Arena of Honor | Season 3 Round 9 | House of Tyrell | 2nd place is the first one to lose

Arena of Honor: A Battle for Glory

At the height of the Arena of Honor season, our team stood ready—not just to fight, but to make a statement. Our goal: finish strong, finish proud, and climb the nobility rankings with style. After a long and successful season, the final matches had been nothing short of exhilarating. But no one could have predicted what this last round would bring.

As usual, the core of our team hailed from the SFU alliance, joined once again by the ever-reliable VladTheGreat from MBL and the fierce DxD Freyja. Having fought side-by-side in numerous battles across previous seasons, our coordination was second nature—we knew our strengths, our formations, and exactly what strategies to rely on.

Team Composition: United by Strategy

Our formation was a diverse force:

• Cavalry: Astro, Freyja, and Lord Lesa
• Spear: VladTheGreat, Lady Anibas, milleee, and Borke
• Bow: Dimsa and myself, Lux Crownguard
• Mixed: Lillith, fielding all four troop types

Assigned to House Tyrell, we began setting up our battlefield roles. As a bow main, I had made some tweaks to my formation—entering with 1.5 million bow troops, backed by 1 million cavalry and 500,000 spear troops for reinforcements.

We were confident. In the past three matches, we had secured the top spot, and hopes were high to keep the streak alive. But as players began entering the battlefield, Lord Lesa—our trusted leader—scanned the map with growing concern.

Unexpected Rivals: A Test of Loyalty

Opponents this time were far from weak. The House of Stark was represented by the German Jokers (GJs), familiar foes from Siege of Winterfell and occasional allies in Glorious Battle. Among them was Biet—a powerhouse and a dear friend to many of us. But what made jaws drop was House GreyJoy.

“It can’t be...”

Chat windows filled with disbelief. House Greyjoy was represented by our own friends from WxC.

Yes, our friends.

Suddenly, this wasn’t just about rankings. This was going to be personal.

As a long-time ally of the GJs, I messaged them privately. “I won’t attack you,” I wrote, hoping for a silent agreement. But would they honor it?

Let the Games Begin

The match kicked off and we scrambled to secure our strongholds. Lux kept a watchful eye on House Stark and their camp build strategy while our team opted for infantry camps in the front line and cavalry in the rear. As expected, everyone was rushing toward the altars—but this time, the aggression was immediate. The Altar of the Father came under attack early.

I had secured the Altar of the Maiden and felt confident in my bow setup—until I got scouted. “No worries,” I thought, brushing it off. But moments later, I was knocked out of the altar by none other than... my friend from GJs.

“Oh, so that’s how it is?” I muttered to myself. The deal was off.

Climbing the Ranks and the Chaos of Glory

Soon after, the dragon pits opened and Astro seized control for us, boosting House Tyrell into the Top 3. Lannister held the top due to early trading post builds, Stark followed, and surprisingly, Greyjoy trailed behind. But we knew Greyjoy was likely conserving troops for the main prize: City of Glory.

We secured all three catapults, pushing us into first place—but the lead was razor-thin.

Then, the moment arrived: City of Glory opened. Everyone lunged. Greyjoy, bolstered by WxC powerhouses, took it first. Astro prepared a rally, and I sent all my cavalry to support. In a thrilling moment, Astro defeated Greyjoy and we claimed the City of Glory!

We scrambled to hold it—healing, reinforcing, doing everything we could. But Tyrell (yes, our own house) launched a powerful counterattack and reclaimed it after two devastating hits.

A Flawed Plan and a Frenzied Endgame

The idea was simple: multiple rallies to weaken the enemy, so Astro could reclaim the City solo. In execution? Disaster. Many of the rallies failed, costing us precious heals and troops. The rankings began shifting rapidly.

Meanwhile, I focused on the mineshafts, knowing they could swing the point gap. Despite strong efforts from many, Astro remained unshaken in his control of the City of Glory.

Then, a twist: House of Lannister, still in last place, made a dramatic push. With just 10 minutes remaining, GJs’ Biet attacked and wrestled the City of Glory from us—catapulting Stark into first place.

The Final Countdown

With House Greyjoy ahead by thousands due to mineshafts, and House Tyrell and Stark neck and neck, every point mattered. Lux captured multiple shafts but was kicked out by a WxC player before reinforcements could arrive. With just 2 minutes to go, our team launched desperate strikes at enemy altars.

Then, a miracle—Astro captured Targaryen's main house, pushing us back into contention. As the final seconds ticked down, our troops gave everything they had left. Exhausted, battered, and bleeding power... we held.

Victory (Kind Of), Glory (Definitely)

The battle ended with a sigh of relief and pride. Though we didn’t take first, we held strong and secured enough glory points to matter. I advanced to Lord Glory Rank, finishing 7th in elimination points for our house and 3rd overall.

After the dust settled, laughter returned. Banter flowed between us and the GJs, teasing each other about betrayals and backstabs. I messaged Biet to “complain” about kicking me out of the altar, but deep down, I was thrilled that both teams—ours and theirs—claimed 2nd and 3rd.

What’s Next?

Will the matchmaking gods favor me in the next round? Will I climb even higher in Glory Rank?

Only time will tell.

Stay tuned for more Arena of Honor drama, alliances tested, and unexpected twists.

Until then—

Yours truly,

Lux Crownguard 🏹