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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, the heart of all creation is a world of blight. These Impurities are in a state of torment, which might explain why those who are sourced from or composed of the Impurities (like one's physical form or Leshrac) are also in torment. They are said to be "witless" for unknown reasons. Although these impure elements & the world they are from are a forbidden knowledge themselves, they hide an even worse layer of mysteries beneath them, which Leshrac seeks to learn through "an end to it all", which might be his death or the destruction of the world, or even both.
 * 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 only line that mentions this energy—he (Leshrac) talks about these energies as if he was refreshed or replenished 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.

Much like the natural world's elements of light, air, and water, the Impurities are the elements that sustain the life in this world, even providing reincarnation to those with a special connection to them, such as its sole elemental agent. But any life that they provide is unnatural.

Locations
A malfunction with the reality warping Continuum Device opened the paths to many realms and dimensions in the Continuum Vault, including the Weald of Torment, which is implied to be in the heart of nature. The nihilist Ash the Defiler lives in this forest.

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 that's tough as stone grow in this place, sustained by its tainted waters. Weird branches that are capable of channeling power also gain sustenance from the tainted waters. Wicked vines grow here as well, a twisted wisdom that feed and thrive on anguish, black thoughts, and foul deeds rather than bright light, fresh air, and clean water.

Heroes
When receives a treasure, he will mention its source: a place he calls the "fundament of nature" and the "core of the universe". 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. His knowledge of this placemay also explain why he is nihilistic.