Quote Originally Posted by Cleretic View Post
Which is the main reason that, if you were to measure all the expansions by presumed in-universe time elapsed, Stormblood is in front by a LONG way.

The shortest is either Shadowbringers or Heavensward, both of which lack much in the way of confirmed long-period travel, so it's all down to stuff like 'how long do you think it takes to get an airship to the Sea of Clouds' and 'how long does the WoL sleep on average'.
This was honestly one of the most mind boggling parts of the expansion. Sure, out of game it’s a handwave and a dungeon, but in game we all know time is incredibly precious. 6-8 months traveling to Kugane and the entire rebellion could very well be over. The Reach had just been sacked and rather than dig in/regroup, our best option was to peace out for 6-8 months (or whatever) to go to an entirely new place.

I get we were trying to get Allie’s and what not..but I was surprised there never was any other faster way conceived, even if it was sneaking into a Garlean airship or just taking a smaller airship covertly/quietly through. Couldn’t have sent Gosetsu/Yugiri first? Or teleport shenanigans?

I guess that’s why the insta teleport from Sharlayan to Thavnair was added to the story… because wow.