The rest of the expedition team wasn't so lucky. They had many spells at the ready and even more protections, but their reflexes failed them. Once the electrical shock sent them into a seizure, they lost their focus and any chance to counter-attack.
The Earth Blocking array only slowed down the Golems. They were still able to move thanks to their metal parts and electromagnetic fields, plus it did nothing to stop them from using other elements.
The Rangers darted forward with their flight spells, only to be struck by another bolt of lightning and then swatted like flies by the Golems' arms. With so little momentum and no ground below their feet, they could exert only a fraction of their true strength.
Luckily, thanks to earth fusion, Lith managed to avoid the brunt of the damage and remain conscious, but the hit was still strong enough to crack his ribs. Bouncing on the metal corridor made things worse, though.
