The Path to Combat: Codex Arena

Summary

 * 1) Complete a battle in the Codex Arena.

Obtained from

 * Zenjal in the Great Temple of Balthazar

Reward

 * 2,500 XP
 * Strategist's Zaishen Strongbox

Acceptance Dialogue
''The Zaishen's Codex Arena will tax not only your body but your mind as well. The Codex is an ever-changing set of limits on your skill selection, which will test your adaptability. If your spirit still retains the will to fight, advance to the Codex Arena!''

Accept: I can fight with any limit you place on me!

Reject: ''Let me check my skills first... Wait, what did you say?''

Intermediate Dialogue 1 (Zenjal)

 * To compete in the Codex Arena, you must journey to the Battle Isles. If you wish, I can send you directly to the staging area. Is your heart prepared for the flames of battle?
 * Accept: Let's do it.
 * Reject: Not now.

Reward Dialogue
''You have shown your bravery, hero! Surely Balthazar's gaze is upon you now. How will you honor yourself in his eyes?''

Followup
The Path to Victory: Codex Arena

Walkthrough
Talk to Zenjal or travel to the Codex Arena outpost. Fight your way through one battle and return to Zenjal.