The map is unusual because it features a reputation system that shows each faction's attitude toward us. Enemies initially cannot enter our territory, but they can if they declare war on us. Low reputation increases the likelihood of war being declared. It decreases when killing heroes or capturing enemy mines. It increases through the repeatable quest "give resources to the envoy." This unusual mechanic determined the strategy: develop, avoid clashes with enemies, always try to help the envoys, and do not take mines from enemies (only take the sawmill). Enemies killed each other; the Mages declared war on the Warlocks, and after some time, the purple player (the League) lost.
Vinrael fought neutrals, but then suddenly the Humans declared war despite positive reputation. Soon Ellaine attacked the outpost; she used Deflect Missile, which also worked on the unicorns. I managed to kill everyone except the Inquisitors and Paladins. Vinrael returned home via portal, attacked Ellaine, and she immediately fled. After that, Vinrael easily won all battles without losses, and enemies fled. I defeated the Humans, Necromancers, and Dwarves. The Dwarves were enemies of the Mages, and after defeating them, a message appeared that the Mages were now allied with us. The Academy and League towns came under our control, and Jhora, who was the strongest in the tavern, simply disappeared.
The Orcs almost immediately captured the Mage town and later officially declared war. Vinrael chased the Orcs for a long time, and on day 182, all active enemies were defeated. Then, using additional heroes, I collected keys to open the portal (Vinrael defeated the red key guardian before capturing the undead town). The portal is open; now only the final battle for the Tome of Darkness remains...
Vinrael faces Nymus with Dark magic (battle scripts) and Sandro's Cloak. Through reloading, I found that Nymus's army depends on Vinrael's army. For example, the more T3 creatures we have, the more Fire Hounds the enemy will have. But if, for instance, we have no T1 creatures, there will still be a small squad of Devilkins. I thought about how best to prepare, and in the end, I entered the final battle with a single stack of Vampire Lords (converted T4 from all towns). Vinrael has Acute Mind, so he was able to cast Deflect Missile before the first turn of the Succubi with initiative 12, and then won without losses. The scenario was completed in 214 days.
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