Editing Ishgard (section)

== Government ==
Once the Dragonsong War ended and the church was separated from the state, Ishgard became a republic lead by a two-chamber parliament, the House of Lords consisting of the high-born and the House of Commons consisting of the low-born.
Defences
There is but one way in and out of Ishgard on foot: going through the Gates of Judgement in the Coerthas Central Highlands and crossing the Steps of Faith, a long bridge. For many years, the Gates have been "closed", metaphorically, to outsiders, though not always literally closed, as some Ishgardians are able to enter and exit.   Along with towers equipped with massive harpoon-launchers called dragonkillers, a layered ring of magical defenses is cast around the city, called Daniffen's Collar, from the Steps; the Collar prevents dragons from approaching the city. The Steps are prone to high winds from the Sea of Clouds; it is a superstition among Ishgardians that if Halone judges one unworthy to enter the city, She sweeps them away with Her hand.