Way of the Gladiator

Way of the Gladiator

Quest giver

Lulutsu

Location

Ul'dah - Steps of Thal (X:9.2, Y:11.7)

Level

1

Experience

 400

Previous quest

So You Want to Be a Gladiator

Next quest

My First Gladius
Kicking the Hornet's Nest

Patch

2.0

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Lulutsu wishes you to reaffirm your desire to join the Gladiators' Guild.

— In-game description

Rewards

• 1   Weathered Shortsword

Unlocks

• Gladiator
• If starting the game as a gladiator, the rewards will instead be: 5   Marmot Steak

Objectives

• Speak with First Sword Mylla.
• (If starting the game as a gladiator, you will have additional objectives):
  • Slay star marmots. 0/3
  • Slay huge hornets. 0/3
  • Slay snapping shrews. 0/3
  • Report to Mylla.

Journal

• Lulutsu has bid you speak with First Sword Mylla, whose approval you must obtain if you wish to join the guild.
• Satisfied that you have the strength to live by the sword, the guildmaster furnishes you with a weathered weapon. Equip the blade and speak to her once more to begin your training.
• (If starting the game as a gladiator, you will have different journal entries):
  • The guildmaster has instructed you to slay marmots, hornets, and shrews outside the gates of Ul'dah. Venture forth and do battle with the beasts.
  • You have slain the creatures as instructed and become more familiar with your weapon. Return to the Gladiators' Guild and speak with Mylla.
  • Mylla states that to master the sword, you must remember and reflect upon your experiences in battle. Taking her words to heart, you resolve to seek out and test yourself against new foes.

※ The next gladiator quest will be available from Mylla upon reaching level 5.

Dialogue

If starting the game as Gladiator

Accepting the quest

Lulutsu: What will it be? Will you rise above the masses and inscribe your name in legend, or will you resign yourself to mediocrity and die in obscurity?

< Decline>
Lulutsu: What will it be? Will you rise above the masses and inscribe your name in legend, or will you resign yourself to mediocrity and die in obscurity?
<Decline>
Lulutsu: Oh, so it's to be death in obscurity... 
Lulutsu: Well, should you come to your senses, you may speak with me at any time to proceed with the enrollment process. 

< Accept >
Lulutsu: A decision you shan't regret. One moment─make way for [Forename] [Surname]! Fresh meat coming through!
Lulutsu: Now then, before your enrollment can be considered complete, you must present yourself to First Sword Mylla. Seek her out and obtain her approval. 

Speaking with First Sword Mylla (Cutscene)

Mylla: Aye, I heard Lulutsu. So you're [Forename] [Surname]. 'Tis a good, strong name.
Mylla: On behalf of the Gladiators' Guild, allow me to welcome you. I am Mylla, guildmaster here.
Mylla: So you wish to study our arts. I presume you have your reasons for choosing the sword over all other weapons. Perhaps you think it easiest to learn.
Mylla: A sword is a simple weapon. But to wield a blade well is anything but simple.
Mylla: For every Coliseum champion to emerge from our ranks, there have been countless disappointments who failed to achieve greatness.
Mylla: Bear that in mind before you answer me, [Forename], for I do not ask this question lightly: have you the strength to live by the sword and─if it be your fate─die by it? 

< Have you the strength to live by the sword? >
< Yes >
< No >

< No >
Mylla: Then perhaps your path lies elsewhere. Should it lead you back to us someday, we can discuss your future once more.
(Cutscene Ends)

< Yes >
Mylla: Then welcome, gladiator, to your new home! 

If Gladiator is your starting class

Mylla: Let's not waste time, shall we? I would gauge your aptitude for the sword.
Mylla: Just outside the gates of Ul'dah, you'll find plenty of marmots, hornets, and shrews. Slay three of each and return here when finished.
Mylla: A simple task, but essential to your training nonetheless. Now, go.

If gladiator is not your starting class

Mylla: Take this sword. There are many like it, but this one is yours now.
Mylla: Consider it a gift if you like. Now wear it on your hip as I do, and show me you are ready to begin your training!
(Quest Complete)

Reporting to Mylla

(This step only occurs if gladiator was your starting class)
Mylla: Welcome back, [Forename]. I take it you've dispatched the beasts, and with ease.
Mylla: Rest assured there will be far greater challenges to come. If you wish to master the sword, you must test yourself against a wide variety of foes. To this end, I present to you this hunting log.
Mylla: It contains information on creatures ideal for a gladiator in training. You will doubtless gain valuable experience should you seek out and slay them. It is only with such practice that you will recognize and eliminate the deficiencies in your technique.
Mylla: Your training under me shall continue once the haft sits so snugly in your hand that you cannot imagine holding aught else. Until then, [Forename].

System: The next gladiator quest will be available from Mylla upon reaching level 5.