Town of the Week - Bastion

How could we possibly do our first "Town of the Week" blog post if we didn't do it on the most important town on the entire Server?

For this week's TOTW, we put Bastion in the spotlight.

Bastion, located in the exact center of the map, is also known as "Spawn City" and is home to some very important places in the main world. This is where new Heroes "spawn" for the first time (after they've completed the tutorial area of course) and choose their destiny in the realm of Heroes.

When you first spawn here, you'll actually find yourself in the Main Hall of the castle, on top of a floating platform, enchanted with ancient magic (presumed to be powered by the glowstone above it). Once you're here, it's time to jump down and explore this new world.

If you're not spawning here for the first time, you can also get here by walking, using the skill "warp" (if you're an un-spec'ed crafter), getting a teleport from another Hero, or by using the "Port" skill if you're a level 30+ Wizard or Mystic. You can also get here by taking a portal to The Nexus (from any of the Herogates or from specific portals on the server).

The Nexus is located inside Bastion, and is home to portals that lead to different worlds and places throughout the server. Inside it, you will find most portals are marked with their destinations and that there is plenty of room for more. This is because Herocraft has big plans for the server and the several maps we have already is only the beginning.

The next important place in Bastion is known specifically as Herocraft's DHX. Also known as Herocraft's bank, the DHX is one of the most important places in the world of Bastion. This is because this is how Heroes make the majority of their coin when they are first starting out on the server. This can be considered the heart of the economy and without it, it would be much harder to get rich on the server.

At the DHX, players can sell their gold ingots for 9 coins each, and with it all set up like a bank, you can even sell you gold in bulk, saving your fingers the clicks if you're carrying several stacks of gold in your inventory.

The DHX can be found by following the signs that lead up the first set of stairs, all the way to the top, into another section of Bastion's castle, and just over half-way up the next flight of stairs (there will be a sign marking it so you can't miss it). Be sure to hug the wall when going up these stairs; It's not uncommon for Heroes to tread carelessly and fall, losing both their precious gold and their life.

In the Bastion castle, you'll also find tons of extra little places that you'll definitely want to go and explore. Places like armories, libraries, alchemist labs and barracks may have more than just pretty things to look at. Most of Herocraft's quests can be acquired within Bastion, so looking around and interacting with any and all NPC's you can will certainly help you as you begin familiarizing yourself with the mechanics of Herocraft.

Need another reason to encourage you to explore all of Bastion? A rare event could occur at any moment and they usually take place at Bastion. This can be anything from treasure-hunts to mob-spawn events and more, so it's best if you know where everything is, how to get there, and where the best places to look/hide are.

Bastion is also home to some pretty epic user-created architecture, courtesy of Herocraft's wonderful Architect team. Without their hard work and eye for beauty in epic proportions, we wouldn't have half of the masterpieces we have on the server today!

The last thing I should mention should be taken more as a warning: Beware the depths beneath spawn.

Deep underground, below the beautiful decor of Bastion, lies a very dark and dangerous place; The Black Market. Not much is yet known about this place other than that this is where only the bravest and toughest of Heroes go to barter and trade with other players and shopkeepers. 

This place is not proudly labeled on the map for a reason and it's because many have fallen to the hands of villainous heroes, looking to make easy coin at any cost.

Death is not uncommon here, as little rules govern this dastardly place, and the only safety is of that within a shop or house. It's said that, in the shadows, evil lurks to prey upon the unwary, and thieves will do whatever necessary to ensure they pick your pockets dry.

Rumor proclaims that this place was built in vain and that the workers who carved out this place were all brutally murdered for their gold and precious ore. However, this is only mere talk with only a few unmarked graves... Chances are it's only rumor... Or is it?

For more info and updates (as always) keep checking back and always be sure to visit www.HerocraftOnline.com for your exclusive and direct coverage of the latest on-goings, updates and events.