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'''Whitespines''' were dangerous crustaceans that lived on [[Roshar]].
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'''Whitespines''' are dangerous crustaceans that lived on [[Roshar]].
   
 
== Appearance ==
  
== Appearance ==
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They were as large as horses, with a carapaced back and a reptilian appearance.{{ref|b|twok|c|31}} They also had long white tusks that could be broken off inside of people that the whitespine had impaled.{{ref|b|twok|c|41}} Whitespines had claws{{ref|b|twok|c|45}} and smelled quite unpleasant, especially when they were wet.{{ref|b|twok|c|22}} They also had a nose of some sort that allowed them to sniff and sneeze.{{ref|b|twok|c|31}}{{ref|b|twok|c|22}}
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They are as large as horses, with a carapaced back and a reptilian appearance.{{ref|b|twok|c|31}} They have long white tusks that can be broken off inside of people if a whitespine has impaled them.{{ref|b|twok|c|41}} Whitespines have claws{{ref|b|twok|c|45}} and they smell quite unpleasant, especially when wet.{{ref|b|twok|c|22}} They also have a nose of some sort that allows them to sniff and sneeze.{{ref|b|twok|c|31}}{{ref|b|twok|c|22}}
   
 
== Habitat ==
  
== Habitat ==
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Whitespines lived in packs with dens{{ref|b|twok|c|31}} that were often strewn with the bones of the creatures they had killed.{{ref|b|twok|c|11}} Sometimes they would live near roadways to go pick travelers off to eat.{{ref|b|twok|c|31}} They were native to [[Alethkar]]{{ref|b|twok|c|41}} and possibly other areas.
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Whitespines live in packs with dens{{ref|b|twok|c|31}} that are often strewn with the bones of the creatures they have killed.{{ref|b|twok|c|11}} Sometimes they will live near roadways to pick off travelers as prey.{{ref|b|twok|c|31}} They are native to [[Alethkar]]{{ref|b|twok|c|41}} and possibly other areas.
   
 
== History ==
  
== History ==
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Whitespines were often hunted by [[lighteyes]]{{ref|b|twok|c|41}} and their [[darkeyes|darkeyed]] attendants, especially if the whitespines had been killing humans.
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Whitespines are often hunted by [[lighteyes]]{{ref|b|twok|c|41}} and their [[darkeyes|darkeyed]] attendants, especially if the whitespines have been killing humans.
   
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Brightlord [[Roshone]] and his son [[Rillir]], along with [[Alds]] and [[Milp]] went hunting for whitespine that had been attacking travelers.{{ref|b|twok|c|41}} They were attacked by the whitespine and Rillir was killed, and likely so were Alds and Milp. Roshone survived the attack, but lost his leg.{{ref|b|twok|c|44}}
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Brightlord [[Roshone]] and his son [[Rillir]], along with [[Alds]] and [[Milp]] go hunting for whitespine that have been attacking travelers.{{ref|b|twok|c|41}} They are attacked by the whitespine; Rillir is killed, and likely Alds and Milp as well. Roshone survives the attack, but loses his leg.{{ref|b|twok|c|44}}
   
 
== Trivia ==
  
== Trivia ==
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*[[Brightlord]] [[Amaram|Amaram's]] [[glyphpair]] was in the shape of a whitespine with raised tusks, made up of the [[glyphs]] merem and khakh.{{ref|b|twok|c|47}}
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*[[Brightlord]] [[Amaram|Amaram's]] [[glyphpair]] is in the shape of a whitespine with raised tusks, made up of the [[glyphs]] merem and khakh.{{ref|b|twok|c|47}}
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==

Revision as of 00:02, 18 March 2014

Template:Flora & Fauna Whitespines are dangerous crustaceans that lived on Roshar.

Appearance

They are as large as horses, with a carapaced back and a reptilian appearance.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content They have long white tusks that can be broken off inside of people if a whitespine has impaled them.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content Whitespines have clawsCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content and they smell quite unpleasant, especially when wet.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content They also have a nose of some sort that allows them to sniff and sneeze.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have contentCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

Habitat

Whitespines live in packs with densCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content that are often strewn with the bones of the creatures they have killed.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content Sometimes they will live near roadways to pick off travelers as prey.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content They are native to AlethkarCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content and possibly other areas.

History

Whitespines are often hunted by lighteyesCite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content and their darkeyed attendants, especially if the whitespines have been killing humans.

Brightlord Roshone and his son Rillir, along with Alds and Milp go hunting for whitespine that have been attacking travelers.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content They are attacked by the whitespine; Rillir is killed, and likely Alds and Milp as well. Roshone survives the attack, but loses his leg.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

Trivia

  • Brightlord Amaram's glyphpair is in the shape of a whitespine with raised tusks, made up of the glyphs merem and khakh.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content

Notes

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