Larkin
| Larkin | |
|---|---|
| Tipo | Animal |
| Nativo de | Aimia |
| Mundo de origen | 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][4]
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.[5] After absorbing a large amount of Stormlight Rysn notes that her Larkin looks a little bigger. Since Larkins feed on Investiture, they are incapable of pushing Stormlight into people.[6]
Lore
The larkin are associated with the Knights Radiant, though the specifics of their connection remain a mystery.[7] One effect of this connection is possibly that Surgebinders can sense a larkin's mood.[3]
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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.[8]
- Rysn was given a live larkin by the Tai-na, Relu-na.[2] She names it Chiri-Chiri.[5]
- Nale used 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.[9]
Trivia
- Brandon and Issac sometimes refer to them as "dragon bugs."[10]
Notes
- ↑ a b 17th Shard Forum Q&A
— Arcanum - 2012-09-25# - ↑ a b Palabras radiantes interludio I-3#
- ↑ a b c d Palabras radiantes interludio I-9#
- ↑ So, those things on the inside cover of WoK. Crabwasps, or crabdragons?
— Foros de 17th Shard - 26 September 2012# - ↑ a b Juramentada interludio I-13#
- ↑ DragonCon 2016
— Arcanum - 2016-09-03# - ↑ The Way of Kings Front Endsheet
- ↑ Palabras radiantes capítulo 5#
- ↑ Juramentada interludio I-4#
- ↑ Calamity signing Chicago
— Arcanum - 2016-02-22#
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