[chrispedersen]

Another solution:

+3,+3,-3,+3,-1,-2 : Gaiea, 1E 2N Dom9.

Besides generally solid, it has the emotionally satisfying extra of leaving 0 points.

First turn, build out all standard builders. Alchemize and build a FiveFold Angel. Prophetize your scout.

Dump them in with your archers. Either don't order them, or give em hold and attack.

Going this route, I have expanded 6 territories with only 5 - 6 casualties. Build only Std Cavalry, and heavy cavalry. Which you should be able to do 6/turn and build a starets each turn, with the settings listed.

Key tho is to get that 5Fold out and increase dominion. Increasing dominion increases gods hp - and decreases the chances of getting afflicted.

I think this causes fewer self inflicted casualties than Father of Winter, and fewer afflictions than virtue. Whether it could stop a bless rush nation...