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- Renamed 03-Characters to 03-Story-Bible with expanded structure - Added enhanced character templates with YAML frontmatter for metadata - Created new sections: Locations, Lore, Objects, Relationships, Timeline, Themes - Added templates for: regions, cities, buildings, historical events, factions - Added templates for: artifacts, weapons, character relationships - Added world rules document for magic/technology/society tracking - Added CONSISTENCY.md for continuity tracking - Added comprehensive README with usage guide - Added index files for each section with cross-linking - Implemented wiki-link syntax [[file]] for cross-references - Added Mermaid diagram support for relationship maps and timelines - Tagging system for filtering and organization Generated by Mistral Vibe. Co-Authored-By: Mistral Vibe <vibe@mistral.ai>
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id: consistency_checklist
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name: Consistency Checklist
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slug: consistency-checklist
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type: tracking
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status: active
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last_checked: ""
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checked_by: ""
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created: ""
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updated: ""
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---
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# Consistency Checklist
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*Track and verify continuity across your story*
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> **Check this file before finalizing each chapter.** Update as you write to catch inconsistencies early.
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## Critical Checks (Must Verify)
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### Character Consistency
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- [ ] All character ages match the timeline
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- [ ] Character names spelled consistently (including nicknames)
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- [ ] Character appearances match descriptions
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- [ ] Character motivations align with actions
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- [ ] Character arcs progressing as planned
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- [ ] Dialogue voices distinct and consistent
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- [ ] Relationships updated after major events
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- [ ] Secrets revealed in correct order
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### Location Consistency
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- [ ] Location descriptions match across mentions
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- [ ] Distances between locations consistent
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- [ ] Travel times calculated and consistent
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- [ ] Location features (buildings, landmarks) correctly placed
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- [ ] Weather/climate consistent with region and season
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- [ ] Political control of locations updated
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### Timeline Consistency
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- [ ] Event dates don't conflict
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- [ ] Character ages match birth dates
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- [ ] Historical events align with character backstories
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- [ ] Season and time of day consistent
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- [ ] Day of week calculations correct
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### World Rules Consistency
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- [ ] Magic system rules followed in all scenes
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- [ ] Technology level consistent
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- [ ] Physical laws not violated
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- [ ] Societal customs respected
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- [ ] Economic rules applied consistently
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## Chapter-by-Chapter Tracking
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| Chapter | Characters | Locations | Timeline | Rules | Notes | Status |
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|---------|------------|-----------|----------|--------|-------|--------|
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| Ch 1 | | | | | |
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| Ch 2 | | | | | |
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| Ch 3 | | | | | |
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## Character-Specific Tracking
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### Protagonist
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| Attribute | Value | First Mentioned | Last Verified | Status |
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|-----------|-------|----------------|---------------|--------|
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| Full Name | | | |
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| Age | | | |
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| Appearance | | | |
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| Motivation | | | |
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| Key Items | | | |
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### Antagonist
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| Attribute | Value | First Mentioned | Last Verified | Status |
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|-----------|-------|----------------|---------------|--------|
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| Full Name | | | |
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| Age | | | |
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| Appearance | | | |
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| Motivation | | | |
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| Key Items | | | |
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## Location-Specific Tracking
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| Location | Description | First Mentioned | Last Verified | Status |
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|----------|-------------|----------------|---------------|--------|
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## Magic/Technology Tracking
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| System | Rule | Chapter | Compliance | Notes |
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|--------|------|---------|------------|-------|
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## Relationship Tracking
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| Relationship | Status | Chapter Established | Last Mentioned | Notes |
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|--------------|--------|---------------------|---------------|-------|
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## Plot Hole Prevention
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### Foreshadowing Check
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- [ ] All Chekhov's guns fired
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- [ ] All mysteries have clues
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- [ ] All character skills used
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- [ ] All location details relevant
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### Continuity Check
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- [ ] Injuries explained (healed or lingering)
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- [ ] Items accounted for (gained/lost)
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- [ ] Knowledge gained remembered
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- [ ] Promises fulfilled or addressed
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### Logic Check
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- [ ] Character actions have motivation
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- [ ] Event causes have setup
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- [ ] Consequences follow actions
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- [ ] Dialogue doesn't contradict facts
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## Version History
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| Date | Checked By | Findings | Resolved | Notes |
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|------|------------|----------|----------|-------|
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## Quick Verification Commands
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Use your editor's search:
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- `{{ character.name }}` - Find all mentions of a character
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- `{{ location.name }}` - Find all mentions of a location
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- `[[` - Find all cross-references
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- `status:` - Find all status fields
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## Final Check Before Publishing
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- [ ] All consistency checks passed
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- [ ] All timeline entries complete
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- [ ] All character sheets updated
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- [ ] All location descriptions final
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- [ ] All relationship maps current
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- [ ] All world rules followed
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**Last Checked:** {{ last_checked if last_checked else "Never" }} | **By:** {{ checked_by if checked_by else "No one" }} | **Created:** {{ created }} | **Last Updated:** {{ updated }}
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