Standing alone in the barren Southern peninsula of Aternum, exists a town like no other: The City of Bronze, the City of Illusion and Delusion. Its most extravagant and infamous feature, known far and wide, is the colossal gambling hall, The Leviathan, that dominates its center, a monolithic structure gleaming with opulence and excess. The hall stands as a testament to the city’s undeniable obsession with risk, luck, and the allure of instant wealth.

The grandeur of this mammoth establishment is impossible to ignore, for its exterior is entirely plated in shimmering bronze, etched with intricate designs that seem to dance in the light. Giant statues of mythical creatures flank the entrance, their watchful eyes seemingly guarding the secrets hidden within. As you approach the towering doors, you can hear the faint but incessant jingle of coins, the excited chatter of hopeful gamblers, and the ever-present, low hum of anticipation

An invisible, yet palpable, anti-magic field wraps around the entire perimeter of the gambling hall, casting a sobering, irrevocable spell on any magical abilities. No wizardry, sorcery, or mystical manipulation can tip the scales in favor of any who seek to cheat their fate within. This ensures that all who enter do so on equal footing, a gamble that pits skill and luck against one another.

The city surrounding this extravagant gambling edifice is a stark contrast to its glistening exterior. The city of Bronze’s outskirts are teeming with shady characters and con artists who thrive on the desperation and naivety of those who flock to the gambling hall in search of fortune. The streets are narrow and winding, lined with ramshackle stalls peddling dubious potions and rigged games designed to separate unsuspecting visitors from their hard-earned coin.

Many of the town’s residents call these grimy streets home, their faces etched with the despair of a life spent chasing elusive riches within the bronze-plated behemoth. A high percentage of The City of Bronze’s population is ensnared by the seductive allure of the gambling hall, grappling with insurmountable gambling addictions that have reduced them to poverty, homelessness, or worse. Despite their grim circumstances, they cannot resist the call of the dice and the allure of the cards.

Yet, like moths to a flame, the promise of untold wealth continues to draw visitors from all corners of the world. Eager gamblers and thrill-seekers, each convinced they possess the unique skill or uncanny luck to outsmart the myriad games of chance within, pour into The City of Bronze. Some leave with fortunes, but most depart with empty pockets and broken dreams, fueling the never-ending cycle of hope, despair, and temptation that defines this captivating and treacherous city.