This is a "survival" war scenario lasting 12 years. Look over the map carefully before you start and note protected areas and potential attack zones. Watch your money early. Establish trade early to generate cash flow. Expand only when you can successfully defend your village. Don't worry too much about a high level of prosperity. Focus on building your army, extensive walls and numerous towers as soon as possible. Attacks start in year 2. They're relentless, from random locations and increasingly large. There will also be multiple attacks in the same year. Save before each attack. It is nearly impossible to avoid some damage. The key is survival. This scenario will always be challenging but can be beaten.