reborn

Lady Brissy silently observed the battlefield once they entered. The third season of Arena of Honor was inexorably advancing, and her group, once numerous, was now reduced to a few faithful names: Uriel the Great, The End, and a couple of other warriors who, despite the poor results, still believed in her. The pressure was immense. He knew that one more slip-up could mean the ultimate collapse of his team. The pairings were not unequal, but the lack of coordination in some stages of the battles made them fall to the last places.

 Without hesitation, Lady Brissy decided to stay in the House for this match, as she had always done, from there she would give the orders. There was no room for hasty changes. This time they would represent House Lannister, who were located to the southeast of the map, with the Tyrells to the west and the Baratheons to the north as immediate enemies.

In the preview, he made the strategy clear, build Trading Posts in the strongholds to constantly secure points as time progressed, and then focus on capturing altars. There would be no attempts to capture Glory City, they were not the strongest of all the Houses, unless an obvious opportunity presented itself. Everything would be methodical, calculated, and they would have to follow their directions.

When they finished analyzing all their enemies they quickly identified that the Starks seemed to be the weakest House. Lady Brissy, astute from years in battle, ordered to attack them first, but they should also secure their own altars.  The first capture of both altars was successful. Although they were not in first place, for the moment they were fluctuating between second and third place. Being on the podium meant they were going to add up and not lose points.

But as all calm is fleeting in the Arena, the real battle soon began. The Tyrells launched a series of coordinated attacks against the Lannisters, trying to occupy their altars. Lady Brissy responded without hesitation, defending, counterattacking, and ordering precise reinforcements, and if the enemy reinforced an altar they wanted to capture they would quickly start a rally.

 Uriel the Great and The End became their main weapons in those clashes, cavalry and lance respectively, always attentive to orders, quick to support. The fight between the two Houses became close, intense.

Meanwhile, Glory City was still empty, no side could take it. Lady Brissy knew that the possibility of capturing it was remote, but she did plan to reset it if necessary so that no one would have those points of difference.

 However, when they finally decided to do so, it was too late: the Baratheons had taken the main building. The option of fighting for first place disappeared. Now, the objective was clear, to fight for the second place.

The battle was intensifying, between both Houses, they were in third place. Aware that the difference was minimal, Lady Brissy ordered a new coordinated movement, to capture as many Mines Shafts as possible, she sent coordinates, four, and to each one she assigned a leader to hold it, everyone had to reinforce immediately.

First they took four mines, the ones she designated, and everyone reinforced, it didn't matter the type of troops, they just had to resist the blows. Taking advantage of enemy distractions, they captured two more that were in dispute.

 The reward was immediate, draining all those mines allowed them to move up from third to second place in the ranking. They knew that they would now become a priority target for everyone else, and so it was. The Tyrells mainly launched attacks on their altars, to regain their lost position. Lady Brissy, despite the enemy siege, remained calm, sending clear orders, redistributing reinforcements, always prioritizing the most valuable altars, the ones that generated the most points. The point difference with the Tyrells was minimal, any mistake could make them fall back to third place.

 -We are going to attack all their altars. Only ten thousand troops in each one. Quickly and simultaneously,- she ordered firmly. All obeyed.

The strategy sought to undermine the stability of the Tyrell, and at first it worked, they managed to capture several altars, however, the enemy reacted quickly. They left troops reinforcing each captured altar and some altars could not be captured, and prepared their counterattack. Their objective was to take the Maiden's Altar.

 -Defend the altar, spear rally quickly- she ordered briskly. But many had troops elsewhere, it took time to fill the rally.

It was one of the most tense battles of the encounter, Uriel The Great led the defense by striking SOLO blows, while The End was waiting for their rally to be filled. The Tyrell sent in more reinforcements.

-Send the altar now- ordered Lady Brissy with seconds left.

 Finally, after several minutes of relentless fighting, they managed to hold on to the altar. It was a turning point, although they briefly dropped to third place, and everyone was shocked, the successful defense allowed them to quickly return to second place, and the smiles returned. The difference with the Tyrells had been minimal, but enough.

The victory, although not absolute, was a rebirth. After so many defeats, that second place felt like glory for Lady Brissy and her companions. of the match.The final stretch of the match was an endurance race. Every little point mattered, every altar captured or defended was vital. Mistakes were minimal this time. This victory consolidated the group once again.