I wanted the Calamivox to be a viable—if terrifying—companion. The "Bond Surge" mechanic introduces a high-risk/high-reward dynamic. A positively bonded unit is a defensive asset, but the line between "Protective" and "Obsessive" is intentionally thin. I want players to feel uneasy even when the creature is "on their side."
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