Hearthstone

Hearthstone's History

Birth

Hearthstone was born in Alfheim and was rejected by his parents because of his deafness.

Death of Brother

When he was eight, his brother Andiron was killed by a brunnmigi, a shapeshifter that lives in wells. He couldn't hear his brother due to his deafness. Their father killed the beast but made Hearthstone skin it, they placed the pelt in his room as a reminder to pay his brother's wergild, a debt that must be paid to the deceased.

His parents said Andiron should have lived while he should have died. They placed whiteboards in his room for chores and rewards. Chores were granted a small amount of gold, while rewards cost a large amount.

Meeting Blitzen

While trying to practice rune magic, Hearthstone accidentally landed in Nidavellir. Since elves can only survive in sunlight, he would have died were he not saved by Blitzen. In Blitzen's home there is a tanning bed that he made for Hearthstone.

Serving Mimir

When Hearth drank from Mimir's well he was given two choices. One was to gain the ability to hear and be accepted, and the other was to stay deaf and practice magic. Hearthstone ultimately chose to practice magic. While under Mimir's service, he was tasked along with Blitzen to watch over Magnus Chase. He took the day shifts, as he needed light to survive, while Blitz took the night.

This Little Light of Mine, I’m Going to Let It Shine

When thinking of ways to stop Alviss from killing Thor, Blitz mentions the elf when looking at his tanning bed, giving Blitzen an idea.

Speaking of Trolls...

Hearthstone is using the dagaz rune to speak aloud curses to T.J., who wants to learn more curse words to beat out Mallory Keen and Halfborn Gunderson. Suddenly, the bracelet that Inge gave him starts to light up and vibrate. Realizing she is in danger, Hearth rushes to Magnus' room for a quick way to Alfheim and rushes to save her. He lands in the rubble of his old house and rushes to find Inge. Hearth’s bracelet leads him to an estate guarded by Wildflower and Sunspot and he uses runes to have one of them give him his bullhorn and melt the gate. As he is heading to the front door, a troll appears.

Hearth uses rune after rune but they all prove to be ineffective against the troll. The troll grabs his rune bag and holds it out of reach. Hearth retreats and hides in a rose bush. He thinks of ways to stop a troll and remembers the names his father called him. He then remembers that the only way to best a troll is to learn its name. Hearthstone plays dumb to trick the troll into underestimating his abilities. The troll recognizes him as the Alderman family's deaf son, and says he will pretend to let him go before killing him, believing that Hearth cannot understand him. He picks a rose and offers it to Hearth, who accepts it, feigning happiness. Soon after, the troll lets slip his name, Siersgrunnr, and Hearthstone slowly walks towards the bullhorn. Before Siersgrunnr can do anything, Hearth turns to bullhorn on max, uses the dagaz rune and finger-spells the troll’s name. While the troll is stunned, Hearthstone uses the tiwaz rune to turn the rose into a club. He uses the club to break the Troll’s knee and knock him out. Sunspot and Wildflower, after seeing Hearth take out the troll and holding his runes and club, run as far away as they can from him. As he approaches the front door, Inge is shoved out and is happy to see him. Just then, Thor comes jogging by and says a quick hello before jogging off. Having missed Inge's company, Hearth decides to stay with her in Alfheim for a little longer.

I Play with Fire

When he receives word that Alex Fierro went to Muspellheim to fight Surt on her own, he goes to the land of fire along with Blitz, Samirah, T.J., Halfborn and Mallory to help. He uses a rune to shield himself and the others from the intense heat and when they get there they find the child of Loki standing over a defeated Surt.