[licker]

I don't think you can see the army while storming, it's hidden. At least I've checked and seen the 'no hostile military units' stormed, and met up with resistance beyond the handful of commanders you assume are there.

With that much HI you might be able to take it, but the mind burn slowing your advance through the gate my be problamatic. I'd really try to get some tritons in there (if you can) to swim in and create some trouble while your slow HI advance through the gate.

Do you have any spells that will work underwater?