Created by Christine Ursiny<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Welcome to The Eyrie, the cutthroat military academy where you and your fellow Aspirants have formed a Fated Bond with an ancient magical creature. This RPG is focused on high-stakes teamwork under pressure to graduate; you must survive the brutal, lethal trials of The Reckoning and work together to expose the dark secrets of the oppressive Staff.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roll on the table below to determine your: Descriptor, Species\/Skill, and Sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You have two opposed stats. Both start at 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you attempt an action and the outcome is uncertain and has real consequences, the Game Master (GM) will tell you which stat to use, and you roll a single.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you use one of your character’s unique strengths, you get a significant edge:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your stats are never safe; they shift based on your successes and failures. Keep the two numbers balanced!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If either stat reaches 6, you have gone too far and are out of the game!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Created by Christine Ursiny 1. The Game: Bond or Die Welcome to The Eyrie, the cutthroat military academy where you and your fellow Aspirants have formed a Fated Bond with an ancient magical creature. This RPG is focused on high-stakes teamwork under pressure to graduate; you must survive the brutal, lethal trials of The Reckoning … <\/p>\nRoll 1D6<\/strong><\/td> 1-2: Descriptor<\/strong> (Your Personality)<\/td> 3-4: Creature<\/strong> (Your Power)<\/td> 5-6: Sector<\/strong> (Your Academy Niche)<\/td><\/tr> 1<\/strong><\/td> Rookie<\/strong> (Terrified, but fast)<\/td> Great Wyrm<\/strong> (Fire Breath, Burn)<\/td> Wing Leadership<\/strong> (Command & Tactics)<\/td><\/tr> 2<\/strong><\/td> Washed-Up<\/strong> (Skeptical, but wise)<\/td> Gryphon<\/strong> (Piercing Shriek, Shatter)<\/td> Archives Guard<\/strong> (Security & Surveillance)<\/td><\/tr> 3<\/strong><\/td> Unhinged <\/strong>(Aggressive, reckless)<\/td> Sky-Lion<\/strong> (Air Magic, Soar)<\/td> Scouting & Recon<\/strong> (Stealth & Intelligence)<\/td><\/tr> 4<\/strong><\/td> Ambitious<\/strong> (Political, slick)<\/td> Drake<\/strong> (Heavy Armor, Shrug Off)<\/td> Healer\/Scribe <\/strong>(Lore, Medicine & Support)<\/td><\/tr> 5<\/strong><\/td> Reluctant<\/strong> (Relatable, empathetic)<\/td> Shadow Serpent <\/strong>(Illusion, Vanish)<\/td> Weapons Master<\/strong> (Gear & Melee Combat)<\/td><\/tr> 6<\/strong><\/td> Grizzled<\/strong> (Experienced, damaged)<\/td> Tempest Owl <\/strong>(Lightning, Stun)<\/td> Logistics\/Wartime Engineer<\/strong> (Supply & Defense)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Step 2: Set Your Stats (The Bond)<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Stat<\/strong><\/td> Focus<\/strong><\/td> When to use this stat…<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> RIDER<\/strong><\/td> Discipline, Cunning, Control<\/td> Lying, persuading rivals, carefully piloting your creature, remembering academic lore, or solving puzzles.<\/td><\/tr> BEAST<\/strong><\/td> Instinct, Raw Power, Speed<\/td> Mauling, flying recklessly fast, using elemental magic, shrugging off damage, or terrifying enemies.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The “Expert Edge” Rule (Specialized Skills) <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Trigger<\/strong><\/td> Effect on Your Stats<\/strong><\/td> The Story Behind the Shift<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Pride (Success)<\/em><\/td> Move 1 point from BEAST to RIDER<\/td> You succeed flawlessly through intellect and showboating. Your ego grows; you rely more on cunning.<\/td><\/tr> Guts (Failure)<\/em><\/td> Move 1 point from RIDER to BEAST<\/td> Your plan fails, and panic or instinct takes over. You ditch tactics and rely on raw, animal survival.<\/td><\/tr> Voluntary: Yell at your Creature<\/em><\/td> Move 1 point from RIDER to BEAST<\/td> You willingly give in to anger or fear, forcing your creature to obey. You gain wildness, but lose control.<\/td><\/tr> Voluntary: Flashback to Study<\/em><\/td> Move 1 point from BEAST to RIDER<\/td> You interrupt the action to recall an academic insight, bringing logic to the chaos. You rein in your wildness.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n The End of the Line: When a Stat Hits 6<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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5. Quick Q&A: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Question<\/strong><\/td> Answer<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> When do I roll?<\/em><\/td> Only when the outcome is uncertain and a failure would create a consequence (danger, lost time, etc.).<\/td><\/tr> What happens if I fail?<\/em><\/td> The GM will give you a Narrative Setback (losing time, attracting Staff attention, your creature suffers a temporary trouble). A Stat Shift only happens if that failure triggers Guts (forces a panic response).<\/td><\/tr> How does the Expert Edge work?<\/em><\/td> If you use your special skill, you treat your stat as 4 for that one roll. This is the simplest way to gain a powerful, reliable advantage without rolling extra dice.<\/td><\/tr> Why is a high stat bad?<\/em><\/td> A high stat makes you better at those actions, but puts you closer to the End of the Line. A BEAST of 5 is an unstoppable force, but one failure could mean they lose their creature forever.<\/td><\/tr> Who controls the creature?<\/em><\/td> You do! It’s an extension of you. If you want to fly carefully, that’s RIDER. If you want to use elemental fire, that’s BEAST.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n