Winter 2014. Automated submission of seasonal reports.

Interesting game.
The opponent did everything well, but made a few critical mistakes during the game, one of which was not picking up the scroll in the treasure, which contained a town teleport.

In the first encounter, it was a chaotic battle, and it seemed like the opponent had a better chance, but he bought his way out. I was left with 11 mana and couldn't teleport home (fail). Next turn: the opponent reduced my 40 ducks with 1 imp, I ran away, casting lightning on 6 ducks.

The opponent, assuming I didn't have any creatures, flew to my castle.
I had 7 gold in the castle, which, along with the buyout and a full trade, was enough to buy gnomes, ents, and rogues. I also had bracers in my chest.