A guild base, especially one located in the heart of the city, was never meant to be attacked. Guild halls were usually centers of organization, places for gathering, assigning tasks, and holding meetings. At worst, they were stages for personal disputes or friendly duels when disagreements arose between members.
But a full-scale assault? That was nearly unheard of.
Especially for the larger guilds. They enjoyed the security of their reputation. No one dared to challenge them so openly, and because of this, their defenses were little more than symbolic. The Glory Guild, sitting so proudly in the city center, was woefully unprepared.
And with the element of surprise, nothing was working in their favor.