Japanese Tea House

Step into a place where contemplation, ceremony, and every cup of tea carries the weight of tradition. This traditional Japanese tea house sits nestled in its own carefully tended garden, complete with stone pathways, ornamental bridges, & manicured landscaping that changes with the seasons.

The elevated structure offers multiple levels of tactical interest, from the main tea ceremony room to the surrounding verandas & garden paths below. Set your PCs about navigating both abrupt physical violence and diplomatic encounters!

Thoughts

• Set tense negotiation between rival clans where drawing steel would violate every code of honor … but everyone wants to.
• Bridges make for good chokepoints for fending off assassins.
• The desolate & wrecked variants transform this peaceful retreat into a haunted ruin or battle-scarred reminder of conflicts past … or a creeping vision from an illusionist beast pretending to higher stature.

Contents

• Spring: Cherry blossoms frame the tea house in delicate pink blooms, creating the perfect setting for new beginnings.
• Summer: Lush greenery surrounds the structure, offering plenty of cover for those who prefer to approach unseen!
• Autumn: Maple leaves carpet the garden in brilliant reds & golds, rustling underfoot with every step.
• Winter: Snow blankets the scene in pristine white, muffling sound & creating an atmosphere of hushed reverence!
• Desolate: Nature reclaims what was once carefully maintained, with overgrowth & decay telling their own story.
• Wrecked: Battle damage & destruction transform this peaceful retreat into a monument to violence.
• Canopy Overlays: Built for VTT canopy usage!
• Day/Night Variants: Wherever applicable!