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|abilities={{tag+|Splinter}}, Shapeshifting
|type= {{cat tag|Spren}}, [[Aether]]
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]], [[Tress of the Emerald Sea]]
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'''Midnight Essence''' is a substance that appears throughout
It is associated with Re-Shephir, as the substance she uses to make her
▲'''Midnight Essence''' is a substance that appears throughout the the cosmere, most notably connected to [[Aether|Midnight Aether]] and [[Re-Shephir]]. Midnight Essence has not been shown to exist without some degree of sentience or possession through a [[Luhel Bond]], and therefore can be considered both a substance and a creature.{{book ref|Tress|31}} However, whether or not it is truly sentient is questioned.{{book ref|tress|31}}
On [[Lumar]], Midnight Essence is used by a variety of characters, and is more widely available, with the commonly accessible method of synthesis involving placing water onto
▲It is associated with Re-Shephir, as the substance she uses to make her [[Spren]].{{book ref|sa3|29}} The ancient [[Knights Radiant|Radiants]] considered them one of the [[Ten Deaths]].{{book ref|twok|19}} [[Dalinar Kholin]] experienced them in one of his visions, while [[Shallan Davar]], [[Adolin Kholin]], and members of [[Bridge Four]] had to deal with them while fighting Re-Shephir in Urithiru.{{book ref|sa3|29}}
▲On [[Lumar]], Midnight Essence is used by a variety of characters, and is more widely available, with the commonly accessible method of synthesis involving placing water onto Midnight spores.{{book ref|Tress|31}}
== Nature ==
Midnight Essence is
== Appearance & Behavior ==
{{image|Spren in the Wall.jpg|width=220px|side=right|Shallan's drawing of Midnight Essence}}
Midnight Essence is smooth, slick, black, and reflective.{{book ref|
Some Midnight Essence creatures, however, appear in shapes unrelated to mimicry. In Dalinar's vision, they had six extremely thin legs that were bent at the sides with clawed paws. Their bodies seem almost fluid, with long and flexible necks and sharp teeth that appeared like knives.{{book ref|sa1|19}} They also give off a putrid smell. Additionally, the Midnight Essence creatures found in the [[Midnight Sea]] look like large sea serpents, though it is unclear whether this is a result of them
The Midnight Essence in Dalinar's vision had no eyes. It hunted by smell, and made a soft wheezing whispering sound when hunting for a scent.{{book ref|
Midnight Essence can be fairly clever as well, wary when facing a skilled or determined opponent.{{book ref|
Midnight Essence in all forms seems to have some form of rudimentary intelligence, able to impose basic notions onto the minds of those they bond with.{{book ref|tress|31}}{{book ref|tress|62}} They are also capable of following commands given to them, without having to be actively controlled by the user.{{book ref|Tress|58}} But it is unclear if it is ever truly self-aware beyond its voracious thirst.{{book ref|Tress|58}}
== Abilities ==
The claws of the Midnight Essence in Dalinar's vision were powerful enough to seriously damage [[Shardplate]].{{book ref|sa1|19}} It was quite strong, able to burst right through the wall of a barn. As it hunted by smell, it could track people in the darkest night. They also often hunted as a pack. The Essence was seemingly impervious to fire. They were also swift, both while running and while fighting. While the Midnight Essence may be released directly by Re-Shephir, it also may be extracted from her to be used independently{{wob ref|11350}} and released elsewhere.{{book ref|sa1|19}}
It is possible for a user of the midnight aether to become too absorbed into their creation, therefore losing control of their body and seeing through the eyes of their creation, and controlling it as their own body. This appears to have some degree of psychological effects upon the user, making their thoughts and behavior come more in line with what the creation is imitating.{{book ref|tress|31}} This can be dangerous as, when possessing the Essence, one loses awareness of the state of their actual body, therefore they can easily die from dehydration.{{book ref|tress|31}}
== Notes ==
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