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'''Kharbranth''', City of Bells, is an independent city-state on [[Roshar]], ruled by
== Geography ==
Kharbranth is located on the western coast of the [[Frostlands]], within a natural harbor that opens onto the [[Tarat Sea]].{{map ref|Roshar}} One of the most sheltered cities on Roshar, Kharbranth is naturally protected on both its eastern and western fronts.{{book ref|sa3|58}}{{book ref|sa1|3}}
Residing within a natural wedge shaped lait that opens onto the sea, Kharbranth is built on unbroken stone and extends down the side of and into the surrounding mountain.{{book ref|sa1|3}} It is believed by some in the [[ardentia]] that Kharbranth was built upon a cymatic pattern, however, it is currently unknown as to whether this claim is true.{{book ref|sa1|45}} While the city itself is well protected from the [[highstorm]], the mountain shielding it from the east bears the full force of the storm, leading to occasional cave-
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Bells can be found in large numbers throughout the city, supposedly to warn of the passing highstorm, which as story tells it, is too gentle to notice otherwise.{{book ref|sa1|3}}{{book ref|sa1|7}} The ringing of these bells can be heard even deep within the Conclave.{{book ref|sa1|7}} The regularity and presence of these bells has earned Kharbranth the nickname of the City of Bells.{{book ref|sa1|3}} Clock bells are rung on the hour, through the day.{{book ref|sa1|3}}
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During the year {{Rosharan date|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.{{book ref|sa1|3}} Locating the woman in the Conclave, Shallan petitioned Jasnah to become her ward and, eventually, was accepted.{{book ref|sa1|5}}{{book ref|Sa1|8}} Despite Shallan's enjoyment of scholarship, her primary purpose for seeking out Jasnah, was to switch the broken Davar Soulcaster, with Jasnah's functional one.{{book ref|sa1|5}}{{book ref|Sa1|8}}
=== Military ===
Kharbranth has only a small standing army so as to not affect its cultivated image of being unassuming and unthreatening.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}{{book ref|sa3|24}} It is known that Kharbranth does not wage war and has previously offered foreign aid to both sides of the same conflict.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}{{book ref|Sa3|24}} The city-state does not have a true navy, however, has a number of merchant ships that can be commandeered in times of need.{{book ref|sa3|107}} Kharbranthian soldiers wear burnt orange livery.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}
=== Foreign Relations ===
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In the past, Kharbranth has had strong alliances with other Vorin nations, due to their shared religion.{{book ref|sa1|8}} Taravangian was a close friend and confidant of [[Gavilar Kholin]] before his death; however, it is unknown if there was a formal alliance between Alethkar and Kharbranth during Gavilar's time as king.{{book ref|sa3|24}}
Kharbranth is currently allied with both [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s coalition, which includes [[Alethkar]], [[Jah Keved]], [[Thaylenah]], and [[Azir]], as well as [[Odium]]'s forces. In exchange for loyalty from the [[Diagram (group)|Diagram]], Odium has agreed to spare Kharbranth, its native citizens, and their spouses in his war against [[Roshar]].{{book ref|sa3|122}}
When Taravangian and his closest advisors are away from Kharbranth as part of Dalinar Kholin's alliance, a scribe is assigned to manage Taravangian's kingly duties.{{book ref|sa3|24}} It is rumored throughout foreign nations that Taravangian is a figurehead for the city of Kharbranth, and that the true power behind the throne is either the scribe left in charge of the city or Taravangian's head scribe, [[Adrotagia]].{{book ref|sa3|24}} Dalinar notes that the perception of Taravangian as a figurehead lends credence to Kharbranth's reputation as an unthreatening, peaceable city-state.{{book ref|sa3|24}}
=== The Diagram ===
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The [[Diagram (group)|Diagram]] is a secret society on [[Roshar]] that is headed by Taravangian and based around a book of predictions, that goes by the same name. The [[Diagram (literature)|Diagram]] (literature) is a recollection of writings by Taravangian that was created on a day of extreme intelligence. These predictions, initially written over many surfaces within the kings bedroom, have been transcribed as written and form the basis of the secret society.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} Different sects exist within the society and interpret the Diagram differently to Taravangian.{{wob ref|4968}} The society heavily influences the governing of Kharbranth, dictating the size of the city-states military as well as how Kharbranth should present itself to foreign nations.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}
== See Also ==
*[[Taravangian]]
*[[Diagram (literature)]] and [[Diagram (group)]]
*[[Palanaeum]]
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