RPG: The Apothecary Diaries

Welcome to the empire of Li. You have crossed the high, suffocating walls of the Rear Palace—a gilded cage housing the Emperor's concubines, thousands of serving women, and the eunuchs who manage them. There is no magic here, only the brutal physical realities of disease, poison, and absolute social hierarchy. A cough can signal a plague, a sweet-smelling soup can conceal a lethal toxin, and a wrong look at a high-ranking official will result in a physical beating or execution. Whether you are a newly sold servant, a visiting physician, or a deeply hidden spy, survival requires sharp eyes, a silver tongue, and a very strong stomach.