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'''Hearthstone''' is a large but remote town{{book ref|sa1|10}} near the eastern boarder of the [[Sadeas princedom]] in [[Alethkar]].{{map ref|Alethkar_Color.jpg}} 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}}
It is the home of [[Kaladin]]'s family.{{book ref|sa1|10}}
== Geography ==
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 a farming town and the surrounding hillsides are covered with lavis polyps.{{book ref|sa1|16}} 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}} The area also contains thickets of [[snarlbush]] and [[stout markel]] trees. ▼
▲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}}
Most of the dark eyed inhabitants of the town are of the fourth or fifth nahn.{{book ref|sa1|16}} Kaladin’s family is the exception, being the only darkeyed family of a higher rank. They are of the second nahn.{{book ref|sa1|16}}▼
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 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
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 distain and contempt.{{book ref|sa1|25}}{{book ref|sa1|31}} He had a particular dislike to Kaladin's father, [[Lirin]], whom he clashed with from the moment he was relocated to the town.{{book ref|sa1|25}} After settling in the town, Roshone began making life hard for Lirin and his family, suggesting that he did not deserve the town's donations for his work and fuelling the rumors surrounding Lirin's inheritance of Wistiow's wealth.{{book ref|sa1|31}}
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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
An arranged marriage is 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
== Notable Residents ==
== Notes ==
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