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|image=Watcher at the Rim by Marie Seeberger.jpg
|princedom=Sadeas
|nation=Alethkar
|world=Roshar
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]
}}
'''Hearthstone''' is a large but remote town{{book ref|sa1|10}} near the eastern
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 along side 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}} The town is large enough to have a bakery and several taverns, as well as a central town hall.{{book ref|sa1|25}} ▼
▲Hearthstone is built
Hearthstone is about two hours away from [[Hobble's Brook]] and the fields belonging to [[Hobblekin]].{{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 about two hours away from [[Hobble's Brook]] and the fields belonging to [[
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 [[snarlbush]], [[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}}▼
▲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 [[
The citylord's manor is two storey's 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 citylord's manor is two
The members of Hearthstone live simple lives, fairly free of ostentation.{{book ref|sa|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}}▼
▲The members of Hearthstone live simple lives, fairly free of ostentation.{{book ref|
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
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
When Brightlord [[Amaram]]'s army
After the town was largely destroyed by the first [[Everstorm]], the townsfolk
▲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|sa1|44}} however, Rillir was killed by a whitespine before the finalisation of their union.{{book ref|sa1|41}} Roshone was injured in the same hunt which claimed the life of his son, losing one of his legs.{{book ref|sa1|41}} The townspeople become more cautious around Roshone after his son's death, wary to provoke a negative response from the Brightlord.{{book ref|sa1|44}} 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}}
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 [[Dieno|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 [[Knights Radiant]] 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}}
▲When Brightlord Amaram's army passes through Hearthstone to recruit soldier's, Roshone forcibly conscripts other eligible citizens, including [[Tien]], son of Lirin.{{book ref|sa1|44}} In the hopes of protecting his brother, Kaladin also joined the army, despite his immunity due to his position as surgeon's assistant.{{book ref|sa1|44}} The feud between Lirin and Roshone settles to a degree after the departure of Lirin's sons.{{book ref|sa3|6}}
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}}
▲After the town was largely destroyed by the Everstorm, the townsfolk relocate to Laral and Roshone's mansion.{{book ref|sa3|6}} Kaladin finds the townsfolk, including his family, gathered here after he returns home, following the [[Battle of Narak]]. Kaladin's return caused quite a stir amongst the villagers, due to a combination of his slave markings, his possession of a Shardblade and his position as a Knights Radiant.{{book ref|sa3|6}}{{book ref|sa3|7}} After gaining information regarding the whereabouts of the towns missing [[parshmen]], Kaladin departed the town, which he left in the care of Roshone and Laral.{{book ref|sa3|7}} Kaladin's parents, as well as his infant brother, [[Oroden]], also remained behind in Heartstone when Kaladin departed.
==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
An arranged marriage
===Military===
== Notable Residents ==
{{for|
{{columns|
* [[Lirin]]
* Brightlord [[Wistiow]] (former) & [[Laral]]▼
* [[Hesina]]
* Brightlord [[Roshone]] & [[Rillir]]▼
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Tien]]
* [[Laral]]
* [[Rillir]]
* [[Oroden]]
* [[Abiajan]]
}}
== Notes ==
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