Some confusion about Ishgard?

[Bright-Flower]

Going off memory I think Vishnap came from Coerthas Central Highland and we're trying to stop him from reaching Ishgard proper, and I think the attack was in part possible because of Iceheart's people sabotaging wards or something? It's been a while though since I did that.

[Neophyte]

I guess Vishap actually came by flight:

"The Steps of Faith─the sole means of approaching the city of Ishgard. As well as providing passage across the Sea of Clouds, this great stone bridge also serves to anchor the series of arcane wards known as Daniffen's Collar.
Long has the Holy See relied upon these barriers to shield the city from Dravanian assault, but it did not reckon upon the brazen actions of Lady Iceheart. The outermost layer of protection has been dispelled, allowing the mighty dragon Vishap to land upon the far end of the Steps of Faith. Leading an army of lesser kin, the massive creature is intent on destroying the exposed foundations of the remaining wards. Take up position alongside the Temple Knights, and defend the structure from the ravaging forces of the Horde!"

[Bright-Flower]

I guess Vishap actually came by flight:

"The Steps of Faith─the sole means of approaching the city of Ishgard. As well as providing passage across the Sea of Clouds, this great stone bridge also serves to anchor the series of arcane wards known as Daniffen's Collar.
Long has the Holy See relied upon these barriers to shield the city from Dravanian assault, but it did not reckon upon the brazen actions of Lady Iceheart. The outermost layer of protection has been dispelled, allowing the mighty dragon Vishap to land upon the far end of the Steps of Faith. Leading an army of lesser kin, the massive creature is intent on destroying the exposed foundations of the remaining wards. Take up position alongside the Temple Knights, and defend the structure from the ravaging forces of the Horde!"

That makes sense, I remembered the sabotage from Iceheart and her followers but them flying in makes sense for this. I guess with how huge Vishnap is, and him being grounded for the encounter, I assumed he had to have gone there by foot but this makes sense.

[Xibri]

I guess Vishap actually came by flight:

"The Steps of Faith─the sole means of approaching the city of Ishgard. As well as providing passage across the Sea of Clouds, this great stone bridge also serves to anchor the series of arcane wards known as Daniffen's Collar.
Long has the Holy See relied upon these barriers to shield the city from Dravanian assault, but it did not reckon upon the brazen actions of Lady Iceheart. The outermost layer of protection has been dispelled, allowing the mighty dragon Vishap to land upon the far end of the Steps of Faith. Leading an army of lesser kin, the massive creature is intent on destroying the exposed foundations of the remaining wards. Take up position alongside the Temple Knights, and defend the structure from the ravaging forces of the Horde!"

So i guess without the barrier over the bridge the dragons could land then they decided to march to The Gates of Judgement I suppose that they marched to the Gates because it's probably less fortified than Ishgard but idk.

[MistakeNot]

So i guess without the barrier over the bridge the dragons could land then they decided to march to The Gates of Judgement I suppose that they marched to the Gates because it's probably less fortified than Ishgard but idk.

No, with the barriers down the dragons could just bypass the Gates of Judgement and land directly on the bridge, and then marched on Ishgard proper.

As for why there weren't more Ishgardian forces involved in repelling the attack on the Steps of Faith, I assume they were busy fending off dragon attacks attacking Ishgard from other directions.