Bastion of Strength

Bastion of Strength

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Map of Bastion of Strength

Level

80

Type

Area

Zone

Amnytas
(Horn of Maguuma)

Connects to

Bastion of Balance (NW)
Bastion of Knowledge (S)
Bastion of the Celestial (SW)

Image(s)

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“

Strength leads the song of victory to the battlefield.

— Bastion of Strength

Bastion of Strength is an area within northeastern Amnytas. It hosts the Strength school of thought of Amnytas led by Mabon of the Wizard's Court. A home of discipline, the Bastion's strength lies not only withing muscles and steel but in intention and craft, and is dependent on the individuals of the Astral Ward, as well as the Ward together as a unit.

Locations and objectives

Waypoints

Bastion of Strength Waypoint —

Points of Interest

Astral Ward Training Grounds —

Circle of Rituals —

Courtyard of Gathering Strength —

Crystalpool —

Defensive Operations Camp —

Kryptis Front Line —

Mabon's Tower —

Might's Brink Thicket —

Spellcrafting Workshop —

Vistas

Bastion of Strength Northeast Vista —

Bastion of Strength Southwest Vista —

Mastery Insights

Amnytas Insight: Caveside Lookout

Amnytas Insight: Windy Bluff

Events

[Group Event] Assist Vanak in completing the group spell (80)

Craft spells for the fight against the Kryptis (80)

Defeat the Kryptis lieutenant (80)

Defeat the Kryptis reconnaissance patrol (80)

[Group Event] Defeat the Tentacle of Nourys and close the rift (80)

Defeat the anomalous tentacle and close the rift (80)

Destroy the Kryptis turrets (80)

[Group Event] Help Livia escort the relics by shooting at Kryptis from the magic platforms (80)

Help Sergeant Lund fight off the invading Kryptis (80)

Prepare for the Kryptis assault (80)

Retake the Astral Ward camp from the Kryptis (80)

Stop the Kryptis from taking the camp (80)

Use grimoire spells to weaken Kryptis (80)

NPCs

Allies

Astral creatures

• Deer

Charr

• Vanak Faithwalker

Constructs

• Construct of Galdra
• Elite Construct of Galdra

Humans

• Callon

Largos

• Veteran Largos

Sylvari

• Ithil

Various

• Astral Fisher
• Astral Ward Battlemage
• Astral Ward Mage
• Astral Ward Protector
• Astral Ward Skirmisher
• Rift Hunter Warrior

Tengu

• Maer
• Yasko Ironquill

Undead

• Galrath the Undying

Services

Vendors

• Astral Ward Skirmisher [Faction Provisioner]
• Astral Ward Skirmisher [Fishmonger]
• Astral Ward Mage [Merchant]
• Rift Hunter Warrior [Armorsmith]
• Rift Hunter Warrior [Weaponsmith]

Foes

Ambient creatures

• Barred Owl
• Deer
• Dust Mites
• Eagle
• Hawk
• Osprey
• Raccoon
• Rat
• Spark
• Sparkfly
• Spider
• Spider Hatchling
• Tropical Bird
• Will-o-the-Wisp

Animals

• Doe
• Fanged Deer

Chak

• Sky-Chak Drone
• Sky-Chak Zapper
• Veteran Sky-Chak Slinger

Dragons

• Skyscale
• Veteran Skyscale

Elementals

• Magic Anomaly

Insects

• Fly

Kryptis

• Incarnation of Judgement
• Incarnation of Terror
• The Corrupted
• The Craven
• The Cursed
• The Tormented
• Veteran Avatar of Despair
• Veteran Avatar of Malice
• Veteran Avatar of Rage

Moas

• Blue Moa Bird
• Crane
• Crimson Moa
• Green Moa

Oozes

• Primordial Ooze

Ambient dialogue

Hologram south of the Courtyard of Gathering Strength

Mabon: My friends and allies. We are nothing without strength—and I do not speak only of muscles and steel.

Mabon: I speak of the power that each of us brings to the Astral Ward, as individuals and as a unit.

Mabon: And as a unit, we will weave through every battle with intention and craft. No fight is kind, but let us be just.

Mabon: The Bastion of Strength is a home of discipline.

Around the Astral Ward Training Grounds

Astral Ward Skirmisher (1): Gotten trained up on those grimoire spells like Vanak ordered?

Astral Ward Skirmisher (2): No... I know they're powerful against the Kryptis, but why do they have to smell like that?

Astral Ward Skirmisher (1): Can't count on the astral rifle or the ward breakers always being available. Gotta be prepared for any of the scenarios.

Astral Ward Skirmisher (2): I know. I've read them all—Cold Frame, Glass Dragon, Mosaic Wrath... I just don't want to lose my lunch.

Astral Ward Skirmisher (1): We go into one of those operations unprepared, we're all gonna lose a lot more than our lunch.

Astral Ward Skirmisher (2): (grunts) Fair point. I'll get on it.

In tower with vista north of Defensive Operations Camp

Rift Hunter Warrior: She...she was... Did you see that...?

Astral Ward Skirmisher: We need to move soon.

At the Defensive Operations Camp

Astral Ward Medic: I don't like the color of that wound... I need to speak with Zizel or Narcisse.

At the camp between Defensive Operations Camp and Courtyard of Gathering Strength

Veteran Largos: The wayfinder, fighting by our side?

Astral Ward Mage: I hope that doesn't spell misfortune for us...

Veteran Largos: Do not doubt the speed of the tide. The wayfinder's presence is a boon.

Objects

• Greater Arcane Chest
• Kryptis Blaster
• Kryptis Sentinel
• Lesser Arcane Chest
• Prototype Updraft Generator
• Skyscale Launcher
• Starlight Lantern (upon map completion)
• Updraft Generator
• Tree

Books

• Flyer for Combat Training
• Open Complaint

Crafting resources

Fishing nodes

Astral Fish

Resource nodes

Mithril Ore

Orichalcum Ore

Rich Mithril Vein

Lotus

Portobello Mushrooms

Raspberries

Verdant Herbs

Ancient Sapling

Baoba Sapling

Cypress Sapling

Red Oak Sapling

Gallery

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  Bastion of Strength banner.

References

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Amnytas

Areas	Bastion of Balance Bastion of Knowledge Bastion of Strength Bastion of the Celestial Bastion of the Natural Bastion of the Obscure The World Spire
Mastery Insights	Balanced Perspective Bastion Shallows Caveside Lookout Celestial Pilaster Obscured by the Clouds The Arboretum The Debate Hall The Plaza of Wisdom Windy Bluff
Achievements	Amnytas Diving Goggles Astral Ward Research Bug-Zapped Fantastic Flying Foxes For a Rainy Day Honorary Astral Ward (weapons 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6) Illuminating Amnytas Laugh Like Lyhr Is Watching Rank Doesn't Matter Here Stay Hydrated The Waylit Lantern Wrong Time, Wrong Place More...
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