After the attack through the sea proved impossible, the Pentos-Tyrosh alliance turned their attempts on the Braavosi coastlands, intending to invade through land. Braavos lost a lot of holdings during the first moon, but every inch of soil was bought with dozen of lives. The Braavosi seemed outnumbered, but their army was far more disciplined and better equipped than the sellsword companies. Many of the citizens of the bastard daughter of Valyria were eager to defend their home and enlisted in the muster.