Forgive me if this is common knowledge. I was never interested in Final Fantasy XI, so I may have missed something.
I found this on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.de/s/ref=sr_nr_i_3/028-9...ripbooks&page=1

I couldn't find them on Amazon.com so I can't provide you with an english link right now but these seem to be fantasy books that are based on the world Vanadiel and sound surprisingly classic.

I'm a little surprised, that these exist without my knowledge and - even more surpisingly - made it to europe. Does anyone know more about this?