[CUnknown]

Actually, I lost big to Astral Corruption this turn. I don't want to say how big, but it was substantial. I have to keep casting spells, there really isn't much option. And when the doom horrors come, you're basically toast.

About the 5 provinces v 2 castles thing, I was just pointing out that my "concentrated asskicking" isn't buying me anything. As long as I lose more provinces each turn than I gain, I'm due for ruin, castle or no. I thought that in the beginning of Jurri and my war, that I would be taking more provinces than I'm loosing. But so far that hasn't been the case. And when Jurri is able to bring his incredible gem production to bear, I'm in for some big trouble.