Strider Alley is a district of Ruins of Shadowmark Subregion found within the region of Northern Bastion, located in the nation of Bastion, on the planet Coda, as of the year 468 LV.

History

Strider Alley is the name of a literal alleyway beside some of the ruined Shadowmark buildings. This used to be a bustling place where busks and artists played songs and performed tricks. That is until the Heart of Rage caused Shadowmark to sink and everything here was abandoned. This location was used to reach the Shadow Lock, which is now permanently closed, unless it is absolutely required to visit the Freemark Region from this side of Bastion.

In 468 LV, when helping Matthias locate the Elysian Manuscript, the Freelancer had to find and collect several Arcanist Runes hidden here by Raban Maur to continue to trace those Ancient Footsteps. A large number of stinkhands had grown here and they severely hindered the process of finding those runes.

Geography and Layout

Strider Alley is mostly restricted to an alleyway and a ruined Shadowmark structure, inside which mostly Dominion enemies try to camp. They don’t succeed, but they try. Several fallen striders are seen outside the location of the structures. There are minor flora and fauna in this district. There are tall cliffs on one side of this location, and a shallow water lake on its other side.

Flora

The following are the revealed varieties of plantlife that are guaranteed to be found in Strider Alley (District). Even a single instance of the flora found in this location is listed here. There may still be more plants that aren't accurately charted:

Creatures

The creatures marked with and are found only through World Encounters and World Events respectively. Those unmarked may also be found in such events, but are usually found on their own. The following types of fauna, Chimera, and Elementals are revealed to be found in Strider Alley (District). There may also be small Insects which are tough to identify. Weaponized and Shaper Corrupt creatures are not listed here

Enemy Encounters

As with all locations of Coda, Strider Alley (District) may have hostile forces. Hostile plantlife and animals, if found here, aren't considered as enemy encounters. The enemies marked with and are found only through World Encounters and World Events respectively. Those unmarked may also be found in such events, but are usually found on their own.

The following types of enemies may be encountered in Strider Alley (District):

Cortex

Cortex entry below is either unlocked in Strider Alley (District) or collected during exploration in other locations.

Check Cortex Entry: Strider Alley (District) for More Information

The main strider path connecting Shadowmark to the Shadow Lock. During the Honor Valley boom, trade striders would experience gridlock as they waited to load and unload their supplies. The ease the boredom of the drivers and passengers, musicians would often perform, making Strider Alley a hotbed of local entertainment.

For a Collection of similar Cortex Entries, See: Districts (Library)

Expedition List

The following expeditions take place in Strider Alley (District) or this location is mentioned during conversations. The expedition types are marked with their appropriate icons:

• Ancient Footsteps
• Dark Water Run

Trivia

• This district or its surroundings will look different during various seasonal times, which includes the presence or absence of various cataclysmic storms.
• Several carved heads of unknown people are found here.

Interactive Locations Map

Below is a map which can be used to locate various places inside Northern Bastion across all its Subregion's individual areas, including "Strider Alley (District)". Any possible places like camps, landmarks, and others, if present inside this area can also be found. This map can be interacted with. Use the filters to find out specific positions.