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'''Lifeless''' are a type of magical entity originating on the [[shardworld]] [[Nalthis]], created by [[Awakening]]. They are classified as Type Two Biochromatic Entities: Mindless Manifestations in a Deceased Host.{{book ref|wb|46}}
When an Awakener infuses a skeleton or a corpse (preferably human) with a [[Breath]], it becomes animate without becoming fully alive. This creature is then able to follow specific
However, Lifeless differ from other Awakened objects in several ways. Firstly, the Breath used to animate them cannot be reclaimed by the Awakener. Secondly, they are much more flexible and intelligent in obeying orders; this is ascribed to the fact that they have a brain and are therefore less reliant on the cognitive impulse from the Awakener to determine their actions. Thirdly, they can be given further
== Self-Awareness ==
The soul of a Lifeless is so diminished that, while it is possible to make a [[Hemalurgy|Hemalurgic spike]] from one, you could only get the barest hint of a charge, producing a very weak spike.{{wob ref|2876}} Nonetheless, Lifeless retain a certain amount of self-awareness after their Awakening, although the implications of this are as yet unexplored.{{wob ref|7359}} The Lifeless known as [[Clod]] seems to help [[Vivenna]] beyond his
== Command ==
All Awakening works by way of the Command, but lifeless are particularly valuable because anyone can give them Commands after they have been created. So long as someone knows the Lifeless' security phrase, they can imprint that lifeless with new Commands. This is not true for regular Awakened objects, which can only take a Command once in advance. In addition to this, Lifeless can remember a long list of complicated orders and are generally good about not misunderstanding them. Denth believes that this is because they retain a bit of their humanity.{{book ref|wb|22}}
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