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{{update\|book=sa3\|tress}} '''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~~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}} == Nature == 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~~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~~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 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\|sa1\|19}} Its body was soft, and 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. Midnight Essence can be fairly clever as well, wary when facing a skilled or determined opponent.{{book ref\|sa1\|19}} However, this may be a result of manipulation through the wielder of the Luhel ~~Bond~~bond. 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}}

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