Bastion is a completely fictitious faction, imagined by Talek Do'Lorn (TDL), as an ICTC entry. It is not playable in-game. You are welcome to discuss Bastion with its author.

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Ambar
"Corrupt, yet magnificent..." Ambar is referred to due to his twisted mind. Capable of tearing apart vast armies with but a wave of his hand by raising storms from the heights, at the same time, capable of disrupting a well-prepared maneuver of his own army. Practising, however, made Ambar's harm less effective on own troops, converting the unused force into harmful thunderbolts brought upon his foes.
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Evoker
Effect of Storm Call is increased by 5% instantly, +1% per every two hero levels. Windstorm emits an extra charge for every seven hero levels.
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» Skills
Basic Aerial Control
Basic Aerial Control
Hero summons a powerful windstorm into the battlefield during the Tactics phase. The wind takes some time to gain strength. Time before the wind is at full strength is calculated using the formula: initiative status - 10, starting with an ATB value of 0.1. All flying units gain +1 speed bonus when moving downwind, -1 decrease when moving upwind.
Basic Destructive Magic
Basic Destructive Magic
Allows hero to learn Destructive Magic spells of the third circle and makes Destructive Magic more effective overall.
Storm Call
Storm Call
Hero may summon a thunderstorm that emits charges of electricity that randomly strike spots on the battlefield, damaging any units hit. Friendly units are immune to the Storm Call effect.
» Notes

Lightning Bolt (5 Mana)

Deals lightning damage to selected enemy unit.

Cellena
Cellena, eldest daughter of Chayorr, after having been declined permission to join the court of shamen, became an adventurer, a pilgrim, travelling around the plains, searching for artifacts in the remnants of ancient ruins. Although despising the cult of the shamen, Cellena secretly became a pupil of Cor Elor, believing he might be the only person capable of training her principles of how to sustain the balance within herself and her surroundings.
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Pilgrim
Hero gains additional movement points when visiting enchanted map locations (shrines, morale/luck boosters) and dwellings. Hero as well gains movement points for every new artifact obtained.
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» Skills
Basic Aerial Control
Basic Aerial Control
Hero summons a powerful windstorm into the battlefield during the Tactics phase. The wind takes some time to gain strength. Time before the wind is at full strength is calculated using the formula: initiative status - 10, starting with an ATB value of 0.1. All flying units gain +1 speed bonus when moving downwind, -1 decrease when moving upwind.
Basic Logistics
Basic Logistics
Increases hero's movement speed over land by 10%.
Basic Luck
Basic Luck
Increases luck of all creatures in hero's army by 1.
» Notes

Haste (4 Mana)

Causes the selected friendly unit to act more frequently in combat.

Chalcar
Chalcar has always longed for heroism and astounding deeds he envisioned in his mind. Pilgrim so enthusiastic, yet unable to make his dreams come true. Chalcar, thus, joined the rider legion in their quest to defend the western regions of the plains. With time, he slowly gained reputation, resulting in him becoming one of the most respected riders, a "Dragoon". Chalcar is an everlasting source of inspiration for the willing, so he never stays without retinue, attempting to equal his force.
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Dragoon
All Preservers and Besiegers in hero's army gain +1 to attack and defense for every two levels of the hero, +1 to hit points for every five levels of the hero, starting on first level.
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» Skills
Basic Aerial Control
Basic Aerial Control
Hero summons a powerful windstorm into the battlefield during the Tactics phase. The wind takes some time to gain strength. Time before the wind is at full strength is calculated using the formula: initiative status - 10, starting with an ATB value of 0.1. All flying units gain +1 speed bonus when moving downwind, -1 decrease when moving upwind.
Basic Leadership
Basic Leadership
Increases moral of all creatures in hero's army by 1.
Basic Attack
Basic Attack
Increases damage dealt by your creatures in melee combat by 5%.
Chayorr
Chayorr was quick to rise up through the ranks to become the leader of a tribe of elite nomad troops. Zealous, faithful, trustworthy and battle-hardened -- a natural leader. Dashing into bloody massacres with a handful of warriors, Chayorr posed grave threat to his detractors. Although said to be the Chosen of Sylath, immortal, Chayorr reached the age when warriors retire. However, nothing would satisfy him better than "one valiant victory over a thousand annihilations".
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Valiant Commander
Morale of hero's troops is always positive (cannot get lower than +1). All neutral Wanderers, Rovers, Preservers and Besiegers join hero's army.
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» Skills
Basic Aerial Control
Basic Aerial Control
Hero summons a powerful windstorm into the battlefield during the Tactics phase. The wind takes some time to gain strength. Time before the wind is at full strength is calculated using the formula: initiative status - 10, starting with an ATB value of 0.1. All flying units gain +1 speed bonus when moving downwind, -1 decrease when moving upwind.
Basic Leadership
Basic Leadership
Increases moral of all creatures in hero's army by 1.
Basic Attack
Basic Attack
Increases damage dealt by your creatures in melee combat by 5%.
Battle Frenzy
Battle Frenzy
Minimum and maximum damage inflicted by each creature under hero's control is increased by 1. Especially effective for armies of low level creatures.
Cor Elor
Cor Elor earned his title for devoting into studies of the ancient lore of controlling the element of their deity dragon. Control over immeasurable power of the winds made Elor one of the most respected, as well as feared members in the community. Nevertheless, many disciples, eager to sustain the raging wind, from young to old, follow intensely the teachings of Cor Elor, obeying a mere whisper of their master. Disregarding his ancient age, he delves into contemporary politics with devotion, attempting to preserve balance within the community.
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Ancient Elder
All Windcallers and Windmasters in hero's army gain +1 to their hit points and 7% increase to the effect of invocable abilities per every four levels of the hero, starting on the first level.
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» Skills
Basic Aerial Control
Basic Aerial Control
Hero summons a powerful windstorm into the battlefield during the Tactics phase. The wind takes some time to gain strength. Time before the wind is at full strength is calculated using the formula: initiative status - 10, starting with an ATB value of 0.1. All flying units gain +1 speed bonus when moving downwind, -1 decrease when moving upwind.
Enforced Windstrike
Enforced Windstrike
Called upon the greatest winds to repel the foes, the windstorm of the hero makes all opposing troops lose the accumulated initative, resetting their ATB value to 0.
Mentoring
Mentoring
When this hero meets another friendly hero, the latter gains as much experience as he or she needs to have his or her experience become equal to 25 percent of that of the mentor’s (this is only effective if that hero has less experience originally).
» Notes

Lightning Bolt (5 Mana)

Deals lightning damage to selected enemy unit.

Cor Mallir
Cor Mallir, one of the head cultists in the nomad society, was always endeavouring to extract the essence of Dark Magic. Despite being ignored and glared at by fellow shamen, Cor Mallir adapted his idiosyncratic abilities to perceive the secrets of foul and dark spells, enabling him to decimate his foes. Residing in unearthly dungeons, established below the temple of Sylath, Cor Mallir is known for carrying out various inhumane experiments, testing new enchantments on the unsuspecting.
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Dark Lore
Hero gains a free Dark Magic spell for every four levels.
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» Skills
Basic Aerial Control
Basic Aerial Control
Hero summons a powerful windstorm into the battlefield during the Tactics phase. The wind takes some time to gain strength. Time before the wind is at full strength is calculated using the formula: initiative status - 10, starting with an ATB value of 0.1. All flying units gain +1 speed bonus when moving downwind, -1 decrease when moving upwind.
Basic Dark Magic
Basic Dark Magic
Allows hero to learn Dark Magic spells of the third circle and makes Dark Magic more effective overall.
Basic Enlightenment
Basic Enlightenment
Hero receives +1 to one of his primary stats for every four levels including the levels already got and + 5% bonus to the experience gained.
» Notes

Slow (4 Mana)

Makes target enemy stack take fewer actions in combat.

Estella
Becoming the leading falconer at the age of 17, Estella devoted all her life to the only beings she could call companions. Despising the impious attitude towards the falcon tamers, Estella handed an ultimatum to the elder council, ordering them to declare their presence righteous. In due time, the zealous falconer earned a firm spot among the men-at-arms, having been permitted to form the rearward.
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Falcon Companion
All Falconers and Elder Falconers in hero's army gain +1 to attack and defense for every two levels of the hero, starting on first level.
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» Skills
Basic Aerial Control
Basic Aerial Control
Hero summons a powerful windstorm into the battlefield during the Tactics phase. The wind takes some time to gain strength. Time before the wind is at full strength is calculated using the formula: initiative status - 10, starting with an ATB value of 0.1. All flying units gain +1 speed bonus when moving downwind, -1 decrease when moving upwind.
Basic Defense
Basic Defense
Decreases damage dealt to your creatures in melee combat by 10%.
Evasion
Evasion
Decreases damage dealt to your creatures by ranged attacks by 20%.
Fellon
Mischievous and sneaky, Fellon was always on the verge of getting expelled from the nomad community. Purloining various tokens and artifacts at any opportunity given, Fellon was a thief with a renowned capability. Though a rare case is when one decides to punish the wicked, forcing it to learn things extraordinarily difficult, elders applied this exception to Fellon. However, one mischief caused the other - in-depth knowledge of Aerial Control made Fellon's thievery skills expand, allowing him to "regain the false money spent", summoning the gold coins back to him.
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Larcener
Hero receives back 5% of gold spent on any purchase instantly, plus 1% per every four levels of the hero. Hero must deal and be present at the time of purchase.
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» Skills
Basic Aerial Control
Basic Aerial Control
Hero summons a powerful windstorm into the battlefield during the Tactics phase. The wind takes some time to gain strength. Time before the wind is at full strength is calculated using the formula: initiative status - 10, starting with an ATB value of 0.1. All flying units gain +1 speed bonus when moving downwind, -1 decrease when moving upwind.
Basic Leadership
Basic Leadership
Increases moral of all creatures in hero's army by 1.
Estates
Estates
Hero contributes 250 gold pieces per day to your cause.
Kayon
Kayon, although bearing resemblance to Cor Elor, was born to a family of rovers. Due to his charisma and unique fighting skills, Kayon was appointed to guard the borders. Along with his kindred, he surveys the lands for a brief glance elsewhere could result in obliteration of yet another nomadic settlement. Equipping his troop with silencing horseshoes, Kayon is capable of penetrating any approaching enemy army with but a mere whisper of the windflaws following his steps.
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Silent Stalker
Hero ignores the attacking range of neutral creatures and can make all possible actions. Furthermore, Preservers and Besiegers get the Backstab ability. Backstab's effectivity is doubled.
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» Skills
Basic Aerial Control
Basic Aerial Control
Hero summons a powerful windstorm into the battlefield during the Tactics phase. The wind takes some time to gain strength. Time before the wind is at full strength is calculated using the formula: initiative status - 10, starting with an ATB value of 0.1. All flying units gain +1 speed bonus when moving downwind, -1 decrease when moving upwind.
Basic Attack
Basic Attack
Increases damage dealt by your creatures in melee combat by 5%.
Battle Frenzy
Battle Frenzy
Minimum and maximum damage inflicted by each creature under hero's control is increased by 1. Especially effective for armies of low level creatures.
Mirkan
Curiosity and search for omniscience concerning conjuration of elementals led the magician Mirkan towards his future path as a summoner. Mirkan developed his own style of thwarting its foes, making them succumb while he puts their death to his army's use. Everytime he selects a poor enemy legion, magical enchantments are placed over them, combining its life energy with a concentrated gust of wind, giving birth to an independent elemental being.
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Windmarker
Hero receives the ability to "mark" a stack of enemy units, so when it perishes, a small group of friendly Air Elementals appear for the time of combat. The number of Air Elementals depend on the hero's level.
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» Skills
Basic Aerial Control
Basic Aerial Control
Hero summons a powerful windstorm into the battlefield during the Tactics phase. The wind takes some time to gain strength. Time before the wind is at full strength is calculated using the formula: initiative status - 10, starting with an ATB value of 0.1. All flying units gain +1 speed bonus when moving downwind, -1 decrease when moving upwind.
Basic Summoning Magic
Basic Summoning Magic
Allows hero to learn Summoning Magic spells of the third circle and makes Summoning Magic more effective overall.
Master of Conjuration
Master of Conjuration
Makes Conjure Phoenix and Summon Elementals spells more powerful (effective Spellpower is increased by 4 for casting those spells).
» Notes

Fire Trap (8 Mana)

Puts randomly several magical explosive mines in a selected area of the battlefield. Mines are invisible to the enemy.

Nathan
Following the footsteps of his older itinerant brother, Nestor, Nathan attempted to live the life of a eternal wanderer. Shameful to acknowledge his failure to equal his brother, Nathan devoted himself to perpetual studies of martial arts. Blazing blade of this warrior eternally gleams in the night whenever Nathan engages his phase, covering the skies with soaring winds and illuminating bright flame, dislodging any obstacles encountered.
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Igneous Assault
Troops in hero's army and the hero himself deals additional elemental fire damage when attacking hand-to-hand, depending on the hero's level.
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» Skills
Basic Aerial Control
Basic Aerial Control
Hero summons a powerful windstorm into the battlefield during the Tactics phase. The wind takes some time to gain strength. Time before the wind is at full strength is calculated using the formula: initiative status - 10, starting with an ATB value of 0.1. All flying units gain +1 speed bonus when moving downwind, -1 decrease when moving upwind.
Basic Luck
Basic Luck
Increases luck of all creatures in hero's army by 1.
Soldier's Luck
Soldier's Luck
Guarantees that useful combat abilities of creatures in hero's army (like Squires' Bash, for example) will trigger more often.
Nestor
Nestor, though renowned for eternally wandering and never slowing the pace, has always been a spiritual and inspirational leader for the wandering nomad tribes. Rejecting his lordly title, along with the common folk, unpretentious and ingenuous Nestor decided to endlessly roam the lands, protecting and serving "the greater cause". Thereupon, throngs of rovers swear him unflagging loyalty, answering to merely a whisper of their idol calling for aid.
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Itinerant
All Wanderers and Rovers in hero's army gain +1 to attack and defense for every two levels of the hero, +1 to hit points for every seven levels of the hero, starting on first level.
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» Skills
Basic Aerial Control
Basic Aerial Control
Hero summons a powerful windstorm into the battlefield during the Tactics phase. The wind takes some time to gain strength. Time before the wind is at full strength is calculated using the formula: initiative status - 10, starting with an ATB value of 0.1. All flying units gain +1 speed bonus when moving downwind, -1 decrease when moving upwind.
Advanced Logistics
Advanced Logistics
Increases hero's movement speed over land by 20%.

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Dearest and special thanks go to: Alcibiades for consulting and eager discussions on abilities, GenieLord for some help and support, and Daystar for creating the visuals for the Bastion. Other pictures are taken from various sites (hero portraits are screenshots from copyrighted Gothic 3 game by Piranha Bytes) - deepest appreciation and respect.