Generate World

Generate Complete World

Generate a complete world: $ARGUMENTS

Overview

This skill creates an entire interconnected world through a multi-phase workflow. It generates approximately 80-120 entities using the 75 core worldbuilding templates (87 total templates exist including DM tools like Encounters and Maps), organized in the proper folder structure with [[wikilinks]] connecting everything together.

Important: This is a long-running workflow. Progress updates will be provided between phases, and the workflow will pause at key checkpoints for your approval.

Instructions

Phase 1: World Foundation

Goal: Create the world directory and establish core identity.

1. Parse the world name from arguments. If not provided, ask the user.

2. Ask for world concept (if not provided):

   • Genre/tone (epic fantasy, dark fantasy, etc.)
   • Magic level (none, rare, common, pervasive)
   • Technology level (primitive, medieval, renaissance, etc.)
   • Any specific themes or inspirations

3. Create directory structure:

   Worlds/[World Name]/
   ├── World Overview.md
   ├── Characters/
   ├── Settlements/
   ├── Items/
   ├── Creatures/
   ├── Organizations/
   ├── Concepts/
   ├── History/
   └── Geography/
   

4. Generate World Overview.md with filled content:

   • Premise (2-3 sentences establishing the world's hook)
   • Tone and central themes
   • Magic and technology levels
   • Initial cosmology notes
   • Placeholder sections for entities to come

5. CHECKPOINT: Present the world premise to user for approval before continuing.

Phase 2: Cosmology & Concepts

Goal: Establish the metaphysical foundations of the world.

Templates used: Pantheon, Deity, Religion, Magic System, Technology, Language, Prophecy, Plane of Existence, Currency, Calendar (10 templates)

Create the following entities:

1. Planes of Existence (2-3 entities)

   • Read Templates/Concepts/Plane of Existence.md
   • Create the Material Plane, an Upper Plane (divine realm), and a Lower Plane or Shadowfell equivalent
   • Establish how planes interact

2. Pantheon (1 entity)

   • Read Templates/Concepts/Pantheon.md
   • Generate a pantheon with 5-6 deity slots
   • Establish divine hierarchy and relationships
   • Connect to planes via [[Plane Name]]

3. Deities (5-6 entities)

   • Read Templates/Concepts/Deity.md
   • Create diverse domains covering:
     • Sun/Light/Life deity
     • War/Strength deity
     • Nature/Harvest deity
     • Death/Underworld deity
     • Magic/Knowledge deity
     • Trickery/Shadow deity (optional)
   • Ensure deities have relationships with each other
   • Connect each to pantheon and appropriate plane

4. Religion (1-2 entities)

   • Read Templates/Concepts/Religion.md
   • Create primary organized religion (monotheistic focus or pantheon worship)
   • If world has conflict, create a secondary/rival religion
   • Connect to pantheon and relevant deities

5. Magic System (1 entity, if magic exists)

   • Read Templates/Concepts/Magic System.md
   • Define how magic works in this world
   • Reference deities if magic is divine
   • Establish schools, sources, limitations

6. Technology (1 entity)

   • Read Templates/Concepts/Technology.md
   • Define the world's technological baseline
   • Note any magitech or unique innovations
   • Connect to relevant organizations

7. Language (2-3 entities)

   • Read Templates/Concepts/Language.md
   • Create Common tongue
   • Create 1-2 regional/racial languages
   • Note scripts and linguistic families

8. Calendar (1 entity)

   • Read Templates/Concepts/Calendar.md
   • Create months, seasons, important dates
   • Reference deities in holy days
   • Include seasonal festivals

9. Currency (1-2 entities)

   • Read Templates/Concepts/Currency.md
   • Create primary monetary system
   • Optional: rival nation's currency

10. Prophecy (1 entity)

    • Read Templates/Concepts/Prophecy.md
    • Create a central prophecy that drives world events
    • Connect to deities, history, current conflicts

Save all to: Worlds/[World Name]/Concepts/

Phase 2 Total: 16-22 entities

Phase 3: Geography - Continents & Oceans

Goal: Establish the world's major landmasses and waters.

Templates used: Continent, Ocean, Coast, Island (4 templates)

1. Create Continents (2 entities)

   • Read Templates/Geography/Continent.md
   • Create main continent and a secondary landmass
   • Define climate zones, major features
   • Establish 3-4 regions per continent
   • Note bordering oceans/seas

2. Create Oceans (1-2 entities)

   • Read Templates/Geography/Ocean.md
   • Create primary ocean separating/bordering continents
   • Include sea routes and dangers

3. Create Coasts (2 entities)

   • Read Templates/Geography/Coast.md
   • Create notable coastlines (trading coast, pirate waters, etc.)
   • Connect to continents and ocean

4. Create Islands (1-2 entities)

   • Read Templates/Geography/Island.md
   • Create mysterious or strategic islands
   • Connect to nearest continent and ocean

Save to: Worlds/[World Name]/Geography/

CHECKPOINT: Present continent layout to user for approval.

Phase 3 Total: 6-8 entities

Phase 4: Geography - Regions & Features

Goal: Fill continents with distinct regions and terrain.

Templates used: Region, Mountain Range, Forest, River, Road, Desert, Tundra, Plains, Hills, Steppes, Lake, Pass, Cave, Dungeon (14 templates)

For each continent, create:

1. Regions (6-8 entities total)

   • Read Templates/Geography/Region.md
   • Vary terrain types across regions
   • Define borders, climate, resources
   • Connect to parent continent
   • Connect to neighboring regions

2. Mountain Ranges (2-3 entities)

   • Read Templates/Geography/Mountain Range.md
   • Create natural borders between regions
   • Include notable peaks, passes, dangers

3. Forests (2-3 entities)

   • Read Templates/Geography/Forest.md
   • Vary types (ancient, haunted, cultivated)
   • Include inhabitants and dangers

4. Rivers (2-3 entities)

   • Read Templates/Geography/River.md
   • Flow from mountains to coasts/lakes
   • Connect settlements along their length

5. Lakes (1-2 entities)

   • Read Templates/Geography/Lake.md
   • Create significant bodies of water
   • Include legends or inhabitants

6. Plains/Grasslands (1-2 entities)

   • Read Templates/Geography/Plains.md
   • Create agricultural or nomadic regions

7. Desert (1 entity, if climate appropriate)

   • Read Templates/Geography/Desert.md
   • Create harsh wasteland with secrets

8. Tundra (1 entity, if climate appropriate)

   • Read Templates/Geography/Tundra.md
   • Create frozen northern/southern reaches

9. Hills (1-2 entities)

   • Read Templates/Geography/Hills.md
   • Create transitional terrain

10. Steppes (1 entity, if appropriate)

    • Read Templates/Geography/Steppes.md
    • Create nomadic horse-lord territory

11. Mountain Passes (1-2 entities)

    • Read Templates/Geography/Pass.md
    • Create strategic chokepoints
    • Connect to roads and trade routes

12. Roads (3-4 entities)

    • Read Templates/Geography/Road.md
    • Create major trade routes
    • Connect settlements and regions
    • Reference terrain they traverse

13. Caves (2-3 entities)

    • Read Templates/Geography/Cave.md
    • Create natural dungeon sites
    • Include inhabitants and treasures

14. Dungeons (2-3 entities)

    • Read Templates/Geography/Dungeon.md
    • Create adventure sites (ruins, tombs, lairs)
    • Connect to history and current threats

Save to: Worlds/[World Name]/Geography/

Phase 4 Total: 22-32 entities

Phase 5: Civilizations & Organizations

Goal: Populate regions with political entities and power structures.

Templates used: Government, Military, Guild, Religious Order, Cult, Criminal Organization, Business, Organization (General), Academy (9 templates)

1. Governments (4-6 entities)

   • Read Templates/Organizations/Government.md
   • Create variety:
     • Hereditary Kingdom
     • Theocratic State
     • Merchant Republic
     • Tribal Confederation
     • Magocracy (if magic is common)
   • Connect to regions, deities, history
   • Establish rivalries and alliances

2. Military Organizations (4-6 entities)

   • Read Templates/Organizations/Military.md
   • Create for each major government:
     • Royal Army/Legion
     • Naval Fleet
     • Elite Guard/Knights
   • Connect to parent government

3. Guilds (2-3 entities)

   • Read Templates/Organizations/Guild.md
   • Create economic powers:
     • Merchants' Guild
     • Craftsmen's Guild
     • Adventurers' Guild
   • Connect to settlements, governments

4. Religious Orders (2-3 entities)

   • Read Templates/Organizations/Religious Order.md
   • Create for major deities:
     • Militant holy order
     • Monastic tradition
     • Healing order
   • Connect to religion, deities, temples

5. Cults (1-2 entities)

   • Read Templates/Organizations/Cult.md
   • Create secret or forbidden groups
   • Connect to darker deities or prophecy

6. Criminal Organizations (1-2 entities)

   • Read Templates/Organizations/Criminal Organization.md
   • Create underworld powers:
     • Thieves' Guild
     • Smuggling Ring
   • Connect to cities, rival organizations

7. Businesses (1-2 entities)

   • Read Templates/Organizations/Business.md
   • Create powerful merchant houses
   • Connect to trade routes, cities

8. Academies (1-2 entities)

   • Read Templates/Organizations/Academy.md
   • Create centers of learning:
     • Mage College (if magic exists)
     • Bardic College
     • Military Academy
   • Connect to magic system, governments

9. General Organizations (1-2 entities)

   • Read Templates/Organizations/Organization (General).md
   • Create miscellaneous factions:
     • Secret Society
     • Explorer's League
     • Druid Circle
   • Connect to various entities

Save to: Worlds/[World Name]/Organizations/

CHECKPOINT: Present civilization structure to user for approval.

Phase 5 Total: 17-28 entities

Phase 6: Settlements

Goal: Create settlements throughout the regions.

Templates used: City, Town, Village, Stronghold, Library (5 templates)

For each region:

1. Cities (1 per major region, 4-6 total)

   • Read Templates/Settlements/City.md
   • Make regional capitals
   • Connect to region, government, organizations
   • Reference geographic features

2. Towns (1-2 per region, 6-10 total)

   • Read Templates/Settlements/Town.md
   • Vary purposes:
     • Trade hub
     • Mining town
     • Port town
     • Border town
     • Pilgrimage site
   • Connect to parent region and nearest city

3. Villages (2-3 per region, 10-15 total)

   • Read Templates/Settlements/Village.md
   • Create variety:
     • Farming village
     • Fishing village
     • Logging camp
     • Mining hamlet
   • Connect to parent region

4. Strongholds (2-3 entities)

   • Read Templates/Settlements/Stronghold.md
   • Create military fortifications:
     • Border fortress
     • Mountain keep
     • Coastal citadel
   • Connect to military, government, strategic locations

5. Libraries (1-2 entities)

   • Read Templates/Settlements/Library.md
   • Create centers of knowledge:
     • Grand Archive
     • Forbidden Collection
   • Connect to academies, magic system, history

Save to: Worlds/[World Name]/Settlements/

Phase 6 Total: 23-36 entities

Phase 7: Settlement Details

Goal: Populate major settlements with establishments and NPCs.

Templates used: Tavern, Shop, Temple (3 templates from Settlements), Support Character, Background Character, Antagonist (3 templates from Characters)

For each city and major town:

1. Taverns (1-2 per major settlement, 8-12 total)

   • Read Templates/Settlements/Tavern.md
   • Create memorable establishments with:
     • Unique atmosphere
     • Colorful proprietor
     • Regular patrons
     • Plot hooks

2. Shops (2-3 per major settlement, 12-18 total)

   • Read Templates/Settlements/Shop.md
   • Vary types:
     • Blacksmith/Armorer
     • Apothecary/Alchemist
     • General Store
     • Exotic Imports
     • Magic Shop (if appropriate)

3. Temples (1 per major settlement, 5-8 total)

   • Read Templates/Settlements/Temple.md
   • Connect to established religion and deities
   • Vary deity focus per region

4. Support Characters - Leaders (1 per major settlement, 6-10 total)

   • Read Templates/Characters/Support Character.md
   • Create settlement rulers:
     • City Lord/Mayor
     • Governor
     • Council Head

5. Support Characters - Proprietors (1-2 per major settlement, 8-15 total)

   • Read Templates/Characters/Support Character.md
   • Create memorable shopkeepers and innkeepers
   • Give each secrets and connections

6. Support Characters - Quest-givers (1 per major settlement, 5-8 total)

   • Read Templates/Characters/Support Character.md
   • Create adventure hooks:
     • Mysterious stranger
     • Desperate merchant
     • Haunted noble

7. Background Characters (2-3 per city, 8-12 total)

   • Read Templates/Characters/Background Character.md
   • Create local color:
     • Town crier
     • Street vendor
     • Gossip
     • Guard captain

8. Local Antagonists (1 per major city, 4-6 total)

   • Read Templates/Characters/Antagonist.md
   • Create regional villains:
     • Crime boss
     • Corrupt official
     • Cult leader
     • Rival merchant
   • Connect to criminal organizations, cults

Save Characters to: Worlds/[World Name]/Characters/ Save Settlements to: Worlds/[World Name]/Settlements/

Phase 7 Total: 56-89 entities (cumulative establishment + character count)

Phase 8: History

Goal: Create the world's historical timeline.

Templates used: Age, Event, War, Battle, Treaty, Trade Agreement, Tragedy, Dynasty (8 templates)

1. Ages (4 entities)

   • Read Templates/History/Age.md
   • Create chronological eras:
     • Age of Creation/Myth - Gods shape the world
     • Age of Expansion - Civilizations grow
     • Age of Conflict - Great wars reshape borders
     • Current Age - Present tensions
   • Connect ages to each other

2. Major Events (3-4 entities)

   • Read Templates/History/Event.md
   • Create world-shaping moments:
     • The Sundering/Cataclysm
     • Discovery of Magic
     • First Contact between peoples
     • Fall of an Empire
   • Connect to ages, regions, governments

3. Wars (2 entities)

   • Read Templates/History/War.md
   • Create conflicts that shaped politics:
     • Ancient war (mythic scale)
     • Recent war (living memory)
   • Connect to governments, regions, ages

4. Battles (2-3 entities)

   • Read Templates/History/Battle.md
   • Create decisive moments:
     • Battle that ended a war
     • Last stand of a hero
     • Siege of a great city
   • Connect to wars, locations, characters

5. Treaties (1-2 entities)

   • Read Templates/History/Treaty.md
   • Create peace agreements:
     • Treaty ending major war
     • Alliance pact
   • Connect to governments, wars

6. Trade Agreements (1 entity)

   • Read Templates/History/Trade Agreement.md
   • Create economic pacts between nations
   • Connect to governments, guilds, roads

7. Tragedies (1-2 entities)

   • Read Templates/History/Tragedy.md
   • Create disasters:
     • Plague
     • Natural disaster
     • Magical catastrophe
   • Connect to regions, ages, current conditions

8. Dynasties (2-3 entities)

   • Read Templates/History/Dynasty.md
   • Create ruling bloodlines:
     • Current ruling dynasty
     • Fallen dynasty
     • Rising house
   • Connect to governments, characters

Save to: Worlds/[World Name]/History/

CHECKPOINT: Present historical timeline to user for approval.

Phase 8 Total: 16-21 entities

Phase 9: Creatures & Flora

Goal: Populate the world with unique life forms.

Templates used: Species, Monster, Animal, Insect, Plant (5 templates)

1. Species/Races (3-4 entities)

   • Read Templates/Creatures/Species.md
   • Create unique peoples:
     • Native/ancient race
     • Reclusive/mysterious people
     • Hostile/misunderstood species
     • Recently discovered people
   • Connect to regions, history, governments

2. Monsters (4-5 entities)

   • Read Templates/Creatures/Monster.md
   • Create regional threats:
     • Apex predator (dragon-type)
     • Undead menace
     • Aberration/eldritch horror
     • Regional beast (unique to one area)
     • Legendary creature (tied to prophecy)
   • Connect to dungeons, regions, history

3. Animals (3-4 entities)

   • Read Templates/Creatures/Animal.md
   • Create notable wildlife:
     • Mount/beast of burden
     • Hunted game
     • Dangerous predator
     • Exotic/rare creature
   • Connect to regions, cultures

4. Insects (1-2 entities)

   • Read Templates/Creatures/Insect.md
   • Create notable bugs:
     • Swarming menace
     • Useful/farmed insect
   • Connect to regions, ecology

5. Plants (2-3 entities)

   • Read Templates/Creatures/Plant.md
   • Create notable flora:
     • Healing herb
     • Dangerous plant
     • Sacred tree/flower
     • Magical reagent
   • Connect to regions, magic system, alchemy

Save to: Worlds/[World Name]/Creatures/

Phase 9 Total: 13-18 entities

Phase 10: Items & Equipment

Goal: Create notable items throughout the world.

Templates used: Weapon, Armor, Wondrous Magic Item, Artifact, Potion, Gear, Food, Drink, Container, Vehicle, Book (11 templates)

1. Artifacts (2-3 entities)

   • Read Templates/Items/Artifact.md
   • Create legendary items:
     • Divine relic (tied to deity)
     • Royal regalia (tied to dynasty)
     • Lost weapon of a hero
   • Connect to history, characters, prophecy

2. Weapons (2-3 entities)

   • Read Templates/Items/Weapon.md
   • Create notable weapons:
     • Signature weapon of a nation
     • Rare material weapon
     • Cursed blade
   • Connect to military, history

3. Armor (1-2 entities)

   • Read Templates/Items/Armor.md
   • Create notable armor:
     • Royal/ceremonial armor
     • Legendary hero's mail
   • Connect to military, history

4. Wondrous Magic Items (2-3 entities)

   • Read Templates/Items/Wondrous Magic Item.md
   • Create useful magic items:
     • Navigation tool
     • Communication device
     • Protective charm
   • Connect to magic system, academies

5. Potions (2-3 entities)

   • Read Templates/Items/Potion.md
   • Create regional brews:
     • Healing potion variant
     • Performance enhancer
     • Dangerous/forbidden elixir
   • Connect to plants, shops, magic

6. Gear (1-2 entities)

   • Read Templates/Items/Gear.md
   • Create specialized equipment:
     • Explorer's kit
     • Climber's tools
   • Connect to guilds, regions

7. Food (2-3 entities)

   • Read Templates/Items/Food.md
   • Create regional cuisine:
     • National dish
     • Festival food
     • Travel rations
   • Connect to cultures, settlements

8. Drinks (2-3 entities)

   • Read Templates/Items/Drink.md
   • Create regional beverages:
     • Famous ale/wine
     • Exotic spirit
     • Ceremonial drink
   • Connect to taverns, cultures

9. Containers (1 entity)

   • Read Templates/Items/Container.md
   • Create notable container:
     • Bag of holding variant
     • Sacred vessel
   • Connect to magic, religion

10. Vehicles (2-3 entities)

    • Read Templates/Items/Vehicle.md
    • Create transportation:
      • Trading vessel
      • War machine
      • Exotic mount/vehicle
    • Connect to military, guilds, technology

11. Books (2-3 entities)

    • Read Templates/Items/Book.md
    • Create important texts:
      • Holy scripture
      • Historical chronicle
      • Forbidden grimoire
      • Map/atlas
    • Connect to libraries, religion, magic, history

Save to: Worlds/[World Name]/Items/

Phase 10 Total: 19-29 entities

Phase 11: Key Characters

Goal: Create world-shaping characters beyond settlement NPCs.

Templates used: Protagonist, Divine Servant, Familiar (3 remaining templates)

1. Protagonists/Heroes (2-3 entities)

   • Read Templates/Characters/Protagonist.md
   • Create legendary figures:
     • Living hero (current age)
     • Historical hero (founder/savior)
     • Rising hero (prophecy candidate)
   • Connect to prophecy, history, organizations

2. Divine Servants (2-3 entities)

   • Read Templates/Characters/Divine Servant.md
   • Create celestial/infernal agents:
     • Angel of primary deity
     • Messenger of the gods
     • Fallen servant
   • Connect to deities, planes, prophecy

3. Familiars (1-2 entities)

   • Read Templates/Characters/Familiar.md
   • Create notable bonded creatures:
     • Archmage's companion
     • Sacred beast
   • Connect to characters, magic system

Save to: Worlds/[World Name]/Characters/

Phase 11 Total: 5-8 entities

Phase 12: Final Connections & World Overview

Goal: Ensure all connections are bidirectional and complete the World Overview.

1. Update World Overview.md Fill all sections with links to created entities:

   • Geography Overview: Link to continents, major regions
   • Major Powers table: Link to governments
   • Timeline table: Link to ages and key events
   • Magic System(s): Link to magic system entity
   • The Divine: Link to pantheon, deities
   • Planes of Existence: Link to planes
   • Major Conflicts: Link to current tensions
   • Quick Reference:
     • Key Locations: Capitals, dungeons, landmarks
     • Key Characters: Rulers, heroes, villains
     • Key Organizations: Major powers
     • Key Concepts: Pantheon, magic, prophecy

2. Connection Audit Review all created entities and ensure:

   • Every entity has at least 3-5 [[wikilinks]] in Connections
   • Parent-child relationships are bidirectional
   • Plot hooks reference other entities
   • No orphaned entities exist
   • Historical entities connect to current ones

   Validation Checklist:

   • Every character links to their home settlement, AND that settlement links back to the character
   • Every organization links to its headquarters, AND that settlement links back to the organization
   • Every deity in the pantheon links to the pantheon, AND the pantheon links to all deities
   • Every settlement links to its parent region, AND the region links to all settlements within it
   • Every historical event links to its location, AND the location links to the event
   • Every artifact links to its current owner/location, AND they link back to the artifact
   • Flag any entity with 0 incoming links as "orphaned" - add at least 2 references to it

   Bidirectional Link Patterns:

   If A links to B as...	B must link to A as...
   Homeland/Location	Notable Person/Resident
   Member of Organization	Members/Notable Members
   Worships Deity	Followers/Worshippers
   Parent Region	Subregions/Settlements
   Ruler of Settlement	Current Ruler
   Creator of Item	Created Items/Notable Works
   Participant in Event	Key Figures

3. Cross-Category Links Ensure connections span categories:

   • Characters → Organizations they belong to → back-link to Characters
   • Settlements → Geographic features nearby → back-link to Settlements
   • Items → Characters who own/seek them → back-link to Items
   • History → Locations where events occurred → back-link to History
   • Creatures → Regions where they live → back-link to Creatures
   • Organizations → Settlements where they operate → back-link to Organizations

4. Connection Density Targets:

   • Minimum: 3 outgoing wikilinks per entity
   • Target: 5-8 connections per entity
   • Incoming: Every entity should have 2+ other entities linking TO it
   • Fix orphans: If an entity has <2 incoming links, add references in related entities

Phase 13: Summary Report

Provide a final summary:

1. Entity Count by Category:

   Category        | Count | Templates Used
   ----------------|-------|---------------
   Geography       | X     | 18/18
   Concepts        | X     | 10/10
   Organizations   | X     | 9/9
   Settlements     | X     | 8/8
   Characters      | X     | 6/9 (9 total, 6 for NPCs)
   History         | X     | 8/9 (9 total, includes Adventure)
   Creatures       | X     | 5/5
   Items           | X     | 11/11
   ----------------|-------|---------------
   TOTAL           | X     | 75 core templates
   
   (Additional DM tool templates available: Encounters 4, Maps 4)
   

2. World Structure Overview:

   • Continents and their regions
   • Major powers and their relationships
   • Timeline of ages
   • Divine hierarchy

3. Connection Density:

   • Total [[wikilinks]] created
   • Average connections per entity
   • Most connected entities

4. Suggested Next Steps:

   • Areas to expand further
   • Plot hooks ready to develop
   • Character arcs to explore
   • Dungeons ready to detail

5. File Location: Worlds/[World Name]/ - ready for use in Obsidian

Naming Conventions Reference

When generating names for entities, consult these reference files:

When to Apply

• During entity generation: Use naming patterns that match the entity's species, culture, or region
• For settlements: Name cities/towns using appropriate linguistic conventions for their dominant culture
• For characters: Match names to species (Dwarven names for dwarves, Elvish for elves, etc.)
• For geography: Use Tolkien patterns for rivers (-duin), mountains (-gor), forests (-taur), etc.

Matching Names to Tone

Consistency Guidelines

Throughout all phases, maintain:

1. Naming Conventions:

   • Extract cultural naming from region/species
   • Use consistent linguistic patterns for related entities
   • Reference Templates/Reference/D&D Species Naming Conventions.md for standard races
   • Reference Templates/Reference/Tolkien Naming Conventions.md for elvish/dwarvish names

2. Religious Consistency:

   • Temples worship established deities
   • Religious orders serve specific gods
   • Holy days appear on the calendar
   • Divine servants match deity domains

3. Political Logic:

   • Settlements reference their governing nation
   • Borders follow geographic features
   • Military serves the government
   • Trade agreements match actual routes

4. Geographic Coherence:

   • Rivers flow from mountains to seas/lakes
   • Roads connect actual settlements
   • Climate matches latitude/terrain
   • Creatures live in appropriate habitats

5. Historical Integration:

   • Current entities reference historical events
   • Wars explain current rivalries
   • Dynasties connect to governments
   • Artifacts tie to historical figures
   • Tragedies explain current conditions

6. Economic Consistency:

   • Currency matches issuing government
   • Trade routes connect trading partners
   • Guilds operate in relevant settlements
   • Shops sell regionally appropriate goods

7. Magical Consistency:

   • Academies teach the established magic system
   • Magic items follow world's magical rules
   • Potions use established plants/ingredients
   • Prophecy integrates with divine system

8. Cross-References:

   • Always use [[Entity Name]] syntax
   • Fill the Connections section of every entity
   • Update older entities when new connections emerge
   • Ensure bidirectional links

Template Reference (All 75)

Total: 75 templates across 8 categories