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- 2 Weeks Down, 2 To Go 🌕
Two weeks in and we’re still feeling the energy! Stay tuned for some more rewards you can snag.
In the meantime, one of our close friends asked us a question that we wanted to address:
“Where did the concept of Whispers of Taiji come from? Is it like Tower of God?”
We’re flattered by the comparison, SIU is a master, but our inspiration came from somewhere darker and deeper. At its heart, Whispers of Taiji is a game about ascension; driven by Greed and Glory, tempered by Taiji’s duality, and infused with the high-stakes heart of anime, where characters push beyond their limits to shape their own destiny.
But our true inspiration? Not a typical TTRPG. Not even a card game. We looked to the twisted brilliance of Liar Game, the psychological thriller manga by Shinobu Kaitani.
In Liar Game, naive contestants are thrown into a brutal tournament of deception, shifting alliances, and trust as currency. Each round isn’t just a test of strategy, it’s a test of character. Trust becomes both a weapon and a shield, not just against opponents, but against the game itself.
“All of you believe that the Liar Game is all about rewarding the best liar, don’t you? Well, I sure don’t. I believe that the Liar Game…is all about conquering that desire within you to lie and succumb to your greed. It’s a game that tests whether or not you can remain an honest and upright individual.” - Nao Kanzaki
We wanted to bring the psychological arena to life. Rather than seeing it on a screen, you get to take part in it. It’s easy to watch an intense show and say you’d make the correct call and outsmart everyone.
Now’s your chance to prove it.
WEBTOON CHAPTER 18.1 NOW OUT 🌙
Chapter 18.1 is now live! Nariko and Kaelen continue their journey toward the capital, and their bond is growing stronger as they face the challenges of the road together.
Chapter 18.2 drops this Thursday, and the stakes are about to get higher. Expect action, surprises, and moments that test both skill and friendship, plus hints at secrets around the Myntas still waiting to be revealed.
Read the story for free on Webtoon Canvas or Tapas, and follow along as the comic and our upcoming Whispers of Taiji TTRPG begin to align. đź‘€
Until next time, may Mekhi be with you.
P.S. If you solved the Truth Hidden In Verse, be sure to throw the answer in the Kickstarter comments for an extra reward ;)
- Studio Munbou