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'''Yu-nerig''' are a species of marine [[greatshell]] native to the seas near [[Marabethia]] on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa2|49}} They are known for their succulent flavor.{{book ref|sa1|40}}
'''Yu-nerig''' are a species of marine [[greatshell]] native to the seas near [[Marabethia]] on [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa2|49}} They are known for their succulent flavor.{{book ref|sa1|40}}


== Anatomy ==
== Appearance and Anatomy ==
Like all greatshell species yu-nerig contain [[gemheart]]s, smaller than those of larger species like [[chasmfiend]]s, but still of respectable size.{{book ref|sa1|40}} The chrysalises they make when they pupate are similar in shape and texture to those of chasmfiends.{{book ref|sa2|49}}
Like all greatshell species, yu-nerig contain [[gemheart]]s - smaller than those of larger species like [[chasmfiend]]s, but still of respectable size.{{book ref|sa1|40}} The chrysalises they make when they pupate are similar in shape and texture to those of chasmfiends.{{book ref|sa2|49}}


== Ecology ==
== Ecology ==
Yu-nerig normally live in the sea depths, and only come onto land to pupate.{{book ref|sa1|40}}{{book ref|sa2|49}} They also form symbiotic bonds with spren, like most creatures on Roshar.{{cite|book personalization from where?}} This is one of the factors that allow them, like all greatshells, to grow to such large sizes.{{qa ref|977|158|What are the smoke-y spren that appear around a dead chasmfiend?|date=2012-09-??}}
Yu-nerig normally live in the sea depths, and only come onto land to pupate.{{book ref|sa1|40}}{{book ref|sa2|49}} They also form symbiotic bonds with spren, like most creatures on Roshar.{{book ref|sa3|99}} This is one of the factors that allow them, like all greatshells, to grow to such large sizes.{{wob ref|1227}}


== Lore ==
== Lore ==
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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Latest revision as of 16:02, 28 February 2023

Yu-nerig
Type Greatshell
Native to Marabethia
World of Origin Roshar
Universe Cosmere

Yu-nerig are a species of marine greatshell native to the seas near Marabethia on Roshar.[1] They are known for their succulent flavor.[2]

Appearance and AnatomyEdit

Like all greatshell species, yu-nerig contain gemhearts - smaller than those of larger species like chasmfiends, but still of respectable size.[2] The chrysalises they make when they pupate are similar in shape and texture to those of chasmfiends.[1]

EcologyEdit

Yu-nerig normally live in the sea depths, and only come onto land to pupate.[2][1] They also form symbiotic bonds with spren, like most creatures on Roshar.[3] This is one of the factors that allow them, like all greatshells, to grow to such large sizes.[4]

LoreEdit

Marabethian criminal code allows the prisoners condemned to capital punishment to be used as a bait for the yu-nerig in order to be pardoned. The criminals are dangled over a seaside cliff when the water is at high tide with a cut sliced in each of their cheeks, and told their crimes will be pardoned if they hang there for a week and are not eaten by the yu-nerig. They are usually attacked within the first day, however most prisoners still opt to take the chance. The Marabethian saying of "you have eyes of red and blue" is a reference to this, as they say the prisoners can see only two things: red for the blood dripping from their wounds and blue for the sea.[2]

NotesEdit

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