OK, I submitted a turn. I'm not going to pretend it's a good one, but I think I'm getting the hang of this position. Definitely lots of potential for interesting strategies. I hope I survive long enough to try them!
Well, if nothing else, this game will be a learning experience for me. For example, I confirmed my suspicions that Flames from the Sky is a waste against troops. But it turns out it's pretty handy against mages. Ouch!