ok I checked save and he can't fly -so now he is just staying there- because I already have the plugins installed, get them then put in plugins folder (or get ERA 2.61 is much better then reinstall all), reload. For learning all skills don't use the "scroll secondary skills" mod, just disable it then use the commander helm trick.

On the other issue, as AI attacking early, is just that you were too slow, such maps are competitive and need fast developing. The area Tazar is being now must be done week 2, then month 2 all barbarians should be already killed. Map has a time limit of 12 months.

my save from same day