I got the information from this discussion that made me aware of how to defeat a large force "Crunch Gaurding" over a frozen sea to pay their respects on my forces. I countered the 764 advancing lizards with an up-scale Hand of Nergal and was able to send this note to my opponent:

"I would like to express my deepest and most sincere sympathy for your loss of 764 Rip Lizards... I realize that such a needless and senseless accident such as this must tear at the heart of an emperor such as yourself and that you are deeply grieved over this tragic loss.

From my territory bordering Loch Balsrabpetr, I can see their frost bitten arms and legs protruding from the frozen loch. I am sure that even in death they do not fault you for sending them into the frozen sea where they would die a lonely, icy, and miserable death without the honor of combat... Again my heart goes out to you for your loss..."

A multitude (764 to be exact) thank-you's to Elrad, Rolo, Rning, Fuzzy, and many others for their coaching...

Orcrist...