You lead your clan but also seem to be at a distance. After playing a while you grow attached to certain leaders. I found myself being very cautious with who I sent on missions. Sometimes I found myself not sending my best person just because of the possibility of death. But, in the end they do die, be it from injury , sickness, chaos magic, or just old age.
Hero quests are a vital part of the game .
You must complete quests to gain a tribe and beat the game. Hero quests are tricky. You can answer all the questions right and go along the right path but still fail. Oh and also, have a good amount of magic in reserve. Play is rich and complex, and will keep you coming back again and again in an attempt to complete your assigned mission of becoming King of Dragon Pass.