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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|twok|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. Dalinar experienced them in his 12th vision.
 
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The '''Midnight Essence''' is a type of spren created by [[Re-Shephir|Re-Shephir, the Midnight Mother]].{{book ref|ob|29}} It was one of the [[Ten Deaths]] and fighting it changed a person.{{book ref|twok|19}} Dalinar experienced them in one of his visions, while Shallan and others had to deal with them while fighting Re-Shephir in Urithiru.
   
 
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The Midnight Essence's skin was smooth, slick, black, and reflective.{{book ref|twok|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.
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The Midnight Essence's skin is smooth, slick, black, and reflective.{{book ref|twok|19}} They could appear in a variety of shapes. In Dalinar's vision, they had six extremely thin legs that were bent at the sides with clawed paws. Their body seems almost fluid, with a long and flexible neck and sharp teeth that appeared like knives. They also give off a putrid smell. The Midnight Essence created by Re-Shephir in Urithiru were humanoid, mimicking the appearance of people in the tower.
   
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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|twok|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.
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In Dalinar's vision, the Midnight Essence had no eyes. It hunted by smell, and made a soft wheezing whispering sound when hunting for a scent.{{book ref|twok|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.
   
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The Essence was fairly clever as well, wary when facing a skilled or determined opponent.{{book ref|twok|19}}
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Midnight Essence can be fairly clever as well, wary when facing a skilled or determined opponent.{{book ref|twok|19}}
   
 
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Midnight Essence
Spren in the Wall.jpg
by Ben McSweeney
Type Spren
Abilities shapeshifting
World of Origin Roshar
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The Midnight Essence is a type of spren created by Re-Shephir, the Midnight Mother.[1] It was one of the Ten Deaths and fighting it changed a person.[2] Dalinar experienced them in one of his visions, while Shallan and others had to deal with them while fighting Re-Shephir in Urithiru.

Appearance & Behavior

The Midnight Essence's skin is smooth, slick, black, and reflective.[2] They could appear in a variety of shapes. In Dalinar's vision, they had six extremely thin legs that were bent at the sides with clawed paws. Their body seems almost fluid, with a long and flexible neck and sharp teeth that appeared like knives. They also give off a putrid smell. The Midnight Essence created by Re-Shephir in Urithiru were humanoid, mimicking the appearance of people in the tower.

In Dalinar's vision, the Midnight Essence had no eyes. It hunted by smell, and made a soft wheezing whispering sound when hunting for a scent.[2] 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.

Midnight Essence can be fairly clever as well, wary when facing a skilled or determined opponent.[2]

Abilities

The claws of the Midnight Essence were powerful enough to seriously damage Shardplate.[2] 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.

Notes

  1. ↑ Oathbringer chapter 29#
  2. ↑ a b c d e The Way of Kings chapter 19#
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