CCS - Season 56 - Hall of Celestials - " Regain your strength and fight to the death"

The battle for the domination of Westeros raged on.

Vlodek and his companions from DUM had just come from a no-holds-barred fight against in GB. They emerged victorious and were now taking advantage of the break to fully recover their energy. Their journey had not started off on the best foot, and the group was still not at full strength.

Several days passed since that pivotal victorius. The AllForDUM member, along with his trusted companions, not only focused on recovering their energy but also worked on studying new battle strategies. Proper preparation for the new AC season was crucial.

Next AC season is coming, loomed on the horizon for the AllForDUM members. In the lands of the Seven Kingdoms, the battles for glory were countless, and every opportunity was perfect to improve their combat skills or earn valuable rewards. These rewards could make a difference, providing them with better equipment that would prove crucial in future battles.

The challenge they would face today was...

The long journey to reach the battlefield was treacherous for our companions, through uneven paths and desolate lands that seemed endless, the silence broken only by the sound of their footsteps and the distant call of crows.

When they finally arrived at the battlefield, they were met with a towering and intimidating sight. Before them, the city walls loomed large, scarred by the blows of past sieges. The enemy flags already flew along the perimeter, and the warriors were preparing with great care. The clanging of weapons and the roar of orders echoed through the air, making it clear how difficult today's match would be.

Reaching their objectives in this type of event required improvised alliances, and Vlodek, given the past experiences, knew there was no other way. Fighting with just the DUM group would be a difficult task, as they would be outnumbered by their rivals. So, he decided to seek allies on the battlefield until he came across... YTU IN!

"How about we join forces? We’re aiming for the 60 battle diamonds, and I assume you want to claim first place in the battle. We’ll help you with our troops," Vlodek said in a friendly tone.

YTU IN, one of eader of WxC and temporarily in HKi for the match, knew how crucial it was to unite forces in CCS. Vlodek and his companions thus joined HKi to face the challenge.

Formidable groups were preparing to give them a hard time today, and a battle fought to the last was ahead. On the field were fierce opponents like BTa, led by the incredible CrimsoNDawn; OBV, commanded by the cunning Mohamed 10; and HOH, led by the imposing urielki. A series of ambitious and determined rivals, ready to do anything to reach their goals.

Nevertheless, the large group led by YTU IN gave hope to the DUM members. Their strategy was simple but effective: maintain control of the city under HKi’s leader and then hand over the throne to KORGEI to ensure his second-place finish in the challenge. This agreement would strengthen the alliance and secure valuable rewards for everyone.

The long 60 minutes of battle were about to begin. The gray sky loomed over the field, and a cold wind swept through the ruins of the city, carrying with it dust and the echoes of past clashes. The atmosphere was tense, broken only by the sound of weapons being readied and the whispered orders between comrades of various groups, all prepared to storm the walls as soon as the first minute struck.

The start of the challenge was outstanding for... HKi!

The group that Vlodek and the DUM members allied with was the first, as planned, to take control of the city thanks to the incredible speed of YTU IN, who once again proved his skill in seizing the right moment. As the clock struck, he reached the walls first, securing control of the city.

"Send me as many reinforcements as possible, the attacks are already incoming," he said, addressing his newly formed allies in HKi. Without losing a moment and noticing a hint of concern in their leader's words, they understood the gravity of the situation. In CCS, every second counted, and their rivals wasted no time before launching their siege.

When the first solo attacks arrived, the reinforcements were already in a strong position, making it easy for the defenders to repel the initial wave of assaults without major issues. However, this was followed by rallies that were quickly heading toward the walls from the numerous groups gathered today. Upon their arrival, they found themselves facing a rock-solid defense, with YTU IN at the helm, expertly coordinating the reinforcements with his experience and quick decision-making. Every attack was met with precision and coldness, demonstrating perfect synchronization among the defenders.

The HKi leader was in top form that day, and facing him was no easy feat. His strikes were as precise as they were lethal, and for the smaller groups, facing his formidable army without proper gear was almost certain death. Yet BTa and HOH didn't falter. The two groups, which matched YTU IN's in numbers, continued to relentlessly assault the walls, but they were met with an incredible speed of reinforcements. HKi's allies, including the DUM members, were providing significant support to their leader with their unceasing wave of reinforcements.

Once the first place was secured in the first 30 minutes of the clash, dominated by HKi thanks to the strength of their leader and the unrelenting support from his allies, it was KORGEI's turn to take up the mantle of the city's defender. The formidable ally from FFS, just like Vlodek and his companions, relied on Spearmen s his strength and was undoubtedly one of the best in Westeros. His power was well-known and feared.

The start of KORGEI's defense was fiery from the very first moments.

The groups, encouraged by the now-departed leader of HKi, began relentlessly attacking the defenses of the second defender. Still not having fully achieved their goals, the change in defender was the moment they had been waiting for to give their all.

The rallies that struck the walls came one after another, costing the allies dearly as they sent reinforcements to support their leader. The blows landed were far more effective than in the earlier stages of the battle, but thanks to an extraordinary effort from the defender, KORGEI successfully repelled the first wave of attacks. However, this lasted only until... CrimsonNDawn managed to land a devastating blow! Seizing the opportunity amid the incoming waves of siege, the member of BTa struck at just the right moment, slipping past HKi’s defenses and taking control of the city!

"Didn't expect that," Vlodek muttered, surprised by CrimsonNDawn's strategic brilliance and the devastating impact of his attack. The city falling into BTa’s hands was a harsh blow to the allies, and morale began to waver.

"They don't have enough allies to reinforce it," said their ally IvYYY with a steady gaze. Indeed, with not many BTa members available to send the necessary troops to maintain control of the city, it was only a matter of time before it fell. IvYYY’s experience in predicting the situation demonstrated her skill in reading the battlefield flows and anticipating the opponents’ moves.

A long phase of defenders swapping followed CrimsonNDawn’s fall, as no rival was truly able to hold onto the city for long. Holding it required a massive flow of allied troops to resist the rivals waiting for a new contender to appear, eager to secure their elimination points. Finally, agains contender arrived.....CrimsonNDawn from BTa!

“Let’s get ready to retake control of the city,” came the call from HKi’s ranks. It was YTU IN! To thank for the support received in the early stages of the battle, the alliance leader was ready to do his best to ensure that KORGEI once again took control of the city, so that he could help secure second place for his ally.

An incredible series of attacks unfolded in the final stages of the battle! The relentless assaults led by YTU IN and KORGEI were overwhelming. The members of HKi, driven by the determination to reclaim the city, launched wave after wave of troops that crushed any resistance. Each blow, each move, seemed calculated to shatter the enemy's defenses and break through the organization of CrimsonNDawn and BTa, who showed their support for their ally with tireless commitment.

The consecutive attacks eventually paid off, and the defensive forces of CrimsonNDawn began to slow, exhausted and depleted of resources. This allowed the attackers to gain ground. CrimsonNDawn forces could no longer repel the assaults as effectively as before, and each defense seemed weaker than the last, until... the decisive blow was delivered by KORGEI himself!

"Now we just need to defend until the end!" said HKi's leader, rallying his allies. With one final effort, they prepared to support their ally through to the end, preventing any attempts at retaking the city by their rivals.

The final attempts came from rivals who were now demotivated, fully aware that their chances of securing second place were almost nonexistent. The assaults were almost effortlessly repelled by KORGEI and his allies. The lack of motivation played a key role in the failure of the last attacks, while the massive presence of troops still supporting HKi ensured an impenetrable defense.

Every attempt by the rivals to break through the defenses shattered against HKi's determination. The city remained firmly under their control, and as the minutes passed, victory became ever more certain.

In the end, the alliance led by YGU IN and KORGEI successfully held their position, consolidating their dominance over the city.

YGU IN - secured the first place in the challenge, a well-deserved victory thanks to his and his allies' ability to establish overwhelming numerical superiority, which played a key role in earning him the highest spot on the podium, with KORGEI claiming second place. The lowest rank, however, went to CrimsonNDawn. His relentless efforts in sending attacks to the city when it was not under anyone's control ultimately paid off, giving him the time needed to secure the lowest position on the podium.

"It was an incredible battle, thanks for accepting the alliance. I don't know if we would have made it without your help," said Vlodek, satisfied with the 60 battle diamonds he had earned. Before leaving, he took the opportunity to thank the allied group for fighting side by side.

"Thank to you guys for your support during our defense battles, hopefully, we'll meet again in the next CCS," YTU IN said with a playful tone before returning to his kingdom.

A day of challenges ended exactly as hoped, with the maximum rewards earned, which would be crucial in narrowing the gap between them and the most formidable fighters in Westeros, improving their equipment. But now, their focus shifted directly to the season of AC which was fast approaching. Vlodek and his companions absolutely needed victories.

Would they make it? We’ll find out together!