Prologue

The sun set over King’s Landing and LadySam watched from the window in her study. Reviewing the results of the Eighteenth season of Alliance Conquest had put her in a foul mood. They had gone three and three yet again in Super League but she knew that they could do better. They needed more lords and ladies to participate. ScottTeller had taken the role of Knight Commander and was doing an admirable job however without consistency, his leadership would not make the difference they needed.

Turning back to her cluttered desk she spotted several messages that she had not yet read. As a distraction from her current task she took a seat and began to go through them.

All Out War was less than a fortnight away and one of LadySam’s favorite events. There was a knock at the door, Maester Rowan entered and announced that STar had arrived. LadySam stood to receive her friend. Their friendship had begun when Bezedash introduced them when she was investigating the story of Kingdom 276 almost a year prior. STar was a self made woman that had risen in the ranks of her alliance to Diplomat when she made the decision to start her own Alliance; HVD.

LadySam embraced STar and offered her a chair near the hearth and a glass of whiskey. It was time to take a break and it would be good to catch up with her friend. STar took a seat and LadySam brought two glasses and a carafe of whiskey, setting it on a nearby table before pouring two glasses. Handing one to STar she took her own and sat down in a nearby chair. 

Neither of the two ladies were much for small talk and STar drank from the glass before setting it on the table between them. “I wanted to confirm that you would be available for the Arena of Honor to be held Sunday, we will be joined by SkyHunter and some others from my alliance.”

LadySam nodded and replied “Of course, are we going infantry and spear again?” They had some difficulty in the last match. STar replied, “We will be looking for two lords that specialize in cavalry.”

LadySam immediately thought of Bezedash, he was cavalry and always a pleasure to include in tournaments. As it so happens, LadySam had finally integrated Leila Mormont in her formation and the female synergy was working very well. It was not perfected yet, Latz would need to earn her final star and Andrea needed two but the synergy worked well as it stood.

LadySam replied “I can check with Bezedash, I would imagine he would make a great addition to the team.”

STar nodded and replied “That leaves one spot open.” LadySam thought of another cavalry lord, her friend SCuM who was still with GeN. “I could send a raven to a friend and let you know what he says.”

STar nodded and picked up her glass, drinking it’s contents, she set it back on the table and stood up. “I should get back to my Kingdom and look forward to seeing you on Sunday.”

LadySam was sorry to see her friend leave but would need to send word to SCuM and find out if Bezedash would be available.

Her troubles about the alliance were forgotten for the moment, she found Bezedash in the training yard and he accepted happily. Now to contact SCuM. A raven would not do and a rider would take them away from what they were doing. LadySam asked that her horse be saddled and readied for a trip, she would go herself.

SCuM was pleased to join them and promised to meet them at the Arena grounds for the event. LadySam secretly hoped that he would rejoin UnC at some point.

Day of The Event

LadySam had been training her Infantry troops and hoped that they would be enough. SkyRocket had said that she would be one of the lords and ladies charged with retaking alters and soloing important locations.

One of the great things about their team, they were well equipped. SkyRocket and Neveziad, night King, Papy 63 and LadySam were all infantry. Lord Alecsz, STar and Delle Donne were spear. Bezedash and Scum finished out the team with cavalry.

 The team wanted to get out to a fast start, as the timer ran down to zero they readied their troops to take the strongholds. Papy 63 would take the Greyjoy Castle with his main army and help to fill rallies as needed. The horns blew and the lords and ladies were off. LadySam took one stronghold and immediately sent reinforcements to three nearby strongholds in support of her allies. The others did the same and soon enough stage one was completed and they were all transformed into trading posts.

Things were going smoothly, soon the altars would be available and there would be a mad dash. Their efficiency was paying off; now in second place and breathing down House Stark's neck. LadySam swore to herself, she thought her infantry were the slowest troops in Westeros.

Altars

Battle Rages

SkyRocket had his eyes set on Glory City and began explaining the strategy. Neveziad, Sky, Lord Alecsz would start rallies and stagger their marches. LadySam was happy to send troops to all three, while using her other three marches to secure and take the altars back from House Stark. It was at these times that she wished she had more than three dragons for rallies!

Lord Alecsz was using the Weakness Synergy and led a powerful army. The synergy combined with the natural counter to cavalry assured his victory in the battle for Glory City. Impressive! Although

The allied forces reinforced as quickly as possible. In the end, no one could hold it for long.

At the same time, enemy forces were taking the Greyjoy altars. The Stark’s strategy of diverting the Greyjoy forces was working. LadySam had one march left and no dragon. Making matters worse, in order to fill the rally she would need to send three different troop types. Cavalry, spear and infantry

Leila Mormont stood at the ready and LadySam sent Sheila, Chris, Haley and Arya to fight by her side.. 

The attack failed but the synergy worked. The extra training with Leila was worth the time and expense.

House Stark and House Greyjoy were in first and second place for nearly forty minutes. The battles were fierce and they had several lords with strong cavalry. SkyRocket had more success against Beuk at the Mercenary Camp.

House Greyjoy was retaking altars, they held the Mercenary Camp and the Dragon Pit. They held first place for a time but the Stark forces were relentless.

After many bloody battles, House Stark would take first place. House Greyjoy would take second place. Although the allies were disappointed they did not take the city and the victory, they were working well together. There was always room for improvement but it had been an exciting tournament. 

Epilogue

As soon as she arrived back at her castle she had a bath drawn and set her armor aside; she would clean later. After she had washed up she poured a drink and sat near the fire. Reflecting on the day of battle and objectively assessing her performance she was pleased at how well Bezedash and the others worked together. 

Having t4 infantry and a good synergy does not make a great warrior; experience does, knowledge of your enemy does and staying calm under pressure does. Although she had improved she knew that her education was just beginning. Learning is something that you need to do every day in order to grow and overcome your shortcomings.

Neveziad was an impressive warrior as well. He never quit and was always there to lend a hand. He had grown a great deal since she had first met him. Bezedash had introduced them over a year ago when he was Diplomat for UnC. LadySam looked forward to fighting beside her friends again sometime soon. The lessons of today would forge the triumphs of tomorrow.

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Thank you for taking the time to read about my adventures. I wish you all good fortune in the wars to come.