Play Whispers of Taiji Now—Your Feedback Shapes the Game

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Studio Munbou
June 23, 2025

ASTRA WHISPERS OF HOPE

How could I not sing his praises?
After all, we eat now. We live now.
In the streets, children laugh instead of starve.
Look what he’s given — not just to nobles, but to us.

Magic belonged to bloodlines. Now it belongs to all.
Even the fields bloom faster, the worlds grateful sigh.
Kings once held the sky; now, we all have stars.
Hope isn’t rare anymore — it’s ours.
In Mekhi’s hands, liberation is no longer a dream.

- Ilma, Vastraen candle-maker

These words are more than what meets the eye. Decipher them and you’ll have the key for even greater rewards. Hold tight to that key until the doors open.

We’ll let you know what to do with it…

A WELCOME TO ASTRA:

TRY THE GAME EARLY

The Kickstarter for Whispers of Taiji: The Ascent of Aeon TTRPG is getting close. If you’re ready, you can step into Astra right now.

Well, as fast as you can click the link, download the materials, and gather your friends… But you get it.

This one-shot will take you through the Blue Lantern Festival, Astra’s favorite annual event where warriors gear up for the opening of Aeon’s doors and common folk party til their hearts content.

Grab your party and step into the world of Astra today, and let us know what you think. Your feedback helps greatly in shaping gameplay that’s even more exciting.

Reminder: 10 referrals gets you access to an exclusive Telegram chat where you can share your thoughts and ideas with us.

Psychological Gameplay Mechanics

Whispers of Taiji isn’t just about combat—it’s a test of loyalty, deception, and emotional survival. Beneath the surface of its anime-inspired fantasy world lies a deadly psychological layer where:

  • 🎭 Alliances are fluid — Players may begin as allies, but the Tower rewards only one Champion. Will you protect your party... or outmaneuver them?

  • 💬 Trust dynamics are tracked — Trust/Betrayal lets you gain or lose influence over other players based on your actions, words, and secrets revealed in-game.

  • 🧩 Meta-roleplay is encouraged — Certain trials may reward players for manipulating others, lying with confidence, or even staging heroic sacrifices to gain favor with the Administrators (NPCs or GM-controlled forces).

  • 🌀 Administrators can alter perception — Take on the role of shadowy "Administrators" who manipulate outcomes, offer secret deals, or pit characters against each other through hidden objectives.

  • 🎲 PvP is not just allowed—it’s inevitable — Choose when to flip the switch. Backstab in a final moment. Or lose by being too loyal.

This is not just a TTRPG. It's an arc-building machine. Every session shapes your story. Every betrayal moves your character closer to their destiny—or their downfall.

Play smart. Play messy. But never forget: The Tower is always watching.

BACKER REWARDS

Erica x WoT Signed Holographic Art Print

We’ve been fortunate to work with some amazing artists that WoT struck a chord with.

Erica is among one of the artists we’ve collaborated with. She was classically trained in Florence as an artist, who bridged her art with a deep love for the style of anime and manga.

We’re ecstatic to show off the piece that she made for us. It will be signed by Erica and is made exclusive in our Gods Pack for those who want to collect something extra special as they support the Whispers of Taiji vision.

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DOWNLOAD GAME PREVIEW

Want to get a flavor of the lore and the world yourself? Come partake in the Blue Lantern Festival with notable NPCs to get a taste of Astra.

WATCH THE TTRPG TRAILER

You don’t just hear about the Tower—you feel it. You feel the stakes, the longing, the quiet doubt that creeps in when everything is on the line.

READ THE WEBCOMIC

Want an introduction to the world of Astra and Whispers of Taiji?

Give our webcomic a read - available on Webtoon Canvas and Tapas where you'll get a taste of some of our characters and what's to come.

LORE WHISPERS

Welcome to The Blue Lantern Festival

The city square is filled with joy and activity with a riot of color and energy. Stalls and tents have been set up, selling all kinds of goods, magical items, and delicious food. The streets are filled with people, all carrying lanterns that will be released at the end of the night. Children run through the crowds with glowing blue lanterns in hand, while street performers dazzle with shows of tricks of illusion and “magic”.

The centerpiece of the square is the Grand Lantern, a massive blue lantern that will be lit just as the tower’s outline glows blue, signaling the official start of the “trials”.

Finding the entrance too early would lead them nowhere, a Nat20 would show that there is “no visible entrance” to the tower. A shortcut would be watching a keeper but they notice that they never see a guard “enter” in the tower, it seems like the guards know and are aware that someone is watching them.

Possible Actions: Festival Events

- Lantern Race: Participants are given small, enchanted blue lanterns and must carry them through a winding obstacle course set up in the square. The lanterns are made to immediately fly up should you let go of them from your fault, or the sabotage of other players.

- Lantern Release: Citizens release their lanterns in a uniform fashion shrouded with tears and smiles. These are bittersweet stories from creatures, praying that their loved ones are safe in the tower.

Snippet from the playtest materials

Until next time, may Mekhi be with you.

- Studio Munbou