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The heart of nature (also referred to as nature's blasted core, heart of all creation, heart of existence, core of all existence, etc.) is a plane of existence in the world of Dota 2.

Description
If one delves deep enough into the depths of nature itself with the haunted Chronoptic Crystals, one will discover the evil and horrifying truth of all nature at its heart. A hidden plane of existence, nature in this plane is not a pleasant world, but it is actually lurid and vile. Lurid in this context may be ambiguous: it might be lurid because it is horrifying and hideous to those who learn about it, or it might be lurid because it is too brightly and vividly colored, which could possibly be reflected in Leshrac's bright and dissonant color scheme. Here, nature is also a blighted world full of torment, suffering, and decay.

According to Leshrac, a being's physical form comes from this plane of existence, which explains why it is called the heart of nature. If every being's form originates from this blasted nature, then everyone whose form springs from this place (especially those who exist in the natural world) is technically undergoing an existence of torment that they just aren't aware of until they realize it by seeing this place for themselves, since their origin is a nature made of tormented elements.

Impurities
The Impurities are the impure powers and elements of the heart of nature. Despite being impure, they can be distilled to their essence for some reason. These Impurities include: With defiled and corrupted elements like these, it is no wonder that the heart of nature is a world of blight.
 * Evil winds that rise in upward currents. Nothing else is known about these winds.
 * The brittle earth. Nothing else is known about this, besides it being brittle compared to typical earth, possibly due to decay.
 * Sinister energies that replenishes the likes of Leshrac, judging by the voice acting from the sole line that mentions this energy—he (Leshrac) talks about these energies as if he were refreshed by it. It may or may not be the same Chronoptic energy that's frequently mentioned in his lore.
 * Tainted waters that can strengthen and sustain only unnatural life. Anyone who drinks from these waters gets corrupted with outgrowths of fungi and branches that can also spread the corruption further to the souls of those who touch them. The corruption is permanent and irreparable.

Locations
Weald of Torment

Notable Inhabitants
Judging by the kinds of people who know or are affliated with this place, the heart of nature is known to and meant for nihilists only.

Characters
Ash the Defiler

Flora
The things that grow here are weird, evil, and unnatural. Unnatural fungi grow in this place, sustained by its tainted waters.

Heroes
When receives a highly valuable treasure, he will mention its source: a place that he calls the "fundament of nature" and the "core of the universe" which provides him with precious treasures for unknown reasons.

These two names may be referring to a single place and both names are synonymous with the heart of nature, which means that he may be referring to said plane of existence. This makes him one of the few entities to know about the evil truth of nature.