

You should also learn about Qualis Gems and PoP wiki is a fantastic source for anything that you want to know about the mod. You can find what enterprise is the best for what town here. Use all the left over money to start enterprises. Become a mercenary for a faction as soon as you can since that will pay for your army. You should get as much Maiden Cavalry and Adventurers and Rogue Nobles as possible and also any strong cavalry.

When you get all the companions you want (I usually choose these and you should get the "Sir" companions and Lethaldiran as fast as possible since they are amazing warriors), start befriending the Noldor and recruiting soldiers from prisoners of defeated enemies. I always start the game by traveling through cities and looking for companions and when I find a companion that I want I win enough arena fights to get the money to recruit the companion from that town. The most important thing is to learn who you can fight and who you can't fight in Pendor. Well, I don't think that's gonna help too much.
