Mid-game help needed

[Kalenden]

Thanks for the tips.

I was kinda wrong in my assertions about enemy strength. There is/was an area on Verona were a Lethal enemy patrolled, but, once properly kited past, all the enemies behind him were between weak to strong. So I've gotten a lot more experience.
But your advice is still welcome! Royal thorns are really really nice, but as you say difficult units to manage. Orc shamans could be a good alternative, I'll see.