THE BASTION [0403]

Discover The Bastion, the central hub of Bastion. Learn about all the buildings you can construct, from the Distillery and Arsenal to the Forge, Shrine, Memorial, and Lost-and-Found.

The Bastion serves as the game's central hub and is home to the remaining Caelondian population. Upon arrival, speak with the Narrator (also known as the Stranger) and discuss collected items: City Crest, Core, and Crystal Barrette.

Place the Core into the Monument at the center of town to begin rebuilding The Bastion. Three foundations will appear, allowing you to construct buildings. The order of construction is up to you and contributes to the game's non-linear progression. Here are the types of buildings you can create:

• Distillery: Houses Spirits, which are equipment pieces that enhance your character's abilities. The number of Spirits you can equip is tied to your level.
• Arsenal: Allows you to equip and swap weapons and Secret Skills. Finding an Arsenal outside The Bastion is rare, making it important for preparation.
• Forge: Used to upgrade weapons. Upgrades require a Material alloy (items prefixed with "Something") and Fragments. Various enhancements are available.
• Shrine: Contains Idols that, when unlocked, increase enemy difficulty (similar to Skulls in Halo). Idols provide a Fragment and XP boost alongside the added challenge.
• Memorial: Houses Vigils, which are challenges that can be completed at any time. Most Vigils are weapon-specific, but others have different goals. Completing Vigils rewards Fragments, with significant rewards for tougher challenges.
• Lost-and-Found: Functions as the game's shop, where you can buy items like Spirits, Idols, and Secret Skills. It may also contain items missed in completed levels, offering a second chance to acquire them.

Initially, only three foundations are available, allowing the construction of either a Distillery, Arsenal, or Forge. The Shrine, Memorial, and Lost-and-Found become available later in the game.

After building your first structure (the Forge is recommended early on) and exploring, proceed north to the Skyway, which provides access to all game levels. From here, you can either advance to the next level or attempt the first Proving Ground.