Failed Invasion : The Defense of Tyrionlanstr

On Monday, June 16th, the warriors of RoD found themselves restless. Boredom weighed heavy on their shoulders—until it turned into something far more primal: a thirst for blood. Like battle-hardened wolves that had been too long without a hunt, they craved action, chaos, and the thrill of striking down worthy enemies. The drums of war echoed faintly in their minds, and it wasn’t long before they began to search for fresh targets—ideally hostile, high-value ones.

The call for battle was answered when a vulnerable enemy was located. Coordinates were shared with urgency. It was a rare and precious opportunity to kill an enemy: a chance to strike decisively, to hit hard and fast, with minimal casualties on their side, but maximum devastation to their opponent.

The target? Tyrionlanstr, a member of the BDR alliance, residing in Kingdom K308—a great player by all standards and rally leader in his alliance. But today, fate had smiled on RoD: Tyrionlanstr had no bubble protecting his city, and signs indicated that he was offline. The time to strike was now—before his teammates could rally to his defense or raise the alarm and bubble him.

Amid the fray, one warrior stood out: Evo, widely recognized as one of the top merit hunters in the game. Known for his daring and precision, Evo saw in this moment more than just a battle—it was a test of strength, nerve, and skill. Attacking such a powerful player, whose city was filled with Tier 4 and Tier 5 troops, would be no easy feat. But Evo was not one to shy away from a challenge. He welcomed it.

Driven by ambition and the hunger for glory, Evo led the charge. This wasn’t just about plundering a vulnerable city—it was about pushing limits, proving mastery, and making a statement: no one is safe when RoD is on the hunt.

Evo launches the assault. But things don’t go quite as planned.

While Evo inflicts more damage than he receives, the attack ultimately crashes against Tyrion’s rock-solid defense. Despite Tyrion having his Rebel Leaders gears on, Evo is met with unexpected resistance—Tyrion may have been offline, but he hadn’t forgotten to equip his cavalry stats badges. That seemingly small detail made a big difference.

Evo is no stranger to war; he’s known for his powerful spears and strategic acumen. But even for a player of his caliber, a solo attack with a 1.7 million troop march against a city defended by over 18 million troops is a monumental task—almost suicidal.

In the end, Evo loses his lord, but not his spirit. He knows well that defeats are part of the path to greatness. Instead of discouragement, he finds excitement in the challenge. After all, it’s far more thrilling—and rewarding—to engage in combat against strong, worthy targets than to waste time slaughtering unprotected farms like some people do for easy merit..

Battle Report Analysis:

Let’s break down what really happened during Evo’s bold offensive.

First, Tyrion’s wall composition deserves attention. Out of the five commanders stationed on defense, four were female-type commanders: Leila, Cassana, Cersei, and Senelle. The only exception was Theon Greyjoy, who replaced Daenerys— since he’s on a rebel leader setup.

On the attacking side, Evo used a “weakness”-type formation composed of Sararer, Grey Worm, Night King, Armydion, and Baelish, specifically built to counter female synergy with Baelish being in the lineup—known to screw the female commanders. The intent was sound: break the synergy, weaken the stat bonuses, and maximize damage.

Evo has a clear disadvantage though. His account is just about a year old, which means he hasn’t unlocked the kind of march size that long-time players can bring to the table... his 1.7 million troop march, solid as it was, just didn’t have the brute strength needed to punch through Tyrion’s massive 18 million troop defense wall.

Now, let’s look at Tyrion’s wall, there were some cracks. His commander synergy was clearly built around female commanders, but Daenerys is missing! His wall didn’t follow that logic either,... instead of sticking to one troop type to maximize the female synergy bonuses, he had a mixed defense—infantry, spears, bows, and cavalry. That kind of spread weakens the full potential of female-led defenses as females do work better with mono troop type! If Evo had more troops in his march, that misalignment might’ve been a real vulnerability.

But Tyrion wasn’t without his edge! He had his cavalry badges equipped, which made a big difference, especially if cavalries were on the front line. Whether that was a strategic move, a lucky coincidence, or just a default setup, it paid off. You’ve got to wonder… was it a calculated trap for would-be attackers like Evo? Or just a “happy” accident?

This wasn’t just a battle—it was a lesson, a rush, and a statement: RoD isn’t afraid to punch up. And Evo? He’ll be back—sharper, smarter, and even more dangerous.