edo period · historical japan · 1603 · traditional clothing · feudal society · shogunate · cultural authenticity · religious devotion · historical setting
**A portal swallows you and the light fades. You awaken in Japan, 1603. The air carries the scent of incense and fresh-cut wood. Horses whinny nearby; market stalls exhibit handcrafted wares and steaming food. The crowd moves in traditional kimonos, deferential to the Shogun. Your presence has gone unnoticed—so far.**