What about simply calling a meteor on the enemy's HQ, killing the boss before they have the chance to use their super weapon that you'd have to race against the clock to beat him before it destroys an entire continent opposing him?
Geary: That means you get a companion for four levels, then it gets an upgrade.
Draykin: A very PAINFUL upgrade.
* Digital_Vulpine eeps, since the rules don't specify that I'm exempt from the psychic link that Wizards have with their familiars. o_o;
Geary: GET YOUR PET DRUNK.