Difference between revisions of "Midnight Essence"

The '''Midnight Essence''' was a type of monster of some sort on [[Roshar]] that was tied to the [[Desolation]]s, possibly as a sign that one was soon to occur.{{book ref|b|twok|c|19}} It was one of the [[Ten Deaths]] and fighting it changed a person. It was not considered by the [[Knights Radiant]] to be one of the [[Voidbringers]], but it seems that someone had to release it from somewhere.

The Midnight Essence's skin was smooth, slick, black, and reflective.{{book ref|b|twok|c|19}} It had six extremely thin legs that were bent at the sides with clawed paws. The Midnight Essence's body seemed almost fluid, with a long and flexible neck and sharp teeth that appeared like knives. The Midnight Essence also gave off a putrid smell.

As The Midnight Essence had no eyes, it hunted by smell, and made a soft wheezing whispering sound when hunting for a scent.{{book ref|b|twok|c|19}} Its body was soft, it gave a little when it was struck. When the skin was pierced, the Midnight Essence bled smoke. If the Essence was damaged enough, its entire body would deflate with a hissing sound, leaving behind a skin that looked like a sack of black silk. The Midnight Essence's mouth was a weak point on its body.

The Essence was fairly clever as well, wary when facing a skilled or determined opponent.{{book ref|b|twok|c|19}}

The claws of the Midnight Essence were powerful enough to seriously damage [[Shardplate]].{{book ref|b|twok|c|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.