Difference between revisions of "Chiri-Chiri"

'''Chiri-Chiri''' is [[Rysn]]'s [[larkin]], one of only three known larkin left alive.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}}

When Rysn 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}} SheChiri-Chiri's looksgeneral likeappearance is that of a wingedlarge [[cremling]] with amembranous 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}}

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 for light 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 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}} 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}}

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}}

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 travel to [[Urithiru]], where [[Navani Kholin]] marvelsmarveled over Chiri-Chiri. After seeing the larkin for herself, Navani grantsgranted 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 is 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 on, getting up and flying around. After a short while, Chiri-Chiri dove into the water.{{book ref|sa3.5|12}} Later, when Rysn is bargaining with Nikliasorm, Chiri-Chiri returns 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 explains that Chiri-Chiri is the third larkin the [[Sleepless]] have 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}}

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