Talk:Earth Dragon/@comment-31639585-20160109125433/@comment-25015638-20160911000501

That's because the Elder's spikes presumably overgrew as it grew to an elder state. Notice how its spines get longer as it get older. Yeah? Well, horns (and, for the record, back spikes like these) grow. And since they grow in a specific way, curved on the Earth Dragon, they will continue to curve over time. Hence the curly spikes.

Horns may also break if subjected to enough force. The Earth Dragon tends to slam its tail to the ground a lot, especially the elder. This would probably break the spikes on its tail if they're long enough- shorter ones are sturdier.

Now, I'm not defending this design- I don't like it either- I'm just saying there's a logical reason for it to look the way it does. Just think once before you speak please.