Brutus's Enchanted Collars
Brutus's Enchanted Collars are three protective collars purchased for the cerberus after the cabal receives substantial prize money. They translate Theresa's care into practical defence, supplementing Brutus's natural durability with layered magical armour.
History
Theresa's protection for Brutus
After Alex persuades Theresa to place her share of the group's money in a bank account, Brutus soon appears wearing three high-quality enchanted collars. Each collar can project greater force armour around him. The purchase is presented as Theresa taking care of the companion she calls her pup, making the set both protective equipment and a characterizing expression of their bond. The supplied corpus does not identify the collars' maker or seller, state whether their effects stack, or describe what happens to them after Brutus's later physical transformations. (Chapter 564)
Abilities and properties
- Each of the three collars can project a greater force-armour effect around Brutus's body. (Chapter 564)
- Their individual activation method, duration, and interaction with one another are not specified.
- No later chapter explicitly confirms whether the collars remain usable after Brutus's subsequent changes in size and form.
Ownership and custody
| Holder or custodian | Relationship to the item |
|---|---|
| Brutus | Wearer and protected subject; all three collars are fitted to his three necks. |
| Theresa Lu | Purchaser and caretaker; the collars are acquired as part of her effort to protect Brutus. |