[Jasper]

I find I use both Lords and Tuatha. Lords have just enough magic to cast Cloud Trapeze, Mistform, Lightning, and Shockwave, and are often basically as effect as a Tuatha -- for 3/4 the price. Tuatha aren't as efficient, but their better magic has obvious advantages.

With an excellent _30_ gold stealthy priest Man has zero problems getting it's troops blessed, especially considering every Sidhe leader can also bless. Plus, while you don't get alot of mileage out of Holy 4 on an expensive commander, the stat bonuses are nice on a commander that kicks *** in battle.

As far as Cu Sidhe go, what's the point? I always max out on the far more usefull Doaine Sidhe, and so can't recruit Cu. Early in the game I can't quite do this, but then I'd still rather save my gold for more Sidhe.