Difference between revisions of "Kharbranth"

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Buildings are constructed from either [[crem]], daub, mud, or a combination of all three, blocky in nature, and either built on top of or carved out of, the mountain.{{book ref|sa1|3}} Each structure is painted in vibrant colors, with each color symbolizing the function of the building.{{book ref|sa1|3}} Most buildings are either red or orange with fewer being painted blue or yellow.{{book ref|sa1|3}} Violet colored buildings signify tailors or cloth merchants, while food can be purchased in green buildings.{{book ref|sa1|3}} Homes are painted in pastel colors and use different patterns than commercial buildings.{{book ref|sa1|3}} Kharbranth is a busy city, with stores and venues operating well into the later hours of the evening.{{book ref|sa1|36}}

The [[Diagram (group)#Silent_Gatherers|Silent Gatherers]] were tasked with administrating and running the hospitals where the Death Rattles were collected, however, the creation of these hospitals, as well as the details surrounding the formation of this group, are currently unknown. It is also unknown when this operation began, and whether Death Rattles were collected prior to Taravangian's creation of the Diagram. Frequency in the number of Death Rattles begins to decline in late {{Rosharan date|1173}} before ceasing completely in {{Rosharan date|1174}} after Moelach departed the city and settled in the [[Horneater Peaks]].{{book ref|sa1|71}} Why the Unmade decided to leave Kharbranth is unknown, however, Taravangian postulated that it may have been drawn away by something residing to the west of the city and eventually circled back around to take up occupation within the borders of Jah Keved.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} Despite the decline, and eventual cessation, of the Death Rattles, the hospital continued to operate through to 1175 when Taravangian ordered them to be shut down as part of his general dismantling of the Diagram and its operations in the city.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}{{book ref|sa4|i|3}}

Taravangian was a popular king, beloved by the common darkeyed citizencitizens of Kharbranth for the time and effort he invested in the city's hospitals.,{{book ref|sa1|29}} Doingthough so,this however,came allowsat greaterthe politicalcost freedomof whicha looser hold over the city's elite, gladlywho had much more political freedom at capitalisetheir ondisposal.{{book ref|sa1|48}} Despite this, those in the royal court were known to complain about the amount of time Taravangian spent at the city's hospitals in the city, believing he placed too much priority on the institutions.{{book ref|sa1|48}} In general, lighteyed residents of Kharbranth found the king to be dull and his political capabilities to be lacking.{{book ref|sa1|29}}

Taravangian's intelligence and compassion fluctuated on a daily basis and he would be tested each morning to determine how much control he had over policy and how much he could interact with the politicians and citizens of Kharbranth. Initially, his political power was to be limited only on days of extreme unintelligence, however, after proposing, and attempting to implement, a eugenics program in Kharbranth on a day of high intelligence, it was decided that his ability to affect policy be restricted for both extremes.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} Additionally, Taravangian's ability to interact with others is also, ashad to be restricted, hedue hasto previouslyprevious attemptedattempts to reveal his condition to the general public.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}

King Taravangian was known to show deference to foreign nationals, which likely furthered the upper class' poor opinion of his political competency.{{book ref|sa1|5}} Additionally, by welcoming [[Jasnah Kholin]] to Kharbranth and allowing her access to the [[Palanaeum]], Taravangian may have strained relations between himself and the [[Vorin]] leaders in Kharbranththe city.{{book ref|sa1|5}}{{book ref|sa1|29}}

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