Editing Hearthstone

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|princedom=Sadeas
|nation=Alethkar
|world=Roshar
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]
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'''Hearthstone''' is a large but remote town{{book ref|sa1|10}} near the eastern boarder of the [[Sadeas princedom]] in [[Alethkar]].{{map ref|Alethkar}} The town serves as a focal point for the various farming communities in the region.{{book ref|sa3|5}} The northern section of Sadeas princedom, including Hearthstone, is overseen by Highmarshal Meridas [[Amaram]] prior to his departure to the [[Shattered Plains]].{{book ref|sa1|10}}

It is the home of [[Kaladin]]'s family.{{book ref|sa1|10}}

== Geography ==
{{image|Tien by Ari Ibarra.jpeg|side=left|width=200px|[[Tien]] on the roof of one of the houses of Hearthstone}}

Hearthstone is built alongside a steep hill known as the breakwall, that protects the town from the [[highstorm]]s.{{book ref|sa1|37}} In the centre of town is the breakwater, a large hole cut in rock to catch rainwater.{{book ref|sa1|37}} The buildings in the town are built in rows and are wedge shaped with a sloped eastern side.{{book ref|sa1|16}} Windows are rarely found on the northern or southern sides of buildings, but are often built on the sheltered western side.{{book ref|sa1|16}} There are around 100 structures in Hearthstone and it is large enough to have a bakery and several taverns, as well as a central town hall.{{book ref|sa1|16}}{{book ref|sa1|25}}  Kaladin’s home can be found on the outskirts of the town and is larger than most homes as it also contains Lirin’s surgery.{{book ref|sa1|16}}

Hearthstone is about two hours away from [[Hobble's Brook]] and the fields belonging to [[Hobbleken]].{{book ref|sa3|5}} The town of [[Stringken]], is about half a days walk from Hearthstone,{{book ref|sa3|7}} while the city of [[Revolar]] would take several weeks to reach by foot.{{book ref|sa3|31}}

Hearthstone is a farming town and the surrounding hillsides are covered with [[lavis]] polyps.{{book ref|sa1|16}} The lands are less fertile than they have been in the past{{book ref|sa1|37}} and the farmers of Hearthstone are always wary of the worms that can infest their crops. During worming season, the fields of lavis are checked multiple times, a process that takes weeks to complete.{{book ref|sa1|16}} Local flora includes thickets of [[snarlbrush]], stout [[markel]] trees and [[stumpweight]] trees. [[Whitespine]]'s live in the area near Hearthstone and occasionally causes problems for travellers.{{book ref|sa1|31}} Crimes such as theft, rarely occur in the town,{{book ref|sa1|31}} however, banditry has sometimes been an issue.{{book ref|sa1|31}}

The citylord's manor is two stories and is situated to the north-west of the town.{{book ref|sa3|5}} It is constructed from thick white stone with pillars on its leeward side and like the other buildings in Hearthstone, it is sloped on its eastern side.{{book ref|sa1|37}} A garden containing exotic and colorful plants reside in the mansion's front grounds and is better cared for by Brightlord [[Roshone]] than his predecessor, [[Wistiow]].{{book ref|sa1|37}} The inside of the mansion is decorated with ceramics and lit by a combination of oil lamps and [[Spheres#Light|spheres]].{{book ref|sa1|37}} The [[parshman]] and servant quarters can be found on the northern side of the manor.{{book ref|sa3|5}}

The members of Hearthstone live simple lives, fairly free of ostentation.{{book ref|sa1|25}} Most of the dark eyed inhabitants of the town are of the fourth or fifth [[nahn]].{{book ref|sa1|16}} Kaladin’s family are the exception, being the only [[darkeyed]] family of a higher rank. They are of the second nahn.{{book ref|sa1|16}} [[Hesina]], is also the only darkeyed women in Hearthstone to be able to read and write in the Alethi [[Women's script]].{{book ref|sa1|31}}

A large majority of the town is destroyed after the [[Everstorm]] is summoned and begins to roam across [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa3|5}} The manor house, while battered, withstands the storm enough to allow the people of Hearthstone and refugees from surrounding villages to relocate there.{{book ref|sa3|6}} Four of the towns silos are destroyed by the storm, crippling their ability to feed the townspeople.{{book ref|sa3|7}}

== History ==
Brightlord [[Roshone]] took over management of the town several months after the death of Brightlord [[Wistiow]]. Roshone resented being relocated from [[Kholinar]] to Hearthstone, treating the townsfolk with disdain and contempt.{{book ref|sa1|25}}{{book ref|sa1|31}} He had a particular dislike for Kaladin's father, [[Lirin]], whom he clashed with from the moment he was relocated to the town.{{book ref|sa1|25}} After settling in the town, Roshone began making life hard for Lirin and his family, suggesting that he did not deserve the town's donations for his work and fueling the rumors surrounding Lirin's inheritance of Wistiow's wealth.{{book ref|sa1|31}} 

The townspeople reacted to Roshone with a mixture of fear and awe, resulting in them often trying to appease him.{{book ref|sa1|31}} An arranged marriage between Roshone's son, [[Rillir]], and Wistiow's orphaned daughter, [[Laral]], was initially proposed;{{book ref|sa3|7}} however, Rillir was killed by a [[whitespine]] before the finalization of their union.{{book ref|sa1|41}} Roshone was injured in the same hunt which claimed the life of his son, losing the lower part of his right leg.{{book ref|sa1|41}}{{book ref|sa3|6}} The townspeople became more cautious around Roshone after his son's death, wary to provoke a negative response from the brightlord. Unwilling to lose the chance to access Laral's wealth, Roshone married the young woman in the place of his son.{{book ref|sa1|44}}

When Brightlord [[Amaram]]'s army passed through Hearthstone to recruit soldiers, Roshone asked for volunteers and then forcibly conscripted other eligible citizens, including [[Tien]], son of Lirin. In the hopes of protecting his brother, Kaladin also joined the army, despite his immunity to the draft due to his position as surgeon's assistant.{{book ref|sa1|44}} The feud between Lirin and Roshone settled to a degree after the departure of Lirin's sons.{{book ref|sa3|6}} 

After the town was largely destroyed by the first [[Everstorm]], the townsfolk relocated to Laral and Roshone's mansion.{{book ref|sa3|6}} Kaladin found the townsfolk, including his family, gathered here after he returned home following the [[Battle of Narak]]. Kaladin's return caused quite a stir among the villagers due to a combination of his slave markings, his possession of a [[Shardblade]], and his position as a [[Knight Radiant]].{{book ref|sa3|6}}{{book ref|sa3|7}} After gaining information regarding the whereabouts of the town's missing [[parshmen]], Kaladin departed the town, which he left in the care of Roshone and Laral. Kaladin's parents, as well as his infant brother, [[Oroden]], also remained behind in Hearthstone when Kaladin departed.{{book ref|sa3|7}}

Within one year of the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]], Hearthstone was occupied by the [[Fused]]. [[Abiajan]] became the citylady of Hearthstone. During this time, Hearthstone acted as a refugee camp for those fleeing the war in [[Herdaz]]. Laral conspired with Lirin to protect the Herdazian general known as the [[Mink]], who was posing as a refugee. The plan was interrupted as [[Lezian]] arrived. [[Kaladin]] was shortly revealed to be among the line of arriving refugees, instigating a duel.{{book ref|sa4|1}} After defeating Lezian, Kaladin returned to Hearthstone and confronted the remaining [[singers]], killing one before the rest retreated. The ''[[Fourth Bridge]]'' arrived to evacuate the citizens of Hearthstone along with the refugees.{{book ref|sa4|2}} A battle between the [[Fused]] and [[Radiant]]s broke out. During the battle, the ''shanay-im'' took the opportunity to observe the ''Fourth Bridge'' but largely avoided the civilians. Laral's home (the citylord's manor) was burned by [[Lezian]], who took several townspeople captive to draw Kaladin's attention. Kaladin killed Lezian while his surges were being suppressed by a [[fabrial]],{{book ref|sa4|7}} but Laral's husband [[Roshone]] was also killed by [[Vyre]] within the manor.{{book ref|sa4|8}}

All but fifteen townsfolk were evacuated from Hearthstone to [[Urithiru]] via the ''Fourth Bridge'',{{book ref|sa4|6}} where the former residents of Hearthstone settled into a neighborhood on the sixth floor.{{book ref|sa4|18}}{{book ref|sa4|43}} Under [[Jasnah]]'s new inheritance laws, Laral gained the title of citylady.{{book ref|sa4|18}}

==Politics==
Brightlord [[Wistiow]] is the lord of the town until his untimely death,{{book ref|sa1|16}} after which he is succeeded by Brightlord [[Roshone]], who is relocated from Kholinar to Hearthstone.{{book ref|sa1|25}} Brightlord Wistiow governed Hearthstone lightly, more often than not allowing the townsfolk to do as they pleased.{{book ref|sa1|31}} By contrast, Brightlord Roshone's distain for the people of the town lead its inhabitants to try inanely hard to please him.{{book ref|sa1|31}}

An arranged marriage is set up between Roshone's son, [[Rillir]], and Wistiow's daughter, [[Laral]], for the purpose of an alliance between their houses.{{book ref|sa1|37}} After Rillir's death following a [[whitespine]] hunt, Roshone marries Laral in his place. Despite her younger age, Laral holds more authority over the people of Hearthstone than her husband.{{book ref|sa3|7}} 

===Military===
Armies occasionally pass through Hearthstone, particularly during the [[Weeping]],{{book ref|sa1|44}} looking for new recruits and to replenish their supplies.{{book ref|Sa1|44}}  The frequency of their passing increased after the beginning of the [[War of Reckoning]].{{book ref|sa1|44}} The permission of the citylord must first be given before any of the townsfolk depart with the army,{{book ref|sa1|16}} and volunteers must be of at least fifteen years of age.{{book ref|sa1|37}} The citylord can also allow for the impressment of their citizens into passing armies.{{book ref|sa1|44}}

== Notable Residents ==
{{for|:Category: Residents of Hearthstone|a full list}}
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* [[Lirin]]
* [[Hesina]]
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Tien]]
* Brightlord [[Wistiow]]
* [[Laral]]
* Brightlord [[Roshone]]
* [[Rillir]]
* [[Oroden]]
* [[Abiajan]]
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