Hrm. I do actually know what to do. If I make a couple of the right maneuvers and roll right, I could win this game. I assume that's a condition for solving this puzzle.
[Sotain begins his turn in game, distributing troops to advantageous positions, and boldly marches upon the handful of territories unclaimed by his forces. He loses a few to bad rolls, before finally hitting the sweet spot and marching in to claim the remaining lands in order to win the game.
As soon as he does, there is an even brighter flash than when the game board appeared in the first place...]