Seen the first win today with the sorceress. Picked up 2 bonus strength early from two visits to the enchantress. Also picked up the skull wand early which I needed to beat wraiths etc. Then picked up the gnome midgame. Opposing player dropped their talisman thanks to a whirlwind. In the next few turns I proceeded to pick up same talisman. Defeated a miser dragon and roll a 6 for my gold reward. Purchased an axe at the village then built an raft in the forest a few turns later. Defeated cerberus in psychic combat and then passed through the portal and then the inner region with no problem.