Bastion

: Using complex angles (the "magistral line") to ensure that every inch of the perimeter was covered by crossfire.

the world to its state before the Calamity (hoping it doesn't happen again) or to search for a new life elsewhere. 2. World of Warcraft: The Path of Ascension Shadowlands expansion, is the first realm souls encounter in the afterlife. Bastion

Historical Note: The fortifications of in Puerto Rico are a pristine example of bastion architecture in the New World, designed to protect the Spanish treasure fleet. : Using complex angles (the "magistral line") to

: Built to absorb the impact of cannonballs rather than shattering. World of Warcraft: The Path of Ascension Shadowlands

We speak of a small town as a "bastion of conservatism," implying that it holds the line against the encroaching tides of liberal policy. We describe a remote nature reserve as a "bastion of biodiversity," suggesting it is the last stronghold where rare species are protected from extinction. In this usage, the word takes on a noble, almost romantic quality. It implies resilience, endurance, and the refusal to yield.

collects these Cores to power up the Bastion, he encounters other survivors like