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Following the guidance of the [[Diagram (literature)|Diagram]], Taravangian realizes that he must take action when it becomes clear that Dalinar will recover from his personal struggles inflicted by his returning memories. His [[Diagram (group)|group]] industriously collects historical research and present day secrets, turning them into incriminating evidence against Dalinar. They use the cultural and personal biases of each member nation to put together a collection of information designed to undermine their trust in Dalinar and the purpose of the coalition, then release the information so that it reaches each respective nation at the same time during the coalition's meeting in [[Thaylen City]].{{book ref|sa3|107}}{{book ref|sa3|111}}
[[Elhokar]] approaches Dalinar early on in his efforts to reach out to other nations and swears an oath to him that he will regard Dalinar as his highking. Dalinar reluctantly accepts, knowing it would be best for him to assume the position and cede his role as highprince to [[Adolin]].{{book ref|sa3|12}} He has Elhokar formalize the deal before leaving on his mission to [[Kholinar]] but, especially after the failure of their mission there, decides to wait to announce it until he has news of Elhokar and Adolin again.{{book ref|sa3|58}}{{book ref|sa3|104}} This delay gives Taravangian the opportunity to expose his knowledge of the incident as leverage against Dalinar. Though Dalinar insists this is an "internal Alethi matter," the news rings alarm bells for Queen Fen, whose primary fear in joining the coalition has been that it is a cover for the Alethi's plot to create a worldwide empire.{{book ref|sa3|34}}{{book ref|sa3|111}}
An acute worry of the Alethi is that whatever caused the [[Recreance]] could happen again.{{book ref|sa3|38}}{{book ref|sa3|56}} Though the Alethi for the most part trust Dalinar and his motives, it is a major blow to them to receive the translation of the [[Eila Stele]] and discover that the original [[Voidbringers]] were, in fact, human. This knowledge casts a shadow over the moral right they thought they had to fight a war against Odium in the first place. It kindles new fears, reiterated by Taravangian, that they could destroy Roshar with [[Surgebinding]] as they have already destroyed [[Ashyn]].{{book ref|sa3|111}}{{book ref|sa3|113}} The Alethi and the group from Jah Keved receive this same piece of news, a ploy designed to disguise for a while the fact that Taravangian is behind the information leaks.{{book ref|sa3|111}}
The Azish also fear a repeat of the Recreance, but they have a profound apprehension regarding Dalinar personally as both a descendant of [[Sadees]] and a Surgebinder, fearing that he will destroy their empire and their culture.{{book ref|sa3|56}} They believe that the ancient Radiants abandoned Surgebinding for a reason and fear the reemergence of those powers.{{book ref|sa3|96}} At the meeting
=== Taravangian's Betrayal ===
After the Battle of Thaylen Field
Before leaving for Emul, Taravangian officially disbands the Diagram. Knowing that he is going to have to order his troops to attack the coalition, he worries for the safety of any members who remain close to him. He also claims that the purpose of the Diagram has been fulfilled, since he has struck a [[Diagram (group)#Alliance with Odium|bargain]] with Odium that will ensure the survival of the citizens of [[Kharbranth]]. Taravangian's betrayal of the coalition is the price he must pay to hold up his end of the bargain.{{book ref|sa4|i|3}}
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