Bless nation recommendation, please

[LDiCesare]

F9W9 for T'ien Chi is a nice rush but just don't hope to beat Hinnom with it. You can probably beat Abyssia despite their fire resist, but an early war against them may cost you because the F9 will mean your scales may hurt a bit. Other neighbours shouldn't be too much of a problem. Note that you'll soon have to replace your Wot5E with something else (river demons for instance) if you want to survive mid-game. The nice thing with F9 is your pretenderr will be able to cast flaming arrows for your non sacred armies of composite archers.

[chrispedersen]

F9W9 is not optimal against hinnom, with Tc.
I would look for probably a simple w9, or possibly an s9.
Crank dominion up, and get lots of scales.

So for example, CBM an W9 lady that gives you 6 water gems a turn would probably be ideal. I'd make her sleep for the extra points.

Your w53's at 20 defense will hold anything except his chariots forever.