Spawned at the top, level 150, reached level 113. Took a Consul 2. Due to the route, I only reached level 116 on the fast roads.
Took a cat den. When the moon came out, I started harassing it, took a company of companions. At level 121, I rushed to the outpost on the respawn point and was 1 move away from the castle; I killed a lurker. At level 122, I moved away from the castle, took a +4 shield, and prepared to storm the castle the next day with reinforcements, but it surrendered.
Thanks for the game.