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Mistspren resemble the shimmer light makes on a surface when it is reflected through a crystal in the [[Physical Realm]].{{book ref|sa3|104}} When they stay still, light grows upwards from them in the shape of plants, which retreat when they start moving.{{book ref|sa2|i|2}} When Enlightened by [[Sja-
In the [[Cognitive Realm]], mistspren have bodies made out of fog, and a porcelain mask on their face. Their clothes are not part of their essence, but interact with their body as though it was solid.{{book ref|sa3|108}} Their masks twinkle when they catch the light, and almost appear to be made of translucent crystal. The mask's expression does not change, and the lips do not move when the mistspren speaks. Though they generally are humanoid, mistspren are capable of taking on other forms, unlike most sapient spren.{{file ref|Shallan's Sketchbook - Mistspren.jpg|text=Shallan's Sketchbook - Mistspren}}{{book ref|sa4|22}} It is unknown how a corrupted Mistspren would appear in the Cognitive Realm.
== Culture ==
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Mistspren in general are curious; the idea of seeing something through a new perspective, or finding out how other creatures think, seems interesting to them.{{book ref|sa4|24}}{{book ref|sa4|i|2}} Perhaps for this reason, they are the most willing to be Enlightened by [[Sja-
In the [[Cognitive Realm]], many mistspren work aboard [[honorspren]] ships as regular crewmembers. They are noted as doing all the work aboard the ships, but do not seem to be particularly despondent about it.{{book ref|sa3|108}} Despite being able to assume many different shapes, they generally prefer using a humanoid one.{{book ref|sa4|24}} There seems to be two prevalent naming schemes among them - descriptive, like [[Dreaming-though-Awake]], and seemingly meaningless, like [[Glys]] and [[Tumi]]. It's unclear if this is because Dreaming-though-Awake comes from a different culture than the others, or if the latter two took on new names upon being Enlightened.
In the [[Cognitive Realm]], mistspren can change their form into non-humanoid shapes.{{book ref|sa4|24}} It's unknown how much control over their form they have in the Physical, although the corrupted spren, at least, can hide themselves inside the bodies of their bonded [[Surgebinder]].{{book ref|sa3|116}} They can also enter the [[gemheart]]s of various creatures; in case of [[cremling]]s, this gives them some ability to control their direction.{{book ref|sa4|111}}
They can form a [[Nahel bond]] to make a person a [[Truthwatcher]], in exchange for retaining their sapience in the [[Physical Realm]]. Ordinarily, they grant their partner the abilities of [[Progression]] and [[Illumination]], allowing for healing and creating illusions. In a bond altered by [[Sja-
== Notable Mistspren ==
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