Barracks | Faction: Sylari Ascendancy

Lore

Graceful spires laced with glowing runes rise above the forest canopy — this is the Warspire Hall, where strategy is art and warriors are forged through precision and purpose. Within its halls, Moonblade Sentinels spar beneath starlight, and Tricksters study arcane misdirection in silence.

“We do not train for war. We perfect it.”

Role

The Warspire Hall is the barracks of the Sylari faction. It produces core ground and support units, unlocking higher-tier troops as the structure is upgraded.

Unlocks 4 core Sylari units:

• Moonblade Sentinel

• Sylvan Marksman

• Runebound Trickster

• Wyrmcaller (Available after Ether Workshop level 2)

Warspire Hall – Unlocks by Level

Level	Unlocked Units	Training Speed	Unit Cap Bonus
1	Moonblade Sentinel	Base	—
2	Sylvan Marksman	+5%	+5
3	Runebound Trickster	+10%	+10
4	Wyrmcaller (requires Ether Workshop Lvl 2)	+15%	+15
5	Faster Tier 3 Training	+25%	+20

Strategy Tips

Pair training with Ether Workshop upgrades to unlock max-level units early.

Combine with Leafguard Camps to increase your deployable army size.

Upgrade early for access to Runebound Trickster — useful for disrupting defenses.

Suggested Upgrades – Future Voting Ideas

• ** Twin Spires** – Allows training of 2 unit types at once.
• ** Phantom Drill** – Units exit with temporary evasion buff.
• ** Lunar Forge** – Units trained at night (in-game clock) gain +10% damage for 1 raid.

Utility Building | Faction: Sylari Ascendancy

Lore

Deep beneath the crystal roots of the Sylari forest, the Ether Workshop hums with the rhythm of ancient aether flows. Here, time bends, matter whispers, and warriors are transformed not by steel, but by intention and arcane infusion.

“In the hands of the Sylari, even air can be weaponized.”

Role

The Ether Workshop is your unit upgrade center — a place of ritual enhancement where your four core Sylari units ascend from capable to elite. It unlocks level-based upgrades for each unit, enhancing stats, abilities, and passive effects.

Unlocks Unit Upgrades I–V for:

• Moonblade Sentinel

• Sylvan Marksman

• Runebound Trickster

• Wyrmcaller

Ether Workshop – Upgrade Path

Level	Unlocks	Research Speed Bonus	Energy Cost Reduction
1	Unit Level 2	—	—
2	Unit Level 3	+5%	—
3	Unit Level 4	+10%	-5%
4	Unit Level 5	+15%	-10%
5	Advanced Research Tier (Future Vote)	+20%	-15%

Strategy Tips

Upgrade Moonshade Nexus in tandem to maximize synergy buffs.

Plan ahead — Ether Workshop upgrades take time. Use Leafguard Camps to prep while waiting.

Higher-level units make huge differences in mid- to high-tier raids.

• Suggested Upgrades – Future Voting Ideas

• Quantum Folding – Unlocks dual-unit upgrade queues.

• Aether Bloom – Slowly regenerates upgrade energy over time.

• Ethereal Imprint – Grants permanent passive bonuses to all upgraded units.

Defense – Air Only | Faction: Sylari Ascendancy

Lore

Crafted from enchanted obsidian and stabilized aetherium, the Aether Warden floats silently above the battlefield. It reads the skies like a scribe reads prophecy — striking only when the arcane patterns align. Its shimmering core pulses with stored skyfire, discharging searing bolts into any who threaten the glade from above.

“Wings mean little when the wind obeys me.”

Role

The Aether Warden is an air-only defense designed to track and intercept flying units with high-speed projectiles. Its shots deal moderate burst damage with a slight tracking delay, rewarding precise placement and coverage synergy.

Aether Warden – Stats by Level

Level	Damage/Shot	Volley Size	Reload Time	HP	Special Effect
1	60	1	1.6s	500	—
2	75	2	1.5s	650	+5% projectile speed
3	90	2	1.4s	800	10% projectile speed, minor splash (0.5 tile radius)
4	110	3	1.3s	950	Adds Aether Mark (targets take 5% more air dmg)
5	130	3	1.2s	1100	15% faster shots + Aether Mark + +10% splash radius

Strategy Tips

Best used in pairs for full aerial coverage over your Townhall and resource collectors.

Combo with the Prism Obelisk for overlapping anti-air zones.

Use Moonshade Nexus placement to buff its firing rate in synergy zones.

Suggested Upgrades – Future Voting Ideas

• ** Skyfury Coil** – Increases splash damage radius by 25%.
• ** Warding Halo** – Reduces incoming damage by 15% when not firing.
• ** Echo Pulse** – Hits a second nearby airborne target at 50% damage.

Defense – Ground Only | Faction: Sylari Ascendancy

Lore

Carved from obsidian stone and imbued with forgotten glyphs, the Arcane Watcher channels raw leyline energy into focused pulses of force. The Sylari rarely build these in plain sight — they're typically disguised among ruins or trees until they fire. Not merely a turret, but a guardian with a mind of its own.

“The stone sees. The stone waits. The stone strikes.”

Role

A burst ground defense that fires a beam of arcane energy, dealing damage and briefly disrupting ability activation on hit. Ideal against spellcasters and crowd-control attackers.

Arcane Watcher – Stats by Level

Level	Damage/Shot	Burst Count	Reload Time	HP	Special Effect
1	45	1	2.0s	550	—
2	60	1	1.9s	675	10% chance to Disrupt ability use (1s)
3	75	2	1.8s	800	15% Disrupt + Arcane Burn (10 DPS for 2s)
4	90	2	1.7s	950	20% Disrupt + Arcane Burn
5	110	3	1.6s	1100	25% Disrupt + Arcane Burn + +10% Crit Damage

Strategy Tips

Pair with Thorn Spitters to keep enemies in range longer.

Arcane Watchers are great near resource clusters, preventing high-level spell units from sneaking in.

Best used near Moonshade Nexus for increased effectiveness in the buff grid.

Suggested Upgrades – Future Voting Ideas

Echo Pulse – A second pulse hits a random nearby enemy.

Obsidian Core – Adds +30% resistance to splash damage.

Mind Snare – Disrupted enemies move 20% slower for 1.5s.

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Defense – Ground Only | Faction: Sylari Ascendancy

Lore

Forged from enchanted brambles and bound with moonsteel sinew, the Thorn Spitter lies dormant until its prey draws near. A relic of ancient Elven wars, it launches armor-piercing thorns in silent bursts, punishing any ground troops that dare breach the glade.

“Let them walk boldly. Their path is pain.”

Role

Ground-only defense turret that fires a rapid volley of piercing thorns. Best positioned to protect tight choke points or near your Moonshade Nexus for synergy with buffs.

Thorn Spitter – Stats by Level

Level	Damage/Shot	Shots/Burst	Reload Time	HP	Special Effect
1	40	3	1.8s	600	—
2	55	3	1.8s	750	+5% chance to inflict Slow
3	70	4	1.7s	900	10% chance to Slow
4	85	4	1.6s	1050	10% Slow + +10% Crit Chance
5	100	5	1.5s	1200	15% Slow + +15% Crit Chance

Strategy Tips

Place two Thorn Spitters in a V shape behind a barricade to focus fire on single-target tanks.

Buff with Moonshade Nexus grid for bonus projectile speed.

Pairs well with Nova Ring or Rune Shard Turret to catch slowed enemies in combo effects.

Suggested Upgrades – Future Voting Ideas

• ** Barbed Tips** – Increases damage over time on hit.
• ** Whispering Vines** – Camouflage until activated.
• ** Lunar Poison** – Adds damage-over-time effect vs. healers.

Community Voting

Got a better name? Want Thorn Spitter to evolve into a Venomroot or Bloomguard Cannon? Submit your designs or vote below.

Stores magma-refined Pyrestone, sealed in obsidian containers.

Level	HP	Max Pyrestone Storage	Energy Containment Efficiency	Upgrade Time	Appearance Changes
1	1200	100,000	Basic	30m	A small reinforced chamber, glowing with molten energy, with steam vents.
2	1800	250,000	Improved	1h	The reservoir expands, with visible Pyrestone flows and reinforced iron plating.
3	2500	500,000	Enhanced	2h	Magma conduits extend outward, increasing energy containment efficiency.
4	3500	750,000	High Efficiency	4h	Heavy obsidian plating, larger containment tanks, and glowing core vents.
5	4500	1,200,000	Maximum Stability	8h	A colossal furnace-like structure, with raging magma pools and intricate industrial mechanisms.

Upgrade Breakdown:
HP Increases as the reservoir becomes more fortified.
Storage Capacity Expands, allowing larger reserves of Pyrestone to be held.
Energy Containment Efficiency Improves, ensuring less energy loss and more stable storage.
Visual Changes Add Complexity, with larger magma conduits, heavier plating, and advanced containment technology.

Generates gold by pulling molten metals from deep below the ground.

Level	HP	Gold Production Rate (per hour)	Max Gold Storage	Extraction Speed	Upgrade Time	Appearance Changes
1	1000	1,000	50,000	Normal	30m	A small molten pit, with glowing vents and a simple ore chute.
2	1500	2,500	100,000	Faster	1h	The extraction furnace grows, and magma pipes extend outward.
3	2000	5,000	250,000	Much Faster	2h	Chains and reinforced iron plating protect the structure.
4	3000	8,500	500,000	Highly Efficient	4h	A massive molten drill emerges, with glowing rune inscriptions.
5	4000	12,000	750,000	Maximum Output	8h	Colossal lava vents, reinforced obsidian walls, and industrial smokestacks billow steam.

The center of the empire, radiating molten power. Upgrading unlocks new buildings and troop levels.

Level	HP	Max Gold Storage	Max Pyrestone Storage	Max Abyssal Ember Storage	Unlocks	Appearance Changes
1	2500	100,000	100,000	0	Basic structures	A small, smoldering forge, with glowing vents and molten cracks.
2	3500	250,000	250,000	5,000	Spell Foundry	The furnace grows larger, with chains and vents spewing sparks.
3	5000	500,000	500,000	15,000	Abyssal Crucible	Massive iron spires emerge, magma pools bubble beneath.
4	7500	750,000	750,000	30,000	Abyssal Forge	Skull-like vents appear, obsidian plating reinforces walls.
5	10,000	1,200,000	1,200,000	50,000	War Council	Colossal molten chains, glowing runes, and a burning core pulsing with energy.