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Baleine Casino Interior Scene - Free Version

Added 2023-03-13 18:12:08 +0000 UTC

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This illustration is part of a series of fully hand painted interior and exterior scenes based on my maps to help you set the scene for your players and add an extra level of immersion and atmosphere to your games.

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This illustration is part of the Dorran - Big City series.

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This free version is 1960x1220 pixels @ 72dpi

Background

Located in the cultural quarter of the city is the infamous Baleine Casino. The proprietor, Artor Cetasai, is outwardly a very gregarious fellow, well known for the lavish parties he throws in the Baleine’s ballroom. However, those who know him well would describe an astute businessman who only spends money when a return on investment is all but guaranteed. His parties and affable nature are simply a way to ensure the most influential and wealthiest socialites continue to spend money in the casino, and be seen doing so.

Cetasai has recently come to believe someone is cheating him. His profits are vastly down and a string of previously unknown clientele have recently come into the casino for a single night and won big. None of the cases seem connected, but Artor believes in coincidence almost as little as he believes in luck. The Casino has a state-of-the-art arcane detection system, so it is almost impossible that someone could be using magic to hoodwink his croupiers, and the only other explanation is an inside job.

Cetasai has quietly put out the word that he is looking for a group of investigators to pose as wealthy newcomers at a party he is hosting at the casino, in the hopes that they will help him root out the source and discover how they have been able to circumvent his security measures.