We started playing without restarts. I had Shakti in the tavern and two Griffin Conservatories under the Castle (1+2). I leveled Shakti a bit and took the Griffin Conservatories. I didn't build up the Castle. I wanted to go for quick contact if possible. I took another single Griffin Conservatory. I couldn't find a path to my opponent. But I did take the green swamp. Meanwhile, the opponent ran into the zone I had scouted. His army was decent, but I had slightly higher stats and double mana. I moved toward him. Naла got defeated and transported the army away via chain. Since there was nowhere special to run, and Shakti had Expert Logistics, I decided to try and chase. In the first FB, I escaped, leaving the opponent with 18 Stone Golems that magic didn't affect. I had to buy troops in the swamp, took two external dwellings of Efreeti, and went on the offensive again. The opponent also bought more troops and rushed toward me. I managed to win the second FB. After that, I just accumulated forces and attacked Neela in the Castle. Victory.
Thanks for the game!