Difference between revisions of "Conclave"

=== 1173 ===

During the year 1173, [[Jasnah Kholin]] travelled to Kharbranth to access to the Conclave and the Palanaeum, in order to continue her research into the [[Voidbringers]] and [[Urithiru]]. [[Shallan Davar]], who had been attempting to contact the [[Alethi]] princess for six months, arrived in Kharbranth part way through the year, relieved to find that she had finally caught up to Jasnah. Shortly after she arrived, a cave-in occurred within the palace following the [[Highstorm]], trapping one of king Tarvangian's granddaughters inside one of the Conclave's many rooms. The scenario was deliberately planned by the king, who believed Jasnah may have been able to Soulcast without the use of a [[Soulcaster]] fabrial, to create a situation where he could observe her using [[Soulcasting]]. Believing that the fallen boulder needed to be removed as soon as possible and time was of the essence, Jasnah Soulcast the boulder into smoke, freeing Taravangian's granddaughter and allowing the king, as well as Shallan Davar who had recently arrived at the palace, the opportunity to witness her [[Surgebind]]. In exchange for her help, Taravangian granted Jasnah access to the Palanaeum, the grand library found deep within the Conclave, despite any backlash it would cause amongst the [[ardentia]].{{book ref|sa1|5}}{{wob ref|3242}}{{wob ref|8070}}

 

During her time in Kharbranth, Shallan struck up a friendship and potential romance with the ardent [[Kabsal]], who she met while waiting to speak with Jasnah after the incident with Taravangian's daughter. The pair often spent time together around the Conclave, picnicking in the palace gardens and talking in the Palanaeum. Shallan also became quite well known amongst the Conclave staff for her drawing abilities, with many of the workers requesting portraits from the young scholar.{{book ref|sa1|29}}{{book ref|sa1|33}}{{book ref|sa1|7}}{{book ref|sa1|42}}

=== Main Entrance ===

No gate stands before the main entrance to the Conclave, which is painted white and carved into the rock face.{{book ref|Sa1|8}}{{book ref|sa1|3}} Squat metallic colored domes sit on the outcroppings over the entrance. It opens into a large, broad, and long rectangular hallway with polished stone pillars, as well as branching corridors and doorways to grand chambers set into the side walls.{{book ref|sa1|3}} The hallways are long and slope downwards into the mountain.{{book ref|sa1|3}} Lighting is provided from infused gemstones set into lamps, and the tinkling of bells can be heard throughout the building.{{book ref|sa1|3}}{{book ref|sa1|7}}

 

=== Palanaeum ===