Magic range question

[lauvhk]

You will not suffer if you are either a mage, or the other classes with at least 15 Intelligence.

I have no idea about the 2nd question.

[Metathron]

Originally Posted by Holywhippet

If I complete the range, do I get my cut troops back?

No, I don't think so.

[Holywhippet]

Ok, I've finally got my paladin up to 15 Int (mainly through artifacts) so I'll see how he goes.

[Calinda]

I can give you one tip here: Reserve troups are not cut, so I do it by bringing 2 Archmages in the main army and full stacks of Horsemen and Inquisitors in the reserve. This way I lose only 1 Archmage and this army seems to be enough for me as a Warrior to complete it.

[Metathron]

Why not bring one archmage? Or will that get cut to zero?

[Calinda]

Cuts to zero.

[Metathron]

But how can the game leave you with zero troops? Isn't that some kind of paradox?