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Outpost Rush Map Preview: Tower of Calomel

[p][/p][p]Start: Sep 23, 2025[/p][p]End: Sep 30, 2025[/p][p]High above the mists of Aeternum, a looming monument of stone, steel, and sorcery rises. Known as The Tower of Calomel, this gothic fortress fuses ancient magic with engineering brilliance. Once a seat of power and sanctuary, it now stands as a battlefield where 20 warriors on each side clash for dominance.[/p][h3]A Fortress of Height and Depth[/h3][p]The Tower of Calomel delivers a three-layered battlefield that rewards mastery of vertical combat. From sweeping outer battlements to the shadowed depths of the undercroft, each level demands unique tactics. Elevated positions provide commanding views but leave defenders vulnerable, while the lower passages conceal twisting mines, corrupted arenas, and deadly surprises.[/p][p]
[/p][h3]The Flow of Battle[/h3][p]Combat surges across interconnected spaces, each offering distinct challenges:[/p]
  • [p]Outer Battlements – Long sightlines give ranged fighters dominance, but exposed walls leave them open to coordinated pushes and flanking fire.[/p]
  • [p]The Inner Bailey – The heart of the battlefield, where elevation shifts and choke points turn every mid-range clash into a brawl for control.[/p]
  • [p]The Undercroft – A labyrinth of tunnels hiding twin mines, resource nodes, a corrupted portal, and the fearsome Baroness—a high-risk, high-reward objective.[/p]
[p]At the center rises the Central Keep, a towering capture point that anchors the fight, while fortified gatehouses on either flank test the coordination of attackers and defenders alike.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h3]Risk, Reward, and Resources[/h3][p]Strategic movement defines The Tower of Calomel. Resource nodes and mines fuel upgrades and summon opportunities, drawing players into constant conflict. Securing the undercroft’s twin mines can tip the balance, while timing a successful Baroness takedown or activating the corrupted portal can deliver game-changing advantages. Every decision matters: whether to hold the heights, harvest from below, or commit to a risky push into enemy defenses.[/p][h3]Balance Considerations[/h3][p]While height provides powerful oversight, no position is impregnable. Exposed battlements make defenders vulnerable to coordinated assaults, and multiple approach routes keep combat fluid. Resources are distributed to encourage movement between levels, ensuring the battle never stalls.[/p][h3]Strategic Depth[/h3][p]Victory belongs to those who balance control of the high ground with presence in the resource-rich depths. Coordinated assaults across multiple levels, timed boss engagements, and clever use of underground flanking routes create endless possibilities for dynamic play.[/p][p][/p][p]The Tower of Calomel brings verticality, corruption, and relentless conflict to Outpost Rush. Whether commanding from the battlements or carving through the shadowed tunnels, only those who master both the heights and the depths will claim victory.[/p]