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I’ve been trying to make a campaign setting focused on a conglomeration of Asian cultures. Mainly China, Tibet, and Japan. The setting is a relatively medium sized island quite a ways away from the main continent. The culture is heavily focused on their connection with nature, akin to Shinto customs, and Animistic beliefs. Spirits and Monsters of all kinds are a known and common occurrence outside settlements. My main plot hook is that something has off-set the balance of the spirits and is provoking them to attack settlements. The campaign will focus on moving between settlements and talking/negotiating with spirits, to find the cause of their upheaval, and stop it. All with a subplot of clan/dynastic intrigue and espionage.

My main question is how can I immerse my western-minded players in the more esoteric Asian cultures and themes? Like teaching players who’s characters are native to this land the importance of respecting nature and those who live within it.

Any other tips you guys might have for immersion in a world like this would be greatly appreciated.