Fat Unicorn
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Hello EN World!
We are Fat Unicorn Games (@FatUnicornLLC), and we are thrilled to announce my upcoming 5e supplement: Manera’s Guide to Taming the Wild.
This is a dedicated companion system that turns any beast, monstrosity, fey, elemental, or similar creature into a true, evolving party member—one that grows alongside the player (the "Handler") rather than fading into irrelevance after low levels.
Key Features
Playtest Status: Confidential playtest materials are available (core intro, LUA examples like Blood Hawk Dive Peck synergy, Black Bear Scent Track, etc., and the sheet). If you're running 5e games with companions, Rangers, or small groups and want to test it, DM me for a packet (happy to share under NDA/confidential terms).
Kickstarter: Launching soon! Sign up for launch alerts and early access perks here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fatunicorn/maneras-guide-to-taming-the-wild
I'd love feedback from the EN World community—balance thoughts on synergy scaling, LUA adaptations, play feel in actual sessions, or any 5e edge cases. What dream companion would you want to build? (Pseudodragon sage? Treant guardian? Kraken ally?) We've even tested a Tarrasque!
Thanks for checking it out—looking forward to your thoughts!
fatunicornllc@gmail.com
@FatUnocornLLC - X
Fat Unicorn
We are Fat Unicorn Games (@FatUnicornLLC), and we are thrilled to announce my upcoming 5e supplement: Manera’s Guide to Taming the Wild.
This is a dedicated companion system that turns any beast, monstrosity, fey, elemental, or similar creature into a true, evolving party member—one that grows alongside the player (the "Handler") rather than fading into irrelevance after low levels.
Key Features
- Start small (pup/fledgling/juvenile) and scale via milestones to adult/prime forms.
- True synergy mechanics: Share senses, combine attacks, split healing, bonus action combos, and more—designed so the companion enhances without overshadowing.
- 10 creature type categories with adapted LUA traits (Legendary Unique Abilities) balanced from SRD sources.
- Bond-focused lore (no domination spells needed) inspired by the legendary elven tamer Manera Silverleaf.
- Full companion character sheet (vine-bordered, PC-style layout – see attached image).
- Works especially well in small parties (2–4 players) to fill roles without breaking balance.
- SRD 5.2.1 compatible (CC-BY-4.0 attribution included where required).
Playtest Status: Confidential playtest materials are available (core intro, LUA examples like Blood Hawk Dive Peck synergy, Black Bear Scent Track, etc., and the sheet). If you're running 5e games with companions, Rangers, or small groups and want to test it, DM me for a packet (happy to share under NDA/confidential terms).
Kickstarter: Launching soon! Sign up for launch alerts and early access perks here:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fatunicorn/maneras-guide-to-taming-the-wild
I'd love feedback from the EN World community—balance thoughts on synergy scaling, LUA adaptations, play feel in actual sessions, or any 5e edge cases. What dream companion would you want to build? (Pseudodragon sage? Treant guardian? Kraken ally?) We've even tested a Tarrasque!
Thanks for checking it out—looking forward to your thoughts!
fatunicornllc@gmail.com
@FatUnocornLLC - X
Fat Unicorn
