While the third-ranked battle inside Erik's dome experienced many changes and turnarounds, the battle between armies just outside the barrier had its own twists and turns.
At first, the Humanitas Sangh appeared to have the upper hand. Not only did they have one and a half fighters for every one of the Enkarians, but their massive number of powerful, well-trained Arcanists rained death and destruction on the battlefield like never before.
Several large formations depicting large creatures, warriors, or weapons littered the invaders' backline, showing their skill in sigil craft.
On the other hand, the Enkarian Arcanists were outnumbered and outgunned. Whatever surprise the hunters may have felt at the fact that these beast-lovers suddenly had access to formations was largely diminished by their limited effectiveness.