by Kallisto
I got Rohan onto a war-foot by playing a card which allowed Strider to join them (he activated them). Then, I moved them down the political track with several dice in succession (for I think 3 rounds, I never rolled a single character action). I believe I followed the rules there.But you are right: Noone withdrew into the strongholds. That was the mistake, tactically speaking, they should have done so.
Thanks for pointing this out.