Preemptive Failure

Counter target creature spell, or spell that targets
you or a permanent you control.
"The Iron Duck's Ultimatum was received everywhere,
and although many flatly refused it, others didn't have
the strength to say no. The new allies of the Iron throne
were quickly supplied for long range war and sent off to attack certain targets. They were accompanied by hired mercenaries that all referred to them selves as prized
pupils of the Great Destroyer. They often faced bloody losses, but never dar