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Arvin had manuevered himself closer to Asmara and Antius, hoping to slow down or give pause to any darkspawn looking to rush the mages. Also thankful for the bost in defense from a spell. Arvin clawed and swatted at darkspawn, either killing or staggering individuals enough to let them be easily killed by a party member. The arcane shield seemed to be holding rather well. What made it through the shield didn't have enough strength to penetrate the course, thick bear fur that covered the bear's muscled form. It didn't stop everything though, and a few arrows made it through, piercing the hide of the beast. Arvin was successful in keeping himself free of most damage from melee weapons, until one of the darkspawn got wise and came at him with a pole arm. The spear's tip jabbed at his shoulder, piercing flesh before a paw batted it aside. That angered the bear, how dare the little beast attack the mighty predator! Letting the bear's instincts take over, Arvin rose up on two legs, swinging himself up to bear the bulk of the bear's weight. He unleashed a roar into the darkspawn's face before swatting it aside, tearing the life from its body.

And then Arvin's roar was completely overshadowed by another. It wasn't hard to tell what. There weren't many creatures that grew as large as a dragon. Though why one was here Arvin had no idea. Why does the world seem to be against us? Arvin thought to himself, charging past the dwindling ranks of darkspawn to join Severia and any companion close by to the cave. Of course Arvin wouldn't let his companions stand without him. While the darkspawn threat was neutralized, he noticed they'd picked up a new addition or two. A werewolf and a Qunari. Hopefully one or both didn't turn on them when the fight was over. Kujo seemed to be attempting to communicate with the drake. The dog hadn't been mauled yet, so Arvin assumed it was going well. Though why a drake decided to listen to a Mabari, Arvin couldn't tell. His ears perked when he heard a faint echo coming form the cave however. Taking a few steps closing and tilting his head in the direction of the voice, Arvin gave a quiet rumble beginning in the base of his throat. Someone was in there! Someone needed help! Glancing back to his party, Arvin took a few more steps closer. Slow but deliberate, so as not to anger the drake there, still staying behind Kujo, however, until something happened to let them know it was safe to pass by.