Needs
Food, rest, stimulation, safety. Each pet has its own tolerance and preferences.
Pets
The primary focus of gameplay
Pets are not gear. They eat, sleep, bond, break, and pass traits to their young. The game is built around them.
Care
Detailed simulation
A living creature with needs, not a stat block. Neglect shows. Attention compounds.
Health & Injury
Wounds heal slowly. Scars persist. Some changes are permanent.
Bonding
Trust built over time unlocks new behaviors and deeper cooperation.
Genetics
Breeding that matters
Traits pass down. Recessives hide. Lines can be strengthened or ruined. Records matter.
Inheritance
Visual and functional traits, with dominant and recessive expression.
Lineage
Track bloodlines. Breed for role, temperament, or recovery of lost traits.
Mutations
Rare shifts; sometimes a gift, sometimes a cost.
Record Keeping
Your stable is a dynasty. Keep notes; the game does too.
Roles
Fight, gather, craft, guard
Combat Companion
Fights alongside you; tactics under your control.
Gatherer
Sniffs out and retrieves resources from the world.
Crafting Helper
Assists at camp and in fabrication.
Camp Guardian
Holds a dungeon safe camp while you are away.
“Breed for purpose, care for the rest of their lives.”Moondog Design Pillar