powers will be unleashed. So go on, get out there and help your fellow adventurers scour the land in the search effort!

Brush up on details pertaining to areas hosting mog tablets and the list of Super Kupowers.
*The effects of Super Kupowers will remain active for one week (Earth time) following the discovery of all eleven mog tablets.

The 9th Anniversary Vana'diel Census

The results of Vana'diel's new census, which will also include data collected after the May 10 version update, shall be presented to the public around the middle of June. We will reveal more information regarding the census as time goes on, so stray not far from the bulletin boards.