Ormund didn't realize it at the time, but just before the shockwave hit, a guttural roar erupted above Ethan's head.
In its wake, a shimmering, near-invisible membrane of light spread out from Ethan, enveloping Ormund. It seeped into the beast's body like mist through cloth. Without that protective barrier, Ormund would've met the same fate as the other Pincer-tailed Sand Badgers—scattered to the wind like dust.
In that heart-pounding instant, Ethan had sensed the devastating power surging toward them. Panic kicked in. He instinctively activated his Bear Form—his go-to for brute survival. But a split-second later, another thought surged forward: What about Ormund?
Frantically, he pulled up his skills list. Something caught his eye. Not all of his Forbidden spells were on cooldown.
Without hesitation, he cast [Forbidden: Roar of Wrath].
