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A '''gemheart''' was a large gemstone on [[Roshar]]. |
A '''gemheart''' was a large gemstone on [[Roshar]]. |
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+ | It was found in the bodies of [[Chasmfiend]]s and other large [[chull|chull-like]] animals called [[Greatshell]]s.{{book ref|twok|36}} The bigger the animal, the bigger the stone. Those found in Chasmfiends were worth a small fortune.{{book ref|twok|13}} [[Dalinar Kholin]] stated that they were the largest gemhearts he had ever seen. |
| + | The discovery of these Chasmfiends containing such valuable gemhearts completely altered the course of the [[War of Reckoning]]. Attempting to directly attack the [[Parshendi]] base, located far into the [[Shattered Plains]], was incredibly risky and expensive. However when Chasmfiends climbed onto a plateau to pupate, the highprinces and Parshendi alike would extend themselves to attempt to retrieve its now-vulnerable gemheart. The highprinces agreed that these periodic clashes suitably upheld the [[Vengeance Pact]], and the War of Reckoning effectively became a little more than a decade long competition. |
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The hunting for chasmfiends to gain gemhearts will harm [[Roshar]]'s ecology in the long view.{{17s ref|post|42221|When was the last pupation of a Chasmfiend?|date=26 September 2012}} |
The hunting for chasmfiends to gain gemhearts will harm [[Roshar]]'s ecology in the long view.{{17s ref|post|42221|When was the last pupation of a Chasmfiend?|date=26 September 2012}} |
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A gemheart was a large gemstone on Roshar.
It was found in the bodies of Chasmfiends and other large chull-like animals called Greatshells.[1] The bigger the animal, the bigger the stone. Those found in Chasmfiends were worth a small fortune.[2] Dalinar Kholin stated that they were the largest gemhearts he had ever seen.
The discovery of these Chasmfiends containing such valuable gemhearts completely altered the course of the War of Reckoning. Attempting to directly attack the Parshendi base, located far into the Shattered Plains, was incredibly risky and expensive. However when Chasmfiends climbed onto a plateau to pupate, the highprinces and Parshendi alike would extend themselves to attempt to retrieve its now-vulnerable gemheart. The highprinces agreed that these periodic clashes suitably upheld the Vengeance Pact, and the War of Reckoning effectively became a little more than a decade long competition.
During the War of Reckoning, highprince Roion was the one who captured the least gemhearts.
The hunting for chasmfiends to gain gemhearts will harm Roshar's ecology in the long view.[3]
Known Creatures With Gemhearts
Notes
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 36#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 13#
- ↑ When was the last pupation of a Chasmfiend?
— 17th Shard forums - 26 September 2012#