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I think they were not intented to be protective spikes. Since they are usually by branch intesections it almost seems as if they were naturally occuring braches themselves but for some reason were stunted and left very very shape.

Since the thornes are always out in the open air and collect dust and debris of every type, a thorne wound can fester up.

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