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Guildleves

Whither doth a man walk if another taketh the road from under his feet?
- Pandelion Brontard at the 14th Meeting of the Allied Council of Eorzean Nations

Pronounced "Gild-Leevz," and also referred to as just "leves," Guildleves are small, rectangular plates made of stained crystal set into a frame of precious metal, each depicting a virtuous deed of one of Eorzea's patron saints, also known as 'guardians.' When issuing tasks or quests, guilds will often provide adventurers with these plates, allowing their bearers 'leave' to take whatever steps necessary to complete the jobs, including entry into normally restricted areas, hunting or harvesting on private lands, the confiscation of goods, even negotiations with those considered enemies of the city-states. Guildleves also grant use of aetheryte portals, ensuring quick travel about the region.

Upon assessing an adventurer's skills, a guild master will provide a selection of several different leves, taken from the guild's stock. After weighing risks against rewards, fame against fortune, adventurers may then select the leves that they feel best suit their needs.

Of course, there are no regulations stating that tasks must be completed alone. Adventurers are free to call on their companions to join them, as only one leve is required to take advantage of the benefits and privileges provided to its bearer. By coordinating the leves of multiple party members, adventurers can even plan grand campaigns built around several different quests.

Whether you have an hour or a whole day, are alone or with friends, seeking battle or bounty, guildleves give you the ability to forge your own adventures. The possibilities are endless!

According to this interview with Tanaka, "Guildleves are at the center of FFXIV. You can do the same one multiple times so it’s never really 'completed' in the same way as a quest or mission, which you generally tend to do only once. However, you may have to wait a certain time period to repeat the leve."

In this article from 4Gamer translated by our very own Corinth, "Guildleves are divided into two categories. Regional leves generally require a player to fight something or collect something. Local leves generally require a player to create something."