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\|species=Larkin \|world=Roshar \|universe=[[Cosmere]] ~~\|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]~~ \|first appeared=[[Words of Radiance]] ~~}}{{spoilers\|book=sa3}}~~ }} '''Chiri-Chiri''' is [[Rysn]]'s [[larkin]].{{book ref\|sa3\|i\|13}}▼ ▲'''Chiri-Chiri''' is [[Rysn Ftori]]'s [[larkin]], one of only three known larkin left alive.{{book ref\|sa3\|i\|13}} == Appearance and Personality == {{image\|side=right\|width=200px\|Rysn by ML Malandrino.jpg\|With [[Rysn]]}} When Rysn received her, Chiri-Chiri was about the size of the palm of her hand. She looks like a winged [[cremling]] with a head reminiscent of an [[axehound]] but with solid silver eyes.{{book ref\|sa2\|i\|3}} {{for\|/Gallery\|more images}} When [[Rysn]] first received her, Chiri-Chiri was about the size of the palm of her hand.{{book ref\|sa2\|i\|3}} Since then, she has grown considerably, to more than two feet long.{{book ref\|sa3.5\|1}} Chiri-Chiri's general appearance is that of a large [[cremling]] with membranous wings. Her sleek head is reminiscent of an [[axehound]], but with solid silver eyes.{{book ref\|sa2\|i\|3}}{{book ref\|sa3.5\|2}} Typically, Chiri-Chiri's carapace is a brown-violet color, but when she requires a [[mandra]] to continue growing, her shell whitens to a chalky color.{{book ref\|sa3.5\|1}} Chiri-Chiri eats [[Stormlight]] by perching on or hovering over an infused sphere and sucking the light out in a stream. She can also eat [[Voidlight]]. Rysn has to keep a close eye on her or she will sneakily eat the light from the spheres Rysn relies on for light or to power her fabrials. When she's not eating, she likes to nap in Rysn's pot of grass and to perch on the lintel above the door. However, if the need arises, she is also protective of Rysn. Chiri-Chiri makes a variety of clicking noises with her jaw to communicate.{{book ref\|sa3\|i\|13}} Since Chiri-Chiri eats [[Stormlight]], Rysn has to keep a close eye on her or she will sneakily eat the [[Light]] from the spheres Rysn uses to light the room or the Light powering her [[fabrial]]s. Recently, Rysn has had some success in training Chiri-Chiri to not eat Light unless offered, although Chiri-Chiri still disobeys occasionally. When she's not eating, she likes to nap in [[Tyvnk\|Rysn's pot of grass]] or to perch on the lintel above the door. However, if the need arises, she is also protective of Rysn. Chiri-Chiri makes a variety of clicking noises with her jaw to communicate.{{book ref\|sa3\|i\|13}} Chiri-Chiri is able to sense Rysn's tone and respond accordingly.{{book ref\|sa3.5\|2}} When Chiri-Chiri needs to bond a mandra to continue growing, she curls up and becomes much less energetic, often refusing to feed on spheres.{{book ref\|sa3.5\|1}} Her normal energy is restored quickly upon bonding.{{book ref\|sa3.5\|epilogue}} == Attributes and Abilities == Chiri-Chiri eats [[Stormlight]] by perching on or hovering over an infused [[sphere]] and sucking the [[Light]] out in a stream. She can also eat [[Voidlight]]. In addition to eating Light from spheres, Chiri-Chiri can suck Light, of both types, from people holding it, such as [[Fused]] or [[Surgebinder]]s.{{book ref\|sa3\|i\|13}}{{book ref\|sa3.5\|10}} She may even be able to feed on [[Breath]], including a [[divine Breath]].{{wob ref\|13419}} This eating of [[Investiture]] powers Chiri-Chiri's rapid growth.{{book ref\|sa3\|i\|13}} Like all larkin, Chiri-Chiri must occasionally bond mandras from [[Akinah]] to sustain this growth and retain her flight. Since the enormous, [[greatshell]]-sized skulls in the undersea caverns of [[Aimia]] are likely [[lancer]] or larkin skulls, it is probable that Chiri-Chiri can eventually reach a similar size.{{book ref\|sa3.5\|16}}{{book ref\|sa3.5\|19}}{{book ref\|sa3.5\|epilogue}} Chiri-Chiri is a sapient being, fully capable of thought and decision-making. She is even able to understand and mimic human speech.{{book ref\|sa4\|i\|8}} == History == {{image\|Chiri-Chiri by Eccos.jpg\|side=left\|width=250px\|Eating the [[Fused]]'s disguise}} Chiri-Chiri was given to Rysn by the island [[Relu-na]] after Rysn fell from its head.{{book ref\|sa2\|i\|3}}▼ === First Meeting with Rysn === ▲Chiri-Chiri was given to [[Rysn]] by the island [[Relu-na]] after Rysn fell from its head.{{book ref\|sa2\|i\|3}} === The Thaylen Gem Vault === When [[Vstim]] ~~comes~~came to audit the queen's [[Thaylen Gemstone Reserve\|vault]] with Rysn, Chiri-Chiri ~~sneaks~~snuck in. She ~~saves~~saved Rysn by consuming all of the [[Voidlight]] from the [[Fused]] that was attacking them to rob the vault. After feasting on the [[Stormlight]] from the [[King's Drop]] and the Voidlight from the Fused, Chiri-Chiri ~~has grown~~grew significantly enough for Rysn to notice.{{book ref\|sa3\|i\|13}}▼ === Expedition to Aimia === {{image\|side=right\|width=200px\|Aboard the Wandersail.jpg}} For several months since, Chiri-Chiri continued to grow until she fell mysteriously ill. This caused Rysn to consider an [[expedition to Akinah]] to attempt to get help for Chiri-Chiri.{{book ref\|sa3.5\|1}} They first traveled to [[Urithiru]], where Queen [[Navani Kholin]] marveled over Chiri-Chiri. After seeing the larkin for herself, Navani granted Rysn a deal to travel to [[Akinah]] to uncover the mysteries there.{{book ref\|sa3.5\|2}} Chiri-Chiri came on the expedition and spent most of the trip dozing off.{{book ref\|sa3.5\|4}} Partway through, upon discovering [[Nikli]]'s subterfuge, Rysn attempted to use Chiri-Chiri to determine if Nikli was holding Light, but Chiri-Chiri didn't draw any from Nikli's body. Rysn was confident this meant that Nikli wasn't holding any.{{book ref\|sa3.5\|10}} Upon arrival at Aimia, Chiri-Chiri looked up towards what [[Cord]] identified as [[luckspren]]. She seemed to perk up for the first time since the illness set in, getting up and flying around. After a short while, Chiri-Chiri dove into the water.{{book ref\|sa3.5\|12}} Later, when Rysn was bargaining with Nikliasorm in the caverns, Chiri-Chiri returned to Rysn, having bonded some mandras. Her normal coloration had returned and she even instinctively attempted to defend Rysn. Chiri-Chiri's arrival forced Nikli to consider making a deal with Rysn. Chiri-Chiri stayed with Rysn during the negotiations as Nikli revealed that it considered Chiri-Chiri to be an Ancient Guardian. Nikli explained that Chiri-Chiri was the third larkin the [[Sleepless]] had encountered, and the first to reach the size that required her to bond mandras.{{book ref\|sa3.5\|19}} After the negotiations concluded, a fully recovered Chiri-Chiri joined Rysn and the crew as they sailed back to the mainland.{{book ref\|sa3.5\|epilogue}} === Post-expedition === Some time after the Aimia expedition, Chiri-Chiri was present during a conversation between Rysn and [[Vstim]]. She observed that the humans had an ungainly way of communicating, with a great deal of flapping, wet sounds that came from their mouths. As Rysn and Vstim talked, Chiri-Chiri sensed an ancient [[Roshar]]an rhythm that vibrated up from the ground. After Vstim left, Chiri-Chiri wanted to communicate to Rysn about the impending danger that she sensed through the rhythm. By focusing on the sounds of the human tongue, she produced a few words, including Rysn's name. This shocked Rysn greatly.{{book ref\|sa4\|i\|8}} == Trivia == ▲When [[Vstim]] comes to audit the queen's vault with Rysn, Chiri-Chiri sneaks in. She saves Rysn by consuming all of the Voidlight from the [[Fused]] that was attacking them to rob the vault. After feasting on the Stormlight from the [[King's Drop]] and the Voidlight from the Fused, Chiri-Chiri has grown significantly enough for Rysn to notice.{{book ref\|sa3\|i\|13}} * Rysn and Chiri-Chiri are based in minor ways on the trope of receiving an unusual pet as a gift, as in the books ''Dragon's Blood'' by Jane Yolen and ''The White Dragon'' by Anne McCaffrey.{{wob ref\|13802}} == Notes == {{partial}} {{Stormlight}} [[Category: Viewpoint characters]] [[es: Chiri-Chiri]]