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'''Yu-nerig''' are a species of marine [[greatshell]] native to the seas near [[Marabethia]] on [[Roshar]].{{ref|b|sa2|c|49}} They are known for their succulent flavor.{{ref|b|sa1|c|40}}
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'''Yu-nerig''' are a species of marine [[greatshell]] native to the seas near [[Marabethia]] on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa2|49}} They are known for their succulent flavor.{{book ref|sa1|40}}
   
 
== Anatomy ==
  
== Anatomy ==
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Like all greatshell species yu-nerig contain [[gemheart]]s, smaller than those of larger species like [[chasmfiend]]s, but still of respectable size.{{ref|b|sa1|c|40}} The chrysalises they make when they pupate are similar in shape and texture to those of chasmfiends.{{ref|b|sa2|c|49}}
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Like all greatshell species yu-nerig contain [[gemheart]]s, smaller than those of larger species like [[chasmfiend]]s, but still of respectable size.{{book ref|sa1|40}} The chrysalises they make when they pupate are similar in shape and texture to those of chasmfiends.{{book ref|sa2|49}}
   
 
== Ecology ==
  
== Ecology ==
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Yu-nerig normally live in the sea depths, and only come onto land to pupate.{{ref|b|sa1|c|40}}{{ref|b|sa2|c|49}} They also form symbiotic bonds with spren, like most creatures on Roshar.{{cite|this is from a book personalization that needs to be added to the interview database}} This is one of the factors that allow them, like all greatshells, to grow to such large sizes.{{qa ref|977|158|What are the smoke-y spren that appear around a dead chasmfiend?}}
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Yu-nerig normally live in the sea depths, and only come onto land to pupate.{{book ref|sa1|40}}{{book ref|sa2|49}} They also form symbiotic bonds with spren, like most creatures on Roshar.{{cite|this is from a book personalization that needs to be added to the interview database}} This is one of the factors that allow them, like all greatshells, to grow to such large sizes.{{qa ref|977|158|What are the smoke-y spren that appear around a dead chasmfiend?}}
   
 
== Lore ==
  
== Lore ==
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Marabethian criminal code allows the prisoners condemned to capital punishment to be used as a bait for the yu-nerig in order to be pardoned. The criminals are dangled over a seaside cliff when the water is at high tide with a cut sliced in each of their cheeks, and told their crimes will be pardoned if they hang there for a week and are not eaten by the yu-nerig. They are usually attacked within the first day, however most prisoners still opt to take the chance. The Marabethian saying of "you have eyes of red and blue" is a reference to this, as they say the prisoners can see only two things: red for the blood dripping from their wounds and blue for the sea.{{ref|b|sa1|c|40}}
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Marabethian criminal code allows the prisoners condemned to capital punishment to be used as a bait for the yu-nerig in order to be pardoned. The criminals are dangled over a seaside cliff when the water is at high tide with a cut sliced in each of their cheeks, and told their crimes will be pardoned if they hang there for a week and are not eaten by the yu-nerig. They are usually attacked within the first day, however most prisoners still opt to take the chance. The Marabethian saying of "you have eyes of red and blue" is a reference to this, as they say the prisoners can see only two things: red for the blood dripping from their wounds and blue for the sea.{{book ref|sa1|40}}
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==

Revision as of 07:47, 29 August 2014

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Yu-nerig are a species of marine greatshell native to the seas near Marabethia on Roshar.[1] They are known for their succulent flavor.[2]

Anatomy

Like all greatshell species yu-nerig contain gemhearts, smaller than those of larger species like chasmfiends, but still of respectable size.[2] The chrysalises they make when they pupate are similar in shape and texture to those of chasmfiends.[1]

Ecology

Yu-nerig normally live in the sea depths, and only come onto land to pupate.[2][1] They also form symbiotic bonds with spren, like most creatures on Roshar.[citation needed] This is one of the factors that allow them, like all greatshells, to grow to such large sizes.[3]

Lore

Marabethian criminal code allows the prisoners condemned to capital punishment to be used as a bait for the yu-nerig in order to be pardoned. The criminals are dangled over a seaside cliff when the water is at high tide with a cut sliced in each of their cheeks, and told their crimes will be pardoned if they hang there for a week and are not eaten by the yu-nerig. They are usually attacked within the first day, however most prisoners still opt to take the chance. The Marabethian saying of "you have eyes of red and blue" is a reference to this, as they say the prisoners can see only two things: red for the blood dripping from their wounds and blue for the sea.[2]

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c Words of Radiance chapter 49#
  2. ↑ a b c d The Way of Kings chapter 40#
  3. ↑ Broken reference - Missing date declaration: What are the smoke-y spren that appear around a dead chasmfiend?
    — Theoryland - {{{date}}}#
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