The hearth in the throne room of the gods is a magical flame that glows brighter when the gods are at their strongest. However, it is shown to get colder and harder to keep alive when enemies approach (such as the Titans) or when the gods are weakened. Since it is tended to by Hestia, goddess of Home and Hearth, it is considered to be a place of rest and a sign that all gods are welcome at Olympus. Nevertheless, if Olympus is ever attacked or worse, conquered by enemy forces, the flame of the hearth will die. In this event, Olympus would no longer be considered the home of the gods and may be lost forever, preventing the gods from moving on. Even if the flame of the hearth goes out, Hestia, being the 'last Olympian', would still exist in other hearths, as she is not tied to the hearth on O