Editing Demid

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'''Demid''' is a [[listener]] on [[Roshar]]. He is a scholar in [[Narak]] during the [[War of Reckoning]] alongside his once-mate, [[Venli]], and later takes on [[stormform]].{{book ref|sa2|i|1}}{{book ref|sa2|i|13}}

==Appearance and Personality==

As a scholar, Demid wears [[nimbleform]] and has a gangly appearance. He later gains strength and agility by switching to stormform.{{book ref|sa3|i|3}}

Demid is intelligent, curious, and thoughtful.{{book ref|sa2|i|1}}{{book ref|sa3|i|6}} He is willing to go to great lengths to defeat the humans, but he prefers to avoid unnecessary risk to his people.{{book ref|sa2|i|1}}{{book ref|sa2|i|5}} He is empathetic, and has a calming effect on those around him.{{book ref|sa4|81}} Even in stormform, he is not as quick to anger as his compatriots.{{book ref|sa3|i|3}}

==Attributes and Abilities==

Like other singers, Demid can change his abilities by taking different [[spren]] into his [[gemheart]]. He has worn a number of forms. He becomes a scholar through the use of nimbleform and is able to read and write, although the form limits his physical capabilities.{{book ref|sa2|i|1}}{{book ref|sa2|i|4}} He is one of the first listeners to take on stormform, and becomes immediately comfortable wearing it.{{book ref|sa2|i|13}}

Demid and [[Venli]] met in their youth and became friends.{{book ref|sa4|52}} At some point, they took on [[mateform]] and became a couple, although they did not have any children.{{book ref|sa2|i|1}} After they left mateform, they remained close; Venli always felt that Demid was someone she could rely on, and often confided in him.{{book ref|sa4|77}}{{book ref|sa4|86}}

Demid was part of Venli's inner circle that first became aware of her research with [[Ulim]] regarding lost listener forms, including [[Regal|Forms of Power]], and he eagerly supported her.{{book ref|sa4|81}} Demid and Venli took nimbleform after it was rediscovered and became research partners for around three years. Demid was a consistent advocate for Venli's views, as he was tired of war and wanted freedom for the listeners. He helped persuade [[Eshonai]] that stormform was a weapon that needed to be utilized,{{book ref|sa2|i|1}} and was present when [[the Five]] chose her to test it.{{book ref|sa2|i|4}}

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|Our sacrifice was worthwhile. Yes, we have lost many, but humans sought our extinction. At least this way some of our people survived, and now we have great power!

|Demid, after taking stormform{{book ref|sa3|i|3}}

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After Eshonai's successful transformation, Demid also took on stormform.{{book ref|sa2|i|13}}{{book ref|sa3|i|3}} He devised a system for transformation that involved entering the [[highstorm]] after the initial stormwall had passed, as it was marginally safer.{{book ref|sa2|i|5}} He participated in the [[Battle of Narak]] and believed that the sacrifice of some listeners was worth the power that they had gained by calling the [[Everstorm]].{{book ref|sa3|i|3}}

After the battle, Demid was part of the group led by [[Ulim]] that searched the chasms near Narak for corpses, in particular Eshonai's. He was the first to spot her body, and despite some serious cultural reservations about touching a corpse, he helped strip off her [[Shardplate]].{{book ref|sa3|i|3}}

Ulim later selected Demid and Venli as two of the first nine listeners that would give up their bodies for the return of the [[Fused]]. Neither Demid nor Venli understood the consequences of this process. When the Everstorm hit, Demid died, and his body was taken over by [[Hariel]]. Hariel still resembled Demid, but his appearance, voice, and posture changed. Venli was shocked and upset when she realized that Demid was gone, but quickly tried to rationalize their decision.{{book ref|sa3|i|6}}

==Relationships==

===Venli===

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|She liked how he listened to what she said, and he always had a ready compliment. He'd enjoy sneaking about, and she’d feel braver with him along.

|Venli's thoughts on Demid{{book ref|sa4|77}}

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Demid and Venli have a long history together. In their youth, Venli often sought out Demid to enjoy his company. He is complimentary and supportive, and has a way of making her feel confident.{{book ref|sa4|52}}{{book ref|sa4|77}}{{book ref|sa4|81}} After their time together in mateform, they remain close, and work well as a "researchpair" of scholars.{{book ref|sa2|i|1}} Venli suppresses any lingering romantic feelings that she has for Demid, but maintains a bond with him.{{book ref|sa3|i|3}} Demid remains loyal to Venli, and is one of the few people who know of the key role that she plays in restoring the old forms to the listeners.{{book ref|sa4|86}} At times, he worries about her ambition, but ultimately stands behind her.{{book ref|sa3|i|11}}

Venli tries to convince herself that Demid's death was a necessary sacrifice,{{book ref|sa3|i|6}} although she does not feel right about it, suspecting that her [[envoyform]] is affecting her emotions.{{book ref|sa3|i|11}} She later uses [[Surgebinding]] to escape [[Odium]]'s influence, and realizes that she did love Demid.{{book ref|sa4|83}} She regrets not understanding her true feelings, and blames herself for his death.{{book ref|sa4|92}}

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