Whispers of Taiji: The Ascent of Aeon Explores the Price of Godhood
The climb offers power, but demands pieces of who you are. Tactical, emotional, and unforgiving, this is Whispers of Taiji. In this story-rich TTRPG, strategy means knowing who to protect, and who to betray. Play as the hero, the villain, or something in between—the table is yours.
Will you ascend as one of our legendary challengers, or carve your own path through the Tower?
Climb an ever-shifting tower filled with mystery, danger, and divine secrets. Will you fight alongside your allies or betray them when the moment is right?
Whispers of Taiji is a 5E-compatible TTRPG campaign series where combat is just the beginning. Players climb the deadly Tower of Aeon—a mystical, shifting structure built to test strength, loyalty, deception, and resolve.
In a world where equality is unshakable, centered around a god-like figure named Mekhi, each session blends high-stakes action with meaningful choices, volatile alliances, and morally grey decisions. Inspired by anime epics and tactical RPGs, the game challenges players to collaborate or betray as the story unfolds.
The Tower doors will open, welcoming new challengers, when our Kickstarter campaign launches in September 2025. Featuring anime industry veterans, talented independent creators, and unforgettable Kickstarter Exclusives, this is your chance to bring something truly magical to your table.
TRUST IS A WEAPON—THE SOUL OF THE GAME
Whispers of Taiji isn’t just a TTRPG—it’s a psychological arena masked as a whimsical fantasy world. Blending anime storytelling with tabletop culture, players are asked to do more than fight. Challengers of the Tower must build trust, betray, and confront who they become when survival and identity are at stake.
In a genre built on combat, Whispers of Taiji invites deeper, more emotional play; shaped by chaos, connection, and choice.
You are Nariko, the Sky's Forsaken. You once dreamed of the Tower with a friend who is no longer by your side. The tower calls, its voice colder than memory. Luck alone will not be enough. Will you defy fate and carve your name among the Champions of Aeon, or will you fall, swallowed by the very destiny you have spent your life outrunning?
In Whispers of Taiji: The Ascent of Aeon, you must choose: walk the path of a forged Champion or shape your own legend from nothing. Each floor is a trial. Each duel, a temptation. But beneath the clash of steel and magic… something stirs. Whispers of doubt. Shadows of betrayal.
The Tower is designed to unravel you; built to sow mistrust, to pit friend against friend. But in a world where betrayal is expected… could trust be your greatest weapon? Or will power alone be enough to survive?
Choose from six anime-inspired Champions, each crafted for drama and fast immersion—or build your own hero, ready to rise. Campaigns unfold through high-stakes one-shot trials, with branching paths and lasting consequences.
These are not simple adventures. They are psychological crucibles. Here, loyalty is not assumed. It’s measured. Manipulated. Tracked.
Action Cards unlock dramatic turns and hidden betrayals. NPC Administrators pull strings behind the scenes, tipping scales and revealing secret objectives. What begins as co-op may not end that way.
And even if you survive the trials… the loot you gather can be lost. Item cards grant power, but they’re never safe for long. A sword today may become your rival’s tomorrow. Every resource is a risk. Every alliance is a wager.
To bring this vision to life across media, Whispers of Taiji is joining forces with creative partners who are no strangers to genre-defining storytelling. Otsu Labs, featuring anime veterans from One Piece, Demon Slayer, and Vinland Saga, has been helping translate the game’s distinct aesthetic into animated and webtoon formats, and has collaborated on a special Animation Director’s Cut Booklet. Torokami Apparel, a premium gamer streetwear brand, is channeling the game’s faction identities into a minimalist 100% Cotton Whispers of Taiji hoodie, blending modern style with gaming-inspired elements. And acclaimed fine artist Ericathw is unveiling a signed, limited-edition holographic art print that captures the mysticism and motion of the Whispers of Taiji universe.
All of these cross-media collectibles will be available exclusively through the Whispers of Taiji Kickstarter campaign. Together, these collaborations build on the game’s core promise: a tabletop experience where every move matters, and every world choice echoes far beyond the table.
This is just the beginning. The Ascent of Aeon is the first chapter in an expanding world of lore, modules, and mysteries. The Tower may end. But the story of Astra is only beginning to unfold.
The Kickstarter goes live in September 2025. Subscribe to get notified for when the campaign launches and secure your early bird rewards.
