Doll Festival returning to Final Fantasy XI

There are a lot of ways that Final Fantasy XI is unique, and one of the major ones is its holidays. Not that the usual suspects are absent, of course... but where else would you see something like the Doll Festival? More to the point, where else would you see a Doll Festival where even the most battle-hardened veterans are expected to eat magical cakes that turn you into little girls? Returning for its fifth year in the game, the Doll Festival is scheduled to begin on February 19th and end on March 3rd, celebrating the arrival of spring and... whatever else you would logically celebrate by turning into a little girl.

As has become de rigeur for the game's holidays, there's a short piece of fiction about the holiday, detailing the adventures of a young knight of San d'Oria and his time at two festivals. It's a cute piece, if a bit saccharine, and it sets the tone for the holiday very well. Take a look at last year's guide on FFXIclopedia for an idea of what the upcoming festival will play like, and keep enjoying the uniquely vibrant (and occasionally disturbing) world of Final Fantasy XI!