Difference between revisions of "Kharbranth"

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}} An honorspren stronghold, [[Unyielding Fidelity]], is situated close to Kharbranth within the [[Cognitive Realm]].{{book ref|sa1|3}}{{book ref|sa3|108}}

 

 

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-ins within the [[Conclave]] and rockslides on the stormside of the mountain.{{book ref|sa1|5}}{{book ref|sa1|3}} Kharbranth is protected from the Everstorm due to the city's slight southerly orientation.{{book ref|sa3|58}}