[Tuidjy]

> The troop mix you describe is a consequence of wrathful skies, amongst other
> things, though. So saying that the spell is spell is not a problem based on
> that is arguably a little disingenious.

Exactly, so instead of trying to get rid of all the other things, let us allow
the nation's mages to protect their troops. Here are a few 'other things' and
a few suggestions:

Wrathful skies, Fire Storm, etc... - allow elemental resistance spells to stack.
Astral Tempest, Soul Drain, etc... - allow magic resistance spells to stack.
Life drain - introduce a 'Hold Life' flag, as well as caster, AE and mass buffs.
Monstrous, etherial, magical, undead meat shields - create spells similar
to 'Weapons of sharpness' that enchant the troops' weapons accordingly.

Speaking for myself, I would love to be able to use magic to make my troops
matter in late game. It's a bummer to have to shelter one's three-stars
principles behind walls because they have become irrelevant.

And as an additional bonus, by introducing all these protection/buffing spells
in Dominions III, Illwinter can strenghten Water magic, which, right now, is
somewhat lacking.