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Porcupine Defense

Quill Defense

A defensive spell that erupts dozens of steel quills in all directions from the caster's body, impaling attackers.

Story so far

When Mongo clamps his jaws around the backside of Gustavo 3, the rottweiler triggers Porcupine Defense with a ringing shing. Dozens of steel quills burst from the dog's body in every direction, impaling the raptor and pushing up through his mouth to explode outward through his scales from the inside out, showering blood.

Carl recognizes it as a spell he has seen before. A follow-up attack electrifies the quills for a second round of damage, and then, faster than Carl thought possible, the dog whips in a circle and the quills are simply gone, freeing him to lunge for Mongo's throat.

Appearance

Dozens of steel quills erupting outward from the caster's entire body with a metallic shing, retractable in an instant.

Role

Gustavo 3's signature defensive spell, which turns any bite into a mutual impalement.

Relationships

Gustavo 3 — His defensive spell, cast when bitten
Mongo — Impaled from the inside out by the quills
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Chapter 84
  • A defensive spell that erupts dozens of steel quills in all directions from the caster's body, impaling attackers.
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