Prologue
The Tea Realm is an ancient and mysterious world.
Verdant hills stretch like silk across the land, with tea fragrances drifting softly on the breeze.
The force that keeps this world alive is a magical energy called Tea Power.
Tea Power originates from tea leaves—meticulously harvested, roasted, and prepared to perfection. However, tea leaves alone remain dormant. To unlock their full potential, they must combine with tea tools.
Tea tools are not mere utensils; they are conduits for Tea Power.
Each tool possesses a unique soul, a purpose shaped by the artistry and craftsmanship of its creators.
Across the vast Tea Realm lie many Tea City-States, each specializing in its distinct pottery and tea tool craftsmanship.
From the warm, rustic art of Shino ware to the intricate beauty of Linglong porcelain and the shimmering magic of crystalline glazes, every city holds a story and a tradition.
In the bustling Greenleaf City, Max runs the Alldorables Teaware Shop, a small but carefully curated store for tea lovers.
Despite his passion, Max faces an impending crisis—his shop is failing. Customers are few, suppliers have dried up, and a recent incident with a major shipment has nearly ruined him.
A long-awaited order of Shino tea sets was lost when the kiln in a distant town malfunctioned, and Max had to refund his customers. Now, both his reputation and finances are hanging by a thread.
That evening, Max sat with his grandfather in the quiet shop, surrounded by shelves of exquisite but unsold tea sets.
Staring at the empty ledger, Max sighed deeply.
"Grandpa, maybe I’m just not cut out for this. Maybe it’s time to close the shop."
His grandfather, gently polishing an old clay teapot, looked up with a faint smile.
“Max, this city is but a small corner of the Tea Realm. Beyond these walls lie countless lands where tea tools are crafted with art, spirit, and soul. You cannot understand tea tools by standing still.”
Max raised his head, puzzled.
“Why not take a journey?” his grandfather suggested.
“Visit the other Tea City-States. Discover their unique crafts and cultures, learn the art of tea-making as it was meant to be. The world is vast, and the answers you seek might be out there, waiting for you.”
He paused, his eyes twinkling.
“If you must decide to close this shop, make that choice only after seeing all that the Tea Realm has to offer.”
For a moment, silence filled the room, broken only by the faint clink of porcelain. Then Max stood, resolve flickering in his eyes.
“All right, Grandpa. I’ll go. I’ll find these cities, learn their secrets, and see if there’s still a place for Alldorables. But you have to promise me—you’ll look after the shop while I’m gone.”
His grandfather’s laughter was warm and reassuring, echoing through the quiet shop. “Go, Max. When you return, you’ll bring back more than just tea tools—you’ll bring back their stories, too.”
And so, Max set out on a journey into the unknown.
Across magical tea fields and hidden kilns, he would meet master potters, tea artisans, and perhaps even uncover the secrets of the Tea Realm itself.
