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Age of Instinct

The Roleplaying Game

A grounded survival tabletop RPG set in the wild world of Aurelia, where humans form extraordinary Bonds with animal Companions.

Core concepts

SIMPLE TO LEARN. CHALLENGING TO MASTER.

  • Explore the wilderness of Aurelia.
  • Bond with an animal Companion.
  • Survive using skill, teamwork and instinct.
  • Develop your Bond.
  • Become a rare Human/Animal Hybrid.
  • No complicated magic system.
A human, a bear companion and the rare Human/Bear Hybrid transformation

World of Aurelia

A WORLD SHAPED BY THE WILD

Five continents, immense oceans and habitats alive with creatures. Every landscape shapes the journeys, dangers and Bonds found there.

Illustrated world map of Aurelia showing the continents of Valenwild, Kaeloria, Sundara, Lunara and Eldoria, surrounded by the Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and the Warm Gulf
The world of Aurelia. Select the map to explore it at full size.

The northern continent

Valenwild

From the frozen Frostspire Reaches to the mangroves of the Southern Coasts, Valenwild holds radically different regions within one vast continent.

Its forests, plains, highlands and hidden waters make it a natural starting point for expeditions into Aurelia.

Parchment map of Valenwild showing the Frostspire Reaches, Sunken Lands, Eastern Plains, Southern Coasts, Western Highlands, Central Woodlands, Grey Depths and Secret Sea
Valenwild, the great northern continent. Select the map to view it at full size.

Who it's for

Newcomers welcome. Veterans satisfied.

Age of Instinct is designed to be accessible to complete newcomers while still offering depth for experienced RPG players.

The supporting software handles much of the administration so players can concentrate on playing.

A tracker and wolf companion reading tracks together on a forest floor

Learn by playing

How to Play

Try the public Online Tutorial — a guided, hands-on introduction to Age of Instinct that runs in your browser.

No login is required, and completing the tutorial does not grant access to the full AoI Tabletop Online app.

START THE ONLINE TUTORIAL

Rule books

Read the guides online

Player Rule Book cover

Player Rule Book

Everything a player needs: character creation, Bonds, skills and survival in Aurelia.

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GM Rule Book cover

GM Rule Book

Running the game: encounters, pacing, world rules and Game Master guidance.

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Lore of Aurelia cover

Lore of Aurelia

A narrative history of the world reclaimed — from the Gaia Plague to the rise of Bonds and Hybrids.

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Hybrid Guide & Gallery cover

Hybrid Guide & Gallery

The complete guide to True Hybrids — stats, traits and every Companion Animal in the Hybrid Gallery.

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