Theriton

Theriton is the capital of Kris. The city itself is built into the side of a mountain, having great mountain walls surrounding it. Most of the city is comprised of shanty villages but the upper part of the city holds great mansions for the cities aristocrats.

The Pits
The Pits are fighting rings that are also built into the mountain the city resides on. As a general law of Theriton, one must fight and win in the pits to enter the city. This law was placed by the nobles of the city to provide entertainment for them. An economy has been built around the fighting pits, those wishing to rise in stature in Theriton must fight to gain influence with the nobles.