Origin
It evolved in impenetrable thickets where stiff, straight quills got in the way. Its quills became flexible and grasping, helping it literally pull itself through the brush.
Appearance
A dark, rounded little animal with a short pale snout, four thick legs and six short, large red-violet spines.
Signature ability
Spine Cloak
For 4 s: each hit on Thornrec deals 55 to the attacker and Staggers it for 1 s; shield of 100.
Passive trait
Clinging Quills
An enemy that hits Thornrec in melee loses some Tempo until the end of its next action.
Moves
Spine Cloak
Signature move
Shell / Reaction
Reduces contact damage and strikes back.
Bramble Snag
Growth / Condition
Pins the target in place for a short time.
Thicket Dash
Growth / Maneuver
Quickly passes through natural barriers.
Quill Lash
Shell / Strike
Moderate damage and a chance to leave the target Exposed.
Evolution
A complete form: this species does not evolve in the first generation.
