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== Rules Summary ==

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

== Experience Points (XP) and Advancement ==

* 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.

== Companion (Dino) Advancement ==

* 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.

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