Retreat

A hero may retreat when facing another hero or facing wandering creatures.

A hero loses his army when he retreats.

The defending hero may not retreat from a town fight. There is one exception. An Escape Tunnel in a Stronghold allows the defending hero to retreat.

Retreating (or surrendering) is a good idea

• where defeat is imminent
• as a means to travel to a distant town (upon being bought in that town's tavern)