Yu-nerig

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Yu-nerig are marine greatshells native to Marabethia on Roshar. They are known for their succulent flavor.

Anatomy

Like all greatshell species yu-nerig contain gemhearts—of a smaller than other species like chasmfiends, but still a substantial size. The chrysalises they make when they pupate are similar in shape and texture to those of chasmfiends.

Ecology

Yu-nerig normally live in the sea depths, and only come onto land to pupate. They have a symbiotic bond with a spren that allows them to reach their size.

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 cheek, and told their crimes will be pardoned if they hang there for a week and not be eaten by the yu-nerig. Usually they are attacked within the first day, yet most prisoners opt to take the chance. Marabethian saying of "you have eyes of red and blue" for people who refuse to see the truth of a situation come from this, red referring to the blood dropping and blue referring to the sea.

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