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The unofficial capital city of Kalijor , Rathalon is by far the largest city in the world. It was carved by the best dwarven craftsmen in the world along with assistance from some of the cleverest mages since the great wars. Not a single piece of stone was added to the city during its construction. Even the doors are carved from the stone where they stand, and are operated through magical enchantments. The city has running hot and cold water and waste removal, all provided through an intricate system of plumbing and magical portals. It is the center of commerce on Kalijor with magical portals that go to and from each of the other five cities in the world. Rathalon is governed by a group called the city council, which is comprised of eleven public servants who are selected by public lottery from all residents of the city. The term of service on the city council is one year, during which time the meager sales taxes of the city pays for the upkeep of the individual’s properties. Their wages are paid out of the city coffers and they are given an office and sleeping quarters within the council building in the “palace” of Rathalon. These officials are not required to stay at the palace, but often they are needed on short notice, so most choose to sleep there and see their families during daylight hours when business is not pressing. After their one year of service they are released back to their normal lives, and are exempted from the next ten public lotteries. The city council operates on a system of republic democracy where the eleven members vote on matters of state after hearing the concerns of the citizens at council. Anyone that wishes to be heard on an issue need simply show up during council sessions and raise their hand. Rathalon is defended by a standing army that is equipped with some of the best dwarven and elven crafted magical weapons and armor that is available in Kalijor.