I'm seeing what I'm assuming is R'lyeth (I'm fairly certain that no land-based playewr has access to amphibious troops this early), and what I know is Man.
Had the bad luck to have the first land province I invade to be right next door to what I assume is his capitol, and 2 other subjugated provinced of his to either side. My commander and 9 of her 24 troops survived, and took out 29 of his 53 troops. Good thing Man didn't wait until next turn to attack -- I might've been unbeatable (as I was willing to sink all my funds for the turn into defence for the province.
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