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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}} Bells can be found in multitudes throughout the city and within the mountain, supposedly to warn of the passing of the 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}} 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 palace and rockslides on the stormside of the mountain.{{book ref|sa1|5}}

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}}

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.{{dispute}}{{citebook ref|sa1|3}} Each structure is painted vibrant colors, with each color symbolising the function of the building. Most buildings are either red or orange with fewer being painted blue or yellow. Violet colored buildings signify tailors or cloth merchants, while food can be purchased in green buildings. Dine-in restaurants are also commonly found in Kharbranth. Homes are painted in pastel colors and use different patterns than commercial buildings.

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- Kharbranth has a large number of hospitals that are frequently visited by Taravangian <!-- verify how often Taravangian visits the hospitals with second reference-->