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Ul'dah - Steps of Nald

Map of Ul'dah - Steps of Nald

Type: Zone
Zone: Thanalan
(Aldenard)
Connects to: Ul'dah - Steps of Thal
Central Thanalan
Hustings Strip
Western Thanalan
Aetherytes: Ul'dah Aetheryte Plaza (X:8.2, Y:7.8)

Ul'dah - Steps of Nald

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The western part of Ul'dah, the Steps of Nald follow the curve of the outer city. At its center lies a busy street lines with shops, temples, and inns. With throngs of people wandering in at all times of day, the area is forever alive with the sounds of trade and conversation.

— In-game description

Ul'dah - Steps of Nald is a zone in Thanalan.

Locations

Area	Points of Interest
Ul'dah - Steps of Nald	The Gate of Nald Chocobo Porter The Ruby Road Exchange Sunsilk Tapestries Wellhead Lift Ul'dah Aetheryte Plaza The Hall of Flames Flame Barracks Emerald Avenue The Platinum Mirage The Rudius The Gate of the Sultana
The Hourglass	Adventurers' Guild The Quicksand
Arrzaneth Ossuary	Thaumaturges' Guild Erralig's Burial Chamber
Airship Landing	Paglth'an

Activities

Ul'dah Sidequests

Shops & Services

Merchant Name	Merchant Location
Flame Quartermaster	(X:8.3, Y:9)
Fowke	(X:11.6, Y:9.1)
Hunt Billmaster	(X:8.1, Y:9.3)
OIC Quartermaster	(X:8.2, Y:9.1)
Rianne	(X:9.8, Y:9)
Roarich	(X:10.6, Y:9.5)
Rowena's Representative	(X:9.1, Y:8.3)
Zagylswerd	(X:7.9, Y:11.3)

Images

Lore

The western part of Ul'dah, the Steps of Nald follow the curve of the outer city. At its center lies a busy street lined with shops, temples, and inns. With throngs of people wandering in at all times of day, the area is forever alive with the sounds of trade and conversation.

The Gate of Nald

One of three main portals accessible by the general populace, the Gate of Nald is wide enough for two fully burdened chocobo carriages to enter abreast and still leave room for the flanking gateguards. Her Royal Majesty Nanamo Ul Namo has commanded that the portcullis remain open night and day, so as to welcome all who would partake of Ul'dah's wonders.

The Hourglass

The Hourglass is the foremost inn on the Merchant Strip. Situated next to a busy thoroughfare and boasting the best in service, it serves as a home-away-from-home to countless repeat customers who would never dream of staying anywhere else in Ul'dah.

The Quicksand

From travelling merchants to pilgrims, this tavern within the Hourglass bustles with all manner of clientele. One may also reliably see adventurers aplenty, as the place is also home to their guild.

The Ruby Road Exchange

One of two main markets in Ul'dah, the Ruby Road Exchange is famous for its dancing girls which it employs in great numbers. With the display of twirling bodies, merchants hope to entice their customers, and drive them into a buying frenzy.

Sunsilk Tapestries

Located in an upscale district of town, Sunsilk Tapestries is a famed shop dealing in the highest of fashion. Indeed, many of Eorzea's most popular trends begin (and end) in its studio, which also oversees the production of more moderately priced attire sold elsewhere, as well as the uniforms worn by Ul'dah's military.

Emerald Avenue

Near the Aetheryte Plaza, Emerald Avenue is the chosen haunt of Wymond, a seller of secrets. Adventurers and merchants in the know come to the area seeking the information he peddles.

The Platinum Mirage

One of two Uldahn entertainment halls, the Platinum Mirage allows through its doors only those whose coffers are of a prodigious weight. Wards to protect against magical chicanery can be purchased at the city's so-called oasis of fortune, as can the protective services of pugilists.

The Hall of Flames

The Hall of Flames serves as headquarters to the city-state's Grand Company-the Immortal Flames. It was built over old Topaz Lane in an effort to restore an unused part of the city that had, until recently, become overrun with unsavory types.

The Gate of The Sultana

Though erected in commemoration of Nanamo Ul Namo's reign, both the demand and funding to build it came from the city-state's merchants and Monetarists who were vexed at seeing passage through the city made nigh impossible by throngs of Calamity refugees. Thus, the Gate of the Sultana was constructed as a back entrance for the city guard, and now serves as a third egress from Ul'dah.

The Rudius

The Rudius is a weapon shop that once specialized in arming those who fight in the Coliseum. However, when rumors swirled of an impending Amalj'aa attack, the proprietors seized the chance to peddle their goods to the townsfolk as well. To this day all employees are retired gladiators with an intimate knowledge of arms and armor.

Arrzaneth Ossuary

One of many temples under the care of the Order of Nald'thal, Arrzaneth Ossuary is devoted to the worship of Thal, the divine arbiter of the afterlife. Two kinds of people visit its halls: the destitute praying for fortune in the realm of the dead, and the moneyed seeking extravagant funerary rites.

Erralig's Burial Chamber

Built within the remains of ancient ruins dating far before Ul❜dah's foundation, Erralig's Burial Chamber is a crypt open to all Ul'dahns- provided they make donations to the temple. The prestigious lowest levels of the Chamber are reserved for those who have given very generously. Small contributions merit entombment in the top levels, while a pittance reportedly lands corpses in the wilds where monsters roam. ^[1]

References

↑ Encyclopaedia Eorzea: Volume I, page 137

Zones

La Noscea
	Settlements	Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (Rogues' Guild) • Limsa Lominsa Upper Decks (Mizzenmast Inn • Command Room) • Wolves' Den Pier • Mist
	Overworld	Middle La Noscea • Lower La Noscea • Eastern La Noscea (Dock Storehouse) • Western La Noscea • Upper La Noscea • Outer La Noscea

The Black Shroud
	Settlements	Old Gridania • New Gridania (The Roost • Lotus Stand) • The Lavender Beds
	Overworld	Central Shroud • East Shroud • South Shroud • North Shroud

Thanalan
	Settlements	Ul'dah - Steps of Nald (The Hourglass) • Ul'dah - Steps of Thal (Heart of the Sworn • Lemures Headquarters) • The Goblet • The Gold Saucer (Chocobo Square)
	Overworld	Western Thanalan (The Waking Sands) • Central Thanalan • Eastern Thanalan • Southern Thanalan • Northern Thanalan

Mor Dhona

	Overworld	Mor Dhona (The Rising Stones / The Syrcus Trench / Dawn's Respite)

Coerthas
	Settlements	Foundation (Cloud Nine / The Lightfeather Proving Grounds / Seat of the Lord Commander) • The Pillars (Fortemps Manor / Saint Endalim's Scholasticate) • The Firmament • Empyreum
	Overworld	Coerthas Central Highlands (Intercessory) • Coerthas Western Highlands

Abalathia's Spine

	Overworld	The Sea of Clouds (The Parrock) • Azys Lla

Dravania
	Settlements	Idyllshire
	Overworld	The Dravanian Forelands (Sacrificial Chamber) • The Churning Mists • The Dravanian Hinterlands (Matoya's Cave)

Gyr Abania
	Settlements	Rhalgr's Reach
	Overworld	The Fringes • The Peaks • The Lochs (The Royal Menagerie / Eorzean Alliance Headquarters)
	Other	Interdimensional Rift

Hingashi
	Settlements	Kugane (Bokairo Inn / Ruby Bazaar Offices) • Shirogane


Othard
	Settlements	The Doman Enclave (Kienkan)
	Overworld	The Ruby Sea (Reisen Temple) • Yanxia • The Azim Steppe

Norvrandt
	Settlements	The Crystarium (The Pendants / The Ocular) • Eulmore
	Overworld	Lakeland • Kholusia (Excavation Tunnels) • Amh Araeng • Il Mheg (Lyhe Mheg) • The Rak'tika Greatwood • The Tempest
	Other	The Empty (The Core)

The Northern Empty
	Settlements	Old Sharlayan (Andron / Main Hall / Restricted Archives)
	Overworld	Labyrinthos
	Other	Main Deck

Ilsabard
	Settlements	Radz-at-Han
	Overworld	Thavnair (Khadga) • Garlemald (The Nethergate / Senatus)
	Other	Magna Glacies

The Sea of Stars

	Overworld	Mare Lamentorum • Ultima Thule (Elysion)

The World Unsundered
	Overworld	Elpis
	Other	The Gates of Pandæmonium

Yok Tural
	Settlements	Tuliyollal (The For'ard Cabins / Sunperch)
	Overworld	Urqopacha • Kozama'uka • Yak T'el (Skydeep Cenote Inner Chamber)

Xak Tural
	Settlements	Solution Nine (The Backroom / Greenroom / Tritails Training)
	Overworld	Shaaloani • Heritage Found (Earthen Sky Hideout)

Unlost World
Unlost World	Overworld	Living Memory

??? (other regions)
	The Prima Vista Tiring Room • The Prima Vista Bridge • Gangos • Terncliff • The Omphalos • Zero's Domain • Unnamed Island • The Red Moon • Lower Jeuno

[1] Encyclopaedia Eorzea: Volume I, page 137

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+| name = Ul'dah - Steps of Nald
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+| type = zone
+| description = The western part of Ul'dah, the Steps of Nald follow the curve of the outer city. At its center lies a busy street lines with shops, temples, and inns. With throngs of people wandering in at all times of day, the area is forever alive with the sounds of trade and conversation.
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+|-
+| [[Ul'dah - Steps of Nald]]
+|
+: {{map icon|landmark}} [[The Gate of Nald]]
+: {{map icon|chocobokeep}} [[Chocobo Porter]]
+: {{map icon|landmark}} [[The Ruby Road Exchange]]
+: {{map icon|landmark}} [[Sunsilk Tapestries]]
+: {{map icon|landmark}} [[Wellhead Lift]]
+: {{map icon|aetheryte}} Ul'dah Aetheryte Plaza
+: {{map icon|uldah}} [[The Hall of Flames]]
+: {{map icon|landmark}} [[Flame Barracks]]
+: {{map icon|landmark}} [[Emerald Avenue]]
+: {{map icon|pugilist}} [[The Platinum Mirage]]
+: {{map icon|landmark}} [[The Rudius]]
+: {{map icon|landmark}} [[The Gate of the Sultana]]
+|-
+| {{map icon|inn}}[[The Hourglass]]
+|
+: {{map icon|mini-aetheryte}} Adventurers' Guild
+: {{map icon|avguild}}[[The Quicksand]]
+|-
+| {{map icon|thaumaturge}}[[Arrzaneth Ossuary]]
+|
+: {{map icon|mini-aetheryte}} Thaumaturges' Guild
+: {{map icon|landmark}} [[Erralig's Burial Chamber]]
+|-
+| Airship Landing
+|
+: {{map icon|dungeon}} [[Paglth'an]] {{ShB}}
+|}
 ==Activities==
 '''[[Ul'dah Sidequests]]'''
-'''[[Ul'dah FATEs]]'''
+==Shops & Services==
+{{merchant list|Ul'dah - Steps of Nald}}
-==Connections==
+==Images==
-[[Ul'dah - Steps of Thal]]
+<gallery heights=200px mode=packed>
+File:The Ruby Road Exchange.jpg|[[The Ruby Road Exchange]]
-[[Central Thanalan]] (Gate of Nald)
+File:Hall of flames1.jpg|[[The Hall of Flames]]
+File:Emerald Avenue.jpg|[[Emerald Avenue]]
-[[Western Thanalan]] (Gate of the Sultana)
+File:The Hourglass.jpg|[[The Hourglass]]
+</gallery>
-[[The Goblet]] (housing area) via the main aetheryte, after unlocking it through [[Where the Heart Is (The Goblet)]]
-[[Gridania]] and [[Limsa Lominsa]] via airship, after completing the [[Main Scenario Quests|Main Scenario Quest]] quest [[The Gridanian Envoy]], [[The Ul'dahn Envoy]], or [[The Lominsan Envoy]]
-==Weather Conditions==
-*[[Clear Skies]]
-*[[Fair Skies]]
-*[[Fog]]
-*[[Clouds]]
-==Aetherytes==
-*Adventurers' Guild
-*Main Aetheryte
-*Thaumaturges' Guild
-==Shops and Services==
-* [[Eustace]] <Levemete>
-* [[Flame Quartermaster]]
-* [[Hehezofu]] <Independent Arms Mender>
-* [[Momodi]] <Quicksand Proprietress>
-* [[Ninisha]] <Linkshell Distributor>
-* [[Otopa Pottopa]] <Innkeep>
-* [[Q/C Quartermaster]]
-* [[Rianne]] <Clothier>
-* [[Roarich]] <Independent Importer>
-* [[Zagylswerd]] <Rudius Proprieter> (weapons)
-* [[Zuzutyro]] <Independent Arms Mender>
-==Landmarks==
 ==Lore==
-Ul'dah is known as the most wealthy of the city states, and is found in the desert area of southern Aldernad. Its flag bears scales as a symbol of its wealth. Its population was once exclusive Lalafel, but its wealth attracted all people from all of Eoreza. The city is organized around the domed citadel at its center. Its towering wall and defenses are clearly visible for many malms around. Ul'dah wealth comes from its mineral resources and clothcrafting. While the sultan claims rulership, the true power lies with the syndicate of six who are the most influencial and richest members of society. Nadal is the patron deity of the city, and two great halls devoted to him can be found in the eastern and western parts of the city. Ul'dah is primarily intact and was not directly damaged by the Calamity. It has been redecorated and some areas modified.
+The western part of Ul'dah, the Steps of Nald follow the curve of the outer city. At its center lies a busy street lined with shops, temples, and inns. With throngs of people wandering in at all times of day, the area is forever alive with the sounds of trade and conversation.
+===The Gate of Nald===
+One of three main portals accessible by the general populace, the Gate of Nald is wide enough for two fully burdened chocobo carriages to enter abreast and still leave room for the flanking gateguards. Her Royal Majesty Nanamo Ul Namo has commanded that the portcullis remain open night and day, so as to welcome all who would partake of Ul'dah's wonders.
+===The Hourglass===
+The Hourglass is the foremost inn on the Merchant Strip. Situated next to a busy thoroughfare and boasting the best in service, it serves as a home-away-from-home to countless repeat customers who would never dream of staying anywhere else in Ul'dah.
+===The Quicksand===
+From travelling merchants to pilgrims, this tavern within the Hourglass bustles with all manner of clientele. One may also reliably see adventurers aplenty, as the place is also home to their guild.
+===The Ruby Road Exchange===
+One of two main markets in Ul'dah, the Ruby Road Exchange is famous for its dancing girls which it employs in great numbers. With the display of twirling bodies, merchants hope to entice their customers, and drive them into a buying frenzy.
+===Sunsilk Tapestries===
+Located in an upscale district of town, Sunsilk Tapestries is a famed shop dealing in the highest of fashion. Indeed, many of Eorzea's most popular trends begin (and end) in its studio, which also oversees the production of more moderately priced attire sold elsewhere, as well as the uniforms worn by Ul'dah's military.
+===Emerald Avenue===
+Near the Aetheryte Plaza, Emerald Avenue is the chosen haunt of Wymond, a seller of secrets. Adventurers and merchants in the know come to the area seeking the information he peddles.
+===The Platinum Mirage===
+One of two Uldahn entertainment halls, the Platinum Mirage allows through its doors only those whose coffers are of a prodigious weight. Wards to protect against magical chicanery can be purchased at the city's so-called oasis of fortune, as can the protective services of pugilists.
+===The Hall of Flames===
+The Hall of Flames serves as headquarters to the city-state's Grand Company-the Immortal Flames. It was built over old Topaz Lane in an effort to restore an unused part of the city that had, until recently, become overrun with unsavory types.
+===The Gate of The Sultana===
+Though erected in commemoration of Nanamo Ul Namo's reign, both the demand and funding to build it came from the city-state's merchants and Monetarists who were vexed at seeing passage through the city made nigh impossible by throngs of Calamity refugees. Thus, the Gate of the Sultana was constructed as a back entrance for the city guard, and now serves as a third egress from Ul'dah.
+===The Rudius===
+The Rudius is a weapon shop that once specialized in arming those who fight in the Coliseum. However, when rumors swirled of an impending Amalj'aa attack, the proprietors seized the chance to peddle their goods to the townsfolk as well. To this day all employees are retired gladiators with an intimate knowledge of arms and armor.
+===Arrzaneth Ossuary===
+One of many temples under the care of the Order of Nald'thal, Arrzaneth Ossuary is devoted to the worship of Thal, the divine arbiter of the afterlife. Two kinds of people visit its halls: the destitute praying for fortune in the realm of the dead, and the moneyed seeking extravagant funerary rites.
+====Erralig's Burial Chamber====
+Built within the remains of ancient ruins dating far before Ul❜dah's foundation, Erralig's Burial Chamber is a crypt open to all Ul'dahns- provided they make donations to the temple. The prestigious lowest levels of the Chamber are reserved for those who have given very generously. Small contributions merit entombment in the top levels, while a pittance reportedly lands corpses in the wilds where monsters roam.
+<ref>Encyclopaedia Eorzea: Volume I, page 137</ref>
+==References==
+<references />
-==Images==
+{{Zone nav}}
-[[File:Uldah.png]]
-{{Zones}}