Gluttony

Lore & Background

Gluttony's role in Conqueror of Shamballa is tightly bound to the events surrounding the reopening of the Gate of Alchemy. He operates within the underground city beneath Central City, guarding the path for Alphonse Elric, who has been guided there by the homunculus Wrath. When Alphonse arrives to reopen the Gate, Gluttony attacks him and engages in a fierce battle that results in Wrath being mortally wounded. This conflict is not merely a skirmish but a pivotal turning point; at Wrath's insistence, Alphonse transmutes both Gluttony and the dying Wrath into material to successfully open the Gate. This act of sacrifice by Alphonse highlights the brutal reality of alchemy in this world, where even homunculi are treated as resources for greater goals.

In Their Own Story

The confrontation between Gluttony and Alphonse Elric occurs deep within the underground city beneath Amestris' Central City. Alphonse, guided by Wrath, arrives to reopen the Gate of Alchemy, but is immediately attacked by Gluttony. The battle is intense, with Gluttony's monstrous form posing a significant threat to the armored boy. During the fight, Gluttony mortally wounds Wrath, setting the stage for a desperate solution. Following Wrath's dying wish, Alphonse performs a transmutation that sacrifices both homunculi, using their bodies as material to force open the Gate. This moment marks a tragic yet necessary turning point in the plot, allowing the Thule Society to eventually enter Edward Elric's world while sealing Gluttony's fate within the narrative of this specific film.

Reader's Guide

Gluttony serves as a formidable barrier in Conqueror of Shamballa, specifically located in the underground city beneath Central City. He is encountered by Alphonse Elric, who seeks to reopen the Gate of Alchemy. The homunculus attacks Alphonse and mortally wounds his companion, Wrath. This attack forces Alphonse to make a critical decision: he transmutes both Gluttony and the dying Wrath into material to open the Gate. This strategy underscores the high stakes of the film's climax, where characters must utilize even their enemies as tools for survival and reunion. Unlike other adaptations, this version of Gluttony does not exhibit internal conflict or redemption; he is a pure force of opposition eliminated through transmutation.

Did You Know?

• Gluttony attacks Alphonse Elric in the underground city beneath Amestris' Central City.
• The homunculus mortally wounds Wrath during their confrontation with Alphonse.
• Alphonse transmutes Gluttony and Wrath together to use as material for opening the Gate of Alchemy.
• This version of Gluttony appears in the 2005 film Conqueror of Shamballa, which is a direct sequel to the original Fullmetal Alchemist television series.