Frozen Heart

The **Frozen Heart** is a powerful gem-like crystal made from the heart of a dead star. The gem was created by the cosmic being, Gelidus Dawn, to prevent a destructive supernova from demolishing a nearby system. Only IceWings are allowed to possess the Frozen Heart. The gem belongs to Lapis and is currently buried beneath Preant Tow.

The gem is a host for the IceWing souls, acting as a home for them. The gem is also a “cocoon” for an entity, which decides the fate of an IceWing who touched the gem. In situations where the possessor is deemed worthy of the gem, the possessor is granted powerful ice abilities. If the possessor is deemed unworthy of the gem, the possessor is slowly frozen to death, taking typically a year to complete. Usually, the possessor’s dominant leg is the first limb to be frozen, and it continues up to the possessor’s head.

When Lapis came in contact with the Frozen Heart for the first time, she was transported into a black void, where she met deceased IceWings from the past, including her mother. Upon successfully possessing the gem, Lapis used it in her battle against the Darklass. After defeating the Darklass, she buried the gem beneath the border Preant Tow.

## History

### Creation

Before the death of a massive star in the Mergil System, a cosmic being, Gelidus Dawn, was able to pull the heart of the star before a destructive supernova could occur. This process stopped all energy within the star, thus preventing the supernova from demolishing the nearby planetary system. However, the action resulted in the death of Gelidus Dawn, and the Frozen Heart was left hurtling across the cosmos.

### Arrival in Pyrrhia

After traveling across the galaxy for seventy four thousand years, the Frozen Heart crashed into Pyrrhia. The gem landed near the northwest region of the continent, where it was buried until 564 AS. The Frozen Heart was founded by Iceberg, who noticed a glistening gem in the snow.

### First Use

Returning to the IceWing kingdom, Iceberg made contact with the Frozen Heart from curiosity. Iceberg was transformed into an alternate for a second, before returning to his normal body. About ten and a half months later, Iceberg was founded completely frozen in his home, with the gem resting on his talon.

The Frozen Heart was given to Queen White, who stored the gem beneath the kingdom’s vault. The Frozen Heart remained untouched for the next millennium, until an IceWing guard reawakened its curse.

### Second Possession

While on duty guarding the vault, Sei accidentally touched the Frozen Heart. She was transported into a void, where she met the spirit of Iceberg. After a conversation, Sei was returned to her body. She began to notice frosts forming on her left leg, prompting her to quit her position.

About a year passed, when a patrol of IceWing guards found Sei frozen next to a lake. Her body was recovered and brought back to the palace, where Queen Froze held a trial to search for Sei’s murderer, unbeknownst to what actually killed her.

The trial was unsuccessful, as they were unable to find the cause of Sei’s death.

Throughout the year, more dragons began to become victims of the gem. One after another, IceWings were frozen and killed by the gem.

### Subzero’s Heist

> The entity inside the gem can decide whether or not you can harness its power. If you do, you can become possibly the most powerful IceWing there is, but I don't know, because no one has ever done it.“
> ”Why?”
> ”Because every single time someone tried, they ended up being frozen to death. For a hundred thousand years, the gem never found a worthy IceWing.”
>
> Subzero and Wann about the Frozen Heart

In 5002 AS, Subzero stole the Frozen Heart from the kingdom’s vault. He encountered Cryo, Wann, Link, Rainer, and Triatus, who knocked him unconscious. The group, including Subzero, left the IceWing kingdom and begin their journey to a United Claws outpost.

### Rainer’s Betrayal

> I know the Frozen Heart is here. You have a choice to make this suffering stop. Hand the gem to me, or I can have one of these SandWings to scorch you from the inside out.”
>
> Rainer to Rogue

Two years later, Subzero and Cryo returned to their outpost after delivering a diamond to another United Claws outpost. Upon returning, the two IceWings discovered that their outpost had been attacked. While investigating, Subzero and Cryo discovered Rainer was the dragon behind the attacked, and he hunted down the two IceWings.

Subzero and Cryo defeated Rainer and his army of SandWings, but they took a lot of damage. Both of Cryo’s wings were burned and had to be amputated.

### Back At Home

> I'm not asking for the gem. You two can keep it, it serves no purpose to me except being a nightmare in my head... and I don't want to find out if I'm worthy or not.”
> “What do you want from us?”
> “I'm giving you your IceWing kingdom home back. You two can live in my kingdom, where you'll be safe from this war.”
>
> Queen Glacier to Subzero and Cryo

After defeating Rainer and the SandWings, Subzero and Cryo were offered to return to the Ice Kingdom. A few years passed, and the two IceWings had an egg of their own.

Worried about the future of the family, Subzero suggested to join the war, hoping that by doing so, they can end the war. Subzero and Cryo left the kingdom, and they brought the Frozen Heart with them. During the war, Subzero and Cryo helped the IceWings pushed back the SkyWings and MudWings.

### Battle of Sky Kingdom

> Remember, once you're in, head to the arena. There's a path connecting the arena to the kingdom, and you guys can make your way through there. We'll keep Scarlet distracted for you.”
>
> IceWing General to Subzero and Cryo

Subzero and Cryo successfully made their way into the palace, where they faced against Scarlet, Burn, and the SkyWing guards. During the fight, Subzero was fatally wounded, and Cryo was tackled out of the palace, where she was forced to use the Frozen Heart. Upon grabbing the gem, Cryo transformed into a new form for a slight moment before she was dragged away by Queen Glacier.

### Inevitable Death

> My mother had it in her talon, and it froze her. The gem didn't find her worthy enough to possess it. The thing about the Frozen Heart is that it's an entity, something that can decide the IceWings' fate.”
>
> Lapis to Farr about her mother’s death

Cryo began to freeze, and she was found frozen in her room by Dione. Her body was taken by Glacies, Frigus, and Hiems back to their den, along with the Frozen Heart. The gem was safely stored beneath the den, where it stayed until the destruction of Pyrrhia in 5013 AS. The gem, Cryo’s ice statue, and many other victims of the gem were relocated to Atlas.

### A New Continent

> The souls you see are the IceWings before us, our ancestors. There are hundreds of generations before you, Lapis, each with their own story. Yours has just begun, and it's up to you to lead it.“
>
> Maccara conversing with Lapis in the Optikol

After settlement, the Frozen Gem and Cryo’s frozen corpse were hidden in the Whirl Cave. Two years later, Lapis recovered the Frozen Heart from the cave, touching the gem in the process. Lapis was transferred into a black void, where she met the souls of past IceWings, including Cryo.

As she returned to reality, Lapis was considered worthy by the Iryus, and her body transformed into a different form. With the power of the Frozen Heart, Lapis joined Farr, the BoltWings in their battle against Eqo and the Darklass.

## Trivia

* When the Frozen Heart first arrived in Pyrrhia, the gem was so cold that the atmosphere couldn’t disintegrate it.
* Throughout history, only three IceWings were able to possess the Frozen Heart without being frozen to death by it. The three dragons are Esler, Flake, and Lapis.