Heartstones

[Ieltra/Valen]

Every Vesmorian has a Heart Stone in their breast, located just behind the heart, nestled between the lungs. This Heart Stone is filled with the inherent power of the being, created at the moment of birth. A person needs merely to send thought, or commands consciously to the Heart Stone through a special 'nerve' called the Power Vein. Once the command has arrived, the Heart Stone fills the person with incredible power. This energy allows them to do things that otherwise are impossible. Most people are born with a Heart Stone, though few are not, and those normally don't live past the age of ten.

Every Heart Stone is different, size shape color and amount of power stored within. No one knows what the power exactly is, a piece of the Gods who created the world, Cosmic energy, vile black magic, etc... The larger a Heart Stone the less powerful the being who possesses it. A smaller Heartstone contains more condensed magical power, and can be used for longer duration.

Most Vesmorians will never consciously use their Heartstones, only under extreme duress will they unconsciously tap into the power stored within. Some individuals train their whole lives into controlling the power within their Heartstone. Some become naturally adept at using their Heartstones without any formal training. These Adepts tend to be knights, or other persons of import.