I do wish the NPCs would give better information. Notifying players that they should seek assistance from other players might be a good idea, or label the quests as requiring certain ranks in disciples of war/magic as leve quests do. My highest ranks are in disciple of the land, how am I supposed to contribute to getting the bombard to it's destination?

I believe that players do need to be made aware of what they are getting into. These events are not a stroll in the park, they take place in areas with aggressive mobs and the bombards need to be defended. I think the journal should indicate fighting is required. What would happen if eight disciples of the hand showed up to escort the bombard?

@Lemuria: SE has for most of the FFXIV holidays had parts that are tiered, some are accessible at lower ranks and some at higher ranks. I was disappointed I couldn't get all the egg helms but I realize I haven't leveled much, and having some items only attainable by high ranks is a way to encourage players to level.