Drakonym - A Narrative-First Dragonbonding TTRPG

Created by Crossed Paths Press

Drakonym is a tabletop RPG set in Akeroth, features players bonding with dragons. Narrative choices drive character & dragon development in a world rediscovering its secrets, with tactical combat, storytelling. Playable as a group or as a Solo RPG!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

⏰ Last Chance to Back Drakonym!
8 months ago – Thu, Aug 28, 2025 at 09:27:59 AM

Greetings, Dragon Riders!

The campaign ends in less than 6 hours - don’t miss out!




This is your final call to join the world of Akeroth, bond with your dragon, and claim your rewards before the gates close. ⌛👀



✨ Choose Your Pledge




  • Digital All-In - $62 / £46
    Unlock the complete digital experience of Drakonym.
    Includes every core book in PDF format, the full Shadows Over Verdamere adventure, and exclusive access to our digital tools. Perfect for online play and campaign prep.


  • Solo Bundle - $99 / £75
    Perfect for solo adventurers. 
    Includes everything you need for a rich solo experience. Rules, tools, and physical components to bring your journey to life.


  • Core Bundle - $130 / £99
    Get the complete Drakonym experience in both print and digital. 
    Includes all three core books plus the full Shadows Over Verdamere adventure. It’s the perfect choice if you want the full library at your fingertips.


  • Table Bundle - $139 / £105
    Everything you need to run a full party campaign at the table. 
    Includes the two main core books (Core Rulebook + Herald’s Guide), the Verdamere adventure, plus dice, spell cards, and the Herald’s screen. The ultimate kit for guiding your party through Akeroth.


  • Collector’s Bundle - $245 / £185
    A premium bundle for true devotees of Drakonym.
    Includes the full game in print and digital, deluxe components, a mystery gem dice set, and exclusive extras. All housed in a beautifully designed Collector’s Box.


  • Build Your Bundle - from $1 / £1
    Looking for a custom bundle? Want just a single book or a unique mix of items? Unlock full access to the Add-Ons menu and build your perfect pledge.



✨ Hot Add-Ons You Can’t Ignore



  • Spell Card Deck ($20 / £15)
    A complete deck of all Drakonym spells (120 spells), printed on premium cards for quick reference and smooth gameplay. Perfect for planning your casting and building your loadout at the table.

  • Core Dice Set ($20 / £15)
    A full set of durable acrylic dice for Drakonym, including the Shadow Die used in solo and narrative play. Stylish, sharp, and ready for any roll.

  • Mystery Gem Dice Set ($66 / £50)
    A surprise set of premium gemstone dice in a unique color and pattern. No two sets are the same. Includes a randomly selected gemstone Shadow Die to match or contrast.

  • Drakonym Solo Journal ($20 / £15)
    A deluxe PU leather-bound journal designed for solo play. Includes lined pages and prompts to chronicle your journey, choices, and growing bond with your dragon.

  • Dragon Pin Set ($60 / £45) 
    These will never be made again. A set of 8 premium hard enamel pins, each representing one of the legendary dragons of Drakonym. Bold, vibrant, and collectible. 

  • ✨ NEW ✨ Character Card Deck (£20)
    A complete deck of all Drakonym Character Cards (100+ Cards) features all Kin, Class, Paths & Background from the Core Rulebook & Solo Rulebook! These are printed on premium cards for quick reference and smooth gameplay. Perfect for planning your character at the table.

Edit your Pledge and grab these before the end!




This is it - your last chance to choose your pledge, secure add-ons, and be part of the first flight of Drakonym. 


Take to the skies,
The Crossed Paths Team ⚔️

🎉Happy Drakonym Day!
8 months ago – Thu, Aug 28, 2025 at 04:11:48 AM

Greetings, Dragon Riders!

After weeks of flying together, unlocking stretch goals, and building the world of Drakonym as a community, today is the FINAL DAY of the campaign!

Thank you for everything you’ve done. Every pledge, every share, every word of excitement has brought us here. Together we’ve forged something truly unforgettable 💜
If you’ve been waiting to pledge, now is the time before the clock runs out.


✨ Are You Ready to Take Flight on Dragonback?

At the heart of Drakonym are the dragons themselves - living, breathing companions whose growth and spirit are bound to yours. These aren’t just mounts or beasts; they are partners in every sense, shaping the story you tell together.

CHOOSE YOUR DRAGON FAMILY


Every dragon belongs to a Family - elemental lineages that define their nature. A Storm dragon may crackle with lightning, a Pyre dragon burns with raw flame, and a Moon dragon watches with quiet power. Each Family carries unique gifts, traits, and a presence that will forever shape your journey.



RAISE THEM FROM EGG TO ELDER



You don’t start with a mighty beast - you begin with a fragile Egg or Hatchling. From those first moments of care to their growth into a Juvenile, Mature, and finally an Elder dragon, every stage is earned through the choices you make together. No two dragons grow the same way, because no two Riders walk the same path.



RIDE A DRAGON BORN OF LORE



All dragons are children of the Lightmother Valethar (creation, spirit) and the Nightfather Zurteus (destruction, shadow). They carry within them both radiance and ruin, beloved yet feared. Bound by the Great Vow - “Never again shall dragonkind bring fire to mortal war” - every battle carries consequence, testing the trust between Rider and dragon.


FORGE YOUR BOND


The bond between Rider and dragon is the heart of the game. Every act of trust, every betrayal, every choice leaves a mark. Deepen your bond, and your dragon evolves, becoming more powerful and more connected to you. Falter, and discord grows - until you find a way to reconnect. 

Your dragon is more than mechanics. It is a story, a mirror, and a partner waiting to take flight by your side.


✨ Celebrate With Us at the Wrap Party!


Join us live as we count down the final moments of the Drakonym campaign! 🎉 

Expect games, giveaways, behind-the-scenes surprises, and more. This is your last chance to celebrate with us live in chat. 🥳🎉

During the stream, we will release The Radiant Grimoire - an overtime-only add-on filled with unique magical items and exclusive spells from the world of Drakonym.


How Overtime Works: When the timer hits zero, every new pledge adds another 10 minutes to the clock. When the train stops, the campaign closes. Do not miss your chance to hop aboard and keep the Backer Train rolling. 🔥


The clock is ticking. Drakonym’s first flight is ending. This is your final opportunity to secure your rewards and join the ranks of Dragon Riders across the world.
See you in the sky,
The Crossed Paths Team ⚔️

🐉 24 Hours to Go + One Final Surprise Inside!
8 months ago – Wed, Aug 27, 2025 at 07:00:52 AM

Greetings, Dragon Riders!

We’re in the final countdown with just over 24 hours left in the campaign. Thank you so much for flying with us this far. Your support has carried Drakonym to incredible heights, and now we can’t wait to celebrate together at our Wrap party live stream tomorrow! 


Join us live as we celebrate and count down the final hours of the Drakonym campaign! 🎉 Expect games, giveaways, behind-the-scenes surprises, and more! We’d love to see you in chat - it’s your last chance to celebrate with us live!


During the wrap party, we’ll be releasing our overtime-only add-on: The Radiant Grimoire, a magic item and spell supplement filled with unique in-world treasures and exclusive spells from mystical mages. A perfect addition to any Drakonym playthrough!


Once the campaign timer hits zero, Overtime begins. Each new pledge keeps the Backer Train rolling in 10-minute bursts. When the train stops, the campaign closes - so don’t forget to tune in, hop aboard, and keep the train running!


✨ Physical Character Deck Unlocked!

Every physical pledge level (or any pledge that includes at least one physical copy of the three core rulebooks as an add-on) will now also receive a full set of Character Cards


These cards bring your heroes to life at the table - quick reference, beautifully designed, and ready for play.

👉 Want to keep them safe? Pair them with the Card Binder add-on - the perfect way to organise and protect your character collection.



✨ Community Bonus: Solo Rules Character Cards!


To celebrate everything we’ve achieved together, we’ve decided to go one step further. Alongside the Character Card deck, we’ll also be creating a set of Solo Rules cards - designed to support journaling and solo play - and adding them to your rewards completely free of charge.

  • Backers with at least one physical rulebook in their pledge will receive printed cards.
  • Digital backers will receive printable digital versions

This bonus is our way of saying thank you. You made this happen - and we can’t wait to see the stories you’ll tell with them. If you don’t have the Solo Rules book yet, now’s the perfect time to add it to your pledge and unlock everything these cards can do.

👉 Add The Solo Rulebook To Your Rewards



For those with a digital-only pledge or who want extra sets, the decks are also available as an add-on!

👉 Add The Drakonym Character Card Decks To Your Pledge



✨ Surprise Stretch Goal at £300k!

We’re not done yet… because if we reach £300,000 before the campaign ends, you’ll unlock something truly special

If we hit £300k, you’ll unlock a Gameplay Guide Video Series hosted by the amazing Jane Douglas (Outside Xbox, Oxventure & more).

Jane has introduced thousands of players to tabletop roleplaying with her warmth, wit, and storytelling expertise - and now she’ll be your guide through Drakonym.

This series will be your complete walkthrough - from character creation to dragon bonding to combat - making it easier than ever to learn the game and teach your players.



We’re down to the last day. Every pledge, every upgrade, every add-on counts - not just for you, but for the entire community as we ride this final backer train together.

Want to support the campaign? Here are some things you can do to help: 

The finish line is in sight, and we couldn’t be more excited to cross it with you.

Thank you for making Drakonym soar 💜
The Crossed Paths Team

🎁 We’ve added something to your pledge!
8 months ago – Tue, Aug 26, 2025 at 07:27:32 AM

Greetings Dragon Riders!

Your hands brush slowly across the stone, attuned to the subtlest of details. Mind + Shadow won in the last poll - intellect guided by an understanding of the hidden…

And it paid off 🥳🎉

Fingertips trace an almost invisible seam in the wall. With a careful push, a section of masonry shifts and slides open, revealing a dark alcove thick with dust. The mechanism groans loudly as it unlocks, echoing down the corridor. Something out there definitely heard… but the treasure is yours.

Inside, nestled in the shadows, you find it:


Every physical backer (your pledge needs to include at least one core rulebook) will receive a custom Narrative Token coin - a tangible piece of Drakonym you can hold in your hand and bring to your table!



✨ What’s a Narrative Token?

In Drakonym, Narrative Tokens are player-driven storytelling tools that let you shape the story alongside your Herald. They allow you to introduce twists, recall past knowledge, or influence the world - without disrupting the balance of play.

Narrative Tokens give players the chance to step deeper into the tale. They let you lean in alongside the Herald to shape the world around you - weaving your backstory into the unfolding narrative, adding emotional weight to discoveries, and enriching the shared world with history and connection.


They aren’t used to bypass challenges, cancel danger, or override the Herald’s narration. Instead, they invite surprises, deepen the action, and reward player agency.

When you spend a token, you might…

  • Recall a forgotten memory or lore detail that suddenly becomes relevant.

  • Introduce a helpful NPC, ally, or contact who appears at just the right moment.

  • Flash back to a scene from your past that adds meaning to the present.

  • Trigger a personal moment of fear, joy, or revelation that shifts the stakes.

Tokens refresh after downtime rests, encouraging you to use them often. And with a physical coin in hand, the act of sliding it across the table becomes a vivid reminder that you hold the power to shape the story.

Want extra coins for the rest of your table?
 
👉 Add some extra Narrative Token coins to your pledge!



✨ Three Reasons to Pledge Today

Have you been following for a while but haven’t jumped in yet? Here’s why now’s the perfect time to back Drakonym:

1. BE PART OF CREATING DRAKONYM

Before the campaign even began, you already helped us create our community character “Fizzbin”, a  Ferrovox Mage Artisan and their Astral Dragon!

Fizzbin met their Astral Dragon nursing a shattered claw under a violet sky, tools already in paw. With brass joints, crystal channels, and a healthy dose of reckless brilliance, they forged a magi-mechanical prosthetic claw that shimmered with starlight.

The moment the dragon flexed its new limb, the two were bound together - tinker and starborn soul, partners in invention ever since.


Everyone who followed the project before launch will receive this adventure for free as a thank you for shaping the campaign from the very start. ✨💜

But the story doesn’t end there. Every backer gets to help shape Drakonym through playtesting and feedback, where your voice helps refine mechanics, polish lore, and ensure the final game is the best it can be. By pledging, you step directly into the creative process with us!


2. CARRY YOUR LEGACY FORWARD

At Crossed Paths we want to help you create stories that grow with you. If you’ve backed Brambletrek, Ashes, or Covens, you’ll automatically receive an exclusive background that will let you seamlessly bring a character from any of our games directly into the world of Drakonym on the back of their very own dragon.


New to Crossed Paths? You can still join in! By adding one of our previous titles to your pledge, you’ll also gain access to these exclusive legacy backgrounds - giving you the chance to create a hero whose story spans worlds!


3. UNLOCK A HOARD OF EXTRAS FOR FREE

Thanks to your incredible support, Drakonym has already grown into something far bigger than we ever expected! Together we’ve unlocked 10 stretch goals and 4 follower goals, adding new content, tools, and treasures to your pledge at no extra cost!


From lore compendiums and soundtracks to upgraded book finishes, maps, and play tools -  your pledge is now bigger than ever! Take a look at what you’ve unlocked so far in our recent update.


And we’re less than £2k away from our next big milestone: the Character Deck at £250k. This physical deck will make it even easier to create characters at the table - and every backer helps push us closer.


From Fizzbin’s tinkering to the treasure hoard you’ve already unlocked, Drakonym is growing every day because of you…

Thank you 💜

See you in the skies,
The Crossed Paths Team ⚔️

⏰ Don’t Miss Out - The Final Countdown Has Begun!
8 months ago – Sat, Aug 23, 2025 at 07:18:30 AM

Greetings, Dragon Riders!

It’s hard to believe, but the campaign is almost at the finish line - less than a week to go! 🐉



We’re beyond grateful for your support and couldn’t be more excited to play Drakonym with you. You’ve helped us build something truly special, and now it’s time to celebrate everything we’ve achieved together.

If you haven’t joined the adventure yet, now’s the time!

✨ Catch Up on Combat & Companions

Missed our live stream last week? No worries - you can watch the full VOD right here 👇



One highlight you don’t want to miss is The Shared Road - a brand-new demo that guides you through creating your first Level 1 Companion, discovering their motivation, and testing them in combat.


This demo is the perfect way to try out companions before the full game - dive in, create your first ally, and see how they fight by your side.

(If you’ve already downloaded our earlier demos, it’s waiting for you in the same folder alongside the other parts.)


✨ Wrap Party Live Stream!

Speaking of live streams … we’re throwing a wrap party to mark the end of this incredible campaign - and you’re invited!


📅 Thursday 28th August
🕘 11:30pm BST / 3:30pm PST / 6:30pm EST

Join us live as we celebrate and count down the final hours of the Drakonym campaign! 🎉 Expect games, giveaways, behind-the-scenes surprises, and more!

Speaking of surprises, there’s something super exciting that we’ll be adding to the campaign during the stream…


✨ Overtime Add-On: The Radiant Grimoire


During the wrap party, we’ll be releasing something brand new - The Radiant Grimoire, a magic item and spell supplement filled with unique in-world treasures and exclusive spells from mystical mages. A perfect addition to any Drakonym playthrough!




If you’re new to how Overtime works:

  • When the campaign timer hits zero, it doesn’t have to end right there.
  • As long as pledges/add-ons continue, the campaign stays alive in 10-minute bursts.
  • Every new pledge resets the clock - creating what’s known as the Backer Train.
  • The moment 10 minutes pass without a pledge, the campaign officially closes.

That means this new add-on will only be up for grabs while the Backer Train is running. Once the train stops, the campaign ends and the grimoire will be closed forever! 🚂 

So if you want to snag this add-on, be ready to hop on board during Overtime - and keep the train going!



✨ Treasure Awaits... But We Need You!

Ancient treasure waits in the dark - uncover it, and it’s yours (and we’ll add it to your backer rewards too!)

The air is damp and heavy. Stone walls close in around you as the torchlight flickers across old carvings. Somewhere in this chamber lies a treasure whispered about in every tavern from Hyhill to the coasts of Batesian. Knox, the Gnawborn bartender, swore it was here - but the chamber is silent, empty, unyielding.

The question is - how will you find it?


In Drakonym, when your character attempts something with an uncertain outcome, you make a Check. You roll a pool of d6s using two of your six Attributes, depending on how your character tackles the challenge:

  • Body - physical might, resilience, endurance

  • Gods - divine awareness, prayer, mythic presence

  • Mind - intellect, perception, analysis

  • Shadow - agility, finesse, subtlety

  • Soul - inner strength, willpower, emotional insight

  • World - instincts, wilderness knowledge, bond with nature and people

Every action in Drakonym is shaped by how you combine these forces.

For example, you might press your ear against the stone and feel along the seams with deft fingers, listening for the hollow echo of a hidden door. (Mind + Shadow), or you might grit your teeth and start pulling at loose stones, testing the structure with brute strength and instinct for weak points. (Body + World).

Each story is different, and each method uses a different Attribute pairing.



Now it’s your turn - how would your character search for the treasure?

👉 Tell us in the comments what your character does to search the room. How are you looking for the treasure? What story do you tell?

👉 Then, in the poll below, “roll the dice” by choosing which Attribute pair you think best matches your approach.

If enough of you succeed on your checks… we’ll reveal the treasure in the next update. ✨

May your dice roll high,
The Crossed Paths Team ⚔️