I didn't buy many heroes, there was a stable and a fair number of quests. Right next to the castle there's a mini Griffin Conservatory.
At the respawn, a Dwarf Cottage and a Medusa Den are also revealed.
I quickly took the Necro village and captured the crystal and ore mines.
Had decent gold, placed Bears on week 1.
On week 2, bought units and destroyed the Dwarf Cottage (20 guards), and then the Griffin Conservatory.
Along the way, further on there were upgraded Ifrits; I decided to go cross-country. I arrived at the grass with a bunch of quest artifacts.
Immediately turned in the artifact for 25 upgraded demons and found a Pandora's Box for the entire 2nd level.
Next, I took the Inferno village from the opponent and bought a Collar of +1 spell duration at the Black Market, since I only had 1 spell power.
The opponent attacks, stats are equal, I have a big advantage in meat, but no Haste for Expert Air Magic :(
There were 2 shooter stacks, upgraded Gogs and Orcs, 2 Angels, 30 upgraded Wolves, and miscellaneous units.
Thanks to Mass Haste, the opponent managed to thin out my troops a bit and bought back in with 2 Angels. I had Bears, Demons, and about 40 Goblins remaining. Next, I turned in 2 more quests (25 regular Demons and 10k gold). I found Haste and calmly took the villages in the remaining treasure sites. My plan was to upgrade Bears, but the opponent decided not to continue.
Thanks for the game.