In the first map, to find the dragon, you need to go along the left edge of the map or to the right, through the portal in the lower left corner. There are 3 elemental books: water, fire, and air. With flight, you can pass the garrisons (the hero's level is likely maximum) and the wizards before the dragons without losses. It's better to replace the Orator's Hat with the Ring of Diplomacy; it will be useful later. In the second map (let's assume it's on magical dragons), if you don't have flight, it's very difficult to pass (the dragon is behind the keymaster's tent, and the tent is guarded by a legion of nagas). In the third map, I had to clear the entire map (you can't just bypass the compass). I'll continue later...