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| − | '''Whitespines''' are dangerous |
+ | '''Whitespines''' are dangerous crustaceans that live on [[Roshar]]. |
== Appearance and Anatomy == |
== Appearance and Anatomy == |
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| + | The eponymous spine is a row of spikes that runs from the head along the back of a whitespine. They are as large as horses, with a carapaced back, powerful legs, and a reptilian appearance.{{book ref|sa1|31}}{{book ref|sa2|55}} They have long white tusks that are used for impalement which can break off and remain lodged in their prey, causing severe damage.{{book ref|sa1|41}} Whitespines have claws, including a set of vestigial claws behind their primary legs,{{book ref|sa1|45}}{{wob ref|13255}} and they smell quite unpleasant, especially when wet.{{book ref|sa1|22}} They also have a nose of some sort that allows them to sniff and sneeze.{{book ref|sa1|31}}{{book ref|sa1|22}} They are able to enter a dormant state, most likely to hibernate, during which they appear to become coated in a thick, hard crystal-like substance that takes time to accumulate. Water washes away the crystal coating in its early stages of forming, which would make it difficult for a whitespine to undergo this metamorphosis during a [[highstorm]].{{book ref|sa2|55}} |
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| − | The eponymous spine is a row of spikes that runs from the head along the back of a whitespine. They are as large as horses, with a carapaced back, powerful legs, and a reptilian appearance.{{book ref|sa1|31}}{{book ref|sa2|55}} They have long white tusks that are used for impalement which can break off and remain lodged in their prey, causing severe damage.{{book ref|sa1|41}} |
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| − | Whitespines have claws, including a set of vestigial claws behind their primary legs,{{book ref|sa1|45}}{{wob ref|13255}} and they smell quite unpleasant, especially when wet.{{book ref|sa1|22}} They also have a nose of some sort that allows them to sniff and sneeze.{{book ref|sa1|31}}{{book ref|sa1|22}} |
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| + | Whitespine by Amanda Diaz.jpg | <center><small>by [[Coppermind:Artists/Amanda "rantology" Diaz|Amanda "rantology" Diaz]]</small></center> |
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| + | Whitespine 2.jpg | <center><small>by [[Ben_McSweeney]]</small></center> |
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| − | They are able to enter a dormant state, most likely to hibernate, during which they appear to become coated in a thick, hard crystal-like substance that takes time to accumulate. Water washes away the crystal coating in its early stages of forming, which would make it difficult for a whitespine to undergo this metamorphosis during a [[highstorm]].{{book ref|sa2|55}} |
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| + | Whitespine by Abigail Barker.jpg | <center><small>by [[Coppermind:Artists/Abigail Barker|Abigail Barker]]</small></center> |
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== Ecology == |
== Ecology == |
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Whitespines live in packs in dens{{book ref|sa1|31}} that are often strewn with the bones of the creatures they have killed.{{book ref|sa1|11}} Sometimes they will live near roadways to pick off travelers as prey.{{book ref|sa1|31}} They hide near the carcass of their recent kill after consuming its meat, then hunt the scavengers that are attracted to the carcass.{{book ref|sa3|22}} Whitespines are native to [[Alethkar]]{{book ref|sa1|41}} and possibly other areas. They are "nastier" than [[chasmfiend]]s.{{wob ref|2940}} |
Whitespines live in packs in dens{{book ref|sa1|31}} that are often strewn with the bones of the creatures they have killed.{{book ref|sa1|11}} Sometimes they will live near roadways to pick off travelers as prey.{{book ref|sa1|31}} They hide near the carcass of their recent kill after consuming its meat, then hunt the scavengers that are attracted to the carcass.{{book ref|sa3|22}} Whitespines are native to [[Alethkar]]{{book ref|sa1|41}} and possibly other areas. They are "nastier" than [[chasmfiend]]s.{{wob ref|2940}} |
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| − | Whitespines sometimes hunt hogs which are known to frantically flee in terror.{{book ref|tsm|2}} |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Whitespines are often hunted by [[lighteyes]]{{book ref|sa1|41}} and their [[darkeyes|darkeyed]] attendants, especially if the whitespines have been killing humans. |
Whitespines are often hunted by [[lighteyes]]{{book ref|sa1|41}} and their [[darkeyes|darkeyed]] attendants, especially if the whitespines have been killing humans. |
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|The interior bristled with spears. Like the proverbial whitespine’s den. |
|The interior bristled with spears. Like the proverbial whitespine’s den. |
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