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'''Midnight Essence''' is a substance that appears throughout 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}}
It is associated with Re-Shephir, as the substance she uses to make her [[Spren]]creatures.{{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 spores.{{book ref|Tress|31}}
== Nature ==
Midnight Essence is saida toblack, beviscous, synonymousbubbling withliquid midnightthat aetherimitates bya [[Ulaam]]nearby creature.{{book ref|Tresstress|28}} It isnormally ainvolves black,some viscous,level bubblingof liquidcorruption thatto imitates a nearby creatureInvestiture.{{bookwob ref|Tress|2816194}} 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 ==
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[[category: Aether]]
[[es:Esencia de Medianoche]]
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