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{{update\|book=sa3\|tress}} '''Midnight Essence''' is a substance that appears throughout the the cosmere, most notably connected to [[~~Aether~~aether\|~~Midnight~~midnight ~~Aether~~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}} 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\|sa1\|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~~midnight spores.{{book ref\|Tress\|31}} == Nature == Midnight Essence is said to be synonymous with ~~Midnight~~midnight ~~Aether~~aether by [[Ulaam]].{{book ref\|Tress\|28}} It is a black, viscous, bubbling liquid that imitates a nearby creature.{{book ref\|Tress\|28}} All Midnight Essence created exhibits some form of mind, and Midnight Essence may be an example of concentrated Investiture granting sentience.{{wob ref\|2253}} However, even [[Hoid]] cannot determine whether Midnight Essence is truly alive.{{book ref\|Tress\|58}} Midnight Essence can be controlled through a [[Luhel Bond]], giving the bonder the ability to manipulate the Essence's movement and actions, and, if enough control is exerted, dissipate it at will.{{book ref\|Tress\|31}} The Luhel Bond involves a form of trade with the sentient Midnight Essence, relinquishing something it wants (water in the case of Lumarian Essence) in exchange for control over the entity.{{book ref\|Tress\|62}} The summoned essence responds to the bonder's [[Intention]] and thus can be controlled or bonded without visible or audible communication.{{book ref\|tress\|58}} == Appearance & Behavior == 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~~midnight ~~Aether~~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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