Arabian Nights Murder Mystery Evening

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The Setting

Welcome to Ardalan, a small kingdom ruled by a benevolent Sultan. Ardalan has its share of troubles: the city is plagued by thieves and smugglers, including a group known as the Band of Forty Thieves. Try as they might, the Sultan’s guards have never succeeded in capturing the band’s leader.

However, no everything in Ardalan is corrupt. The Sultan has a beautiful daughter, Princess Almeera, who has just turned 18. Earlier this evening, the Sultan chose a husband for her. Dozens of princes attended the feast, but the Sultan noticed one man who was handsomer, cleverer, and richer than any of the others in attendance. So the Sultan announced his daughter’s engagement to the Prince Ala’ ad-Din.

Tragically, the young prince’s dead body was discovered in the marketplace only an hour later. The Sultan’s guards are surrounding the marketplace, and the Grand Vizier is on his way to oversee the investigations. No one is leaving the marketplace until the murderer is found.

Costume Tips

Arabian Nights is set in a marketplace of a small kingdom in Ancient Persia. See Disney’s Aladdin or Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves for costume inspiration!

Typical clothes would be flowing robes, a dress (for women), or loosely fitted pants that are gathered at the bottom.

On your head, a turban for men, a veil for women, or a ghutra (a piece of cloth placed over the head and secured with a dark band). Sandals or boots complete the look.

South Asian clothing is from further east than our game, but may be easier to get a hold of: Shalwar Kameez

Also: How To Tie A Turban

Also: Arabian Costume Google Images