Talk:City Crest/@comment-2150193-20190325010927

The path down from the Resting Grounds is a shortcut that can only be opened from the City of Tears direction, or with the Desolate Dive / Descending Dark, which in turn can only be obtained by going to the City of Tears and fighting the Soul Master.

Thus, dropping from the Resting Grounds is not a viable way to enter the city for the first time. Coming in from Kingdom's Edge, Ancient Basin (specifically the spike-filled shaft), or even the Waterways (acquire the Mantis Claw, the Crystal Heart, then come up through the entrance near the Hive, across the acid, and while it may not be possible to reach Eternal Emilitia's home, the Junk Pit should be accessible) are possibilities, though.