Turn 1
I am told that in the beginning there was chaos, but I'm smarter than that, I was in the beginning and I know what happened. But I'll let it slide.
The World:
My starting recruitment will consist of as many Lohamim Mekudashim as I can produce (5) and a Melumad.
Lohem Mekudash:
Melumad (that is a 100% +1FAWE random):
As you can see, the Lohem Mekudash is pretty strong, which is why I'm (ab)using him
The Melumad is an efficient researcher, but still a pretty lousy one, I'm only getting him because I'm poor.
From the first screenshot you saw I prophetised my first commander, this is because he is names Elysha, a name similar to the English Elijah, which is the great Elyahu!
It might also have to do with him going to lead my blessables and needing the holy paths to bless them. But maybe not.
I sent the Saiar (a scout unit) south so that I don't have to see his ugly face near me, or to scout out the bottleneck, whichever suits your fancy.