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:

🪄Cast Spells YOUR Way In Our Free Demo
11 months ago – Sun, Jul 27, 2025 at 06:50:47 AM

Greetings, Adventurers!

Ever wanted to launch a cone of pigeons while soaring through the sky on Dragonback? In Drakonym, you absolutely can.

Our custom magic system lets you invent spells on the fly, based entirely on your character’s style, intent, and creative chaos. 

From battlefield-ready lightning strikes to subtle enchantments, the spells you cast can be as creative as you are!


✨ How It Works

  1. Pick a Base Spell - from your core list or spell deck (more on our Spell Cards below 👀)
  2. Choose a Technique - blast in a cone? Wall of fog? Shape the effect to match the moment
  3. Add Augmentations (optional) - spend extra Mana to boost range, power, or duration

And just like that, you’ve built your own custom spell!

The more you stack on, the harder it is to pull off - but if the spell fails, you lose the action, not the Mana. So you can take big swings without fear of burning all your resources.

Once you’ve created something you love, record it in your spellbook. Over time, your spell list becomes a reflection of your character’s personality, goals, and magical vibe!

Want to see how far you can push it? Thinking of building an entire spellbook themed around pigeons? We fully support that energy. Check out this video we made where we try to create as many pigeon-themed spells as possible in under a minute 👇



✨ Spell Cards

We’ve also made a full deck of Spell Cards to make casting fun, fast, and easy!


  • Easy to use at the table or in solo play

  • Color-coded by Aspect for quick inspiration

  • Beautifully illustrated with custom art

  • Perfect for creative play - shuffle your deck, draw one at random, and shape it into something wild in the moment


✨ Additional VTT Support Unlocked!

Thanks to your support, we’ve just unlocked full VTT integration for Foundry, Roll20, and Owlbear Rodeo! You’ll be able to play Drakonym your way, on the platforms you love most - with native support for online play baked in.

✨ New Follower Goal - Online Tools!


When we reach 5,500 followers, you’ll unlock:

🔓 A full online character builder - create your character digitally, export them to PDF, and access all the rules via our digital compendium!

🔓 A custom spell card creator - design your own custom spells and generate printable cards you can slot straight into your deck

Ready to start building your own spellbook? Follow the project on BackerKit to try the free demo and begin slinging pigeons at your enemies!

May your dice roll high and your spells get weird,
The Crossed Paths Team ⚔️

🎥 Join Us Live - Drakonym Demo Q&A on July 31st!
11 months ago – Fri, Jul 25, 2025 at 07:10:45 AM

Hey Dragon Riders,

Have you played the free Drakonym demo? Got questions about the mechanics, the world, or how to bond with a Pyre dragon without getting incinerated?

You’re in luck. We’re going live on Thursday, July 31st, at 3 PM BST (10 AM EST, 7 AM PST)  on Twitch for a special Q&A with our Creative Director & Lead Game Designer, Ash! 

Here’s what we’ll be up to:

 ✨ A guided walkthrough of the free demo!
 ✨ Get your first glimpse of the community character illustration you helped create!
 ✨ A live Q&A - ask us anything about the mechanics, world, or design process!
 ✨ Behind-the-scenes insights into magic, dragon bonding, and the making of Drakonym!


Whether you’re deep in the demo or are just curious about the game, this is your chance to hang out with the team and get your questions answered directly from the source!

✨ Haven’t Tried the Demo Yet?

Tons of you have already cracked open the demo, but if you haven’t started your dragonbonding journey yet... What are you waiting for?!
Inside the demo, you’ll find:

✨ Character Creation - Build your Dragon Rider, choose your Class, shape your Background Tree, and unlock powerful perks as you go.

✨ Dragon Bonding - Choose and hatch your dragon egg, define your bond, create a unique trait for your dragon, and discover what happens when that bond deepens!

✨ Exploring Akeroth - Set off on an adventure set through shattered temples and mist-soaked memories. Make meaningful choices, forge your path, and grow stronger together.

✨ And More… - Test our combat system, try downtime activities like crafting and rituals, and leave the demo with a fully playable Level 1 character ready for any Drakonym session.

We’ll see you live on Wednesday, 31st July, at 3 PM BST! Mark your calendars. Come curious. Bring snacks. We can’t wait to see you there!

Until then... may your bond stay strong and your dice roll high.
The Crossed Paths Team ⚔️

💜 Meet Your Dragon & Discover Its Heart!
11 months ago – Tue, Jul 22, 2025 at 07:25:16 AM

Greetings, Dragon Riders!

The sky has dimmed to deep violet. A lone Ferrovox sits cross-legged on a quiet rooftop, tools scattered around them. Their fur is singed in places, cloak patched and ink-stained, but their hands move with focused precision - adjusting a spool of arcane wire. 

They pause as a ripple moves across the sky.

Their dragon circles slowly overhead - silent and shimmering like a living constellation. The Ferrovox lifts their gaze and smiles… “Took you long enough!”

We’ve tallied your votes and the winning dragon is… 

The Astral Dragon!


Born from cosmic energy and bound to the stars, Astral Dragons are among the most mysterious of all Families, deeply connected to the sky and the cosmos. Their scales shimmer like constellations, and they don’t have traditional wings; instead, they glide on folded gravity.


✨ Build Your Bond

In Drakonym, your dragon doesn’t level up because you won a battle. It evolves because it trusts you. 

🐲 Because you shielded it when it was scared.

🐲 Because you listened when it growled at a stranger.

🐲 Because you laughed with it, not at it when it failed to fly - and helped it try again.

Your dragon watches. Listens. Learns the shape of your voice and the weight of your silences. It hums beside the firelight. Leans in when you laugh. Flinches when you're reckless.



At the core of your relationship is the Bond Tracker - a narrative mechanic that reflects how deeply connected you are with your dragon companion. It’s not about XP or success. It’s about how well you understand each other.

You’ll fill in your Bond Tracker when you act in sync with your dragon’s emotional heart, showing trust. When you protect what it values, or soothe its fears. 

When you fill the tracker, your dragon grows and evolves - gaining new traits, a deeper presence in the story, and a stronger bond with you!


✨ But What Happens When You Break That Trust?

Sometimes, you get it wrong and make a choice that hurts the bond. You ignore your Dragon companion’s fear. You push too hard. You force it to act against its nature.

When that happens, you mark a Discord on your Bond Tracker.

If you reach 3 Discord, your bond fractures. Your dragon pulls away, emotionally distant, and temporarily loses access to its Traits. The connection between you has broken.

But this isn't a failure. It’s a turning point - a chance to rebuild trust through meaningful narrative choices. With time, patience, and care, the bond can be mended. The path may be difficult, but your shared story deepens.


✨ Knowing your Dragon’s Heart

Now that you’ve chosen your dragon’s Family, it’s time to choose its Heart.

Every dragon has a Heart - a core emotional identity that shapes how it sees the world and connects to you. A Dragon Heart acts as a compass for your bond, guiding how your actions affect your connection.


When your dragon experiences a moment of intense emotion - comfort, connection, or vulnerability - you may choose the Heart that has awakened:

  • The Guardian - A quiet protector. Shields others with instinct and resolve.

  • The Partner - Loyal and warm. Stays close and steady, a second heartbeat.

  • The Seeker - Curious and restless. Drawn to mysteries, always reaching.

  • The Spark - Joyful and bold. Brings laughter, hope, and light in the dark.

  • The Watcher - Still and sharp. Learns through silence and attention.

  • The Wound - Gentle and scared. Carries hurt but responds with empathy.


✨ What’s in Your Dragon’s Heart?

You and your dragon have taken shelter in the depths of Duskdale. They are darting around the entrance to a cave when the ground begins to shake. A deep rumble builds into a violent quake. Dust falls. The cave cracks, and a slab of stone above the entrance starts to break loose.


Your Dragon freezes - then acts. Instinctively. Emotionally. Do they…

… brace themselves between you and the rockfall, trying to shield you? (The Guardian)

… let out an excited cry and scatter the debris in a sudden burst of motion? (The Spark)

… press into your side, trembling. Quiet. Needing to feel safe with you? (The Wound)

Tell us what awakened in your Dragon’s Heart in our poll below 👇

Watch The Skies, 
The Crossed Paths Team ⚔️

🪽 The Sky’s Filling Up - 4,500 Dragon Riders and Counting!
11 months ago – Sat, Jul 19, 2025 at 12:32:47 PM

Hold onto your saddles, Dragon Riders! We’ve just hit 4,500 followers, and that means...

✨ ALCHEMY SUPPORT IS UNLOCKED!


You’ll officially be able to play Drakonym directly in Alchemy - a beautiful, intuitive platform built with storytellers in mind. 🙌


✨ Next up: FULL VTT SUPPORT!

You told us where you love to play - so we’re bringing Drakonym to you! At 5,000 followers, we’ll unlock native support for Foundry, Owlbear Rodeo, and Roll20. You’ll be able to play Drakonym your way, on the platform you love most!

So if you know someone who hasn’t hit that follow button yet, now’s the time to summon them. 🐉

🐲 Have You Voted for Your Favourite Dragon Yet?

Our dragon poll is still open - so if you haven’t picked your favourite, now’s the time! 

Are you drawn to the crystal-armoured Shard Dragons? The cosmic Astral Dragons? Or are you fire and fury, through and through… looking at you, Pyre fans. 👀


👇 Cast your vote below

Need help choosing? Meet all 8 Dragon Families here!


Thanks for being part of this flight - we couldn’t ask for a better clutch of dragonriders.

Let’s light up the sky,
The Crossed Paths Team ⚔️

🎲 Solo, GM-less, or Full Party - Play Drakonym Your Way
11 months ago – Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 07:06:24 AM

Greetings Adventurers!

You’ve got the dice. You’ve got the snacks.
And then someone drops out. Again.
The real BBEG? It’s not a lich… it’s scheduling.

So we made Drakonym to fight back. 💪

Play solo. Go GM-less. Run a classic campaign. Or mix them together! Here's how it works:


✨ Solo Journaling - Head out alone!

Whether it's a quiet hour before bed or a weekend binge session, Drakonym gives you everything you need to go on an epic adventure without needing a single group chat. Use our stand-alone Solo Rulebook to guide your story with over 4,500 prompts built for character growth, world exploration, and creative freedom.

You’ll need: Solo Rulebook 


✨ GM-less - No GM? No problem.

Play without a GM and share control of the world, encounters, and twists. Use the Solo Rulebook’s rich prompts alongside the Core Rulebook’s mechanics to build something unique together. It’s quick to pick up, low prep, and perfect for collaborative storytelling.

You’ll need: Solo Rulebook + Core Rulebook


✨ Classic Party Play - The Full Campaign Experience

Jump into deep, GM-led campaigns full of tactical choices, cinematic moments, and branching storylines. The Core Rulebook gives players everything they need, while the Herald’s Guide arms your GM with tools, twists, and lore to shape unforgettable adventures.

You’ll need: Core Rulebook + Herald’s Guide


 ✨ Mix and Match? Absolutely.


  • Journaling between sessions? Use solo mode for side quests or backstory dives.

  • Missing your GM this week? Flip into co-op mode and keep things moving.

  • Splitting the party? Let one half go solo while the rest follow the GM.

  • One-on-one session? Blend solo rules with classic play for a rich character arc.

Whatever your table looks like, three friends, a Discord server, or just you and a cup of tea, Drakonym is ready to play when you are.


Be the first to hear when we launch, unlock our free demo, and start your journey!


Take to the skies,
The Crossed Paths Team ⚔️