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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| |
+ | 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}} |
== Appearance and Anatomy == |
== Appearance and Anatomy == |
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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 |
+ | 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 whip-like antennae that grow in pace with their shell as they age, so that the chull can sense out spaces to determine if they're large enough to pass through,{{wob ref|14936}} and beady fist-size black eyes.{{book ref|WoK|28}} |
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}} |
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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− | 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| |
+ | 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}} |
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}} |
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 == |
== 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. |
+ | 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. |
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}} |
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}} |
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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+ | Chulls are considered less intelligent than horses{{book ref|sa3|10}} and in some cases, stubborn.{{book ref|sa3|18}} |
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+ | Chulls breed by way of laying eggs.{{book ref|sa3|68}} |
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== Training == |
== Training == |
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There are several different methods of training chull. |
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| |
+ | * In the rural areas of [[Jah Keved]], chulls are harnessed and controlled with complex leather bridles.{{file ref|Chull.jpg}} |
* 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. |
* 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. |
+ | * 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}} |
== Use == |
== Use == |
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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. |
+ | 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}} |
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}} |
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. |
+ | 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}} |
[[Dalinar Kholin]] uses them to pull his bridges, rather than put the lives of [[bridgemen]] at risk.{{book ref|sa1|15}} |
[[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 == |
== Cultural References == |
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There is a tavern in Dalinar's warcamp called the "[[Ornery Chull]]."{{book ref|WoR|46}} |
There is a tavern in Dalinar's warcamp called the "[[Ornery Chull]]."{{book ref|WoR|46}} |
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|Everyone has a place. You're out of yours. Like a chull in a dining hall |
|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}} |
|[[Kaladin]]'s impression of the lighteyes regard for him and his guards.{{book ref|WoR|44}} |
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+ | |Storms, he was like a rat gnawing on the toes of a chull |
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+ | |[[Adolin]]'s inner monologue while battling a Thunderclast.{{book ref|sa3|120}} |
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+ | == Trivia == |
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+ | * Chull whiskers are similar to those of a cat.{{wob ref|14936}} |
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+ | * There are currently no chulls that are holding [[Shards]].{{wob ref|14953}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Latest revision as of 06:01, 13 March 2023
Chull | |
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Type | Animal |
World of Origin | Roshar |
Universe | Cosmere |
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[edit]
Chulls are massive crustaceans with thick legs with large claws and a stone-like shell. Their carapaces are typically red.[2] Chulls have whip-like antennae that grow in pace with their shell as they age, so that the chull can sense out spaces to determine if they're large enough to pass through,[3] and beady fist-size black eyes.[4]
Chull shells are a light, porous stone created from minerals the chull consumes in its food and water and then excretes.[5] 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.[6]
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.[4]
Behavior[edit]
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.[7][8][9]
Chulls are omnivorous creatures. They eat everything from rockbuds to slugs to smaller crustaceans.[2] Domestic chulls are often fed grain.[10]
Chulls are considered less intelligent than horses[11] and in some cases, stubborn.[12]
Chulls breed by way of laying eggs.[13]
Training[edit]
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.[14]
Use[edit]
Chull are highly valued as work animals and are considered to be worth more than the average slave.[15] Some people maintain chull herds and rent their labor out on a contract basis.[16]They are slow but strong and are used to pull everything up to and including the large complex bridges Dalinar uses for chasm crossings.[16] 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.[1]
Since it is lightweight and durable, chull shell is used as a crafting material. Shallan had a havah with chull-shell buttons.[17]
Chull meat is edible. It can be dried and stored as jerky.[18] In some cultures, including Herdazian and Unkalaki, chull head is considered a delicacy.[19]
Dalinar Kholin uses them to pull his bridges, rather than put the lives of bridgemen at risk.[16]
Cultural References[edit]
There is a tavern in Dalinar's warcamp called the "Ornery Chull."[20]
Idioms[edit]
“You think I'm scared of a lumbering chull like you? ”
“Jasnah is inordinately fond of dust, I believe she thrives on it, feeding off the particles like a chull crunching rockbuds. ”
“An army was like a massive chull at times, lumbering along, slow to react ”
“Everyone has a place. You're out of yours. Like a chull in a dining hall ”
“Storms, he was like a rat gnawing on the toes of a chull ”
Trivia[edit]
- Chull whiskers are similar to those of a cat.[3]
- There are currently no chulls that are holding Shards.[25]
Notes[edit]
- ↑ a b c d Chull.jpg
- ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 4#
- ↑ a b General Reddit 2021
— Arcanum - 2021-01-01# - ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 28#
- ↑ Inkthinker's comments on the Chull page from Shallan's Sketchbook
— Deviant Art # - ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 23#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 12#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 21#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 26#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 2#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 10#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 18#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 68#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 17#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 46#
- ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 15#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 3#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 70#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 12#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 46#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 33#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 56#
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 44#
- ↑ Oathbringer chapter 120#
- ↑ JordanCon 2021
— Arcanum - 2021-07-17#