Discussion: Balance template, features, and tactics.

Another option is a necromancer strategy. Take a promising necromancer and accumulate skeletons. Considering that there will likely be a Necropolis, having a good number of skeletons is beneficial. However, treasure is still the most important thing.

Another option is to develop a promising mage – Solmyr, Dimera, Aislinn in particular, Andru, and so on.

4 hives are actually a pretty good bonus).