Difference between revisions of "Larkin"
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| + | '''Larkin''' are highly valued small flying crustacean animals native to [[Aimia]] on [[Roshar]]. They have been a critically endangered species since the [[scouring of Aimia]].{{ref|?|977|13|text=Cosmere Q&A - 17th Shard}} |
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| − | '''Larkin''' were a creature on [[Roshar]].{{ref|b|sa2|i|? Rsyn}}<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNHe1BElX-g Words of Radiance Interlude Rysn (YouTube)]</ref> |
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| + | == Anatomy == |
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| − | They looked similar to a [[Cremling]], but with wings that fold out and back, and eyes of solid silver. May have been native to [[Aimia]]. Thought extinct by most, and exceptionally rare, they are highly valued for unknown reasons. Even their corpses have been known to sell for a fortune. |
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| + | The size of a larkin ranges between the size of a hand and a small melon.{{ref|?|977|13|text=Cosmere Q&A - 17th Shard}} They are somewhat similar to [[cremling]]s in appearance, although, unlike the cremlings' crabbish face, the larkin have a small face, like that of an [[axehound]], with a snout, mouth, and shimmering eyes of solid silver, as well as wings that folded out of their backs. Their wings are strong enough that they can fly, at least in small distances.{{ref|b|sa2|i|2}}{{ref|b|sa2|i|9}} |
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| + | The most outstanding feature of a larkin is their ability to suck [[Stormlight]] out of a [[Surgebinder]] at will. The Stormlight can be seen streaming from the Surgebinder towards the larkin's mouth as it is drinking in the Stormlight. It is unknown if the larkin can suck Stormlight only from a Surgebinder or if the Surgebinder can resist the larkin.{{ref|b|sa2|i|9}} |
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| + | == Lore == |
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| + | The larkin are associated with the [[Knights Radiant]], though the specifics of their connection remain a mistery.<ref name=krtable>[[:File:TWoK Front Endsheet.jpg|The Way of Kings Front Endsheet]]</ref> |
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| + | == Trivia == |
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| + | *[[Elhokar Kholin]] has the corpse of a larkin trapped inside a block of crystal to use as a paperweight in his conference room in the [[Pinnacle]].{{ref|b|sa2|c|5}} |
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| + | *[[Rysn]] was given a live larkin by the [[Tai-na]], [[Relu-na]].{{ref|b|sa2|i|2}} |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 21:19, 19 February 2014
[[Category: Spoilers for Book shorthand incorrect]]
Larkin are highly valued small flying crustacean animals native to Aimia on Roshar. They have been a critically endangered species since the scouring of Aimia.[1]
Anatomy
The size of a larkin ranges between the size of a hand and a small melon.[1] They are somewhat similar to cremlings in appearance, although, unlike the cremlings' crabbish face, the larkin have a small face, like that of an axehound, with a snout, mouth, and shimmering eyes of solid silver, as well as wings that folded out of their backs. Their wings are strong enough that they can fly, at least in small distances.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
The most outstanding feature of a larkin is their ability to suck Stormlight out of a Surgebinder at will. The Stormlight can be seen streaming from the Surgebinder towards the larkin's mouth as it is drinking in the Stormlight. It is unknown if the larkin can suck Stormlight only from a Surgebinder or if the Surgebinder can resist the larkin.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content
Lore
The larkin are associated with the Knights Radiant, though the specifics of their connection remain a mistery.[2]
Trivia
- Elhokar Kholin has the corpse of a larkin trapped inside a block of crystal to use as a paperweight in his conference room in the Pinnacle.Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; refs with no name must have content - Rysn was given a live larkin by the Tai-na, Relu-na.Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; refs with no name must have content
Notes
- ↑ a b Cosmere Q&A - 17th Shard
- ↑ The Way of Kings Front Endsheet
