The icy storm that is supposed to swallow the entire area suddenly slowed down because of numerous roots sprouting from the ground and creatin a net to catch it. This is a great way to slow down the icy storm but it is not enough to actually stop it. The roots that the High Elves and even Anastacia used are all from living plants which means that they are using their power over the energy of life to make them grow in an unusual way.
This means that all the plants that they use will begin to either die and wither unless they make an action to restore them. The icy storm may have been slowed down but it was not stopped because the roots were merely something that is a stopgap measure. It was never meant to halt the impending doom of ice onto those that are in the land. The roots are merely delaying the inevitable in hopes that the players can use their skills on time.
"KWAAARGHH!" The Primordial Beast Nidhogg as its aura suddenly changed once more.
