THE NOTE FAMILY

CHARACTERS The Note Family

This is Norirow Note: Eorzean Diary —

A tale of treasure-hunting adventures woven together by three members of House Note.

As they journey through the wonderful world of Final Fantasy XIV, they keep a daily record of the treasures they discover along the way.

Here, let us introduce the three members of House Note who appear in this little diary of adventures.

CHAPTER I / The Adventurer Deep in the Forest

Norirow Norirow Note.｡.:*

Portrait of Norirow — THE TREASURE SEEKER NORIROW Deep in the green forest, the treasure hunt continues today. Hello, hello!

An adventurer who lives quietly in the depths of a secluded forest, far from any village.

He is always setting off on treasure-hunting adventures with Namingway.

After discovering so many treasures throughout his travels, he began to wonder whether carefully selecting and recording the most wonderful ones might someday be helpful to someone. And so, he started writing this diary.

He can be quite particular about things. Whenever he finds a treasure he wants, he becomes so absorbed in searching for it that he sometimes forgets to come home. Each time, his younger sister Norico gives him a good scolding.

He can be a little timid, although he also has a surprisingly competitive side.

His main job has changed quite a few times over the course of his adventures. After spending time as a Warrior, Dark Knight, Machinist, Gunbreaker, Scholar, and Reaper, he has returned mainly to Machinist and Warrior. However, thanks to Norico-chan’s rather insistent recommendations, he often plays Paladin as well. Whenever he discovers a piece of equipment he particularly loves, he has a habit of changing his main job to match it.

Incidentally, magic is not his strong point.

And for some reason, he has a bit of a complex about being a male Lalafell.

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CHAPTER II / A Companion from an Ancient Book

Namingway Namingway.｡.:*

Portrait of Namingway — THE STORY KEEPER NAMINGWAY An ancient book, and a rather mysterious encounter. Hmm? What’s that?

Probably a Loporrit.

When Norirow was still a novice adventurer, he came across an ancient book containing the history of Eorzea. One day, Namingway suddenly appeared from within its pages. Ever since, the two have traveled together quite naturally, as though their meeting had always been written in the stars.

The most dependable member of the family, though a little sharp-tongued.

Lately, Namingway has also been accompanying Norico-chan on her adventures. As a result, he has practically become the most experienced adventurer in the entire family — a true veteran.

He is also remarkably knowledgeable. Living up to the name “Namingway,” he knows a great deal about the origins and meanings behind the names of weapons and equipment.

He calls Norirow “Norirow-san,” but this is not a particular sign of respect. It is simply his own affectionate way of addressing him.

Try to pet him, and he will run away. Quite the tsundere.

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CHAPTER III / The Spirited Little Sister

Norico Norico Note.｡.:*

Portrait of Norico — THE BRIGHT ADVENTURER NORICO Another treasure she longs to show her beloved big brother. Big brother?

Norirow’s younger sister. Compared with her brother, she is much more sociable, energetic, and responsible, with a bright and cheerful personality.

Her favorite saying is, “I am strong!”

Frustrated by her timid older brother, she decided to become an adventurer herself. But as she followed in his footsteps, she discovered just how difficult his adventures had been and learned of his many accomplishments. It seems she came to think a little more highly of him. Since then, she has always wanted to be by his side, although she spends many a day worrying about a brother who rarely comes home once he sets off on an adventure.

Unlike her brother, she is not particularly obsessed with collecting treasures. A few cute things would be more than enough for her. Apparently, the real reason she goes treasure-hunting is simply because she wants to find something to show him.

She especially loves the color green. When their house was built, she asked her brother to decorate it mainly in green. She also insisted that a bathroom and a kitchen were absolutely essential. He built them for her, but she is still learning to cook and is not especially good at it yet. (Burnt-black bread is her specialty.)

Her main job is Paladin. She also enjoys a little White Mage, while practicing Bard and Dancer in hopes of becoming an adventurer who can sing and dance. Recently, she has even been practicing Black Mage, hoping to become a witch worthy of wearing Y’shtola’s perfume.

She is quite the tsundere, too.

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EPILOGUE / AND THE ADVENTURE GOES ON