Ent cards

[eXistenZ]

I'm wondering how really work the three "Ent cards" of FP.

Attack a Shadow Army in Orthanc. Roll three dice and score hits on result of 4+. If no Shadow units remain in Orthanc, eliminate Saruman.

1) Is a pre-requisite to play one of those cards that a SA is present in Orthanc (I mean, if in Orthanc there is Saruman alone, what happens?)

2) If Orthanc is conquered by FP but Saruman's still alive, are those cards playable? And what happens?

Incidentally, 3) If Orthanc is attacked by FP and SA choose the siege, is Saruman forced to go into the Stronghold?

(I apologize because I remember this issue has been already raised, but I can't found where nor remember the conclusions)

[Veldrin]

1 The FP can play the cards even if there are no Isengard units present in the Orthanc Region, the result would be that Saruman is automatically killed.

2 If the FP attacks the Orthanc Region and there are no Shadow units present the Stronghold is captured but Saruman would survive, he can then be killed by any Ent card played as an Event.

3 Yes, Saruman is always assumed to be inside the Stronghold. He can still use his Leadership ability for attacks from Orthanc even if he can't leave it.

[glow=green,2,300]Veldrin[/glow]