Unequal Confrontation

And also, regarding the elven city – it's located somewhat awkwardly, and it's not even worth going to capture it. Or maybe there are some bonuses associated with it (like hiring a group of emerald dragons)?

In this city, a capitol, a castle, and dwellings of all levels have been built (although the dragons will have to be upgraded through a Fortress). If the AI hasn't captured it yet, you can even ignore it. In general, I always create "extra" cities, objects, etc. on maps. What if someone decides to capture it and turn the playthrough into a game focused on elves?