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The '''chull''' is a species of crustacean useful for labor intensive jobs, such as pulling bridges over the caverns of the [[Shattered Plains]]. There are differing breeds of chulls and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
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The '''chull''' is a species of crustacean useful for labor intensive jobs. There are differing breeds of chulls and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are found all across [[Roshar]].{{file ref|chull.jpg}}
   
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== Description ==
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== Appearance and Anatomy ==
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[[File: Chull Life Cycle.jpeg|left|thumb|250px|<small>Interior art by [[Isaac Stewart]]</small>A depiction of the five stages of life for a chull: Larva (chull cremling), first Pupation, Adult, second Pupation, and Senescence.]]
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The carapace of a chull is red and it has thick legs with claws, plus a bulging shell like stone. It was said a chull's claws could snap a man's arm, however, the crustaceans are docile - particularly domesticated ones - and are not known to harm anyone.{{ref|b|sa1|c|2}}
  
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Chulls are massive crustaceans with thick legs with large claws and a stone-like shell. Their carapaces are typically red.{{book ref|WoK|4}} Chulls have whiplike antennae and beady fist-size black eyes.{{book ref|WoK|28}}
   
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Chull shells are a light, porous stone created from minerals the chull consumes in its food and water and then excretes.{{url ref|url=http://inkthinker.deviantart.com/art/The-Way-of-Kings-Chulls-179074546|text=Inkthinker's comments on the Chull page from Shallan's Sketchbook|site=Deviant Art}}
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The shells are "lighter" than they appear and chulls are not hurt when their shells are cracked or shaped. Some people sand flat places on top of a chull to ride and many carts are hooked to fittings drilled directly into their shells.
  
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Since the shell is not alive, chulls are not hurt when their shells are cracked or shaped. In the wild, there are often plants growing in the crevices of a chull's shell.{{file ref|chull.jpg}} Chulls pull their legs and head into their shell when they sleep, and as a result sleeping chulls look like large boulders or small hills.{{book ref|WoK|23}}
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The [[Reshi]], and likely others, paint their chulls' shells. One can identify what island a Reshi chull handler is from by the colors and patterns on their chulls' shells.{{book ref|WoK|28}}
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== Behavior ==
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Chulls are generally docile creatures. They have claws that are said to be strong enough to break a man's arm, but it is very unusual for them to behave aggressively. {{book ref|WoK|4}} They tend to move with a slow, lumbering gait and are generally slower than humans.
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They are capable of making a wide range of noises, including a gravelly bleating, trumpeting, and snorting.{{book ref|WoK|12}}{{book ref|WoK|21}}{{book ref|WoK|26}}
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Chulls are omnivorous creatures. They eat everything from [[rockbud]]s to slugs to smaller crustaceans.{{book ref|WoK|4}} Domestic chulls are often fed grain.{{book ref|WoK|2}}
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== Training ==
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There are several different methods of training chull.
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* In the rural areas of [[Jah Keved]], chulls are harnessed and controlled with complex leather bridles.{{file ref|chull.jpg}}
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* In the coastal region around [[Kharbranth]], chull drivers often sit directly on the chull's shell and direct them by tapping on their antennae with long poles.
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* Some chulls are trained to respond to different rhythms tapped out on their shells with a guiding reed. These reeds are often as long as a person is tall and allow the driver to drive from the wagon or cart rather than riding on the chull itself. {{book ref|WoR|17}}
   
 
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[[File:Chull_Painting.png|thumb|200px|left|Image of a chull by [[User:Creativityinajar]].]]
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There are two major ways of directing a chull. The first is similar to the way in which one directs a horse, with complex leather workings, and the second involves tapping the antennae of a chull with a long pole to indicate direction.
  
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Chull are highly valued as work animals and are considered to be worth more than the average slave.{{book ref|Wok|46}} Some people maintain chull herds and rent their labor out on a contract basis.{{book ref|WoK|15}}They are slow but strong and are used to pull everything up to and including the large complex bridges [[Dalinar]] uses for chasm crossings.{{book ref|WoK|15}} Since their shells can be carved without harming the animal, some people sand flat places on top of a chull to ride and many carts are hooked to fittings drilled directly into their shells. Shelves and racks can also be carved into or attached directly to chull shells. {{File ref|Chull.jpg}}
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Since it is lightweight and durable, chull shell is used as a crafting material. [[Shallan]] had a [[havah]] with chull-shell buttons.{{book ref|WoK|3}}
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Chull meat is edible. It can be dried and stored as jerky.{{book ref|WoR|70}} In some cultures, including [[Herdazian]] and [[Unkalaki]], chull head is considered a delicacy. {{book ref|WoR|12}}
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[[Dalinar Kholin]] uses them to pull his bridges, rather than put the lives of [[bridgemen]] at risk.{{book ref|sa1|15}}
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== Cultural References ==
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[[File: ChIsForChull.png|thumb|right|250px|Ch is for Chull page from [[User: KalynaAnne]]'s alphabet book.]]
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There is a tavern in Dalinar's warcamp called the "[[Ornery Chull]]."{{book ref|WoR|46}}
   
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[[Dalinar Kholin]] uses them to pull his bridges, rather than put the lives of [[bridgemen]] at risk.{{cite}}
  
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|You think I'm scared of a lumbering chull like you?
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|[[Teft]]'s nervous retort.{{book ref|WoK|23}}
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|Jasnah is inordinately fond of dust, I believe she thrives on it, feeding off the particles like a chull crunching rockbuds.
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|[[Shallan Davar]] talking with [[Kabsal]]{{book ref|WoK|33}}
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|An army was like a massive chull at times, lumbering along, slow to react
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|[[Dalinar]] regarding his army.{{book ref|WoK|56}}
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|Everyone has a place. You're out of yours. Like a chull in a dining hall
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|[[Kaladin]]'s impression of the lighteyes regard for him and his guards.{{book ref|WoR|44}}
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Chull
Chull.jpg
by Ben McSweeney
Type Animal
World of Origin Roshar
Universe Cosmere
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The chull is a species of crustacean useful for labor intensive jobs. There are differing breeds of chulls and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are found all across Roshar.[1]

Appearance and Anatomy

Interior art by Isaac StewartA depiction of the five stages of life for a chull: Larva (chull cremling), first Pupation, Adult, second Pupation, and Senescence.

Chulls are massive crustaceans with thick legs with large claws and a stone-like shell. Their carapaces are typically red.[2] Chulls have whiplike antennae and beady fist-size black eyes.[3]

Chull shells are a light, porous stone created from minerals the chull consumes in its food and water and then excretes.[4] Since the shell is not alive, chulls are not hurt when their shells are cracked or shaped. In the wild, there are often plants growing in the crevices of a chull's shell.[1] Chulls pull their legs and head into their shell when they sleep, and as a result sleeping chulls look like large boulders or small hills.[5]

The Reshi, and likely others, paint their chulls' shells. One can identify what island a Reshi chull handler is from by the colors and patterns on their chulls' shells.[3]

Behavior

Chulls are generally docile creatures. They have claws that are said to be strong enough to break a man's arm, but it is very unusual for them to behave aggressively. [2] They tend to move with a slow, lumbering gait and are generally slower than humans.

They are capable of making a wide range of noises, including a gravelly bleating, trumpeting, and snorting.[6][7][8]

Chulls are omnivorous creatures. They eat everything from rockbuds to slugs to smaller crustaceans.[2] Domestic chulls are often fed grain.[9]

Training

There are several different methods of training chull.

  • In the rural areas of Jah Keved, chulls are harnessed and controlled with complex leather bridles.[1]
  • In the coastal region around Kharbranth, chull drivers often sit directly on the chull's shell and direct them by tapping on their antennae with long poles.
  • Some chulls are trained to respond to different rhythms tapped out on their shells with a guiding reed. These reeds are often as long as a person is tall and allow the driver to drive from the wagon or cart rather than riding on the chull itself. [10]

Use

Image of a chull by User:Creativityinajar.

Chull are highly valued as work animals and are considered to be worth more than the average slave.[11] Some people maintain chull herds and rent their labor out on a contract basis.[12]They are slow but strong and are used to pull everything up to and including the large complex bridges Dalinar uses for chasm crossings.[12] Since their shells can be carved without harming the animal, some people sand flat places on top of a chull to ride and many carts are hooked to fittings drilled directly into their shells. Shelves and racks can also be carved into or attached directly to chull shells. [13]

Since it is lightweight and durable, chull shell is used as a crafting material. Shallan had a havah with chull-shell buttons.[14]

Chull meat is edible. It can be dried and stored as jerky.[15] In some cultures, including Herdazian and Unkalaki, chull head is considered a delicacy. [16]

Dalinar Kholin uses them to pull his bridges, rather than put the lives of bridgemen at risk.[12]

Cultural References

Ch is for Chull page from User: KalynaAnne's alphabet book.

There is a tavern in Dalinar's warcamp called the "Ornery Chull."[17]

Idioms

“You think I'm scared of a lumbering chull like you? ”

—Teft's nervous retort.[5]

“Jasnah is inordinately fond of dust, I believe she thrives on it, feeding off the particles like a chull crunching rockbuds. ”

—Shallan Davar talking with Kabsal[18]

“An army was like a massive chull at times, lumbering along, slow to react ”

—Dalinar regarding his army.[19]

“Everyone has a place. You're out of yours. Like a chull in a dining hall ”

—Kaladin's impression of the lighteyes regard for him and his guards.[20]

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c chull.jpg
  2. ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 4#
  3. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 28#
  4. ↑ Inkthinker's comments on the Chull page from Shallan's Sketchbook
    — Deviant Art #
  5. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 23#
  6. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 12#
  7. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 21#
  8. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 26#
  9. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 2#
  10. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 17#
  11. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 46#
  12. ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 15#
  13. ↑ Chull.jpg
  14. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 3#
  15. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 70#
  16. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 12#
  17. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 46#
  18. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 33#
  19. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 56#
  20. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 44#
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