Predation: Bring Home The Beacon: Rules

Rules Summary

System: Cypher System – Predation
You play:
- One character (Karn, Tec, Pteryx, Osteon)
- One companion (played by any player)

Characters start with 10 XP at character creation. This XP can be spent on:
- Advancements for the character (4 XP each).
- Companion (Dino) advancements during character creation only.
After character creation, companions level up automatically and no further XP may be spent on them.
Characters regain XP up to their 10 XP cap only after completing a full 10-hour rest (typically 10 hours sleep plus optional downtime). Without this rest, XP does not replenish.
Characters may take one advancement per 10-hour rest period.
Each advancement costs 4 XP.
Remaining XP can be spent on narrative bonuses or temporary abilities, such as:
- 2 XP for a temporary skill.
- 3 XP to treat one roll as an automatic 18 (success).
This rule encourages strategic camp building and prioritizing rest in the narrative.

Companions start at Level 2 at character creation.
Companion advancement after creation is automatic, tied to the character’s Tier:
- Level 3 when character reaches Tier 3.
- Level 4 when character reaches Tier 4.
- Level 5 (maximum) when character reaches Tier 5.
Companion level affects their stats, abilities, and effectiveness.
No additional XP is spent on companions after character creation.