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|image=Watcher at the Rim by Marie Seeberger.jpg
|nation=Alethkar
|world=Roshar
|universe=[[Cosmere]]
|books=[[The Stormlight Archive]]
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'''Hearthstone''' is a large but remote town{{book ref|sa1|10}} near the eastern border of the [[Sadeas princedom]] in [[Alethkar]].{{map ref|Alethkar}} The town serves as a focal point for the various farming communities in the region.{{book ref|sa3|5}} The northern section of Sadeas princedom, including Hearthstone, is overseen by Highmarshal Meridas [[Amaram]] prior to his departure to the [[Shattered Plains]].{{book ref|sa1|10}}
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== 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 alongside 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}} There are around 100 structures in Hearthstone and it is large enough to have a bakery and several taverns, as well as a central town hall.{{book ref|sa1|16}}{{book ref|sa1|25}} Kaladin’s home can be found on the outskirts of the town and is larger than most homes as it also contains Lirin’s surgery.{{book ref|sa1|16}}
Hearthstone is about two hours away from [[Hobble's Brook]] and the fields belonging to [[Hobbleken]].{{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 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 [[snarlbrush]], 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}}
The citylord's manor is two stories 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 members of Hearthstone live simple lives, fairly free of ostentation.{{book ref|sa1|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}}
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 ==
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|sa3|7}} however, Rillir was killed by a [[whitespine]] before the finalization of their union.{{book ref|sa1|41}} Roshone was injured in the same hunt which claimed the life of his son, losing the lower part of his right leg.{{book ref|sa1|41}}{{book ref|sa3|6}} The townspeople became more cautious around Roshone after his son's death, wary to provoke a negative response from the brightlord. 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}}
When Brightlord [[Amaram]]'s army passed through Hearthstone to recruit soldiers, Roshone asked for volunteers and then forcibly conscripted other eligible citizens, including [[Tien]], son of Lirin. In the hopes of protecting his brother, Kaladin also joined the army, despite his immunity to the draft due to his position as surgeon's assistant.{{book ref|sa1|44}} The feud between Lirin and Roshone settled to a degree after the departure of Lirin's sons.{{book ref|sa3|6}}
After the town was largely destroyed by the first [[Everstorm]], the townsfolk relocated to Laral and Roshone's mansion.{{book ref|sa3|6}} Kaladin found the townsfolk, including his family, gathered here after he returned home following the [[Battle of Narak]]. Kaladin's return caused quite a stir among the villagers due to a combination of his slave markings, his possession of a [[Shardblade]], and his position as a [[Knight Radiant]].{{book ref|sa3|6}}{{book ref|sa3|7}} After gaining information regarding the whereabouts of the town's missing [[parshmen]], Kaladin departed the town, which he left in the care of Roshone and Laral. Kaladin's parents, as well as his infant brother, [[Oroden]], also remained behind in Hearthstone when Kaladin departed.{{book ref|sa3|7}}
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}}
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}}
==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 disdain for the people of the town led its inhabitants to try inanely hard to please him.{{book ref|sa1|31}}
An arranged marriage was set up between Roshone's son, [[Rillir]], and Wistiow's daughter, [[Laral]], for the purpose of an alliance between their houses.{{book ref|sa1|37}} After Rillir's death following a [[whitespine]] hunt, Roshone marries Laral in his place. Despite her younger age, Laral holds more authority over the people of Hearthstone than her husband.{{book ref|sa3|7}}
===Military===
Armies occasionally pass through Hearthstone, particularly during the [[Weeping]],{{book ref|sa1|44}} looking for new recruits and to replenish their supplies.{{book ref|Sa1|44}} The frequency of their passing increased after the beginning of the [[War of Reckoning]].{{book ref|sa1|44}} The permission of the citylord must first be given before any of the townsfolk depart with the army,{{book ref|sa1|16}} and volunteers must be of at least fifteen years of age.{{book ref|sa1|37}} The citylord can also allow for the impressment of their citizens into passing armies.{{book ref|sa1|44}}
== Notable Residents ==
{{for|:Category: Residents of Hearthstone|a full list}}
{{columns|
* [[Lirin]]
* [[Hesina]]
* [[Kaladin]]
* [[Tien]]
* Brightlord [[Wistiow]]
* [[Laral]]
* Brightlord [[Roshone]]
* [[Rillir]]
* [[Oroden]]
* [[Abiajan]]
}}
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