---
id: story_bible
name: Story Bible
slug: story-bible
type: master_index
status: active
world_name: ""
story_title: ""
author: ""
created: ""
updated: ""
---

# Story Bible

*Master index for all world-building, characters, locations, and lore*

> **The Story Bible is your source of truth.** Every fact about your story world should be documented here. Use it to maintain consistency, track connections, and ensure continuity across your narrative.

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## Quick Navigation

| Section | Description | Count |
|---------|-------------|-------|
| [[Characters|01-Characters/_index]] | All characters in the story | 2 |
| [[Locations|02-Locations/_index]] | Places, regions, cities, buildings | 0 |
| [[Lore|03-Lore/_index]] | History, factions, world rules | 1 |
| [[Objects|04-Objects/_index]] | Artifacts, weapons, important items | 0 |
| [[Relationships|05-Relationships/_index]] | Character and faction connections | 1 |
| [[Timeline|06-Timeline/_index]] | Chronology of story events | 1 |
| [[Themes|07-Themes/_index]] | Recurring ideas and symbols | 1 |

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## World Overview

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| **World Name** | {{ world_name if world_name else "Unnamed" }} |
| **Story Title** | {{ story_title if story_title else "Untitled" }} |
| **Author** | {{ author if author else "Unknown" }} |
| **Genre** |  |
| **Setting** |  |
| **Tone** |  |

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## Statistics Dashboard

### Characters
- **Main Characters:** 2
- **Supporting Characters:** 0
- **Minor Characters:** 0
- **Total:** 2

### Locations
- **Regions:** 0
- **Cities:** 0
- **Buildings:** 0
- **Total:** 0

### Lore
- **Historical Events:** 0
- **Factions:** 0
- **World Rules:** 1

### Objects
- **Artifacts:** 0
- **Weapons:** 0
- **Total:** 0

### Relationships
- **Character Relationships:** 1 document
- **Faction Relationships:** 0

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## Recent Updates

| Date | Section | Change | By |
|------|---------|--------|----|
|  |  |  |  |

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## Quick Start Guide

### Adding a New Character
1. Copy `01-Characters/main_characters/01_character_template.md`
2. Rename to `NN_name.md` (e.g., `03_elara.md`)
3. Fill in YAML frontmatter first
4. Add to appropriate index files
5. Link from character grid

### Adding a New Location
1. Choose type: Region, City, or Building
2. Copy corresponding template from `02-Locations/[type]/`
3. Rename and fill in details
4. Add to Locations index
5. Link from character/plot files

### Adding Lore
1. Historical events go in `03-Lore/history/`
2. Factions go in `03-Lore/factions/`
3. World rules go in `03-Lore/rules.md`
4. Update Lore index

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## Consistency Checklist

- [ ] All character ages match timeline
- [ ] Location descriptions consistent across mentions
- [ ] Magic/technology rules followed in all scenes
- [ ] Character relationships updated after major events
- [ ] All named entities have Bible entries
- [ ] Cross-links between entries are accurate

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## Search Tips

Use your editor's search to find:
- `[[` - All wiki-links (cross-references)
- `id:` - All YAML IDs
- `status:` - All status fields
- `tags:` - All tags for filtering

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## Tags Reference

### Character Tags
`#protagonist` `#antagonist` `#ally` `#enemy` `#mentor` `#romantic` `#family` `#deceased`

### Location Tags
`#capital` `#city` `#village` `#fortress` `#tavern` `#temple` `#ruins` `#wilderness`

### Lore Tags
`#magic` `#technology` `#war` `#religion` `#politics` `#history` `#myth`

### Object Tags
`#legendary` `#cursed` `#blessed` `#sentient` `#destroyed` `#lost` `#stolen`

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**World:** {{ world_name if world_name else "Unnamed" }} | **Created:** {{ created }} | **Last Updated:** {{ updated }}