Bastion System

Congratulations, Adventurers! Welcome to the Guild Bastion Program!

As you reach the prestigious rank of Level 5, the Adventurers’ Guild is proud to reward your dedication, bravery, and contributions to the safety and prosperity of The Forsaken Realm. You have earned the right to establish a Bastion, a stronghold that will serve as your personal base of operations, a place to store your treasures, plan your next adventures, and even train new adventurers. Here is a guide to help you understand what Bastions entail, how Bastion Turns work, and the support the Guild will provide to help you set up your new base.

What is a Bastion?

A Bastion is your own fortified base or estate. It could be anything from a seaside fortress, a forest hall, or a tower in the desert sands, depending on your location and preferences. Your Bastion isn’t just a physical building but an extension of your influence and reputation within The Forsaken Realm. You can build it up, hire staff, expand facilities, and turn it into a place that reflects your adventuring party’s unique character.

Functions of a Bastion:

• Safe Resting Place: A secure location to recover between adventures.

• Storage: A place to store your wealth, magical items, relics, and gear.

• Research and Crafting: You can set up facilities to craft items, brew potions, and even research spells or alchemical concoctions.

• Training Grounds: As you grow, you’ll be able to train followers and even start building a loyal guard or workforce.

• Networking Hub: Your Bastion can become a place where merchants, other adventurers, and allies visit to trade, seek aid, or offer quests.

How Bastion Turns Work

Every Bastion Turn represents a period of one week in-game time, during which you can take specific actions to develop and improve your Bastion. Each Bastion Turn, you may:

• Construct Facilities: Build or upgrade sections of your Bastion, such as a library, armory, forge, or garden. Some facilities may unlock new abilities or grant bonuses, such as faster potion crafting, enhanced training, or unique research options.

• Hire Staff and Specialists: You may choose to hire specialized NPCs like an alchemist, blacksmith, mage, or guard captain. These individuals not only enhance your Bastion’s effectiveness but can assist with specialized projects.

• Resource Collection and Trade: During a Bastion Turn, your team can focus on gathering resources, such as hunting for rare herbs, mining, or trading with nearby settlements. The amount of resources collected each turn can be affected by hired staff, such as foresters, traders, or miners.

• Defend and Patrol: If your Bastion is under threat or located in a dangerous area, part of your Bastion Turn might involve fortifying defenses or patrolling the surrounding lands to keep monsters and raiders at bay.

• Personal Projects: Each player can also engage in personal pursuits at the Bastion during a turn. For example, researching a spell, crafting a weapon, studying a magical relic, or training an animal companion.

Bastion Turns happen while you’re not on major quests, typically between adventures. You’ll have time to plan, strategize, and make important decisions about your base. Every few sessions, we’ll take time to resolve a Bastion Turn, allowing you to experience the growth of your domain.

Guild Support and Initial Grants

As new Bastion owners, you’ll receive generous support from the Adventurers’ Guild to help set up your base. This assistance includes initial grants of resources, building materials, and funds to hire basic staff.

Initial Construction Grant:

You’ll receive a one-time Gold Grant from the Guild, equivalent to 500 gold pieces per party member. This funding is intended to help you start the basic structures of your Bastion, such as a main hall, a storage facility, and rudimentary defenses. Building Materials:
The Guild provides a set of construction materials for your first few builds, including timber, stone, and metal. This will cover the costs of up to three basic facilities, such as a Courtyard, Bedroom, or storage room; as well as two special facilities such as a Smithy or Arcane Study. Hiring Fund:
A fund of 200 gold pieces is set aside specifically for hiring. You may use this to recruit essential staff such as a caretaker, guards, or a cook. For more specialized staff, you’ll need to earn additional resources or hire independently. Guild Staff Specialists:
Once per month, you may request a specialist from the Guild’s network to help with a unique task at your Bastion. This could be an engineer to help fortify defenses, a herbalist for potion brewing, or a weaponsmith to craft special arms. Specialists come at a discounted rate due to Guild sponsorship.

Bastion Tax and Resource Contributions

In exchange for the Guild’s assistance, you’ll agree to a Resource Tax for the first six months (or six Bastion Turns) after your Bastion is established. This means that a portion of any resources you collect, such as mined metals, crafted items, or harvested herbs, must be contributed back to the Guild as a form of repayment.
Resource Tax: 20% of all resources or income generated by the Bastion (rounded up to the nearest whole unit). Monthly Collection: Guild representatives will visit once per month (or at the end of every four Bastion Turns) to collect the tax. They’ll also check in on your progress and offer additional guidance if needed.

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Adventurers’ Guild Job Board:
Hiring for Your Bastion

Congratulations on establishing your Bastion! The Adventurers’ Guild makes it easy to hire the perfect staff to help your stronghold thrive. Here's how you can recruit skilled professionals directly through the Guild.

Step 1: Create a Job Offer

Fill out the details of the position you're hiring for. Be clear about what you're offering and what you need!

• Job Title: What’s the role? (e.g., Blacksmith, Caretaker, Mage).

• Salary: How much gold per week or month are you offering?
• Tip: Skilled workers usually expect 50–100 gold per week. General staff are happy with 10–25 gold.

• Resources Provided: List what perks or tools they’ll have access to.
• Example: "A fully stocked lab," "Private quarters," or "Training opportunities."

• Bastion Details: Give a quick description of your Bastion.
• Example: “A secure forest hall with crafting facilities and nearby trade routes.”

• Preferred Candidate (Optional): Know someone already? Add their name here, and the Guild will prioritize contacting them.

Once your offer is ready, send it to the Guild using a messenger, magical means, or however your party communicates.

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Step 2: Wait for a Response

The Guild processes your request in 1 week (1 Bastion Turn). You’ll get one of these outcomes:

• Exact Match Found: The Guild finds someone perfect for the job, and they accept your terms.

• Negotiation Needed: The candidate likes the offer but requests higher pay, extra perks, or specific resources.

• No Match Yet: The Guild asks for more time or a revised offer if the request is too specific or underfunded.

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Step 3: Review Candidates

If no preferred NPC is listed, the Guild will send you 1–3 potential hires. Each candidate will have a unique profile:

• Name & Background: Who they are and why they’d fit.

• Skills: What they bring to the Bastion (e.g., crafting bonuses, unique knowledge, or training abilities).

• Salary/Requests: How much they cost and any special demands.

• Loyalty Modifier: How committed they’re likely to be based on your offer and the Bastion’s state.

Choose your favorite, pay their starting fee, and welcome them to the team!

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Step 4: Your New Hire Arrives

The chosen NPC will arrive at your Bastion at the start of the next Bastion Turn. They’ll immediately begin working in their role, providing bonuses or advancing projects tied to their expertise.

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Example: Recruiting a Blacksmith

Your Bastion needs a blacksmith for crafting and repairs. You submit the following job offer:

• Job Title: Blacksmith

• Salary: 60 gold per week

• Resources Provided: Fully equipped forge and free meals.

• Bastion Details: "A mountainside fortress with a growing trade network and plenty of security."

• Preferred Candidate: None.

Guild Response:

• Candidate 1: Darik Ironhand, Veteran Armorer – Salary: 75 gold/week. Requires a high-quality forge upgrade.

• Candidate 2: Lila Emberfoot, Novice Smith – Salary: 40 gold/week. No special requests but limited skill.

• Candidate 3: Thorin Steelbeard, Freelance Craftsman – Salary: 65 gold/week. Prefers occasional freedom for personal projects.

You choose Candidate 3 and pay a one-time relocation fee of 20 gold. Thorin begins work immediately, giving your Bastion a +2 bonus to crafting checks and reducing the cost of repairs.

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Tips for Successful Hiring

• Budget Wisely: High salaries attract better staff but can strain resources if overused.

• Plan Facilities Early: Some NPCs require specific tools or spaces to work effectively.

• Build Loyalty: Providing fair pay, fulfilling requests, and upgrading Bastion features can improve morale and productivity.

Your Bastion will only grow stronger with a skilled team. Ready to make your first hire?

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Starting Your Bastion Journey

Your Bastion is a reflection of your party’s achievements, ambitions, and personality. As you expand, your base will evolve into a hub of activity and a place to forge your legacy. The decisions you make will shape its future and could attract allies or even rivals.
As you take your first Bastion Turn, consider:

• What do you want your Bastion to represent?

• What facilities are most essential for your adventuring needs?

• What unique opportunities or challenges does your chosen location provide?

May your Bastion grow strong and prosperous, and may it serve as a beacon of your deeds across The Forsaken Realm.
Feel free to ask if you have questions about Bastion Turns, or if you’re ready to start designing your first facilities and choosing your initial hires!

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