The 51st Ancient Citadel in Raven 2 has wrapped up. This particular round followed a week of server transfers, and a fair share of guilds took the opportunity to relocate. Given the fresh surroundings, quite a few guilds savored their first taste of victory. The GEORGIA and Twosome guilds from the Kerum world Oishii alliance, along with the AngryBald guild from the Mare world, certainly caught my eye. Looking at the others, the names hint at strong ties to established Raven 2 powerhouses like Royal, Mushin, and Veteran.

In the Primal Battlefield, every winner aside from VeteranYarlClub is a multi-time champion. RoyalDaNaeKkeo is closing in on their 30th win, while Valentine has boosted their standing with 8 victories. What really piqued my interest is Raon A; with 6 wins in the Primal Battlefield, the guild has achieved an overall record of '6 / 0 / 0 / 0', placing Raon A 11th in the Raven 2 Ancient Citadel winner rankings. The sticking point is the lower-tier battlefield points, where the gap to the 10th-place guild, AnimalForestComePlay, and their '6 / 9 / 4 / 1' record remains significant. The quickest way to climb the chart is another win in the Primal Battlefield, so let's see how Raon A fares.

In the overall Raven 2 points ranking, Valentine has climbed three spots. The secret lies in the lower-tier points accrued so far, combined with the recent victory in the Ancient Citadel's Primal Battlefield. Specifically, those 8 wins in the Elemental Battlefield proved to be the decisive factor. Valentine's next challenger is Gzone. The two guilds hold records of '8 / 8 / 1 / 2' and '8 / 8 / 2 / 0' respectively, with Gzone holding the edge in the Battlefield of Life. Once again, it seems the lower-tier battlefield records are what separate the contenders. I look forward to seeing how their race unfolds.