Difference between revisions of "Midnight Essence"

Midnight Essence is said to be synonymous with Midnight 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 [[Intent]] and thus can be controlled or bonded without visible or audible communication.{{book ref|tress|58}}