The Stormlight Archive · Character
Taravangian
Also known as the king of Kharbranth, King Taravangian
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 6
An elderly man with a wispy white beard and a full white beard in later descriptions, a thin white mustache drooping like arrow points, pale grey eyes, and an open, kindly face that can appear wise and knowing. He wears rich, voluminous orange-and-white robes, sometimes elaborately embroidered, and a squat cylindrical hat matching the robes; he also wears gems.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- elderly
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 6
- Books
- 1
Description
An elderly man with a wispy white beard and a full white beard in later descriptions, a thin white mustache drooping like arrow points, pale grey eyes, and an open, kindly face that can appear wise and knowing. He wears rich, voluminous orange-and-white robes, sometimes elaborately embroidered, and a squat cylindrical hat matching the robes; he also wears gems.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
- E
Elhokarforeign monarch
Taravangian is king of Kharbranth, while Elhokar is king of Alethkar; the text distinguishes the two kings during Shallan’s first encounter with Jasnah.
- SD
Shallan Davarguest
Taravangian is Shallan’s host as king of Kharbranth and visits her in the hospital. He speaks kindly with her and helps secure permission for visitors and her return home.
- S
Szeth-son-son-Vallanoconflicting source relationships
Taravangian controls Szeth through the Oathstone and directs his killings. He describes them as men of one heart because both bear guilt for deaths, though Szeth is horrified by Taravangian’s secret killings of patients.
- JK
Jasnah Kholinconflicting source relationships
Jasnah regards Taravangian as earnest, sincere, and valuable despite his reputation for being intellectually limited. They speak openly, though she refuses to reveal her Soulcaster’s secrets.
- R
Roshonefellow ruler
Taravangian has reprimanded the city watch over the attacks in Kharbranth, while Roshone governs Hearthstone; the excerpt does not establish a direct personal relationship between them.
Dalinar Kholintarget
Taravangian orders Szeth to kill Dalinar before he can unite the Alethi highprinces, seeing Dalinar’s growing influence as a threat to his plans.
Story so far
BOOK 1The Way of Kings
Appearances
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