We agreed to play without restarts. But still had to do one, Shakti came at lvl 10.
111 Val came with 4 archers, the second hero with 5, at least they were built, result 18 marks. But then I spot their Naga and Legion legs, things got more fun.
113 for 17 Iron Golems I take Boots of Speed, no money, no Crypts either.
117 1,2,4 in the Citadel, awful. Had no money at all, a couple of piles and 1 chest.
121 I bought everything, galloped to the stable to clear the neighboring Rampart respawn, there are 4 Crypts in 2 turns, 3 minis and 1 with 5 Vampires.
Mid-week the opponent's Lich appeared from the Underworld, we killed it successfully. A scout hero went down, saw the Castle and retreated, as another blue hero with strong army was nearby. Didn't send the main hero, had other plans.
I revealed the Griffin Conservatory. Shield +4. Captured the Rampart.
127 1-6 in the Castle, have gold to buy everything.
131 Bought all, ran through the Naga Bank and Griffin Conservatory (which turned out to be double) towards blue.
134 I take the capital.
137 I find the second Castle, and settle in it, build the Brotherhood of the Sword, have Expert Leadership, Angels, +2 morale won't hurt, Shakti is nearby. He didn't attack and left the game.
Thanks.
Primus inter pares