[Steerpike]

Yes the horned one has succumbed to my measly forces. But there are thousands of Pani still to launch their attacks on me. It seems like thousands when swarm is cast anyway.
As to diplomacy, mine has been appalling so far but I think thats because of the lack of talking. The one reply I got to an email was enough to set up cordial relations and a peaceful division of provinces.
The real disasters were when my emails were not replied to in time.
Any way this is a war game and tactically I wish not to be surrounded. If I have to fight to get that I will.
Also I think that the giants are more effective earlier in the game, the mages are just so expensive.