The Maelstrom is approaching, bringing a tidal wave of new features.

As many of you have been anticipating, the next patch to Final Fantasy XIV is in sight. One of our goals when Patch 2.2 comes is to buy a large house. I am proud to say that we have reached our goal and will be purchasing the plot on launch day of Through the Maelstrom, March 27, 2014.

On behalf of all the Alliance Officers I would like to offer our sincere and humble appreciation for everyone's tireless efforts and sacrifices to achieve this benchmark. We couldn't have completed this task without the combined efforts of both Free Companies and the dedicated members they represent. To those who went above and beyond what was asked of them, we would like to assure you that your deeds will not go unrewarded as we move forward into the next chapter of the Alliance. Now we can move onto our next major goal which is the Ul'dah Office so don't put away those tools just yet.

Also on the weekend of the 28th, we will be hosting an Open House event welcoming everyone into our office and making ourselves known to all of Eorzea. This will serve as the celebration of our success, welcoming back of old friends, and bolstering of our ranks as we offer free giveaways to those who come and visit us. Also with the introduction of the Glamour System, we would like to create a uniform for each of the Free Companies to be worn during the open house to fly our colours in the see of visitors. So please check with your respective Free Companies for details. Let us show the rest of Eorzea what it means to be part of our Alliance as we demonstrate what the power of working together actually means.

I hope you check out the website, as there are so many things to be excited for in the new major Patch of Final Fantasy XIV; including the much longed-for Glamour System, the new Dungeons and Gear, fresh crafting recipes and the crafting template system, and much more than I can fit here.

So see you on the next page of our story! Until then!