West of Lune
"What if all the Ghibli movies—or stories very like them—were happening in the same world?" That was the question behind West of Lune , a setting I've started to poke a little bit. No doubt it will evolve beyond this initial question, but a rich world of spirits, nature, and growing up in the shadow of war is a vibrant seed to begin with. Also it has a forbidden tea shop in the middle of the map. West of Lune 200 years ago, spirits were first trapped in the city of Carav. Spirits began to hide from humans. 150 years ago, steam was mastered in the city of Kaisil. The city holds an annual Festival of Iron, in which young inventors show off their latest creations. 100 years ago, Kaisil demanded fealty from Carav. When Carav refused, the Great War began. 80 years ago, Carav destroyed itself while experimenting with a spiritual weapon, creating the Poisonwood. 10 years ago, Varis was captured by Kaisilian troops wielding rifles. 9 years ago, the city of Ashir was destroyed by...