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|image-artist=[[Ben McSweeney]]
|abilities=shapeshifting
|type= {{cat tag|Spren}}
|world= Roshar
|books= [[The Stormlight Archive]]
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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.
 
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.
 
== Appearance & Behavior ==
The Midnight Essence's skin wasis smooth, slick, black, and reflective.{{book ref|twok|19}} ItThey 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. The Midnight Essence'sTheir body seemedseems almost fluid, with a long and flexible neck and sharp teeth that appeared like knives. The Midnight EssenceThey also gavegive off a putrid smell. The Midnight Essence created by Re-Shephir in Urithiru were humanoid, mimicking the appearance of people in the tower.
 
AsIn TheDalinar's vision, the Midnight Essence had no eyes,. itIt 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.
 
TheMidnight Essence wascan be fairly clever as well, wary when facing a skilled or determined opponent.{{book ref|twok|19}}
 
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