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The '''Sleepless''', also known as '''Dysian Aimians''',{{book ref|twok|54}} are a sapient non-human race from an unknown planet in the [[cosmere]].{{book ref|sa3.5|18}}{{wob ref|14313}} Their bodies are made up of swarms of creatures called "hordelings" that are mentally linked.{{book ref|sa2.5|18}}{{wob ref|1543}} They refer to themselves as "Sleepless"{{wob ref|2113}} because at least some part of the horde is always awake.{{book ref|sa2.5|18}} Some of the Sleepless can be found on [[Roshar]], and they once lived in the [[Silver Kingdoms|Silver Kingdom]] of [[Aimia]].{{wob ref|9640}}
In addition to their ability to mentally link their hordelings, each Sleepless can also directly communicate with other swarms. This is achieved through buzzing that each swarm can emanate from its scattered hordelings. Each swarm has a distinct buzz, and specially bred hordelings receive and interpret the vibrations. It is possible to exclude certain swarms from these communications.{{book ref|sa3.5|6}}
The Sleepless are exceptionally [[cosmere]]-aware. At least some Sleepless have had the power of [[Worldhopper|Worldhopping]];{{wob ref|12222}} Arclo tells Lift that it once traveled to a land she will never visit.{{book ref|sa2.5|18}} They have some relationship to the [[
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