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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 protected cities on Roshar, Kharbranth has a southernly orientation and is naturally protected on both its eastern and western fronts.{{book ref|sa3|58}} The honorspren capital, 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. 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-in's within the Conclave and rockslides on the stormside of the mountain.{{book ref|sa1|5}} It is believed by some within the Ardentia that Kharbranth was built upon a cymatic pattern, however, it is currently unknown as to whether this claim is true.{{cite}} Bells can be found in multitudes throughout the city, supposedly to warn of the passing Highstorm, which has been said to be too gentle to notice otherwise.{{book ref|sa1|3}}{{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}}
Famous for its crowds, the streets of Kharbranth are often packed during both the day and at night.{{book ref|Sa1|36}}{{book ref|Sa1|71}} The Ralinsa, the main thoroughfare made up of a series of switchbacks, connects the port and docks with the Conclave at the top of the mountain.{{book ref|s1|3}}{{book ref|Sa1|36}} The steepness of the pathways makes it difficult to use chull pulled carts to transport goods, and instead merchants will hire workers to carry their products through the city.{{book ref|sa1|71}} Rickshaw's and palaquin's are available to hire for transport throughout the city.{{book ref|sa1|3}}{{cite}}
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