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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.{{ref |
+ | 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. |
== Appearance & Behavior == |
== Appearance & Behavior == |
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− | The Midnight Essence's skin was smooth, slick, black, and reflective.{{ref |
+ | 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. |
− | As The Midnight Essence had no eyes, it hunted by smell, and made a soft wheezing whispering sound when hunting for a scent.{{ref |
+ | 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. |
− | The Essence was fairly clever as well, wary when facing a skilled or determined opponent.{{ref |
+ | The Essence was fairly clever as well, wary when facing a skilled or determined opponent.{{book ref|twok|19}} |
== Abilities == |
== Abilities == |
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− | The claws of the Midnight Essence were powerful enough to seriously damage [[Shardplate]].{{ref |
+ | The claws of the Midnight Essence were powerful enough to seriously damage [[Shardplate]].{{book ref|twok|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. |
== Notes == |
== Notes == |
Revision as of 18:56, 29 August 2014
The Midnight Essence was a type of monster of some sort on Roshar that was tied to the Desolations, possibly as a sign that one was soon to occur.[1] 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.
Appearance & Behavior
The Midnight Essence's skin was smooth, slick, black, and reflective.[1] 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.[1] 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.[1]
Abilities
The claws of the Midnight Essence were powerful enough to seriously damage Shardplate.[1] 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.