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AGE OF INSTINCTBOND • SURVIVE • BECOME
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Human-animal Hybrids of Aurelia — shark, eagle, wolf, lion, tiger, chameleon, parrot and meerkat — gathered on a storm-swept mountainside

AGE OF INSTINCT

A grounded survival tabletop RPG where you bond with an animal Companion, survive the wilds of Aurelia, and become something greater together — a Hybrid. Play at your table or free online.

What if your greatest strength wasn't yours alone?

BOND • SURVIVE • BECOME

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Our commitment

Play should be accessible

Age of Instinct was created with the principle that cost should not become a barrier to people playing together.

15% of profits support Futurestars

15% of Age of Instinct profits are donated to Futurestars, supporting its charitable work in Ghana. Our founder worked directly with the charity in Ghana and we have their blessing in this endeavour.

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Welcome to Aurelia

A world that answers back

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

Designed to be accessible to complete newcomers while still offering depth for experienced RPG players.

Travellers and their companions crossing the wide wilderness of Aurelia

Three ways to play

Get started with Age of Instinct

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

THE ROLEPLAYING GAME

Read the official rule book and guides online, then bring Aurelia to your own table.

READ THE RULE BOOK
AoI Tabletop Online with battle map, character sheet, dice and miniatures

AoI TABLETOP ONLINE

The digital tabletop built alongside the game. Players play free. Always.

PLAY ONLINE FREE
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HOSTED EXPERIENCES

Professionally run sessions for teams, online or in person.

BOOK AN EXPERIENCE

At the table

Skill, teamwork and instinct

No complicated magic system. The supporting software handles much of the administration so players can concentrate on playing.

  • 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.
  • Designed for newcomers and experienced RPG players.
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What players say

Straight from the table

Unedited words from players after hosted Age of Instinct sessions.

I was excited as hell even before I saw the production values and work that went into it. Honestly that's way more accessible than the standard campaigns.
Callum StockdalePlayer
I'm a bit blown away by the work you've put into that — clearly a passion project and really enjoyable to play. Thanks for involving us.
Ryan WilsonPlayer
Incredible work — clearly went above and beyond.
Tim GibsonPlayer
It's amazing.
Paula MarshallPlayer
Well done, incredible effort mate — a lot of fun. Thanks man.
Phil PalmerPlayer
I've never played this type of game before but you made it easy and fun.
Lisa BainbridgePlayer