Sanctuary – “Life in death and death in life” [Campaign 4 – Mission 4]

Taking Portsmouth is pointless. The demons are scripted to defend that city. The humans will repel the attacks. There won't be room for maneuvers against Nebiros and the Hive. I completed the mission without taking Rauchburg, Portsmouth, Nielshaven, and Kriegspire. The income from Ashwick, Omitzu, Turn, and Nebirzia is more than enough. And regarding the knights, this dialogue will work even when one of the player's "Wolf Duchy" heroes gets hit by your lightning.