Echoes of the Void

I've been playing for 2 months and 2 weeks now. The first month was incredibly difficult; I was stuck in the castle, barely managing to defend against the Lich and Raven. Now, things seem to be going better, and I can even defeat healers in the field. I've built and upgraded all the structures in the castle: archers, peasants, and swordsmen. The rest are not yet upgraded, but I have the castle, so everything is progressing quickly. I'm thinking of taking on the Demon on the 3rd month, but I'm worried that the Warlocks have become quiet. I'll keep playing. I need to make Alaric's special ability stronger, for example, by adding a speed boost, and mana units should arrive at the beginning of the week; the quantity depends on the level. Upgrades: ballista machines, potions (no fire arrows yet, but with shooting), light with storm wind, must-have defense with resistance, and logs. I knew it would be difficult at the beginning, and it was. Now it's easier. :smile26: Added after 1 minute I also have a question: what is this "surge," and where does it come from? And did you draw the splash screen image yourself, or how and where did you get it?