A Trial Before the Trial
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A Trial Before the Trial
- Quest giver
- Hien
- Location
- The Azim Steppe (X:31.1, Y:12.0)
- Quest line
- Stormblood Main Scenario Quests
- Level
- 65
- Experience
105,000- Gil
890- Previous quest
The Heart of Nations- Next quest
- In the Footsteps of Bardam the Brave
- Patch
- 4.0
Main Scenario Progress: 452 / 953 (47.4%)
Stormblood Progress: 73 / 162 (45.1%)
“Hien is ready to become a warrior of the Steppe.
— In-game description
Rewards
- Choose one of the following options:
- 1
Doman Iron Claws 
- 1
Doman Iron Lance - 1
Doman Iron Daggers - 1
Doman Iron Kite Shield - 3
Quicktongue Materia V
Steps
- Speak with Lyse.
- Speak with Lyse.
- Survey your surroundings.
- Speak with Hien.
- Survey your surroundings.
- Speak with Hien.
Journal
- Hien is ready to become a warrior of the Steppe.
Dialogue
Accepting the Quest (Cutscene)
Hien: Now then, Cirina, if you would tell us of the trial we must undertake that we might participate in the Naadam.
Cirina: Ah, yes! As I mentioned before, to be recognized as warriors of the Steppe, one must follow in the footsteps of the legendary warrior Bardam. Cirina: He embarked on a great pilgrimage, eschewing cart and horse, and walked for many malms until he came to a holy place, thereafter named Bardam's Mettle. There, at the altar, as he did, you must pray. Cirina: The altar lies deep within the breeding grounds of the yol. To complete your trial, you must tame one. Only then will your trial be complete. Hien: Fair enough. And where is the entrance to Bardam's Mettle?
Cirina: You must journey far, far to the west—beyond Chakha Zoh, where lie the bones of a great and wise woman. Cirina: Beyond the ruins of Ceol Aen, hidden within the mountains is a narrow pass. Follow it, and you will come to Bardam's Mettle.
Lyse: Sounds to me like it'll be a trial just getting to the trial...
Cirina: More than you may know. On the even of the Naadam, many strive to improve their fortunes—some by abducting and enslaving the warriors of other tribes. Cirina: Be ever mindful of your surroundings, lest you be taken as well.
Hien: Hah! What grim expressions you wear while nodding so powerfully! Warriors such as you are not like to fall en route to a mere rite of passage. Hien: We shall proceed with all due caution, yes, but let us not worry overmuch. Hien: We will overcome this trial, and the next, and the next,m until we stand triumphant. That is all there is to it, no? Hien: With me, my friends! To the west! To Bardam's Mettle!
Cirina: W-Wait, Hien! Oh dear. I knew I would forget. Cirina: Here—take these whistles. Once tamed, your yol will hearken to their call.
Lyse: Thanks. We'll try them out once we've finished the trial. Let's catch up to Hien and Gosetsu!
(Optional) Cirina: It is indeed a perilous journey, but I know you will succeed—as I once did.
Speaking with Lyse
Lyse: We still have a long way to go, but I think I can see that monument Cirina talked about. Lyse: I don't see Hien or Gosetsu, though. We should hurry!
Speaking with Lyse
Lyse: Hey...I don't know about you, but I can't shake the feeling someone's watching us. Lyse: Cirina did warn us about tribes that kidnap warriors and make them fight for them. something tells me we're about to meet them...
Optional
Gosetsu: Is that the best you can do!? Come, villains! Come at me!
Lyse: They're wearing yellow. I've seen their clothes somewhere before...
Speaking with Hien
Hien: Ah, there you are. As you can see, they left us little choice. Hien: I gather you were forced to dispatch a few yourself? So it goes. A few less warriors to face in the Naadam, eh? Hien: Ceol Aen is not much further. That said, I should be surprised if our would-be masters do not try to subdue us one more time...
Optional
Lyse: <huff> <puff> This is it! the real trial!
Gosetsu: Tread softly. We are for hallowed ground, and the kami are restless...
Speaking with Hien
Hien: Right. This must be the pass that leads to Bardam's Mettle. Hien: They say no foreigners have overcome this trial, but, well, there is a first time for everything, no?