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Gridania Roundup

This post is part of the Gridania Roundup series, a mock Newspaper based out of the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV. This is a creative writing series, and all information within should not be taken as fact.
This post was unfortunatly delayed for some time. The initial draft was written on December 17^th, 2025.

By Sakura Yoshida, Staff Reporter of the Gridania Roundup
Published 17th Sun, 6th Umbral Moon

A crowd has gathered in the Coerthas Western Highlands tonight, just beyond the Falcon's Nest, to witness a spectacular creature, previously unknown to Eorzean wildlife biologists. The mysterious creature bears no name, though it takes an apperance similar to the common Steinbock or Antelope Doe. Many have taken to naming the creature, with some names including "Doe", "Charles", or "That Thing". However, concensus has generally landed on the name ..

I spent multiple hours on the scene with one of the . in the Western Highlands, chatting with adventurers and tourists. The crowd was often quite large, at one point exceeding 40 individuals. At least one Fan Club was started at the scene, and many tourists were riding Antelope Doe steeds to commemorate the occasion.

. was first sighted sometime on the 15th Sun of the 6th Umbral Moon by an unknown adventurer, and word of the strange creature quickly spread. The Temple Knights have determined . to be a relatively harmless creature and one of the safest they've encountered in the Western Highlands to date, leaving curious individuals little reason to not venture to the Highlands themselves in search of ..

The phenomenon has caused a short rise in the tourism to the Ishgard despite the slow travel season. Locals from the Firmament were unprepared for the increase in foot traffic during the Starlight season,

We interviewed Ashi Kar'toh at the scene for comment. [The following interview is edited for berevity.]

Sakura Yoshida:
Hello Hello, I'm Sakura Yoshida with the Gridania Roundup. Can I interview you about the recent appearance of .?

Ashi Kar'toh:
What's there to ask?

Sakura Yoshida:
For starters, how do you feel about .?

Ashi Kar'toh:
Whereas a deity such as Skogs Fru would empower one to feel awestruck, . instead warrants a feeling of calm and serenity

Sakura Yoshida:
Mhm, mhm... And where do you think . came from? Leading researchers haven't found a conclusive answer to this question?

Ashi Kar'toh:
It's her presence, in the same way that one may feel empowered when hearing a speech by a smart and noble man. Though it may even go further than her contageous attitude and peaceful way of life - perhaps her aether itself is strong enough to be sensed by others.

Sakura Yoshida:
Interesting take, I can't help but see your logic. If I may ask on last question, is there anything you would like the readers to know about .?

Ashi Kar'toh:
Praise Skogs Fru.

Sakura Yoshida:
I... I see. Well, thank you for your time today, Ashi.