User:Elras

Early Aspirations
I started FFXI as a BLM, and I was terrible. I recall how I thought that Sarutabaruta was huge, and that level 10 must be rather honorable. I traversed the area, and clapped when other players killed a Savanna Rarab, and died to them on many occasions. Looking back, I feel embarrassed...

After many deaths (mostly failed attempts at besting Yagudos), a few missions, and several odd parties, I was invited into a random one at level 9. I accepted, and we set off for Tahrongi Canyon (back when people actually leveled there...).

Eventually, said party dissolved, save a DRK and myself. He was nice, and didn't treat me like a bad player. From him, I received my first Linkpearl (the late WonkasSweatShop - yes sweat, not sweet), and made my first few friends.

Later Days
After having a taste of Hell (otherwise known as Valkurm Dunes), I attempted to meander in the direction of Bastok, via Konschtat Highlands. For some reason, I had the mind to challenge a Mad Sheep, and so fell from grace (I died).

Somehow, I ran a string of luck, and got BLM to 60. Other than that, I've dabbled in SMN (which created a large hole in my pocket), created another character (Ryokuu) and (Lord knows why) leveled her WAR to 30, and later unlocked BRD.

Recent Happenings
Since the release of the Treasure of Aht Urhgan expansion, I've been happily sailing along with PUP. I'm in love with the job, and I suppose that it will be my main. I don't known what I'd do without Tournefoux.

Current Escapades
Recently, I've been farming, and I've adopted a laidback (otherwise known as lazy) approach at satisfying my monetary necessities. I've been planning on taking PUP to 60, for now, and so I require funding, so it would seem...

Server and Linkshell
Elras (and my other characters) call the Fairy server home. Known for its disgusting inflation rate, as well as an abundance of overpriced items, Fairy serves me well (I should suppose...). Currently, I belong to TheCrystalDream Linkshell, to which I have been loyal for all of my Vana'diel days.

Notable Haunts
When I'm not leveling or doing anything of vauge importance, you'll often find me trotting through Jugner Forest, or aboard the barge in Carpender's Landing.

Generally perceived as a veteran stalker of Hoo Mjuu the Torrent, I've been known to make an appearance in Giddeus, from time to time.