Aim for at least 12 people in an expedition before tackling major threats like dragons. Small groups are easily overwhelmed.
If you're outmatched, forfeit early. Damage taken during a forfeit is often lower and spread more randomly across the group than a full combat wipe. Thea: The Awakening
You only ever have one village. Losing it to wandering monsters is an immediate game over. Aim for at least 12 people in an
Rare resources (like Mithril or Dragon Bone) must be researched before they can be gathered from the map, though you may find small amounts in loot caches earlier. Challenges and Skills Thea: The Awakening