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A '''gemheart''' is a large gemstone found in the [[Greatshell]]s of [[Roshar]], along with the [[Fused]].
It was found in the bodies of [[Chasmfiend]]s and other large [[chull|chull-like]] animals called Greatshells.{{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
The discovery of Chasmfiends containing such valuable gemhearts completely altered the [[War of Reckoning]]. Attempting to directly attack the [[Parshendi]] base, located far into the [[Shattered Plains]], was risky and expensive. However when Chasmfiends climbed onto a plateau to pupate, the [[highprince]]s and Parshendi alike would extend themselves to attempt to retrieve its gemheart. The highprinces agreed that these periodic clashes suitably upheld the [[Vengeance Pact]], and the War of Reckoning effectively devolved into little more than a decade long competition.
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