Quill talisman

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A spiny trinket reminiscent of a cactus. Causes sharp quills to grow all over the user's body which may cause injury to anyone unwise enough to attack them in melee.

A quill talisman is a talisman that transforms you into the quill form.

Useful Info

When eVoked, a quill talisman puts you into Quill Form, which lasts until you end the form. Entering or exiting a form takes 5 turns.

Quill Form has the following effects:

Defensive traits

• Spiny: You have a 40% chance to automatically retaliate against a melee attack by doing 1d2 - 1d8 damage, depending on your Shapeshifting skill. It also makes you immune to constriction.

Restrictions

• Melded Gear: Helmet, gloves, boots, barding, cloak.

Quill Form has a minimum Shapeshifting skill of 0, and the maximum skill is 7.

Shapeshifters start with a quill talisman.

Strategy

Humanoid	Armataur	Naga	Djinni	Octopode	Felid

History

• Quill talismans will be added in 0.33, replacing the Beast talisman.