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'''Chiri-Chiri''' is [[Rysn Ftori]]'s [[larkin]], one of only three known larkin left alive.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}}
== Appearance and Personality ==
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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}} 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}}▼
▲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}}
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}}▼
▲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
== 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 [[
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}}
=== 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]] came to audit the queen's [[Thaylen Gemstone Reserve|vault]] with Rysn, Chiri-Chiri snuck in. She 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 grew significantly enough for Rysn to notice.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}}
=== Expedition to Aimia ===
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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
=== 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
== Trivia ==
▲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 Rosharan 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}}
* 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 ==
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