Story Description
Wei Chi uses his magical shadow art to tell stories that subtly mock the stuffy royal court. He falls for a smart noblewoman who helps him write his plays, and together they navigate court politics using nothing but light, shadows, and a lot of courage.
Background Story
The Tang Dynasty, China (712 AD).In the bustling night market of Chang’an, 18-year-old Wei Chi was famous for his shadow puppets, which seemed to move without strings. He was actually using a tiny bit of magic to make the paper dragons fly, a secret he kept until a curious noblewoman peeked behind the curtain.