Amvarean's sweep had more than the desired effect - the cloud of gas sweeping across their line, perfectly placed for maximum impact, left nearly half of the enemy forces frozen in place, many of them getting trampled, either by their allies continuing to advance, or the ones breaking and running in fear. In fact, by the time her first pass was completed, only a quarter of the enemy's force was still advancing, and they had slowed significantly, losing momentum from no longer having their allies.<br/><br/>Then the defenders opened up.<br/><br/>The only reason a larger part of the enemy army wasn't killed outright, before they broke and ran was because they'd been paralyzed far enough back that they were out of easy bowshot range - though if he aimed fireballs among their ranks, they'd be easy, helpless targets.