Difference between revisions of "Kharbranth"

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}}

 

 

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 ===

 

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]]

*[[Palanaeum]]