| “ | We Amicitia are the king's sworn shields. Guard the king with our lives - that's the way it's always been. I've embraced my duty. And I take pride in it. | „ |
| ~ Gladiolus |
| “ | You think you're a king, but you're a coward. | „ |
| ~ Gladiolus to Noctis during his frustration. |
Gladiolus Amicitia also known as Gladio is one of the deuteragonists of Final Fantasy XV Universe, serving as one of the deuteragonists of Final Fantasy XV, the titular main protagonist of the DLC spin-off Episode Gladiolus, and one of the supporting characters of the 2019 novel Final Fantasy XV: The Dawn of the Future.
He is the bodyguard and close friend of Prince Noctis and one of the three main party members, alongside Prompto and Ignis.
He is voiced by Kenta Miyake in the Japanese version, and by Chris Parson in the English version.
Appearance[]
Gladiolus is a tall man with a large build. He wears black leather trousers with a small side chain, and an open black shirt with nothing but a pendant underneath. In the "no jacket" version of his outfit, he wears a black tank top which displays the Crownsguard's insignia in gray. He has a small arm sleeve over his left wrist and wears black shoes with red soles. He has amber eyes, as well as a long scar over his left eye. Gladiolus has a large tattoo of a bird of prey that covers his entire back and extends down his arms.
His long brown hair is shaved along the sides, and he sports a jaw beard. Ten years later, the sides of his hair have grown back. His hair is longer, and he keeps it in a small ponytail. The tattoo on his arm has slightly faded, and he wears the Kingsglaive uniform.
Personality[]
Gladiolus is a cheerful person, contrasting with his imposing physique. Gladiolus has been a fan of the great outdoors since he was young and has collected various Coleman camping equipment items. He enjoys fighting, and thus research techniques and skills.
Gladiolus comes from a family that has always been protectors of the Lucis royal family and is the only party member with a militaristic background. Not only is he trained to protect Noctis, but he's also his friend. Gladiolus freely expresses his opinions on what's necessary and acts as a pillar in ensuring that the team doesn't stray too far from their goal. This directness gets him into arguments with Noctis. Gladiolus holds Noctis to a high standard as the heir apparent and becomes impatient with him if he doesn't think Noctis is trying hard enough. Their confrontations can escalate to a physical level, Gladiolus grabbing Noctis by the shirt to lecture him, and generally acting in a threatening manner. However, he takes great pride as Noctis' sworn shield and instinctively jumps between Noctis and anyone who tries to harm him. Stemming from this, Gladiolus is blunt when it comes to humor. Gladiolus is confident in his abilities, but at times fears he is not strong enough for the position of the future king's shield.
Biography[]
Original Timeline[]
Brotherhood: Final Fantasy XV[]
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Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV[]
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Final Fantasy XV[]
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Episode Gladiolus[]
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Episode Ignis[]
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Alternate Timeline[]
Episode Ignis: Extra Verse[]
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Final Fantasy XV: The Dawn of the Future[]
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