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'''Lanceryn''' (singular: lancer) are a type of [[greatshell]] native to [[Aimia]].{{book ref|sa1|36}}
  
'''Lanceryn''' (singular: lancer) are a type of [[greatshell]] native to [[Aimia]].{{book ref|sa1|36}}
   
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The lanceryn were originally the Ancient Guardians of the [[Dawnshard]] underneath [[Akinah]]. Like all greatshells, the lanceryn were enormous, and likely could fly. They, like the modern larkin, had the ability to feed on [[Investiture]]. At the fall of their species, the [[Sleepless]] took over their role protecting the Dawnshard. Some hordelings had bred with lanceryn prior to their fall, thus passing on the ability to feed on Investiture, albeit in a limited manner.{{book ref|sa3.5||19}}
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The lanceryn were originally the Ancient Guardians of the [[Dawnshard]] underneath [[Akinah]]. Like all greatshells, the lanceryn were enormous, and likely could fly. They, like the modern larkin, had the ability to feed on [[Investiture]]. At the fall of their species, the [[Sleepless]] took over their role protecting the Dawnshard. Some hordelings had bred with lanceryn prior to their fall, thus passing on the ability to feed on Investiture, albeit in a limited manner.{{book ref|sa3.5|19}}
   
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It is commonly believed that the lanceryn died off during the [[scouring of Aimia]], to the dismay of those who had harvested their [[gemheart]]s. They were the last creature known to produce gemhearts of large size prior to the discovery of the [[chasmfiend]]s on the [[Shattered Plains]].{{book ref|sa1|36}} However, it appears that the lanceryn live on in some way in [[larkin]]s.{{wob ref|6497}}{{wob ref|14321}} The [[Sleepless]] [[Nikliasorm]] believes that [[Chiri-Chiri]], a larkin, is an Ancient Guardian in her own right. It also says that lanceryn are now called larkins.{{wob ref|sa3.5|19}} Although there is some relationship between the two, it is unclear as of yet exactly what that relationship is.
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It is commonly believed that the lanceryn died off during the [[scouring of Aimia]], to the dismay of those who had harvested their [[gemheart]]s. They were the last creature known to produce gemhearts of large size prior to the discovery of the [[chasmfiend]]s on the [[Shattered Plains]].{{book ref|sa1|36}} However, it appears that the lanceryn live on in some way in [[larkin]]s.{{wob ref|6497}}{{wob ref|14321}} The [[Sleepless]] [[Nikliasorm]] believes that [[Chiri-Chiri]], a larkin, is an Ancient Guardian in her own right. It also says that lanceryn are now called larkins.{{book ref|sa3.5|19}} Although there is some relationship between the two, it is unclear as of yet exactly what that relationship is.
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==

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Lancer
Type Greatshell
Native to Aimia
World of Origin Roshar
Universe Cosmere
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Lanceryn (singular: lancer) are a type of greatshell native to Aimia.[1]

The lanceryn were originally the Ancient Guardians of the Dawnshard underneath Akinah. Like all greatshells, the lanceryn were enormous, and likely could fly. They, like the modern larkin, had the ability to feed on Investiture. At the fall of their species, the Sleepless took over their role protecting the Dawnshard. Some hordelings had bred with lanceryn prior to their fall, thus passing on the ability to feed on Investiture, albeit in a limited manner.[2]

It is commonly believed that the lanceryn died off during the scouring of Aimia, to the dismay of those who had harvested their gemhearts. They were the last creature known to produce gemhearts of large size prior to the discovery of the chasmfiends on the Shattered Plains.[1] However, it appears that the lanceryn live on in some way in larkins.[3][4] The Sleepless Nikliasorm believes that Chiri-Chiri, a larkin, is an Ancient Guardian in her own right. It also says that lanceryn are now called larkins.[2] Although there is some relationship between the two, it is unclear as of yet exactly what that relationship is.

Notes

  1. ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 36#
  2. ↑ a b Dawnshard chapter 19#
  3. ↑ Words of Radiance Seattle signing
    — Arcanum - 2014-03-08#
  4. ↑ Dawnshard Annotations Reddit Q&A
    — Arcanum - 2020-11-06#
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