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+ | '''Larkin''' are small, highly-valued, flying crustacean animals native to [[Aimia]] on [[Roshar]]. They have been a critically-endangered species since the [[scouring of Aimia]].{{wob ref|1080}} |
== Appearance and Anatomy == |
== Appearance and Anatomy == |
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| − | + | Larkin are generally between a hand and a small melon in size.{{wob ref|1080}} They are somewhat similar to [[cremling]]s in appearance, although, unlike the cremlings' crabbish faces, the larkin have small faces, like those of [[axehound]]s, with a snout, mouth, and shimmering eyes of solid silver, as well as wings that fold out of their backs. Their wings are strong enough that they can fly, at least short distances.{{wob ref|1080}}{{book ref|sa2|i|3}}{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} |
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| + | Larkin may have some sort of special connection to the [[Tai-na]]; [[Vstim]] says that [[Chiri-Chiri]] is given to [[Rysn]] by [[Relu-na]] itself.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} They are also very closely related to [[lanceryn]].{{wob ref|6497}} |
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| + | === Feeding on [[Investiture]] === |
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| ⚫ | The most outstanding feature of larkin is their ability to feed on Investiture (commonly [[Stormlight]], as they originate from Roshar). This ability is related to both [[Chromium#Allomantic Use|Leechers]] and [[Nightblood]].{{wob ref|5023}} They can suck Stormlight out of [[Surgebinder]]s and [[Shardplate]] at will, causing the Light to stream visibly through the air and into the larkin's mouth.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}}{{wob ref|3864}} Larkin can also eat Stormlight that has been stored in gems and drain the [[Voidlight]] from a [[Fused]]. After absorbing a large amount of Stormlight from the [[King's Drop]], Chiri-Chiri becomes noticeably bigger.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} Since larkin feed on Investiture, they are incapable of pushing it ''into'' people.{{wob ref|3231}} |
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| + | A larkin would be able to prevent someone from becoming [[Returned]] by ingesting the [[Divine Breath]] as it attempted to enter the person.{{wob ref|6364}} |
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== Lore == |
== Lore == |
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| + | Since the scouring of Aimia, larkin have become extremely rare{{wob ref|1080}}, but are not totally unknown; [[Shallan]] thinks of the phrase "rare as a larkin" when she has a moment of freedom{{wob ref|sa2|45}} and kings are willing to pay fortunes for their corpses.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} |
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The larkin are associated with the [[Knights Radiant]], though the specifics of their connection remain a mystery.{{file ref|TWoK Front Endsheet.jpg|The Way of Kings Front Endsheet}} One effect of this connection is possibly that Surgebinders can sense a larkin's mood.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} |
The larkin are associated with the [[Knights Radiant]], though the specifics of their connection remain a mystery.{{file ref|TWoK Front Endsheet.jpg|The Way of Kings Front Endsheet}} One effect of this connection is possibly that Surgebinders can sense a larkin's mood.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} |
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== Notable Examples == |
== Notable Examples == |
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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]].{{book ref|sa2|5}} |
+ | * [[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]].{{book ref|sa2|5}} |
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+ | * Vstim trades a considerable quantity of goods for the corpse of a larkin.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} |
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+ | * Rysn is given a live larkin by Relu-na.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} She names it Chiri-Chiri.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} |
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+ | * [[Nale]] uses one to drain [[Lift]] of Stormlight while attempting to capture her.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}} |
| + | * [[Kaza]] briefly encounters a creature that fits the description of a larkin in its native Aimia.{{book ref|sa3|i|4}} |
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== Trivia == |
== Trivia == |
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| − | * Brandon and |
+ | * [[Brandon Sanderson]] and [[Isaac Stewart]] sometimes refer to them as "dragon bugs".{{wob ref|6429}} |
== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 23:01, 18 October 2018
| Larkin | |
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| Type | Animal |
| Native to | Aimia |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
Larkin are small, highly-valued, flying crustacean animals native to Aimia on Roshar. They have been a critically-endangered species since the scouring of Aimia.[1]
Appearance and Anatomy
Larkin are generally between a hand and a small melon in size.[1] They are somewhat similar to cremlings in appearance, although, unlike the cremlings' crabbish faces, the larkin have small faces, like those of axehounds, with a snout, mouth, and shimmering eyes of solid silver, as well as wings that fold out of their backs. Their wings are strong enough that they can fly, at least short distances.[1][2][3]
Larkin may have some sort of special connection to the Tai-na; Vstim says that Chiri-Chiri is given to Rysn by Relu-na itself.[2] They are also very closely related to lanceryn.[4]
Feeding on Investiture
The most outstanding feature of larkin is their ability to feed on Investiture (commonly Stormlight, as they originate from Roshar). This ability is related to both Leechers and Nightblood.[5] They can suck Stormlight out of Surgebinders and Shardplate at will, causing the Light to stream visibly through the air and into the larkin's mouth.[3][6] Larkin can also eat Stormlight that has been stored in gems and drain the Voidlight from a Fused. After absorbing a large amount of Stormlight from the King's Drop, Chiri-Chiri becomes noticeably bigger.[7] Since larkin feed on Investiture, they are incapable of pushing it into people.[8]
A larkin would be able to prevent someone from becoming Returned by ingesting the Divine Breath as it attempted to enter the person.[9]
Lore
Since the scouring of Aimia, larkin have become extremely rare[1], but are not totally unknown; Shallan thinks of the phrase "rare as a larkin" when she has a moment of freedom[10] and kings are willing to pay fortunes for their corpses.[2]
The larkin are associated with the Knights Radiant, though the specifics of their connection remain a mystery.[11] One effect of this connection is possibly that Surgebinders can sense a larkin's mood.[3]
![[11]](#cite_note-TWoK_Front_Endsheet.jpg-11){kind=link}
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.[12]
- Vstim trades a considerable quantity of goods for the corpse of a larkin.[2]
- Rysn is given a live larkin by Relu-na.[2] She names it Chiri-Chiri.[7]
- Nale uses 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.[13]
Trivia
- Brandon Sanderson and Isaac Stewart sometimes refer to them as "dragon bugs".[14]
Notes
- ↑ a b c d 17th Shard Forum Q&A
— Arcanum - 2012-09-25# - ↑ a b c d e Words of Radiance interlude I-3#
- ↑ a b c d Words of Radiance interlude I-9#
- ↑ Words of Radiance Seattle signing
— Arcanum - 2014-03-08# - ↑ Calamity Austin signing
— Arcanum - 2016-02-25# - ↑ Stormlight Three Update #5
— Arcanum - 2016-11-19# - ↑ a b Oathbringer interlude I-13#
- ↑ DragonCon 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-09-03# - ↑ Shadows of Self Chicago signing
— Arcanum - 2015-10-12# - ↑ Arcanum entry sa2
Missing Arcanum metadata, click to import. - ↑ The Way of Kings Front Endsheet
- ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 5#
- ↑ Oathbringer interlude I-4#
- ↑ Calamity signing Chicago
— Arcanum - 2016-02-22#
