Leo was born in Ishgard during the height of war between the Ishgard’s formidable army of knights and their swarn dragon enemies. At a young age, he was sent to Ul’dah to learn the art of war, fighting in the coliseum.
He enjoyed being a gladiator but the thought of becoming a knight of Ishgard was far more tempting.
Having saved enough gil, he decided to hop on a chocobo rented from the chocobo porter and made the long cold journey to Ishgard crossing the beautiful scenery of Eorzea.
Upon arriving at the Gates of Judgement, he was confronted by a Temple Knight Gateguard, questioning Leo’s ability to defend himself the knight challenged Leo to a duel.