A Warrior's Welcome

A Warrior's Welcome

Quest giver

Cirina

Location

The Azim Steppe (X:31.1, Y:12.0)

Quest line

Stormblood Main Scenario Quests

Level

65

Required items

1   Sack of Entrails
1   Gulo Gulo Meat
1   Sack of Gulo Gulo Meat

Experience

 105,000

Gil

 717

Previous quest

Stars in the Dark

Next quest

The Heart of Nations
Keeping the Faith
Tent That Rocked
Sacred Sweeping

Patch

4.0

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Main Scenario Progress: 450 / 960 (46.9%)

   

Stormblood Progress: 71 / 162 (43.8%)

   

“

Cirina would impress upon you the gravity of the path you walk.

— In-game description

Rewards

Choose one of the following options:

• 1   Pine Cane
• 1   Tigerskin Codex
• 1   Durium Astrometer
• 1   Durium Smallsword
• 3   Battledance Materia V

Walkthrough

Two to three Gulo Gulo will spawn near the river on the far north west location and at the two northern locations. Thus it is possible to change the cutscene text by beating Hien, who will always return with six.

Steps

• Speak with Hien.
• Use the entrails to lure out gulo gulo and slay them.
• Show the meat to Gosetsu.
• Deliver the sack of meat to Cirina.

Journal

• Cirina would impress upon you the gravity of the path you walk.

Dialogue

Quest Acceptance

Cirina: My friends, I must warn you. The path upon which you embark is fraught with peril. You will journey unto the far reaches of the Steppe to confront a terrible foe, as did the warrior Bardam in the days of yore. Three days he battled with the demon ere he returned to his people. So it is written, so must it be. Many who follow in his footsteps perish, lacking in strength of body and mind. Therefore...We must treat you to a great feast! Have...have I said something strange? The hungry fox starves at the bull's testicles, therefore warriors should be well fed on the eve of battle! 
Hien: She does have a point. You have been keeping busy in my absence. A brief repast may be in order, lest we collapse of fatigue and malnourishment in the midst of our trial. 
Cirina: Yes, just so! However, it will take time to prepare. 
Lyse: Is there anything we can do to help? it might also give us a chance to learn more about your people and their ways. 
Cirina: Well, if you insist, I am sure that the others would be glad of your assistance. Hmm... Would you go and speak with Dorbei, Lyse? As for you three - you can help me with another task. For today's feast the gods decreed that we lure gulo gulo to slaughter with entrails. Perhaps you could be the ones to do this? 
Gosetsu: That your people look to the gods for guidance I can understand, but in your daily meals! I say, your grandmother must be quite busy. 
Cirina: (laughs). Some days more than others. But every night we come together around the cookfire. 
Hien: Even babes must earn their keep on the Steppe. Give over the entrails, Cirina. We will bring you a bounty of meat! 

Speak with Hien

Hien: A word of advice. Our quarry is wont to avoid the Xaela and their settlements, but is fond of flowing waters... Hmm. A thought occurs to me. How about we make a game of it, [Forename]? I have six bags of entrails with which we may lure our gulo gulo. Three for you, and three for me. Whoever returns with the greater portion shall be declared the winner. What say you? Then it is settled! Gosetsu will stand as witness. Let the game begin!

Show the meat to Gosetsu

Gosetsu: Oh, have you used all your bait? I n that case, let us see the fruits of your labor! 
Hien: Ho! It would seem that, at the very least, you are the faster hunter. But speed is not everything! For my part, I slew six gulo gulo! 
Gosetsu: Aye, that you have, my lord. As for [Forename]... This day you are twice the hunter as [he/she], for our friend delivered unto me but three portions - half your sum, my lord. 
Hien: (laughs). Oho! And there you have it. I shall try not to let it go to my head. I know better than to expect the hawk to show [his/her] talons on a whim. Nay, when the time comes, I expect you will prove yourself more than my match. And with that, our game is concluded. Let us return to Mol Iloh forthwith - and let us have [Forename] present our meal to Cirina. Mayhap you are unfamiliar with the traditional Xaela cuisine? Let not its appearance deceive you - it is quite hearty and nourishing. Were it not so, I doubt they could have nursed me back to health. he he, you should have seen the state I was in....

Deliver the sack of meat to Cirina

Cirina: You are returned, [Forename]. How was your hunt? MY word, this is impressive! Or were you so hungry that you felt the need to kill so many? Well! I shall endeavor not to disappoint you all with my cooking!