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 confidentconfidant withof [[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}}

Currently Kharbranth is currently allied with both [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s alliancecoalition, which includes [[Alethkar]], [[Jah Keved]], [[Thaylenah]], and [[Azir]], as well as [[Odium]]'s forces. In exchange for loyalty from the [[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 only for the city of Kharbranth, and insteadthat the true power behind the throne is either the scribe left in charge of the city or Taravangian's head scribe, [[Adrotagia]], or another scribe.{{book ref|sa3|24}} OneDalinar ofnotes Taravangian'sthat scribesthe managesperception of Taravangian's duties as king,a whilefigurehead he,lends andcredence histo closest advisors, are awayKharbranth's from Kharbranthreputation as partan ofunthreatening, Dalinarpeaceable Kholin's coalitioncity-state.{{book ref|sa3|24}}