using totem of pacfism
If your wizard is under attack, creating this totem nearby (or casting it on the wizard portrait) will immediately stop all non-projectile attacks on you.Creating this totem near a POP that you occupy will stop enemies from being able to attack the creature holding the position, and therefore stop the enemy taking occupation of this valuable resource.
A legitimate attacking tactic is to drop a totem of pacifism next to an enemy wizard, and then attack immediately with a pack of elves or similar projectile wielding troops, while the wizard is unable to defend him/herself.