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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]].{{qa ref|977|13|Are the creatures on the frontsheet's crabwasps or crabdragons?| - Cosmere Q&A - 17th Shard|date=2012-09}} |
'''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]].{{qa ref|977|13|Are the creatures on the frontsheet's crabwasps or crabdragons?| - Cosmere Q&A - 17th Shard|date=2012-09}} |
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The size of a larkin ranges between the size of a hand and a small melon.{{qa ref|977|13|Are the creatures on the frontsheet's crabwasps or crabdragons?| - Cosmere Q&A - 17th Shard|date=2012-09}} 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}} |
The size of a larkin ranges between the size of a hand and a small melon.{{qa ref|977|13|Are the creatures on the frontsheet's crabwasps or crabdragons?| - Cosmere Q&A - 17th Shard|date=2012-09}} 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}} |
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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. |
+ | 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}} |
== Lore == |
== Lore == |
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Revision as of 03:26, 21 November 2017
| Larkin | |
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| Type | Animal |
| Native to | Aimia |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
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]
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]
Lore
The larkin are associated with the Knights Radiant, though the specifics of their connection remain a mystery.[5] One effect of this connection is possibly that Surgebinders can sense a larkin's mood.[3]
![[5]](#cite_note-TWoK_Front_Endsheet.jpg-5){kind=link}
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.[6]
- 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]
