The shield bash connected as intended, but before Morgur knew it his opponent was already counterattacking. The primate dove down low and tackled for his legs, sweeping them away from below him and sending him falling forward onto the packed soil next to his opponent. The impact of the fall was caught by his shield-arm, putting his shield stuck below the weight of his body, temporarily unusable. The demon growled loudly as he raised his ax and sloppily struck out to the hairy creature right beside him, paying no heed to the flaming hut right in front of him.