Author: Adam Minnie

Another move: Affirm a Friend

In real life, I’m not sure why, but I have found that it is strangely rare for me and others to authentically affirm what we notice and admire in those we care about. Since I aim to play Epyllion with my family, I want the game to encourage and reward practicing this kind of sincere affirmation.

[I wrote this move assuming the idea of taking bonuses forward, but Epyllion may not have that concept, in which case, this move would need to be modified.]

What do you think?

Affirm a Friend

When you set aside time to sincerely affirm something you admire about another dragon in your clutch, roll +Gems (max +3). On a hit, your affirmation deepens your bonds and lifts your clutchmate’s spirits. Choose one:

—Give the clutchmate you affirmed +1 forward (+1 on one future roll)

—The clutchmate you affirmed may erase a Shadow if you return a gem

On 10+ the exchange also lifts your own spirits. In addition to the choice above, either take the other choice above or choose one of the following:

—Take +1 forward yourself 

—Erase a  Shadow if you return a gem

On a miss, your well-intended effort goes awry somehow, perhaps due to interruption, misunderstanding, or perceived insincerity. Choose one

—Take -1 forward (-1 on your next roll)

—Return a gem to the clutchmate you tried to affirm

—Mark a Shadow

I’m somewhat joking with this, but has anybody made a custom move about “When you fly beyond Dragonia’s shores over the Kraken-infested sea“? I feel like the following—while technically a move, and perhaps even setting-appropriate—is not in the spirit of the game. 😛

When you fly beyond Dragonia’s coast over the Kraken-infested sea you become kraken-lunch before anything more interesting happens.

Maybe it would just be the same as the Valley of death move. Or something similar? What about this? Just playing around. I know it is still too dark:

When you fly beyond Dragonia’s coast over the Kraken-infested sea roll +Courage. on a 10+, you make it back alive with a story or trinket that impresses other dragons. On a 7-9, you have an impressive story that is told throughout dragonkind, but you must also choose one:

— your body is no longer fully intact and functional

— your sleep is no longer untroubled by nightmares

— your rationality is no longer fully intact

— you no longer easily trust others and enjoy intimacy

— you no longer have a taste for things you once enjoyed.

On a miss, you fly through the valley of death.