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== Anatomy ==
  
== Anatomy ==
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The size of a larkin ranges between the size of a hand and a small melon.{{qa ref|977|13}} 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 size of a larkin ranges between the size of a hand and a small melon.{{qa ref|977|13}} 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|2}}{{book ref|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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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.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}}
   
 
== Lore ==
  
== Lore ==
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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.{{ref|b|sa2|i|9}}
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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}}
   
 
== Trivia ==
  
== 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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*[[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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*[[Rysn]] was given a live larkin by the [[Tai-na]], [[Relu-na]].{{ref|b|sa2|i|2}}
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*[[Rysn]] was given a live larkin by the [[Tai-na]], [[Relu-na]].{{book ref|sa2|i|2}}
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*[[Nale]] used one to drain [[Lift]] of Stormlight while attempting to capture her.{{ref|b|sa2|i|9}}
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*[[Nale]] used one to drain [[Lift]] of Stormlight while attempting to capture her.{{book ref|sa2|i|9}}
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==

Revision as of 14:12, 26 August 2014

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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]

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]

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.[3]

Lore

The larkin are associated with the Knights Radiant, though the specifics of their connection remain a mystery.[4] One effect of this connection is possibly that Surgebinders can sense a larkin's mood.[3]

Trivia

Notes

  1. ↑ a b Broken reference - Missing date declaration: Are the creatures on the frontsheet's crabwasps or crabdragons?
    — Theoryland - {{{date}}}# Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "qa-977-13" defined multiple times with different content
  2. ↑ a b Words of Radiance interlude I-2#
  3. ↑ a b c d Words of Radiance interlude I-9#
  4. ↑ The Way of Kings Front Endsheet
  5. ↑ Words of Radiance chapter 5#

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