Part 1 - Level 13
Lately I have been wanting to rank up. As the feeling of exploration has been gnawing at me for a while. I want to see everything! So I figured I might as well explore some areas around town that I haven't been to and rank up at the same time. I come to behold a great mining area in the town and my need to enter rises as I stand there gazing at it.
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely100.jpg)
Entering the mine I realize it looks similar to the man made portion of the cave I was exploring previously. Running through the mines dark and silent tunnels I notice there are monster lurking about. I engage in combat only to find that one spell kills it off. The monster here are far too weak. Then I begin to see others around level 5 fending off the monsters, ranking up.
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely101.jpg)
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely102.jpg)
So I quickly explore the mine ignoring all monsters. As they wouldn't dare attack me, for they could sense the power that I had. Stopping only to help a few Warriors here and there if they became overwhelmed in a battle.
Looking at my status menu I realize I only need a little bit to gain a level. I would finally be level 13 and would be able to use my fire spell. I quickly prepare my things and set off dashing to the cave I previously have been exploring.
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely104.jpg)
Once I enter the cave I cast my Fire Shield and prepare for the upcoming battles ahead. I immediately begin looking for a partner so that we may reach some of the more difficult monsters for more experience.
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely105.jpg)
Just a few minutes later I team up with Shirou who is the same level as me. Being a Warrior, he was of great help in our battles. He must have thought the same with me, as I could take up to 50HP damage with my sells compared to his 25HP with his sword. We continue ranking up together, fighting as a well balanced team. Although, because we did not have any healing magic, we had to rest often.
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely103.jpg)
After some time Shirou had to leave and left me here in this deep, dark cave all alone. A little nervous I creped my way past some of the stronger monsters hoping they wouldn't attack me. Luck was with me, as I safely reach an area that I could handle alone. I still had to be careful however. As the monsters here love to attack in numbers rather then alone. Defeating hoards of Quadav type monsters I finally gain a level. Truly excited, I use my fire scroll right away and can't wait to try it out.
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely106.jpg)
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely107.jpg)
I make my way out of the cave. Ready to find any excuse to use my fire spell. Destroying every monster I come across with fire. It's night time as I walk the fields back to town and I look up into the sky noticing that there is only a sliver for a moon this night. Then as I look back ahead I see two warriors on Chocobos pass me by in a hurry. Wishing I was level 20 to use one, I continue on my way on foot.
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely108.jpg)
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely109.jpg)
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely110.jpg)
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely111.jpg)
Finally arriving in town I take the time to explore the town more and try starting a new mission. Coming across a few things I have never seen before. I was quite amazed. I enter a room and there is Cid! I knew he would be in the game, but I didn't think I would see him so soon. Then next to him was a gun powder room. Meaning guns will definitely be in the game. (Now that the patch is in, guns have been confirmed.)
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely112.jpg)
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely113.jpg)
Now I was level 13 and powerful enough to explore a new area...
Lately I have been wanting to rank up. As the feeling of exploration has been gnawing at me for a while. I want to see everything! So I figured I might as well explore some areas around town that I haven't been to and rank up at the same time. I come to behold a great mining area in the town and my need to enter rises as I stand there gazing at it.
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely100.jpg)
Entering the mine I realize it looks similar to the man made portion of the cave I was exploring previously. Running through the mines dark and silent tunnels I notice there are monster lurking about. I engage in combat only to find that one spell kills it off. The monster here are far too weak. Then I begin to see others around level 5 fending off the monsters, ranking up.
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely101.jpg)
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely102.jpg)
So I quickly explore the mine ignoring all monsters. As they wouldn't dare attack me, for they could sense the power that I had. Stopping only to help a few Warriors here and there if they became overwhelmed in a battle.
Looking at my status menu I realize I only need a little bit to gain a level. I would finally be level 13 and would be able to use my fire spell. I quickly prepare my things and set off dashing to the cave I previously have been exploring.
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely104.jpg)
Once I enter the cave I cast my Fire Shield and prepare for the upcoming battles ahead. I immediately begin looking for a partner so that we may reach some of the more difficult monsters for more experience.
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely105.jpg)
Just a few minutes later I team up with Shirou who is the same level as me. Being a Warrior, he was of great help in our battles. He must have thought the same with me, as I could take up to 50HP damage with my sells compared to his 25HP with his sword. We continue ranking up together, fighting as a well balanced team. Although, because we did not have any healing magic, we had to rest often.
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely103.jpg)
After some time Shirou had to leave and left me here in this deep, dark cave all alone. A little nervous I creped my way past some of the stronger monsters hoping they wouldn't attack me. Luck was with me, as I safely reach an area that I could handle alone. I still had to be careful however. As the monsters here love to attack in numbers rather then alone. Defeating hoards of Quadav type monsters I finally gain a level. Truly excited, I use my fire scroll right away and can't wait to try it out.
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely106.jpg)
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely107.jpg)
I make my way out of the cave. Ready to find any excuse to use my fire spell. Destroying every monster I come across with fire. It's night time as I walk the fields back to town and I look up into the sky noticing that there is only a sliver for a moon this night. Then as I look back ahead I see two warriors on Chocobos pass me by in a hurry. Wishing I was level 20 to use one, I continue on my way on foot.
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely108.jpg)
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely109.jpg)
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely110.jpg)
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely111.jpg)
Finally arriving in town I take the time to explore the town more and try starting a new mission. Coming across a few things I have never seen before. I was quite amazed. I enter a room and there is Cid! I knew he would be in the game, but I didn't think I would see him so soon. Then next to him was a gun powder room. Meaning guns will definitely be in the game. (Now that the patch is in, guns have been confirmed.)
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely112.jpg)
![](http://www.swimtowin.com/FF11/Guely113.jpg)
Now I was level 13 and powerful enough to explore a new area...
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