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''"The Bastion campaign will be a direct continuation of the [[Armageddon's Blade (campaign)|Armageddon's Blade]] and [[Dragon's Blood]] campaigns, and will also serve as a precursor to the [[Clash of the Dragons]] campaign (from [[Heroes Chronicles]]). In it, the desert dwellers will find themselves embroiled in a war between [[Erathia]] and [[Nighon]], but they will manage to resist joining either side in this war and eventually form a new independent state called Akmon."{{-}}<sup>Adapted from [http://wforum.heroes35.net/showthread.php?tid=550 WoG Forum post]''</sup>''
''"The Bastion campaign will be a direct continuation of the [[Armageddon's Blade (campaign)|Armageddon's Blade]] and [[Dragon's Blood]] campaigns, and will also serve as a precursor to the [[Clash of the Dragons]] campaign (from [[Heroes Chronicles]]). In it, the desert dwellers will find themselves embroiled in a war between [[Erathia]] and [[Nighon]], but they will manage to resist joining either side in this war and eventually form a new independent state called Akmon."{{-}}<sup>Adapted from [http://wforum.heroes35.net/showthread.php?tid=550 WoG Forum post]''</sup>''


The Bastion Town was originally conceived in 2005 by New Town Group (NTG) as an {{wog}} 3.59 mod, planned to release along with two other towns: Kremlin (the Slavic town) and Haven (the sea town). Due to conflicts within the team at the time and the fact that WoG 3.59 wasn't released, the town was never completed, thus the project was frozen for well over a decade. Some creatures got leaked by their authors, like Sekhmet/High Priestesses and Servants/Warriors of Anubis. Due to the fact that a lot of fans wanted Bastion to come out, it was ported to VCMI as the Pavilion, with its creature lineup being slightly altered from what was originally planned. In April 2021, NTG announced that the Bastion would finally be released, with new graphics being revealed in further posts made by the team. Andruids became a part of NTG as a 3d-modeler at some point.
The Bastion Town was originally conceived in 2005 by New Town Group (NTG) as an {{wog}} 3.59 mod, planned to be released alongside two other towns: Kremlin (a Slavic-themed town) and Haven (a sea-themed town). Due to conflicts within the team at the time and the fact that WoG 3.59 never came to fruition, the town was never completed. Thus, the project was frozen for well over a decade. Some creatures were leaked by their authors, like Sekhmet/High Priestesses and Servants/Warriors of Anubis. As many fans wanted Bastion to be released, it was ported to [[VCMI]] as the Pavilion, with its creature lineup being slightly altered from what was originally planned. In April 2021, NTG announced that the Bastion would finally be released, with new graphics being revealed in further posts made by the team.
 
=== NTG Members ===
{| border cellpadding="4" class="unsortable" frame=box cellspacing=0
! colspan=2 style="text-align:center;" | Current Members
! colspan=4 style="text-align:center;" | Former Members
|- style="text-align:center;"
! Member
! Role(s)
! Member
! Role(s)
! Member
! Role(s)
|-
| rowspan="2" | Raistlin || rowspan="2" | Coordinator, Ideas, Programming,<br>2D Art, Campaign  || Corwin ||  Coordinator, Graphics || Garold Fonzen || Graphics
|-
| Push || Music || GeNNadiy || 2D Art
|-
| Grossmaster || 2D & 3D Art || Bianor || Graphics || Mantiss || Graphics
|-
| Andruids || 3D Art || Bars || Maps, Testing || NordStar || Co-ordination
|-
| XEL || Writer || Dj_Kolan || Maps || Qkat || Graphics
|-
| Дьякон (Deacon) || Programming, Code Research || Druin || Scripts || Riand-In || Graphics
|-
| rowspan="2" | Efrit || rowspan="2" | Resource Preparation, Consultation,<br>Creature Sounds, Scripts, Campaign || Ennin || Website || Supkrovi || Graphics
|-
| Khamza || 3D Art || Koven1Nordsiard || 3D Art
|}
 
=== Speculation ===
{{speculative}}
In [[The Tree Killer]], part of the {{hota}} campaign [[All In]], a rumour states: "It is said that on the [[Bright Lands|surface of Nighon]], far to the east, there live the people of the desert. Among them are [[catfolk]], whom no one has ever seen yet." This may imply that the Bastion could have greater relevance in {{hota}}' future plans, but nothing is yet to be confirmed. NTG's leader Raistlin has since joined the [[HotA]] crew and recently [http://wforum.heroes35.net/showthread.php?tid=5988&pid=140782#pid140782 wrote on the WoG forums] that the "ice has broken", though no further details were revealed. This implies that the Bastion will emerge, one way or another.


The revived Bastion was apparently frozen for quite some time, the NTG lead Raistlin joined [[HotA]] crew and supposedly, Bastion was planned for HotA at some point of time, since there's some parts of Bastion lore incorporated in one of the campaigns, specifically catfolk living on the surface of [[Nighon]]. Recently, Raistlin wrote on [http://wforum.heroes35.net WoG forums] that the "ice has broken" and that it's too early to reveal the details, but it might imply NTG Bastion coming at some point.
== Creatures ==
== Creatures ==
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Latest revision as of 18:59, 1 December 2025

Fully upgraded Pavilion

Pavilion is modified and balanced version of the Bastion Town by New Town Group, ported to VCMI by edeksumo and Andruids with the help of the Acid Cave modding community, with special thanks to Nephretes, J. M. Sower, Hobbit, Kuririn, Witchking, Trith, and Mitlandy. It is an Egyptian-themed town that draws heavily on Egyptian mythology, with further Arabic influence showing in some of its units and architecture. Some of the Egyptian trappings are inspired by the pyramidal Tomb of VARN and its Anubis-like guardians in Might and Magic VI: The Mandate of Heaven.

Pavilion is a Neutral alignment town, home to the Vizier and Embalmer hero classes.

The native terrain of Pavilion is Sand, but it may be changed to Dunes, a new terrain type, by enabling a submod.

Pavilion's Blacksmith sells First Aid Tents, its Mage Guild reaches Level 4, and its Resource Silo provides Mercury.


Origins[edit | hide | hide all]

"The Bastion campaign will be a direct continuation of the Armageddon's Blade and Dragon's Blood campaigns, and will also serve as a precursor to the Clash of the Dragons campaign (from Heroes Chronicles). In it, the desert dwellers will find themselves embroiled in a war between Erathia and Nighon, but they will manage to resist joining either side in this war and eventually form a new independent state called Akmon." Adapted from WoG Forum post

The Bastion Town was originally conceived in 2005 by New Town Group (NTG) as an In the Wake of Gods 3.59 mod, planned to be released alongside two other towns: Kremlin (a Slavic-themed town) and Haven (a sea-themed town). Due to conflicts within the team at the time and the fact that WoG 3.59 never came to fruition, the town was never completed. Thus, the project was frozen for well over a decade. Some creatures were leaked by their authors, like Sekhmet/High Priestesses and Servants/Warriors of Anubis. As many fans wanted Bastion to be released, it was ported to VCMI as the Pavilion, with its creature lineup being slightly altered from what was originally planned. In April 2021, NTG announced that the Bastion would finally be released, with new graphics being revealed in further posts made by the team.

NTG Members[edit | hide]

Current Members Former Members
Member Role(s) Member Role(s) Member Role(s)
Raistlin Coordinator, Ideas, Programming,
2D Art, Campaign		 Corwin Coordinator, Graphics Garold Fonzen Graphics
Push Music GeNNadiy 2D Art
Grossmaster 2D & 3D Art Bianor Graphics Mantiss Graphics
Andruids 3D Art Bars Maps, Testing NordStar Co-ordination
XEL Writer Dj_Kolan Maps Qkat Graphics
Дьякон (Deacon) Programming, Code Research Druin Scripts Riand-In Graphics
Efrit Resource Preparation, Consultation,
Creature Sounds, Scripts, Campaign		 Ennin Website Supkrovi Graphics
Khamza 3D Art Koven1Nordsiard 3D Art

Speculation[edit | hide]

The following information is largely based on extrapolations about a work-in-progress project and largely unconfirmed. The finished project may differ greatly.

In The Tree Killer, part of the Horn of the Abyss campaign All In, a rumour states: "It is said that on the surface of Nighon, far to the east, there live the people of the desert. Among them are catfolk, whom no one has ever seen yet." This may imply that the Bastion could have greater relevance in Horn of the Abyss' future plans, but nothing is yet to be confirmed. NTG's leader Raistlin has since joined the HotA crew and recently wrote on the WoG forums that the "ice has broken", though no further details were revealed. This implies that the Bastion will emerge, one way or another.

Creatures[edit | hide]

Whipper
Level 1
4
3
1–3
7
4
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
15
60
60
Cost

50

Generates 50 Gold per day when in a hero's army.
Overseer
Level 1
5
5
1–3
7
5
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
15
90
80
Cost

60

Generates 75 Gold per day when in a hero's army.
Wadjet
Level 2
7
4
2–3
15
6
Move
Flying
Size
2
Growth
9
180
160
Cost

130

Flies.
Venomous Wadjet
Level 2
7
5
2–3
20
8
Move
Flying
Size
2
Growth
9
200
190
Cost

180

Flies. Poisonous (20%).
Camel Rider
Level 3
9
9
2–6
25
7
Move
Ground
Size
2
Growth
7
340
320
Cost

220
Desert Warrior
Level 3
10
10
2–6
25
8
Move
Ground
Size
2
Growth
7
340
320
Cost

260

Increases movement points on Sand by 150.
Priestess
Level 4
10
7
Shots
12
7–9
25
5
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
4
520
480
Cost

330

Shoots. Spellcaster: Advanced Cure (25 Health per Priestess).
High Priestess
Level 4
12
8
Shots
24
7–9
30
7
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
4
550
500
Cost

380

Shoots. Spellcaster: Advanced Cure (50 Health per High Priestess).
Ammut
Level 5
13
12
13–18
45
5
Move
Ground
Size
2
Growth
3
1000
800
Cost

500

No enemy retaliation.
Devouring Ammut
Level 5
14
13
13–18
50
6
Move
Ground
Size
2
Growth
3
1300
1100
Cost

600

No enemy retaliation. Life Eater (stack gains 3 Maximum Health after every attack).
Sphinx
Level 6
14
16
15–20
100
7
Move
Flying
Size
2
Growth
2
1800
1000
Cost

900
Sphinx Oracle
Level 6
15
17
18–23
110
9
Move
Flying
Size
2
Growth
2
2000
1400
Cost

1100

Flies. Mind spell immunity. Spellcaster after attack: Cruel Fate (blocks enemy from receiving buffs or being resurrected).
Anubian
Level 7
20
15
35–40
180
9
Move
Flying
Size
1
Growth
1
3850
3650
Cost

2000

1

Flies. Immune to Earth Magic.
Divine Anubian
Level 7
30
20
35–45
250
14
Move
Flying
Size
1
Growth
1
7200
3850
Cost

4000

2

Flies. Immune to Earth Magic. Spellcaster after attack: God's Scales (20%) (reduces enemy's Attack or Defense to 0).
Preacher
Commander
5+
5+
Shots
0+
6–12+
40+
4+
Move
Ground
Size
1
Growth
N/A
130
140
Cost

1000

Commanders are In the Wake of Gods creatures that serve as a "troop leader" on the battlefield. VCMI supports this feature if the WoG VCMI mod is enabled.
Scarab
Level 1
3
2
1–3
5
8
Move
Flying
Size
2
Growth
1
50
50
Cost

40

Flies. +1 Luck.

Heroes[edit | hide]

Viziers[edit | hide]

Amesh the Vizier
AmeshAmeshAmeshAmesh
Male
2
1
2
1
Amesh is the only human known to have gone toe to toe with a Sphinx during a riddling competition. His love for solving riddles and coming up with the new ones has gained him a notoriety and great respect among these esoteric creatures.
Increases the Speed of allied Sphinxes and Sphinx Oracles by 1 and their Attack and Defense skills by 5% for every 6 levels (rounded up).
Advanced
15–25 Whippers (100%)
7–9 Wadjets (100%)
3–5 Camel Riders (100%)
Azarias the Vizier
AzariasAzariasAzariasAzarias
Male
2
1
2
1
Azarias dedicated his life to studying wild creatures around the world. As it turned into obsession, he started to spend most of his time in the wilderness, but as a result, his insight of many beasts' strengths and weaknesses became unparalleled.
Increases the Speed of allied Wadjets and Vemonous Wadjets by 1 and their Attack and Defense skills by 5% for every 2 levels (rounded up).
Basic
Basic
7–9 Wadjets (100%)
7–9 Wadjets (100%)
7–9 Wadjets (100%)
Cassandra the Vizier
CassandraCassandraCassandraCassandra
Female
2
1
2
1
Cassandra's cold and unyielding character comes to light every time she settles her province's matters as a high judge. Her incorruptible spirit and harsh punishments yielded her the sympathy of Ammuts, ever fond of feasts that each execution brings.
Increases the Speed of allied Ammuts and Devouring Ammuts by 1 and their Attack and Defense skills by 5% for every 5 levels (rounded up).
Basic
Basic
15–25 Whippers (100%)
7–9 Wadjets (100%)
3–5 Camel Riders (100%)
Elspeth the Vizier
ElspethElspethElspethElspeth
Female
Anubian
2
1
2
1
Elspeth braved the endless desert uncountable number of times and seems to know all of its secrets by heart. All of her troops always seem invigorated and filled with unknown force, perhaps thanks to the fabled spring of life?
Increases the Health of allied creatures by 5%.
Basic
Basic
15–25 Whippers (100%)
7–9 Wadjets (100%)
3–5 Camel Riders (100%)
Gideon the Vizier
GideonGideonGideonGideon
Male
2
1
2
1
Gideon has been born with the favour of gods and this is probably why he has grown so reckless. It was a surprise to many that he didn't grow into a zealous warrior, but he still seems to consider blades and arrows randomly breaking on his chest as a welcome boon.
Receives a 5% per level bonus to Armorer skill percentage.
Basic
Basic
15–25 Whippers (100%)
7–9 Wadjets (100%)
3–5 Camel Riders (100%)
Ko-Eset the Vizier
Ko-EsetKo-EsetKo-EsetKo-Eset
Female
Horus Falcon
2
1
2
1
Ko-Eset of the enigmatic Falcon clan never shuns from lucrative opportunities and risky ventures. The jealous often accuse her of dabbling in sorcery but her industrious spirit and foresight are sole reasons for her wealth.
Increases kingdom's income by 350 gold per day.
Basic
Basic
15–25 Whippers (100%)
7–9 Wadjets (100%)
3–5 Camel Riders (100%)
Marzum the Vizier
MarzumMarzumMarzumMarzum
Male
2
1
2
1
Marzum made his name as a sadistic and influential nabob by constantly exploiting his servants. It is said that there is nothing he loves more than a sound of the whip cracking on human skin.
Increases the Speed of allied Whippers and Overseers by 1 and their Attack and Defense skills by 5% for every level (rounded up).
Basic
Basic
15–25 Whippers (100%)
15–25 Whippers (100%)
15–25 Whippers (100%)
Sekhem the Vizier
SekhemSekhemSekhemSekhem
Female
2
1
2
1
As an aspect of the Goddess' rage, Sekhem is unfit to live with her sisters at the temple. In attempt to quench the undying thirst for blood and gore, she seeks battle during the times of war and unrest.
Receives a 5% per level bonus to Offense skill percentage.
Basic
Basic
15–25 Whippers (100%)
7–9 Wadjets (100%)
3–5 Camel Riders (100%)
Varn the Vizier
VarnVarnVarnVarn
Male
Anubian
2
1
2
1
The only thing Varn could remember when he woke up in the middle of the desert, was his name. He wanders seeking answers to the mystery of his past and his purpose.
Increases the Speed of allied Anubians and Divine Anubians by 1 and their Attack and Defense skills by 5% for every 7 levels (rounded up).
Basic
Basic
15–25 Whippers (100%)
7–9 Wadjets (100%)
3–5 Camel Riders (100%)

Embalmers[edit | hide]

Amanra the Embalmer
AmanraAmanraAmanraAmanra
Female
1
0
2
2
Amanra was the first daughter of a powerful Vizier but laws of the land foiled her ambition to inherit the family’s legacy. She turned to the dark arts to seize her birthright by force.
Receives a 5% per level bonus to Sorcery skill percentage.
Basic
Basic
15–25 Whippers (100%)
7–9 Wadjets (100%)
3–5 Camel Riders (100%)
Curse
Bast the Embalmer
BastBastBastBast
Female
1
0
2
2
As everyone knows, Priestesses do not like to hurry. They do everything carefully and with grace, but Bast is different. On a horseback, she can outrun the fastest riders.
Receives a 5% per level bonus to Logistics skill percentage.
Basic
Basic
15–25 Whippers (100%)
7–9 Wadjets (100%)
3–5 Camel Riders (100%)
Haste
Jaffa the Embalmer
JaffaJaffaJaffaJaffa
Male
1
0
2
2
Jaffa was a servant of a cruel overlord and had to torture innocents at his master’s behest. When the opportunity of a coup presented itself, he was first to join the rebels and made a vow to use his powers only for good the moment he had finally plunged a dagger into the tyrant’s chest.
Casts Meteor Shower with damage increased by 3% for every N hero levels, where N is the level of the target creature.
Basic
Basic
15–25 Whippers (100%)
7–9 Wadjets (100%)
3–5 Camel Riders (100%)
Meteor Shower
Keila the Embalmer
KeilaKeilaKeilaKeila
Female
1
0
2
2
Young Keila never sought fame or approval, but when a grand magus invited her to work for him, she couldn’t refuse. Rewriting hundreds of parchments and tomes gave her great deal of arcane knowledge and satisfaction.
Casts Specialist's Slow with increased effect (additional -1 Speed for tier 1-6 creatures).
Basic
Basic
15–25 Whippers (100%)
7–9 Wadjets (100%)
3–5 Camel Riders (100%)
Specialist's Slow
Menet the Embalmer
MenetMenetMenetMenet
Female
1
0
2
2
Menet is said to be the first to undergo the metamorphosis. She treats other Priestesses like her daughters, helping and supporting them in service of the Goddess, and they repay her in kind.
Increases the Speed of allied Priestesses and High Priestesses by 1 and their Attack and Defense skills by 5% for every 4 levels (rounded up).
Basic
Basic
15–25 Whippers (100%)
7–9 Wadjets (100%)
3–5 Camel Riders (100%)
Resurrection
Osir the Embalmer
OsirOsirOsirOsir
Male
1
0
2
2
Osir's family wealth allowed his healing talents to bloom under the tutelage of most esteemed priests. Sometimes, he ponders his unfulfilled ambition to become a powerful magus, but he takes great pride in his craft and eagerly aids the weak and the ill.
Receives a 5% per level bonus to First Aid skill.
Basic
Basic
15–25 Whippers (100%)
3–5 Camel Riders (100%)
Dispel
Peth-Shub the Embalmer
Peth-ShubPeth-ShubPeth-ShubPeth-Shub
Male
Horus Falcon
1
0
2
2
Peth-Shub of enigmatic Falcon clan served the royal court for many years. Thanks to his intuition and keen eye, he eliminated numerous threats to the Pharaoh and became one of the most trusted guardians.
Receives a 5% per level bonus to Eagle Eye skill.
Basic
Basic
15–25 Whippers (100%)
3–5 Camel Riders (100%)
Ice Bolt
Seref the Embalmer
SerefSerefSerefSeref
Female
1
0
2
2
Seref's fierce, yet protective nature has been widely known ever since she became an initiate. It surprised no one that she was chosen as one of the Goddess' aspects – a shield that protects Her faithful.
All units in Seref's army are enchanted with Advanced Fire Shield.
Basic
Basic
15–25 Whippers (100%)
7–9 Wadjets (100%)
3–5 Camel Riders (100%)
Fire Shield
Zamonth the Embalmer
ZamonthZamonthZamonthZamonth
Male
Anubian
1
0
2
2
Zamonth could never accept that necromantic arts had been banned by the priest caste. It was only because of his almost divine status that he was allowed to keep dark tomes containing the forbidden knowledge.
Can transform Undead creatures into Mummies.
Basic
Basic
2 Mummies (100%)
2 Mummies (100%)
2 Mummies (100%)
Animate Dead

Gallery[edit | hide]

  • Puzzle Map
    Puzzle Map
  • Desert Warrior by CoreWOG Team
    Desert Warrior by CoreWOG Team
  • Ammut by CoreWOG Team
    Ammut by CoreWOG Team
  • Elephant by CoreWOG Team
    Elephant by CoreWOG Team
  • Elephant by CoreWOG Team
    Elephant by CoreWOG Team
  • Elephant by CoreWOG Team
    Elephant by CoreWOG Team
  • Elephant by fiorin (unreleased)
    Elephant by fiorin (unreleased)
  • Elephant by fiorin (unreleased)
    Elephant by fiorin (unreleased)
  • Anubian and Ammut poster by Bianor
    Anubian and Ammut poster by Bianor
  • Promo image of an Anubian for v2.6 of the mod
    Promo image of an Anubian for v2.6 of the mod
  • Early Bastion Concept
    Early Bastion Concept
  • Early Bastion Concept
    Early Bastion Concept
  • Early Bastion (pre-release)
    Early Bastion
    (pre-release)
  • Early Bastion (pre-release)
    Early Bastion
    (pre-release)
  • Early Bastion (pre-release)
    Early Bastion
    (pre-release)
  • Early Bastion (pre-release)
    Early Bastion
    (pre-release)
  • Early Bastion (pre-release)
    Early Bastion
    (pre-release)
  • Final Bastion Town Scren
    Final Bastion Town Scren
  • Town under construction
    Town under construction
  • Town under construction
    Town under construction
  • Redesigned Bastion Adventure Map model by Grossmaster
    Redesigned Bastion Adventure Map model by Grossmaster
  • Pavilion siege from a previous version of the mod - graphics have since been updated.
    Pavilion siege from a previous version of the mod - graphics have since been updated.
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