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- Vorin ranks - Taravangian would be on the level of first dahn (?) but does not use the ranking system as it would negatively affect foreign relations - find WOB and confirm
Jasnah would rank higher?{{book ref|sa1|5}} - confirm against WOB
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Dalinar found that it made sense for Kharbranth to have a congenial figure head, as the city state was meant to be unassuming and neutral
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Taravangian's ability to govern Kharbranth is determined based upon the level of intelligence that he awakes with each day. When he is either too dull or too intelligent, he is unable to affect policy, and on days of extreme, he is not permitted to interact with others. Initially he had only placed a limit on control of policy for days of dullness, however, after a day of high intelligence )where he had proposed a number of changes to fix problems within the city, one which included limiting those who could have children based on their IQ), he changed his rules to restrict access and power on days at both ends of the bell curve. On the day that he had solved the Fabrisan Conundrum, he had had to be locked in the Palace to prevent him telling the outside world about his condition and ordering those of low intelligence to commit suicide for the good of the city.
Currently, Kharbranth has only a small army, as dictated by the Diagram.
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Kharbranth has only a small army, as the Diagram requires the city state to be unassuming and unthreatening.
=== Local Government ===
The highest seat of government in Kharbranth is the position of the king, currently held by Taravangian. The king rules alongside a governing council composed of, presumably, politically influential lighteyed citizens.{{book ref|sa3|12}} The exact dynamic between the king and the council is currently unknown, however, the king is able to propose and influence policy, decide upon and conduct foreign affairs, and also has some form of direct authority over the implementation of laws.{{book ref|sa2|
Taravangian is a popular king, beloved by the common darkeyed citizen of Kharbranth for the time and effort he invests in the city's hospitals.{{book ref|sa1|29}} Doing so, however, allows greater political freedom which the elite gladly capitalise on.{{book ref|sa1|48}} Despite this, those in the royal court are known to complain about the amount of time Taravangian spends at the hospitals in the city, believing he places too much priority on the institutions.{{book ref|sa1|48}} In general, lighteyed residents of Kharbranth find the king to be dull and his political capabilities to be lacking.{{book ref|sa1|29}}
Although the king of Kharbranth would be considered equal to first dahn under the Vorin class system, they do not traditionally claim the rank, due to Kharbranth's city-state status.{{wob ref|4006}} King Taravangian is known to show deference to foreign nationals, which likely furthers 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 Kharbranth.{{book ref|sa1|5}}
It is rumored, in foreign nations, that Taravangian is a figurehead only for the city of Kharbranth and instead it is his head scribe Adrotagia, or by another scribe.{{book ref|sa3|24}}
Leadership during OB
Taravangian's ability to govern
=== Foreign Relations ===
Due to their shared religion, Kharbranth, Alethkar, Jah Keved, and Natanatan have maintained strong alliances in the past, particularly following the Heirocracy.{{book ref|sa1|8}}
During 1173, Taravangian acquired Szeth's oathstone and tasked him with murdering a large number of high ranking officials in several foreign nations.
In late 1173, with the collapse of the Veden empire, Taravangian was named as king of Jah Keved by the previous monarch, __, shortly before he died. Although many in foreign nations believe Taravangian's succession to the Veden throne to be a coincidence, it was a deliberate manoeuvre Kharbranth's king, based in his interpretation of the Diagram.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}}
Taravangian entered both Jah Keved and Kharbranth into an alliance with Alethkar in 1174, after Dalinar Kholin contacted the leaders of Roshar's nations seeking aid in the fight against the Voidbringers. Taravangian was the only leader to initially respond to Dalinar's request. The council of Kharbranth were suspicious of Dalinar's initial request, as well as his intentions with refounding the Knights Radiant. Mistrust of Dalinar increased amongst the council members after Dalinar pronounced the death of Honor, which those within the Vorin Church conflate with the Almighty.{{book ref|sa3|4}} Kadash, one of Dalinar's ardents, did what he could to try and calm the council and allay their fears. It is unknown Kadash was successful, leading to the council agreeing with Taravangian to enter into an alliance with Alethkar, or whether the king of Kharbranth has executive power over foreign affairs.
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=== The Diagram ===
{/{for|The Diagram|Diagram_(group)}}
The Diagram (society) 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 (book) is a recollection of writings by Taravangian that was created on a day of extreme intelligence. These writings, initially written over many surfaces within the kings bedroom, have been transcribed as written and form the basis of the secret society. There is more than one sect within the Diagram (society), who interpret the Diagram (book) different.
The Diagram (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}} The Diagram (book) also was behind Taravangian's use of Szeth to disrupt Members of the Diagram known as the ''Silent Gatherers'', staff and manage the secret hospital hidden within the Conclave, where patients and citizens are brought to be killed and the Death Rattles collected. This operation is overseen by the ardent, Dova, while Taravangian is away from the city.
== Culture ==
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