❓ Help & Glossary

Home

Route: /

The landing page. Shows an overview of what Arcana Beast is. If you're logged in, you can enter your Dashboard directly.

Codex

Route: /codex

The reference library. Browse lore, creature traits (elements, classifications, natures), and mechanics. No account required. Use this during play to look up rules and lore on the fly.

Dashboard

Route: /dashboard — requires login

Your personal hub. See a count of your Beast Binders and Arcana Beast, and quickly jump to create a new one. Also shows recently created characters.

Beast Binders

Route: /beastbinders — requires login

List all your Beast Binder characters. Create new ones or view/edit existing ones. Each Beast Binder has:

• Type — a Binder Type with a specialty feature (Bookworm, Jock, Free Spirit, and more)
• B.E.A.S.T. stats — Brawn, Endurance, Agility, Spirit, Technique (base 1 each, plus 10 bonus points, max 4)
• Talents — start with 2 Talents at Rank 1 (max Rank 3)
• Flaw & Desire — narrative traits that define your character
• Linked Arcana Beast — the creatures bonded to this Beast Binder

Arcana Beast

Route: /arcanabeast — requires login

List all your Arcana Beast. Create new ones or view/edit existing ones. Each Arcana Beast has:

• Element — one of 19 elemental types
• Classification — body/habitat affinity (Boosts in fiction; never changes stats)
• Nature — grants a special feat
• B.E.A.S.T. stats — Brawn, Endurance, Agility, Spirit, Technique
• HP & Special Attack Uses — HP from Endurance + Stage; Uses equal Technique
• Special Attack — a signature move with element and effect (Stage 1+)
• Qualities — passive traits with ranks (max Rank 3)
• Stage — evolution stage (0–4) affecting die size and power

Random Generator

Routes: /generate/arcanabeast & /generate/beastbinder

Instantly generate a random Arcana Beast or Beast Binder. Great for one-shots, NPCs, or creative inspiration. Accessible from the creation forms.