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: Welcome to the Gladiators' Guild, friend!
Lulutsu: Tell me, are you new to the thrills of mortal combat? Well, whether you are or not, you are new to us!
Lulutsu: If you would take your place in these hallowed halls, you must be willing and ready to undergo the most rigorous training. You must endure cuts and bruises beyond counting, and like as not far worse.
Lulutsu: A daunting prospect, I concede─but there is no other way if you mean to take to the bloodsands one day. And why wouldn't you? The Coliseum is only the most celebrated place of public entertainment in all of Ul'dah!
Lulutsu: Where else could a poor man amass a fortune so vast as to one day allow him to claim a seat on the Syndicate?
Lulutsu: Ahhh...there's not an Ul'dahn alive who isn't inspired by the rise of the self-made man.
Lulutsu: And there is no truer embodiment of this than the gladiator who wins riches and fame with his sword.
Lulutsu: Throughout its long and storied history, this guild has nurtured countless champions.
Lulutsu: Our training methods are second to none, and our members ever strive to develop new techniques.
Lulutsu: If you desire true glory─to fight and triumph, 'midst the roar of ten thousand voices─then this is where you belong, adventurer.
Lulutsu: ...Think of it. Think of your legacy. And if your soul stirs...join us.

Speaking to Lulutsu again

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?

Join the Gladiator's Guild?

• No

Lulutsu: Oh, so it's to be death in obscurity... Well, should you come to your senses, you may speak with me at any time to proceed with the enrollment process.

• Yes

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 to Mylla

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?

• No

Mylla: Then perhaps your path lies elsewhere. Should it lead you back to us someday, we can discuss your future once more.

• Yes

Mylla: Then welcome, gladiator, to your new home!
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 starting Gladiator as a secondary class

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?
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 to Mylla

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?

• No

Mylla: Then perhaps your path lies elsewhere. Should it lead you back to us someday, we can discuss your future once more.

• Yes

Mylla: Then welcome, gladiator, to your new home!
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!