Ascension!!!

Finally!
As I mentioned before, I took a break from doing the final quest for Ascension, in order to try to reach Droknar's Forge from Beacon's Perch. I found out that even with me at level 20, the henchmen are only level 10!
I gave up trying to do it with just henchmen until I ascended first.
So, early Monday morning, 11/28, I finally beat the last quest in the Crystal Desert, and ascended!!! At 3:30 AM, I beat the doppelganger and entered the next area, and the quest for the Dragon's Lair.
After beating the Dragon's Lair quest, I entered the next area, and what to my surprise did appear??? I ended up in DROKNAR'S FORGE! I didn't have to waste my time doing it with level 10 henchmen, I got there after I ascended!
I'm learning more about this game every day! I thought that would be the end when you ascended, but I find out there is much more! New quests are now available, and that doesn't even include the new Sorrow's Furnace area.
BUT, I am STILL able to do it with henchmen only!

Ascension Quests - 2

After trying to get to Droknar's Forge with just henchmen, I realized that I need more help or armor, so I am concentrating on finishing the Ascension part, and then coming back to try again.
I wish there were a way for the henchmen to have more power on the Droknar's trip. When my main character is level 20, the henchmen should also be more advanced than their current level.
Maybe we are supposed to require the help of runners?
I have completed two of the Ascension/desert quests, but the Thirsty River quest where we have to defeat all the different groups of warriors is causing me problems, since I only use henchmen. I'm determined to see if I CAN do the whole game with just henchmen!