In the heart of Lunacia, every town has a soul.
Deep beneath the streets of each Axie settlement lies a crystal known as the Axie Core.
For generations, the Core has protected the town.
Its energy flows through the land, nourishing the homes, powering ancient structures, and giving life to the Axies who call Lunacia home.
But the Core's light can be seen from far beyond the town walls.
And something has noticed.
From the wilds surrounding Lunacia, creatures begin to emerge.
At first, they come in small numbers. Then the attacks grow stronger. Waves of enemies descend upon the town, drawn by the energy of the Core.
The Axies have no choice. They must defend their home.
A small group of brave Axies takes up the call.
Warriors, defenders, ranged fighters and specialists gather around the Core and prepare for the coming waves.
They build defenses. They strengthen the town. They fight together.
And with every attack, they discover that the enemy is becoming stronger.
The attacks aren't random.
The Axies eventually realise something terrifying: someone — or something — is deliberately trying to destroy the Cores of Lunacia.
And if the Core falls, the town falls with it.
So the Axies transform their towns into Bastions.
Fortified strongholds, built around the most precious thing they have.
Ten stand the Watch. Stones are raised on the road. The crystal learns to shoot back. And the village keeps a record of every hold, so the next town knows how long the line can be held.
