Development on the Herald's Guide continues, and we're making fantastic progress! Here's what's been happening this month.
📖 Herald's Guide: Monster Section - 23% Complete
The monster section of the Herald's Guide is now 23% complete, and it's shaping up beautifully. Ash is creating a comprehensive bestiary of creatures for Heralds to use in their campaigns, complete with stats, behaviors, and story hooks.
But that's not all. Ash is also building a monster generator to help you create custom creatures on the fly. Whether you need a quick encounter or a fully fleshed-out antagonist, the generator will have you covered.
🐉 New Monster Preview
Here's a sneak peek at one of the new monsters featured in the Herald's Guide:
We can't wait to show you more!
📜 Solo Rulebook Updates
The solo rulebook is getting some major additions! Ash is finalising new classes, careers, and paths specifically designed for solo play, and they'll be available for playtesting very soon.
Ash is also introducing all-new Wild & Bond Perks that are more solo-focused, giving you even more ways to deepen your bond with your dragon and navigate the world of Drakonym on your own!
What's Next?
The Herald's Guide is growing, the solo rulebook is expanding, and Drakonym continues to evolve. Thank you for riding with us.
February has been an exciting month for Drakonym, and we've got some major updates to share about new tools and features coming your way.
Herald's Guide Alpha - Now in Backers' Hands
Last month, we reached a huge milestone: the Herald's Guide went out to backers in its first alpha version!
This is the GM resource you've been waiting for; packed with tools, guidance, and resources for running Drakonym campaigns. The alpha version gives you an early look at what the Herald's Guide will offer, including advice on building emotionally resonant campaigns, managing the unique mechanics of Drakonym, and creating memorable sessions for your players.
We know this is an alpha release, which means it's still a work in progress. We're actively gathering feedback from backers who've received it, refining the content, and making sure the final version is as polished and useful as possible.
If you've had a chance to dive into the Herald's Guide, we'd love to hear your thoughts. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue development.
Sanctum Integration
Drakonym is also being integrated into Sanctum, our all-in-one digital hub for the Akeroth universe. Sanctum will house everything you need to play and run Drakonym digitally, including:
Dragon databases with full stats and lore
Character creation and management tools
Searchable abilities, traits, and bond mechanics
Resources for GMs running Drakonym campaigns
Sanctum is being built to be the central platform for all things Akeroth, and Drakonym will be a core part of that ecosystem. Whether you're a player tracking your dragon's growth or a GM preparing for a session, Sanctum will have the tools you need in one convenient place.
What's Next
We'll have more detailed updates on Sanctum integration as development continues. We're excited to share more with you!
And as always, we're continuing to refine the Herald's Guide based on your feedback. The alpha is just the beginning, and the final version will be even better.
Thank you for riding with us. The bond between rider and dragon is at the heart of Drakonym, and we're committed to giving you every tool we can to make that bond come alive.
Drakonym has spread its wings to DriveThruRPG and Itch.io, making it accessible wherever you prefer to find your games. The bond between rider and dragon is calling. Answer on your platform of choice.
Mark your calendars! We're hosting a live Drakonym play event in April at the Arcanist's Tavern in London. Experience the game in person, meet fellow riders, and see dragon-bonding adventures come to life at the table. More details coming soon, but if you're in or near London, you won't want to miss this!
Natural Six Actual Play: Now Live
Natural Six's two-part Drakonym actual play series is now available! Watch how the game unfolds at a real table, see the bond system in action, and get inspired for your own adventures.
What a year it's been for Drakonym. We wanted to take a moment to celebrate everything we've accomplished together in 2025 and give you a clear picture of what's soaring toward you in 2026.
🐉 The Journey So Far
Drakonym has grown into something truly special, as a three-book system designed to be our flagship title while still honoring the diverse library of games Crossed Paths creates. It's playable both solo and in groups, giving you the flexibility to experience the bond between rider and dragon however works best for you.
The Core Rulebook is now complete and in its final version. If you're a backer, the digital version is already in your hands. If you've been waiting to dive in, now's the perfect time! The foundation of Drakonym is solid, polished, and ready for your adventures.
✨ What We Delivered This Year
2025 was packed with releases, and we're incredibly proud of what we've brought you:
📖 Creator's Guide 🗺️ Guide to Batesian ⚡ Secrets of the Old Gods 🌙 Shadows of Verdamere 🎵 Full Soundtrack
Plus all the additional crowdfunding content we promised. Every stretch goal, every bonus, delivered.
🔮 Coming in 2026: The Final Pieces
We're not done yet. Two major releases are coming next year to complete the Drakonym experience:
Solo Rulebook – A comprehensive system designed specifically for solo play. While we released a small solo engine this year to give you a taste, the full Solo Rulebook will be an expansive, deeply developed experience that stands alongside the core game. This book will give you everything you need for rich, meaningful adventures.
Herald's Guide – The final book in the trilogy. We'll share more details as we get closer to release, but this guide is designed to deepen your understanding of the world and expand your storytelling possibilities in exciting new directions.
Drakonym has been an incredible journey, and the fact that we get to share it with all of you makes it even more meaningful. Thank you for your patience, your enthusiasm, and your trust as we've built this world together.
There's still so much sky to explore. Let's keep flying!
As the year comes to a close, we want to send you all our warmest wishes - whether you’re resting, adventuring, or spending time with the people who keep your fire burning.
If you missed our December Update Livestream, you can catch up anytime with the VOD below! 👇
✨ The Core Rulebook Has Entered Beta!
This is a huge milestone for the project, and we couldn’t be more excited to finally say that The Drakonym Core Rulebook is officially in Beta.
Your feedback, comments, playthroughs, and bug reports have shaped every corner of this book. This Beta marks the moment where the core foundations of the game are locked in and ready for final refinement.
Thank you to everyone who has helped us hone the system, smooth mechanics, clarify lore, and strengthen the heart of what Drakonym is. You’ve made this possible.
Alongside the Core Rulebook milestone, several major pieces of Drakonym are now content-complete:
Shadows Over Verdamere
The Journey Demo
Drakonym Soundtrack
A Guide to Batesian
Secrets of the Old Gods
Each of these brings a new corner of Akeroth to life, and we’re thrilled to see them taking final shape.
✨ What's Coming Up Next
With the Core Rulebook entering Beta, we’re now able to move fully into development on the Solo Rulebook and the Herald’s Guide.
These two books build directly on the Core’s foundations - the Solo Rules bringing a more introspective, character-driven journaling mode, and the Herald’s Guide supporting storytellers who want to run larger campaigns, guild arcs, and party adventures.
If you’d like to follow these developments as they unfold - including first-look previews and early discussions - make sure you’re part of the Drakonym channels on Discord. That’s where we share the earliest behind-the-scenes details.
Your ongoing support, energy, and dedication have carried this project to one of its biggest milestones yet. Drakonym is where it is because of you - your playtesting, your feedback, your enthusiasm, and your belief in this world.
Stay bright, stay brave, The Crossed Paths Team ⚔️
