As a tactical tip, try using Herses almost as you would use cavalry - I've had good success with putting 2 - 3 of them way to the side with orders to hold a turn, attack rearmost. They do tend to get into the Hall of Fame, and the one who gets the most interesting HoF bonus gets that 1st Wraith Sword
Heh Heh... I wonder if they could design the game so that we have an interface where we can have a Executive Meeting with all the leaders before they go to war so that we can "incentify" them with Wraith Swords!!!