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A '''cremling''' was a type of scavenger crustacean on [[Roshar]] that was native to the [[Shattered Plains]],{{book ref|sa1|4}} the [[Purelake]],{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} [[Kharbranth]],{{book ref|sa1|39}} and likely other areas, such as [[Alethkar]].{{book ref|sa1|41}} The term "cremling" seems to be more of a generalized name for a whole group of small scavenger crustaceans.{{book ref|sa1|4}} They were reviled by humans in the same way rats are, who often called others cremlings to degrade and insult them.{{book ref|sa1|6}} Cremlings were piled up and burnt in one of Dalinar's dreams. {{book ref|sa3|47}}
  
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A '''cremling''' is a type of scavenger crustacean that can be found almost everywhere on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa1|4}}{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}{{book ref|sa1|39}}{{book ref|sa1|41}} Rather than a single species, the term encompasses a wide variety of creatures.{{book ref|sa1|4}} They are generally considered pests and are reviled by humans in the same way rats are, with "cremling" being a common insult.{{book ref|sa1|6}}
   
 
== Appearance and Anatomy ==
  
== Appearance and Anatomy ==
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As there are many species of cremlings, their appearance is not uniform. They have claws{{book ref|sa1|57}} and a carapace{{book ref|sa1|49}} and tend to be tiny, multilegged, and thin,{{book ref|sa1|39}} with elongated bodies.{{book ref|sa1|57}} In the Purelake, at least, cremlings have a multitude of colors.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} The cremlings in the chasms of the Shattered Plains had a reddish hue, but their carapace was semi-transparent, so their organs could be seen.{{book ref|sa1|27}} As a group, cremlings seem to share the trait of purple blood.{{book ref|sa1|31}} Some cremlings, most notably in Kharbranth, had carapaces that were shaded like the feelers of [[shalebark]].{{book ref|sa1|39}}
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As there are many species of cremlings, their appearance is not uniform. They tend to be tiny, multilegged, and thin, with elongated bodies and purple blood.{{book ref|sa1|39}}{{book ref|sa1|57}}{{book ref|sa1|31}} Most have claws and a carapace.{{book ref|sa1|57}}{{book ref|sa1|49}}
   
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Cremlings come in variety of colours. Ones living in the chasms of the [[Shattered Plains]] have a reddish hue with semi-transparent carapace, making their organs visible.{{book ref|sa1|27}} In [[Kharbranth]], one can find cremlings shaded like the feelers of [[shalebark]], while in the Purelake, they have a multitude of colors.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}{{book ref|sa1|39}}
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It is possible that for an unknown reason cremlings may sometimes shed their carapace.{{book ref|sa1|49}}
  
   
 
== Ecology ==
  
== Ecology ==
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Cremlings grow from larvae, which mature in stagnant pools of water.{{book ref|sa1|43}} Adults live in burrows often located in cracks in the rock.{{book ref|sa1|57}}
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Cremlings had two primary food sources. The first was scavenging. They drank blood,{{book ref|sa1|56}} as well as ate the flesh of the deceased humans,{{book ref|sa1|27}} [[Parshendi]],{{book ref|sa1|56}} and other creatures, such as [[chasmfiend]]s.{{book ref|sa1|15}} The other source of food came from plants. After [[highstorm]]s, plants would often unfurl to drink in the nutrient rich rainwater. The cremlings would feed on the newly exposed parts of the plants.{{book ref|sa1|11}}
 
   
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Cremlings have two primary food sources: scavenging and plant matter. Typically, they drink blood and eat the flesh of the deceased humans, [[Parshendi]], and other creatures, such as [[chasmfiend]]s.{{book ref|sa1|56}}{{book ref|sa1|27}}{{book ref|sa1|15}} In the period immediately after [[highstorm]]s, they expand their diet to plants, as those will often unfurl to drink in the nutrient rich rainwater, allowing the cremlings to feed on the newly exposed parts.{{book ref|sa1|11}} In addition, some cremlings seem to have had a symbiotic relationship with shalebark. The clean the shalebark by eating anything that has built up on it, and take on coloring that helps them blend with it, disguising them from predators.{{book ref|sa1|39}}
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Cremlings lived in burrows often located in cracks in the rock.{{book ref|sa1|57}}
  
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In turn, the cremlings are preyed upon by [[graspers]], who will swiftly seize them and pull them into their lairs.{{book ref|sa1|57}}
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It is possible that for an unknown reason cremlings may sometimes shed their carapace.{{book ref|sa1|49}}
   
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== Sleepless ==
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Some cremlings seem to have had a symbiotic relationship with shalebark.{{book ref|sa1|39}} The cleaned the shalebark by eating anything that had built up on the shalebark. The coloring of these cremlings helped them blend with the shalebark, disguising them from predators.
  
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Some cremlings are part of [[Sleepless]] swarms, and share a common hive mind. Such cremlings, called hordelings, are typically heavily-specialized, with some trained to act as ears or eyes, or to assume humanoid colouring so as to allow the Sleepless to pretend to be human.{{book ref|sa2.5|18}} Such cremlings can operate at a significant distance from the rest of their swarm, making them perfect spies.{{wob ref|11603}} Through heavy breeding, over multiple generations, they can be evolved to do almost anything, including mimicking [[larkin]] abilities.{{wob ref|12658}}
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The cremlings grew from larvae, which matured in stagnant pools of water.{{book ref|sa1|43}}
 
   
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In the past, hordelings have directly participated in the [[Desolation]]s, fighting on the side of the [[Knights Radiant]].{{book ref|sa2.5|18}} Dalinar witnesses a burnt pile of them in one of his dream-visions.{{book ref|sa3|47}}
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The cremlings were preyed upon by [[graspers]], who would swiftly seize cremlings and pull them into their lairs.{{book ref|sa1|57}}
  
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==

Revision as of 01:37, 21 July 2019

Cremling
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by Ben McSweeney
Type Animal
World of Origin Roshar
Universe Cosmere
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A cremling is a type of scavenger crustacean that can be found almost everywhere on Roshar.[1][2][3][4] Rather than a single species, the term encompasses a wide variety of creatures.[1] They are generally considered pests and are reviled by humans in the same way rats are, with "cremling" being a common insult.[5]

Appearance and Anatomy

As there are many species of cremlings, their appearance is not uniform. They tend to be tiny, multilegged, and thin, with elongated bodies and purple blood.[3][6][7] Most have claws and a carapace.[6][8]

Cremlings come in variety of colours. Ones living in the chasms of the Shattered Plains have a reddish hue with semi-transparent carapace, making their organs visible.[9] In Kharbranth, one can find cremlings shaded like the feelers of shalebark, while in the Purelake, they have a multitude of colors.[2][3]

Ecology

Cremlings grow from larvae, which mature in stagnant pools of water.[10] Adults live in burrows often located in cracks in the rock.[6]

Cremlings have two primary food sources: scavenging and plant matter. Typically, they drink blood and eat the flesh of the deceased humans, Parshendi, and other creatures, such as chasmfiends.[11][9][12] In the period immediately after highstorms, they expand their diet to plants, as those will often unfurl to drink in the nutrient rich rainwater, allowing the cremlings to feed on the newly exposed parts.[13] In addition, some cremlings seem to have had a symbiotic relationship with shalebark. The clean the shalebark by eating anything that has built up on it, and take on coloring that helps them blend with it, disguising them from predators.[3]

In turn, the cremlings are preyed upon by graspers, who will swiftly seize them and pull them into their lairs.[6]

It is possible that for an unknown reason cremlings may sometimes shed their carapace.[8]

Sleepless

For more information, see Sleepless.

Some cremlings are part of Sleepless swarms, and share a common hive mind. Such cremlings, called hordelings, are typically heavily-specialized, with some trained to act as ears or eyes, or to assume humanoid colouring so as to allow the Sleepless to pretend to be human.[14] Such cremlings can operate at a significant distance from the rest of their swarm, making them perfect spies.[15] Through heavy breeding, over multiple generations, they can be evolved to do almost anything, including mimicking larkin abilities.[16]

In the past, hordelings have directly participated in the Desolations, fighting on the side of the Knights Radiant.[14] Dalinar witnesses a burnt pile of them in one of his dream-visions.[17]

Notes

  1. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 4#
  2. ↑ a b The Way of Kings interlude I-1#
  3. ↑ a b c d The Way of Kings chapter 39#
  4. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 41#
  5. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 6#
  6. ↑ a b c d The Way of Kings chapter 57#
  7. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 31#
  8. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 49#
  9. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 27#
  10. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 43#
  11. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 56#
  12. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 15#
  13. ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 11#
  14. ↑ a b Edgedancer chapter 18#
  15. ↑ Skyward San Diego signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-07#
  16. ↑ FanX Spring 2019
    — Arcanum - 2019-04-19#
  17. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 47#
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