Field Training

Quest giver: Broken Mountain
Location: Lower La Noscea (X:25.8, Y:35.2)
Job: Warrior
Level: 63

Experience: 103,000
Gil: 1,294
Previous quest: Curious Gorge Meets His Match
Next quest: When Push Comes to Shove
Patch: 4.0

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There seems to be something weighing on Broken Mountain's mind.

— In-game description

Walkthrough

Coords for each step:

Outer La Noscea (x18.2,y15.6)
Outer La Noscea (x15.5,y15.8)
Outer La Noscea (x13.3,y15.3)
Outer La Noscea (x14.2,y14.1)
Lower La Noscea (x25.8,y35.1)

Steps

Speak with Broken Mountain at the Floating City of Nym.
Survey the area for Mamool Ja fighters. 0/2
Survey the area for Mamool Ja fighters. 0/2
Rendezvous with Broken Mountain.
Speak with Broken Mountain at the Moraby Drydocks.

Journal

There seems to be something weighing on Broken Mountain's mind.

Broken Mountain has decided on how he might begin training Dorgono. As he prepares to help her gain mastery of her inner beast, however, he cannot help but worry for Curious Gorge, who claims his inner beast has fallen silent. Sadly there is no time to lament further, for the Maelstrom has requested the aid of Broken Mountain's troop of warriors to rout a band of outlaw Mamool Ja. He sees this as an opportunity for Dorgono, as he believes building a resolve to defend her allies will allow her to gain control of her inner beast. He readies his men, and makes for the ruins of Nym in outer La Noscea.

With everyone assembled, Broken Mountain explains to you his plan. With Dorgono in tow, he means to take his band of warriors along the Long Climb and sweep through the Mamool Ja's main force. Meanwhile, you are to sneak through the heart of the ruins and pick off the sentries. With everyone assigned their orders, you split up, seeking to rendezvous on the path leading toward the Hermit's Hovel.

As you navigate the heart of the Nym ruins, you spy two Mamool Ja brawlers and trounce them swiftly and quietly. Perhaps there are other sentries still in the area.

You come upon another pair of Mamool Ja fighters and take them unawares. As the coast seems to be clear, you continue along the path through the ruins in search of the others.

Broken Mountain and his men are no worse for wear, and Dorgono showed no signs of succumbing to her inner beast in battle. Yet her calm and cool composure was not cause for celebration. Curious Gorge─taking an innocent stroll through the ruins of Nym─happened to see her fighting, and noticed that Dorgono was holding back. Though she only meant to spare her comrades the risk of her inner beast, this means she has yet to harness the power raging within her. Nevertheless, the Mamool Ja have been routed, and Maelstrom shipments may now pass through safely. All that remains is to return to Moraby Drydocks and rest.

Everyone is safely returned to Moraby Drydocks─everyone except Curious Gorge. Strange that he would stumble upon your mission in the ruins of Nym. Broken Mountain believes it is related to the source of Curious Gorge's personal dilemma, but assures you it is nothing to worry about. For now he bids you rest, and prepare for the next step in Dorgono's training.
- ※The next warrior quest will be available from Broken Mountain upon reaching level 65.

Dialogue

Accepting the quest

Broken Mountain: Fortuitous timing, [Forename]. I've decided on how we might set about training Dorgono. Unfortunately, as you are already aware, my brother will not be present. It seems his situation is more grave than I initially thought.
Broken Mountain: Ever since his clash with Dorgono, he's been unable to draw upon the strength of his inner beast. He insists revisiting the basics of axework at the Marauders' Guild will restore his abilities, but I suspect his troubles lie elsewhere. The same can be said for Dorgono.
Broken Mountain: Though my brother and I did not complete formal training in the ways of the warrior, you may recall we at last discovered a way for him to control the savagery of his inner beast: a dire encounter that hardened his resolve to protect his allies, thus allowing him to temper his rage.
Broken Mountain: She believes her problem will be solved through physical training, but if we are to succeed in this, we must recreate a similar experience for Dorgono. It may prove perilous, but I can see no other way.
Broken Mountain: And we will not have to wait long for the opportunity. As chance would have it, we received a request for aid in routing a group of Mamool Ja now occupying the ruins of the city of Nym.
Broken Mountain: They originally came here for want of work. Unable to find it, however, they took to pillaging and plundering, and not even Maelstrom convoys are spared their attention.
Broken Mountain: To make matters worse, the area also serves as the front line of ongoing battles with the kobolds. Either of these tribes alone is already a handful for our forces, and we cannot well cope with both.
Broken Mountain: That is why our squadron of newly trained warriors has been called to undertake this incursion. Dorgono will be accompanying us, and your presence will be imperative in the event she loses control. When you are ready, make for the ruins in outer La Noscea.

Optional Dialogue, at the ruins in outer La Noscea

Strong-willed Warrior: By the Navigator, [Forename] [Surname]! Tales of your heroism have been an inspiration to us all. It is truly an honor to fight at your side.

Dorgono: These Mamool Ja sound like a savage tribe. I wonder if they would prove a match for the Dotharl...

Speak with Broken Mountain at the Floating City of Nym (Cutscene)

Broken Mountain: Good, everyone is here. As far as I can discern, the Mamool Ja have divided into two groups: a primary force targeting the next Maelstrom shipment, and what appear to be groups of sentries posted to warn them of any unwelcome interference.
Broken Mountain: Being the most skilled among us, I would have you sneak into the heart of the ruins and do away with those keeping watch.
Broken Mountain: Meanwhile, I shall lead the others along a northerly route toward the Long Climb and engage their primary force. If all goes as planned, we should be able to meet where the two paths join.
Broken Mountain: If Dorgono should be overcome by her inner beast and shows no signs of regaining control, we will retreat immediately and seek you out.

Dorgono: If we should come to blows, I beg of you: do what you must to stop me.

Broken Mountain: That is all. If there are no questions, let the operation begin!

Optional Dialogue, at the rendezvous

Strong-willed Warrior: Sir/Miss [Surname], you are unharmed! Of course, I should expect no less from a warrior of such acclaim.

Dorgono: Yay! Woo yay!

Rendezvous with Broken Mountain (Cutscene)

Broken Mountain: Ah, [Forename]. By the lack of sweat on your brow I assume you made quick work of the sentries. We, for our part, managed to claim a narrow victory over the main Mamool Ja force.
Broken Mountain: And despite the chaos and havoc of battle, Dorgono remained unaffected by her inner beast.

Dorgono: I am slave to Karash no longer! I am master of the inner beast!

???: Master? Far from it.

Broken Mountain: Brother! What are you doing here? Have you been following us this whole time?

Curious Gorge: Following!? Nonsense! I was merely...taking a walk! Yes, I was taking a leisurely walk through ruins of Nym when I happened upon your small altercation with the Mamool Ja.
Curious Gorge: I couldn't help but notice your form, Dorgono. Your battle form, that is. Anyone with eyes could see you were hesitating with every swing of your axe.
Curious Gorge: You'll never learn to control your inner beast if you're too afraid to push yourself and draw it out. Believe me, I know.

Dorgono: Afraid, am I? Hmph, that's rich coming from the pathetic worm I sent flying into the waters of the Wolves' Den Pier!

Curious Gorge: Worm!? You ungrateful little... Call me that again and I'll─

Dorgono: I'll call you whatever I please, worm. If you have any complaints, take them up with my axe.

Curious Gorge: You... You're lucky I'm feeling under the weather today. When next we meet, I'll have to beat some manners into that pretty little head of yours.

Broken Mountain: Though you may not like his judgment, I have to agree with my brother. I too noticed you seemed to be holding back.
Broken Mountain: Though the battle was hard-won, you showed little need to overexert yourself, let alone call upon your inner beast.

Dorgono: I never meant to hold back, it's just, well... I thought it better not to worry the others.

Broken Mountain: You needn't be hard on yourself. You did not learn to control your inner beast, no, but we have defeated the Mamool Ja, and shipments to Limsa are now safe. We should all be proud of what we've accomplished today. Now, let us return to the Moraby Drydocks for a well-earned respite.

Dorgono: Your thrashing of the Mamool Ja must have been a glorious sight. Never have I met a woman so fearless, so strong. Strong enough, even, to overcome me when my inner beast is unleashed.
Dorgono: If only I could take you to the Azim Steppe, I'd... I have to go.

Speak with Broken Mountain at the Moraby Drydocks

Broken Mountain: It seems we will need more than a small scuffle with beastmen for Dorgono to gain control over her inner beast.
Broken Mountain: Would that Curious Gorge were here to assist us. Did you also find it strange he would take time away from training to speak with us? Or rather, with Dorgono...  
Broken Mountain: If my suspicions are true, he faces an obstacle unlike any he has faced before. Though I'm sure it's nothing you need concern yourself with.
Broken Mountain: You have done well this day. Rest now, and gather your strength. We will surely need it for the trials to come.