Rithmere is the capital of Lapis Lazuli territory. The only large city in its territory, Rithmere has long been the home of the Mere tribe. The city is ruled by three leaders who are elected annually. Rithmere is a walled town with large wooden gates and narrow streets. In Doran's time, guards wearing traditional Mere armour were typically stationed outside the walls. The bustling streets are full of shops and stalls, peddlers, musicians, fortune tellers, acrobats, tricksters, and people offering passersby a chance at gambling games. Hot, salty street food and sweet drinks are readily available anywhere in Rithmere, but water and plain meals are usually only found in taverns or inns. Gambling is typical and even encouraged in Rithmere; some citizens make their livings gambling, though not