No ones done one of these in some time, and a lot has changed since the last time we discussed this so I thought I'd start it up again.
1)Black Legion
Points:10659913
Members:96
Avg:111041
My own alliance, So I won't really discuss. Other than to say we're a good team
2)Venom 2.0
Points:9322421
Members:80
Avg:116530
Has recently lost top spot in points and ABP. While this hurts there pride, I'm sure it won't stop them from remaining around in the top 3 in the future. After having what looked like a catastrophic meltdown about two weeks ago when they were losing cities to everybody under the sun they seem to have bounced back a little. While there conquests are still primarily internal they aren't losing nearly the amount of cities as previously. I think they'll be able to maintain there weakened state for the near future.
3)Victores
Points:8366357
Members:99
Avg:84509
They surprised me a lot when they passed Truculence for the 3rd spot. They haven't quiet caught up with them for ABP, but I suspect they will soon. They've put a lot of distance between them and 4th spot, and there recent conquests are almost all green. This alliance looks like its coming into its prime, and I think they'll only be putting more ground between them and the rest of Paros. However I do have a small beef with this alliance. They've done a terrible job securing oceans, and they let redwood-originals grow into a "formidable foe" right in the middle of there alliance. I'm not sure if there allied, but it can't be good for growth long term.
4)Truculence
Points:7683054
Members:66
Avg:116410
When this alliance originally came into its present form I though they'd be a top alliance for a long time, but after there initial appearance they have remained very quiet. Allowing themselves to fall from top spot to 4th, and letting the opposition gain a lot of ground on them. Granted they have a smaller member count than most alliances, it still means less cities at the end of the day, and cities win wars. I think this alliance is only going to fall further behind sadly
5)Redwood Originals
Points:4232194
Members:87
Avg:48646
This is the start of the "lesser alliances", with only half the size and strength of the top four. In this particular case Redwood-originals have managed to survive completely surrounded by one of the alliances twice its size and strength. They will need to either merge into Victores or break through them if they wish to secure future targets for growth however or they will run out of room to grow. This will be difficult for them considering the top attacker has 1/4 of there entire ABP.
6)The Deadly Phalanx
Points:4231284
Members:60
Avg:70521
This alliance seems to be losing ground very quickly. They remind me of a smaller version of V2 only without the potential to bounce back. There living off internal conquests, and losing cities to several alliances. I only see them falling further down the list
7)League of Delos
Points:4028742
Members:87
Avg:46307
This alliance seems to be in an never-ending slump, they seem to just tread water. While they grow, they grow slower than most alliances. They seem to lose cities fairly often, but not enough to hinder there sails pace. However they have done a good job securing there two main oceans and as a result have a solid position in the north. I don't see anyone challenging this alliance for a long time, and due to this they shall continue to rise the rankings slowly.
8)Villainy
Points:3388472
Members:92
Avg:36831
Stuck between the two top alliances, and currently getting fisted by the big dog I don't see these guys lasting much longer. They have a very lose hold over there oceans, and they haven't been able to really fortify there position. They have to move a lot, so be nice to them.