well if i wanted to start as a covenant character on pact or dominion islands i could do it without new training. I can do this even now, just by moving to the desired location. I don't see the difference between moving there from anywhere now or from Balfiera later. But what I wanted never happened. I still have to face the idiotic hooded figure instead of sitting behind the bars of the cold harbor.

agree with the commentator above. Such a significant location deserves a much greater value, or at least a more befitting quest.

Also, I don't understand why I have to repeat each step of the golem training three times. I'm not that dumb and can understand the mechanics the first time. I'm sure many other people can read and watch too.