[Video -- posted from "Dagger"]

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[For the first time, Garnet is using her video function. It started with a dark and blurry image, until she backs up. She's taken care to place herself somewhere discrete, not notably anywhere rich or lavish. A stable, with hay strewn about, and a chocobo near by. The phone is likely propped up on a gate. She's dressed in a marigold jumpsuit, laced up the front, with a white silk blouse, red leather gloves, her hair clipped at the bottom.

She takes a moment to readjust the phone, and the picture comes more into focus. On her shoulder, is a bag.]

I've been meaning to ask about this for a while now, but I've been so busy. Tell me, does anyone know what this is?

[Reaching into the leather bag, she pulls out something small, and round. At first glance, maybe a large marble. Smooth, glass-like, an perfectly spherical. Green, like the grass, and perhaps glowing faintly in the center -- it's so dim, it's hard to tell if this is a property of the item in her hand, or a trick of the light catching in the video.]

Any help would be appreciated -- [the chocobo behind her bends it's head down to start reaching for the glass ball] --ah! no, that's not for you! [she pulls back sharply, turning toward the chocobo. A loud tapping sound and the camera jolts. she whirls around, and gasps, as the camera angle falls back, up toward the ceiling and then plummets into the hay.

End Transmission]

2 ♫ Here comes the sun

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The Phantom Village: A Town Time Forgot
By: Harry Belafonte

The Town That Time Forgot, certainly a peculiar name for what is also known as the Phantom Village. Quite the trip here and, just like Tozus, I nearly missed the town! Unfortunately, I could not go to Tozus, a spell that I do not have was needed, it seemed. It’s a bit odd but that is something for another story, I would imagine. For now, the Phantom Village!

Now, why was it is called the Town That Time Forgot? Well, according to the folks here, this town (for a time) had been caught in an inter-dimensional rift for 1,000 years! That certainly blew my mind away when I first learned this.

As per its current name, the town is hardly ever visited given it is located in a rather thick patch of forest. But if you find it, just like me, well then, you’re in for a treat! Especially if you are a soldier/fighter/anything that requires needed fighting equipment. There are two vendors here that sell the most amazing things. However, I must warn, the second vendor is hard to find. My information on him is only what the people were so kindly able to give me. You see, I haven’t found him yet. He’s hidden! But he’s like a treasure chest. Find it, open it, and rare items are to be had!

So, any of my readers out here who happen to be travelers and fighters, I challenge you! Find the Phantom Village (hint: Go Northwest of Tozus) and find the second vendor!