The demons of Mantarys were a fearsome foe but one that could be dealt with valour and steel. Despite the difficulty, the tiger cloaks of Volantis and the lock-step legions of New Ghis managed to stymie the hordes surging from the demon road. Khazdil mo Hardan dropped his siege on Lhazosh and made with all haste to Mereen along with his Iron Legions, personally trained by him and easily rivalling the armies of the old Ghiscari empire in ability.