The demon has paid little attention to the emotional struggle around it, instead swiping at Herc with a shriek. The noise seems to make it angrier, especially when its strike is blocked by the shield. From afar, a stream of fire is sent from the fingers of one of the mages, now outside the range of Alistair's anti-magic force. The fire lands only feet away from Rachette, a reminder that the battle is still raging.