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The size of a larkin ranges between the size of a hand and a small melon.{{wob ref|1080}} 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.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}}{{book ref|sa2|i|9}}{{17s ref|post|42116|So, those things on the inside cover of WoK. Crabwasps, or crabdragons?|date=26 September 2012}}
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The most outstanding feature of a larkin is its 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.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} Larkins can also eat Stormlight that has been stored in gems and drain the [[Voidlight]] from a [[Fused]].{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} After absorbing a large amount of [[Stormlight]] Rysn notes that her Larkin looks a little bigger. Since Larkins feed on Investiture, they are incapable of pushing Stormlight into people.{{wob ref|date=2016-9-3|3231|DragonCon 2016}}
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Revision as of 09:57, 26 June 2018

Larkin
Type Animal
Native to Aimia
World of Origin Roshar
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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.[1]

Appearance and 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.[2][3][1]

The most outstanding feature of a larkin is its 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.[3] Larkins can also eat Stormlight that has been stored in gems and drain the Voidlight from a Fused.[4] After absorbing a large amount of Stormlight Rysn notes that her Larkin looks a little bigger. Since Larkins feed on Investiture, they are incapable of pushing Stormlight into people.[5]

Lore

The larkin are associated with the Knights Radiant, though the specifics of their connection remain a mystery.[6] One effect of this connection is possibly that Surgebinders can sense a larkin's mood.[3]

Notable Examples

  • 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.[7]
  • Rysn was given a live larkin by the Tai-na, Relu-na.[2] She names it Chiri-Chiri.[4]
  • Nale used one to drain Lift of Stormlight while attempting to capture her.[3]
  • Kaza briefly encounters a creature that fits the description of a larkin in its native Aimia.[8]

Trivia

  • Brandon and Issac sometimes refer to them as "dragon bugs."[9]

Notes

  1. ↑ a b c 17th Shard Forum Q&A
    — Arcanum - 2012-09-25#
  2. ↑ a b Words of Radiance interlude I-3#
  3. ↑ a b c d Words of Radiance interlude I-9#
  4. ↑ a b Oathbringer interlude I-13#
  5. ↑ DragonCon 2016
    — Arcanum - 2016-09-03#
  6. ↑ The Way of Kings Front Endsheet
  7. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 5#
  8. ↑ Oathbringer interlude I-4#
  9. ↑ Calamity signing Chicago
    — Arcanum - 2016-02-22#
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