Pulaski Circle

The statue of Endless Vigilance overlooks a traffic circle near Butcher Heights. Here, beneath the grey-brick Romanesque facades of old Chicago, there is a palpable restlessness, a trace of some unseen presence.

In the shadows of this arcane centrum, Spellcasters engage in high-stakes duels in Pulaski Circle ! In this close-quarters arena, there is little margin for error. Offensive spells land quickly across the short distance. Casting fully charged spells takes time, so it’s crucial to find a sheltered position to perform a Gesture or cast an Artifact. Here, Volley spells are particularly effective at rooting out your opponent—and Push spells are devastating when cast immediately after an opponent teleports to the exposed side of the arena. Keep an Ember at the ready for a reactive Guard spell. A quickly cast guard can be the difference between victorious life and death from a surprise attack.

The circular layout promotes thoughtful teleporting. Pedestals are arrayed around a central occluding statue, with open sightlines and protected positions that alternate with every teleport–players can effectively hide from each other for brief intervals. On each side, one position is low and protected, but exposed to attack from a single elevated pedestal. Every move to target your opponent can be countered with a move to a better position; Pulaski Circle pedestals are the most interdependent of first-wave arenas.

Monuments rise up from the nineteenth century cemetery plot buried below the manicured lawn. Cover points grow sturdier. One pedestal rises even higher as the match escalates. And if a player cracks the Summoning Orb, the spirit of Endless Vigilance rises up from the grave to relentlessly pursue a victim. A skillful Spellcaster might counter The Reaper, but at what cost?

Clockwork Imp Idle locations
Round 1 Locations

Rounds 2 and 3