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| − | The '''King's Drop''' is a [[perfect gemstone|perfect ruby gemstone]] stored in the [[Thaylen Gemstone Reserve]]. It |
+ | 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}} |
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| + | == Characteristics == |
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| + | The ruby is the size of a child's head and when infused glows with a blood-red light as bright as daylight. 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}} |
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| + | The King's Drop is rumored to be a piece of the [[Stone of Ten Dawns]], a legendary perfect gemstone.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} |
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== History == |
== History == |
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| + | === Storage === |
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+ | At the end of the [[Era of Solitude]], the King's Drop was in the custody of the [[Thaylen Gemstone Reserve]]. It had stayed locked inside a closet-sized personal vault within the main vault of the reserve for over 200 years.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} |
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| + | === Attempted theft === |
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| + | 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]]. She was surprised when her former master, [[Vstim]], visited the Reserve for an audit. Vstim and Rysn opened the vault with the King's Drop and regarded it with awe. Suddenly, an assassin disguised as a guard killed [[Tlik]], attacked Vstim, and fought off multiple guards in an attempt to steal the gem. Rysn noticed that the assassin displayed unusual healing and illusory powers.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} |
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| + | During the scuffle, Rysn's pet [[larkin]], [[Chiri-Chiri]], consumed the [[Stormlight]] from the ruby. The assassin was prevented from escaping when Chiri-Chiri drained what appeared to be [[Voidlight]] from his body, preventing the use of his powers and enabling Rysn to kill him with a crossbow. Rysn took the now-dun ruby and tried to determine how she could retrieve the wounded Vstim and exit the vault.{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} |
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| + | When [[Odium]]'s forces attacked [[Thaylen City]], a [[thunderclast]] destroyed the Reserve as it searched for the ruby with several [[Fused]]. 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}} |
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| + | 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. She remarked on the visual similarity to [[Gavilar]]'s [[black sphere]]s.{{book ref|sa3|121}} |
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| − | When [[Vstim]] visits the Reserve for an audit, just before the expected attack, he and [[Rysn]] open the queen's personal vault and look at the ruby as it glows brightly. During the audit, a [[Voidbinding]] assassin attacks and attempts to steal the gem. The assassin is prevented from escaping with it when Rysn's pet [[larkin]], [[Chiri-Chiri]], consumes the [[Stormlight]] from the gem and the thief's [[Voidlight]].{{book ref|sa3|i|13}} Rysn then takes the now dun ruby and flees the reserve with a wounded Vstim. After the [[thunderclast]] destroys the Reserve{{book ref|sa3|116}} searching for the ruby, it attacks the fleeing Rysn. The ruby is taken from Rysn and given to a [[Fused]], who is then chased by [[Lift]] and [[Szeth]].{{book ref|sa3|119}} After an extended game of keep away, [[Lift]] eventually delivers it to [[Dalinar]]. He uses it to trap [[Nergaoul]], the [[Unmade]] responsible for the [[Thrill]].{{book ref|sa3|120}} |
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| − | + | The gemstone was afterwards secured inside an [[aluminum]] box, which was then sunk to the bottom of the ocean, to prevent the Unmade from being released again.{{book ref|sa4|16}} |
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+ | == Trivia == |
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| − | Presumably it is now stored in [[Urithiru]] with [[Nergaoul]] trapped inside. |
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| + | * A ruby nicknamed [[Honor's Drop]] is mentioned in the [[Urithiru gem archive]] as one of the perfect gems guarded by the [[Order of Elsecallers]] of the [[Knights Radiant]], presumably during the [[Heraldic Epochs]].{{epigraph ref|sa3|83}} It has been speculated that the King's Drop is the same ruby in the present day. |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Revision as of 00:27, 13 February 2023
| King's Drop | |
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| Type | Perfect gemstone (Ruby) |
| World of Origin | Roshar |
| Universe | Cosmere |
The King's Drop is a perfect ruby gemstone stored in the Thaylen Gemstone Reserve on Roshar. It plays a key role in the Battle of Thaylen Field.[1]
Characteristics
The ruby is the size of a child's head and when infused glows with a blood-red light as bright as daylight. 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.[2] Perfect gems maintain their ability to store Stormlight indefinitely if they are brought to Shadesmar.[3] Scholars believe that the perfection of the crystal lattice is the reason for these unique properties.[2]
The King's Drop is rumored to be a piece of the Stone of Ten Dawns, a legendary perfect gemstone.[2]
History
Storage
At the end of the Era of Solitude, the King's Drop was in the custody of the Thaylen Gemstone Reserve. It had stayed locked inside a closet-sized personal vault within the main vault of the reserve for over 200 years.[2]
Attempted theft
After severely injuring herself in the Reshi Isles,[4] Rysn took a job keeping ledgers for Queen Fen with an office in the Gemstone Reserve of Thaylenah. She was surprised when her former master, Vstim, visited the Reserve for an audit. Vstim and Rysn opened the vault with the King's Drop and regarded it with awe. Suddenly, an assassin disguised as a guard killed Tlik, attacked Vstim, and fought off multiple guards in an attempt to steal the gem. Rysn noticed that the assassin displayed unusual healing and illusory powers.[2]
During the scuffle, Rysn's pet larkin, Chiri-Chiri, consumed the Stormlight from the ruby. The assassin was prevented from escaping when Chiri-Chiri drained what appeared to be Voidlight from his body, preventing the use of his powers and enabling Rysn to kill him with a crossbow. Rysn took the now-dun ruby and tried to determine how she could retrieve the wounded Vstim and exit the vault.[2]
Battle of Thaylen Field
When Odium's forces attacked Thaylen City, a thunderclast destroyed the Reserve as it searched for the ruby with several Fused. Although Rysn had already managed to flee with Vstim, Dalinar saw two more Fused locate their palanquin and steal the ruby.[5] Dalinar realized that the gem must be special, and tasked Lift with retrieving it; Szeth soon came to help her.[6] After some back-and-forth with the Fused, the duo were able to procure the ruby and Lift delivered it to Dalinar.[7]
Dalinar was able to "lure" and trap Nergaoul, the Unmade responsible for the Thrill, using the gemstone.[7] The ruby appeared to glow with Voidlight after Nergaoul was imprisoned.[7][1] After the battle, Dalinar gave the gem to Navani for study. She remarked on the visual similarity to Gavilar's black spheres.[1]
The gemstone was afterwards secured inside an aluminum box, which was then sunk to the bottom of the ocean, to prevent the Unmade from being released again.[8]
Trivia
- A ruby nicknamed Honor's Drop is mentioned in the Urithiru gem archive as one of the perfect gems guarded by the Order of Elsecallers of the Knights Radiant, presumably during the Heraldic Epochs.[9] It has been speculated that the King's Drop is the same ruby in the present day.