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The '''King's Drop''' is a [[perfect gemstone|perfect ruby gemstone]] stored in the [[Thaylen Gemstone Reserve]] on [[Roshar]]. It plays a key role in the [[Battle of Thaylen Field]].{{book ref|sa3|121}}

The ruby is the size of a child's head and when infused glows with a blood-red light as bright as daylight.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} Although it is no larger than a [[gemheart]] from a [[greatshell]], it is able to store [[Stormlight]] indefinitely; a normal gem of its size would run out of Stormlight in about a month.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} Perfect gems maintain their ability to store Stormlight indefinitely if they are brought to [[Shadesmar]].{{book ref|sa3|99}} Scholars believe that the perfection of the crystal lattice is the reason for these unique properties.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}}

After severely injuring herself in the [[Reshi Isles]],{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} Rysn took a job keeping ledgers for [[Queen Fen]] with an office in the Gemstone Reserve of [[Thaylenah]].{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} She was surprised when her former master, [[Vstim]], visited the Reserve for an audit.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} Vstim and Rysn opened the vault with the King's Drop and regarded it with awe.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} Suddenly, an assassin disguised as a guard killed [[Tlik]], attacked Vstim, and fought off multiple guards in an attempt to steal the gem.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} Rysn noticed that the assassin displayed unusual healing and illusory powers.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}}

When [[Odium]]'s forces attacked [[Thaylen City]], a [[thunderclast]] destroyed the Reserve as it searched for the ruby with several [[Fused]].{{book ref|sa3|116}} Although Rysn had already managed to flee with Vstim, [[Dalinar]] saw two more Fused locate their palanquin and steal the ruby.{{book ref|sa3|116}} Dalinar realized that the gem must be special, and tasked [[Lift]] with retrieving it; [[Szeth]] soon came to help her.{{book ref|sa3|117}} After some back-and-forth with the Fused, the duo were able to procure the ruby and Lift delivered it to Dalinar.{{book ref|sa3|120}}

Dalinar was able to "lure" and trap [[Nergaoul]], the [[Unmade]] responsible for the [[Thrill]], using the gemstone.{{book ref|sa3|120}} The ruby appeared to glow with Voidlight after Nergaoul was imprisoned.{{book ref|sa3|120}}{{book ref|sa3|121}} After the battle, Dalinar gave the gem to [[Navani]] for study.{{book ref|sa3|121}} She remarked on the visual similarity to Gavilar's [[black sphere]]s.{{book ref|sa3|121}}