Won Wi began as a way to justify monks in my game world. That was the first purpose of it at least, but then it quickly expanded to be a place where prosthetic limbs were made, cyborgs have been built. I took inspiration from a host of different locations and tropes of ‘esoteric’ civilizations, and tried to emulate the exciting feelings of discovery as the primary focal point of Won Wi.
Won Wi is a versatile concept that can be applied to a variety of universes. Its isolated nature means that it can fit in well with settings that might not typically be associated with it. For example, it could be used in a story set in a low fantasy world where technology is less advanced, but allow for the use of firearms, or laser technology. Alternatively, it could be incorporated into a story set in a heavily themed location, and introduce a member of the party bringing tropes that would otherwise seem out of place. In either case, Won Wi's unique attributes and characteristics would add an interesting and unexpected dimension to the narrative, making it more engaging and memorable for your players.
- from the publisher's blurb