1) To reach the enemy, you first need to defeat many neutral creatures. If you do this slowly and with losses, the battle with the opponent will turn into a mere formality. Therefore
Yes, large Dragon Golems, and maybe a stone will appear, and they will get stuck...
I think such spells as "Bless" and especially "Cure" are only used against AI.
Sorceresses are recruited in outer dwellings, if there are any on the map.

Барон "Vampires"
Отдай свои прошлые сны,
В сомненьях себя обрети,
В бешеном танце душа кружится!
Не думай, что будет потом,
Здесь и сейчас мы живем,
Стань хоть на миг сам собой, слышишь!