Thank you, 3DogMZA! I'll try to address the splitting issue in the evening, after work. Regarding Faelan and Phoenixes. I assembled a large army, and it was a pity to remove the Death Dancers to make room for 5 poor Phoenixes! I immediately went to Nicholas and lost because I thought these Phoenixes were super warriors! Of course, I saved the game. The second time, I didn't take the Phoenixes, gathered more strength, rushed into battle, and won, defeating Nicholas in his castle. Then I played the game on a higher difficulty level, and I took the Phoenixes, and somehow won easily. Too easily. This led to the question... For now, that's all. If anything else comes up, I'll definitely ask! :))