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| ⚫ | '''Chicken''' is the name used by many [[Roshar]]an cultures -- excluding the [[Shin]] and the [[Unkalaki]] -- to refer to all species of birds.{{wob ref|1415}} Only some are what would be called chickens in any other part of the [[cosmere]].{{wob ref|8346}} The term coming to mean all birds is a result of [[Vorin]] languages tending towards generalization, similar to how all alcohols became wines and all small creatures became [[cremling]]s.{{wob ref|3978}} |
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| ⚫ | '''Chicken''' is the name used by many [[Roshar]]an |
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| − | Chickens are not native to [[Roshar]], but were brought to the planet during the initial human migration from [[Ashyn]].{{wob ref|12228}} They live mainly in [[Shinovar]] |
+ | Chickens are not native to [[Roshar]], but were brought to the planet during the initial human migration from [[Ashyn]].{{wob ref|12228}} They live mainly in [[Shinovar]] and are plentiful there.{{book ref|sa1|i|4}} Very few birds are found in most of eastern Alethkar; wild sightings are essentially unheard of in [[Alethkar]].{{wob ref|5818}} There are some exceptions, as wild geese live in the [[Horneater Peaks]] and [[Felt]] notes that other wild birds range as far east as the [[Valley]].{{wob ref|8891}}{{book ref|sa3|114}} |
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| + | Most easterners have a very poor understanding of the anatomy and behavior of chickens.{{book ref|sa2|55}} By the time of the [[True Desolation]], more people began to recognize the differences between various species of birds, but the term chicken was still firmly entrenched in the Vorin vernacular.{{book ref|sa2|45}}{{book ref|sa4|i|5}} |
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== Uses == |
== Uses == |
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| − | Chickens are often edible, and are therefore an export of Shinovar.{{book ref|sa1|22}} [[Vstim]] trades with [[Thresh]] and |
+ | Chickens are often edible, and are therefore an export of Shinovar.{{book ref|sa1|22}} [[Vstim]] trades with [[Thresh]] (and likely other Shin) for chickens that he sells to customers in the east at high prices.{{book ref|sa1|i|4}} Chicken as a food is therefore relatively uncommon in the [[Vorin]] nations, and is even served at royal feasts.{{book ref|sa1|22}} [[Adolin Kholin]] believes that eating chicken brings good luck and always eats some before his duels.{{book ref|sa2|14}} |
| + | Very expensive arrows may be fletched with chicken feathers.{{wob ref|12838}} The elder [[Tanalan's father|Tanalan]] wore decorative feathers on his battle helm, which Dalinar found odd.{{book ref|sa3|11}} Since wild geese live in the Horneater Peaks, [[Unkalaki]] arrows are often fletched with geese feathers{{book ref|sa3|37}} and the [[Unkalaki#language|Unkalaki language]] has a word for goose.{{wob ref|8891}} |
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| − | [[Adolin Kholin]] believes that eating chicken brings good luck and always eats some before his duels.{{book ref|sa2|14}} |
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| − | == Notable |
+ | == Notable 'Chickens' == |
* [[Jeksonofnone]], a bright green chicken brought by a [[Thaylen]] merchant to the [[Middlefest Fair]] which could say its name upon command.{{book ref|sa2|45}} |
* [[Jeksonofnone]], a bright green chicken brought by a [[Thaylen]] merchant to the [[Middlefest Fair]] which could say its name upon command.{{book ref|sa2|45}} |
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* [[Mraize]] owns an [[Aviar]] which is referred to as a 'green chicken' by Shallan.{{wob ref|8807}} |
* [[Mraize]] owns an [[Aviar]] which is referred to as a 'green chicken' by Shallan.{{wob ref|8807}} |
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| − | * [[Lift]] finds a |
+ | * [[Lift]] finds another Aviar, a red 'chicken' that belonged to an [[Gereh|old Feruchemist]] who was killed by [[Mraize]] during the occupation of [[Urithiru]]. She is now raising the bird.{{book ref|sa4|i|5}}{{book ref|sa4|116}} |
| − | * [[Shallan]] observes a |
+ | * [[Shallan]] observes a 'chicken' with red, blue, and green feathers when she is at the Shattered Plains menagerie with [[Adolin]] and [[Kaladin]].{{book ref|sa2|55}} |
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== Trivia == |
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Revision as of 22:28, 21 March 2023
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| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
Chicken is the name used by many Rosharan cultures -- excluding the Shin and the Unkalaki -- to refer to all species of birds.[1] Only some are what would be called chickens in any other part of the cosmere.[2] The term coming to mean all birds is a result of Vorin languages tending towards generalization, similar to how all alcohols became wines and all small creatures became cremlings.[3]
Chickens are not native to Roshar, but were brought to the planet during the initial human migration from Ashyn.[4] They live mainly in Shinovar and are plentiful there.[5] Very few birds are found in most of eastern Alethkar; wild sightings are essentially unheard of in Alethkar.[6] There are some exceptions, as wild geese live in the Horneater Peaks and Felt notes that other wild birds range as far east as the Valley.[7][8]
Most easterners have a very poor understanding of the anatomy and behavior of chickens.[9] By the time of the True Desolation, more people began to recognize the differences between various species of birds, but the term chicken was still firmly entrenched in the Vorin vernacular.[10][11]
Uses
Chickens are often edible, and are therefore an export of Shinovar.[12] Vstim trades with Thresh (and likely other Shin) for chickens that he sells to customers in the east at high prices.[5] Chicken as a food is therefore relatively uncommon in the Vorin nations, and is even served at royal feasts.[12] Adolin Kholin believes that eating chicken brings good luck and always eats some before his duels.[13]
Very expensive arrows may be fletched with chicken feathers.[14] The elder Tanalan wore decorative feathers on his battle helm, which Dalinar found odd.[15] Since wild geese live in the Horneater Peaks, Unkalaki arrows are often fletched with geese feathers[16] and the Unkalaki language has a word for goose.[7]
Notable 'Chickens'
- Jeksonofnone, a bright green chicken brought by a Thaylen merchant to the Middlefest Fair which could say its name upon command.[10]
- Mraize owns an Aviar which is referred to as a 'green chicken' by Shallan.[17]
- Lift finds another Aviar, a red 'chicken' that belonged to an old Feruchemist who was killed by Mraize during the occupation of Urithiru. She is now raising the bird.[11][18]
- Shallan observes a 'chicken' with red, blue, and green feathers when she is at the Shattered Plains menagerie with Adolin and Kaladin.[9]
Trivia
- The use of the word 'chicken' to refer to all birds is known as a synecdoche, or more specifically in this case, pars pro toto.
Notes
- ↑ Words of Radiance Portland signing
— Arcanum - 2014-03-07# - ↑ Oathbringer San Diego signing
— Arcanum - 2017-11-14# - ↑ General Reddit 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-11-29# - ↑ Idaho Falls signing
— Arcanum - 2018-12-29# - ↑ a b The Way of Kings interlude I-4#
- ↑ Words of Radiance San Diego signing
— Arcanum - 2014-03-04# - ↑ a b General Reddit 2017
— Arcanum - 2017-11-22# - ↑ Oathbringer chapter 114#
- ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 55#
- ↑ a b Words of Radiance chapter 45#
- ↑ a b Rhythm of War interlude I-5#
- ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 22#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 14#
- ↑ General Reddit 2012
— Arcanum - 2012-12-30# - ↑ Oathbringer chapter 11#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 37#
- ↑ Oathbringer Glasgow signing
— Arcanum - 2017-12-02# - ↑ Rhythm of War chapter 116#