The most UNPOPULAR faction in Heroes 5.

I agree with Arengar that the visual design is excellent, but the runes are the reason I don't like them, because I think that runic magic in Heroes 5 is quite overpowered. Moreover, it's easier to develop than regular magic, and it requires a small amount of resources to use. On top of that, the Lava Dragon (or Arcat Dragon) is incredibly strong compared to the 7th-level units of other factions, and a whole range of spells don't affect it. With the construction of a special tower in the city, during the siege of a Fortress, the castle is additionally guarded by several hundred (and sometimes thousands) of level 1 gnomes. And there are many other advantages that could be listed. I think the developers went a little too far. I don't think the faction is bad, but I think many will agree that it's overpowered.