Editing Town themes

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Here is the list of '''musical themes''' representing [[town]]s. Music for nine traditional towns is composed by [[Paul Romero]], while the theme of [[Town themes#Cove|Cove]] is written by [[Horn of the Abyss]] founder [[Docent Picolan]].

== Castle ==

The theme of [[Castle]] is a solemn and noble melody in A major. Woodwind trills resemble horses' neighing, which is a reference to [[Cavalier and Champion|Cavaliers]] as well as to [[Knight]] heroes, while bell toll is an allusion to [[Monk and Zealot|Monks]] and [[Cleric]] heroes.

== Rampart ==

[[Rampart]] has possibly the mildest town theme in the whole game. It is a Celtic-like melody accompanied by a harp, written in G minor. Rampart theme has a brief intro and ending, both featuring melodies by wind instruments.

== Tower ==

The theme of [[Tower]] (D minor) is the longest and most developed in the game. It's a cycle of variations on a waltzing melody which gets more and more courageous and militant. Passages of flutes and violins depict flying snowflakes, since Tower's [[native terrain]] is [[Snow]], while using of choir and percussion creates an enchanted atmosphere, as Tower is one of the most magical Heroes 3 towns.

== Inferno ==

[[Inferno]]'s music illustrates the element of fire. The main melody in A minor consists of fearsome exclamations, with exceptionally scary sound of brass instruments, while the accompaniment depicts boiling lava. The whole theme of Inferno is dramatic and restless, like a theme of hell should be.

== Necropolis ==

The theme of [[Necropolis]] is a realm of horror and dread. It starts with funeral bell tolls and a moaning choir melody (C minor), which seems to be a choir of dead souls. Then comes a famous Gregorian chant "[https://youtube.com/watch?v=RMZPdSo2qUQ Dies irae]" ("Day of Wrath"), which is a symbol of death in many classical music works. It is followed by warlike music resembling gallop of [[Black Knight and Dread Knight|Black and Dread Knights]]. In the end, "Dies irae" is performed by harpsichord in B-flat minor, driving deep sorrow and depression.

== Dungeon ==

Soundtrack of [[Dungeon]] is dark and gloomy, but not as horrific as in [[Town themes#Necropolis|Necropolis]], providing some sophisticated oriental motifs. A melody in the rhythm of a slow waltz (A minor) develops throughout the piece, getting more and more furious. It is interesting that [[Town themes#Tower|Tower]], which is Dungeon's fierce rival due to [[Giant and Titan|Titans]]-[[Red Dragon and Black Dragon|Black Dragons]] stand-off, also has a waltz-like theme.

== Stronghold ==

[[Stronghold]] theme is written in F minor, and is one of the most dramatic and militant in Heroes 3. It is in fact a scene of a tough battle, with many specific effects depicting Stronghold's creatures, for example, [[Roc and Thunderbird|Thunderbirds']] shrieking, [[Goblin and Hobgoblin|Goblins']] crude speech (notice sound effects when visiting their external dwelling), and unstoppable gallop of [[Wolf Rider and Wolf Raider|Wolf Raiders]]. Stronghold is a symbol of brute force, same for its music. Originally this theme was created for [[Castle]].

== Fortress ==

The theme of [[Fortress]] is notably the only town theme written in neither major nor minor key, being based on [https://www.britannica.com/art/triad-music#ref951829 augmented triad], although G-sharp minor starts to prevail as the piece gets developed. A bizarre and sophisticated melody is followed by battle music somewhat resembling the theme of [[Town themes#Stronghold|Stronghold]]. This combination of heroic and magical music goes well with Fortress which doesn't have top level [[Mage Guild]], but features many units with special magical abilities.

== Conflux ==

The soundtrack for [[Conflux]] is about peace and serenity. It is the shortest town theme, and one of only two written in a major key, the other being [[Town themes#Castle|Castle]] (Conflux's key is C major). There is no big contrast within the theme of Conflux, which depicts the world of pure elements and emotionless [[Elemental]]s. Fanfares aren't that militant since they are softened with harp.

== Cove ==

Music of [[Cove]] is written by [[Docent Picolan]] instead of [[Paul Romero]]. It may resemble [[Town themes#Conflux|Conflux]] theme, as they both aren't too dramatic, and Cove's main melody is even quite lyrical. The key is C minor. The theme of Cove is accompanied by rumble of waves, while previous nine town themes don't have any sounds of nature itself (in the official editions, only [[terrain themes]] have it, for example, the one of Water also features splashing sea waves).

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