The People of House Note

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 beautiful world of Final Fantasy XIV, they keep a daily record of every treasure they unearth along the way.

Here, we introduce the three members of House Note who appear in this humble little adventure log.

*Norirow Note.｡.:*

An adventurer who lives quietly, deep in a forest far from civilization.

Always setting off on treasure-hunting expeditions with Namingway.

After encountering countless treasures over the years, Norirow thought: If I carefully select only the truly wonderful ones and keep a record, perhaps someday it might be of use to someone — and so this journal was born.

A bit of a perfectionist at heart. When there’s a treasure to be found, he will dive headfirst into the search and sometimes not come home for days — only to get an earful from younger sister Norico every single time.

A touch timid, which can be a bit of a weakness. And yet, surprisingly competitive when it counts.

Over the course of many adventures, his main job has changed quite a few times — Warrior, Dark Knight, Machinist, Gunbreaker, Scholar, Reaper — and these days it’s back to Machinist or Warrior, though Norico’s (very insistent) recommendations mean Paladin makes frequent appearances too. He has a tendency to switch main jobs entirely to match a favorite piece of gear.

Not great with magic, it must be said.

And for some reason, he carries a slight complex about being a male Lalafell.

*Namingway.｡.:*

Probably a Loporrit, or something close to it.

He appeared one day — quite suddenly — from within the pages of an Ancient Tome Chronicling the History of Eorzea that Norirow acquired in his earliest days as an adventurer. Ever since, they have journeyed together always — as though it were simply meant to be — a companion for the road.

The most dependable member of the household. A little sharp-tongued.

Lately, he has been accompanying Norico on her adventures as well, making him, in practice, the most experienced and well-traveled member of the entire family — a genuine veteran.

Also remarkably knowledgeable. True to the name “Namingway,” he has an impressive expertise in the origins and lore behind the names of weapons and equipment.

Calling Norirow “Norirow-san” isn’t a sign of particular respect — it’s simply a term of endearment, nothing more.

Will flee the moment anyone tries to pet him. A classic tsundere through and through.

*Norico Note.｡.:*

Norirow’s younger sister. Far more sociable, energetic, and levelheaded than her brother — and sunny to match.

Her favorite saying: “I am strong!”

She took up adventuring out of frustration with her timid older brother, but as she retraced his footsteps, she came to learn of the grueling challenges he had faced and the feats he had accomplished — and seemed to revise her opinion of him, at least a little. Ever since, she’s always wanted to be by his side, though she’s quietly exasperated by a brother who, once he heads out, rarely comes home.

Unlike her brother, she has no great attachment to treasure itself — in her own words, a few cute things are quite enough. But it seems the real reason she goes treasure-hunting at all is simply to have something to show him.

She has a particular fondness for green. When they built their home, she asked her brother to decorate the interior with green as the central theme. She also insisted on a bath and a kitchen — which he duly built — though her cooking is still very much a work in progress. (Charcoal-black bread is her specialty.)

Her main job is Paladin. She also dabbles in White Mage, while working toward her dream of being an adventurer who can sing and dance — practicing Bard and Dancer on the side. Lately, she appears to have taken up Black Mage as well, inspired by the ambition of becoming a witch worthy of Y’shtola’s perfume.

Quite the tsundere herself.