user: Hi! Generate an outline for an original fiction book. The book should be set in a dark, mature fantasy setting.

assistant: I. Introduction

A. Setting
   1. Description of the dark fantasy world
   2. Overview of the main characters

B. Conflict
   1. Overview of the main conflict
   2. Description of the opposing forces

II. Rising Action

A. Character Development
   1. Introduction of new characters
   2. Exploration of the characters’ motivations

B. Conflict Escalation
   1. The protagonists’ attempts to resolve the conflict
   2. The antagonists’ attempts to further the conflict

III. Climax

A. Final Battle
   1. Description of the battle
   2. The protagonists’ victory

B. Resolution
   1. Description of the aftermath
   2. Reflection on the characters’ growth

IV. Conclusion

A. Summary of the story
B. Reflection on the themes of the story

user: This seems like a relatively generic outline that could be applied to almost any story with a traditional three act structure.
Can you add some more details to better fit the stated premise and target audience?

assistant: Of course! Here is a more detailed outline that takes into account the premise and target audience:

I. Introduction
  A. Introduction to Setting
    1. Dramatic description of fantasy world
      a. Scene of war with no winners and lots of corpses
      b. Emphasize lack of ethics among the inhabitants of world
    2. Tragic Introduction of main character
      a. Main character born into hardship
      b. Describe the harsh life of main character and mother
      c. Explore main character's desires and ambitions
  B. Call to Action
    1. Event that triggers change in main character
      a. Introduce opposing force or villain character to main characters ambitions or goals
      b. Opposing force directly affects main character's way of life emotionally or physically
      c. Event becomes traumatic experience for main character
    2. Start of the journey
      a. Main character leaves old life behind to achieve his ambitions or goals
      b. Optional: Introduce side characters that may join main character
II. Rising Action
  A. First Steps
    1. Lost in vast world
      a. Main character does not know where to go and wanders
      b. Main character joins a warring faction
    2. Getting familiar with world
      a. Description of world and ongoing conflicts by side character or text read by main character
      b. Main character familiarized with power system and how to obtain power
    3. Figuring out a plan
      a. Main character determines plan to obtain power explicitly or implicitly
      b. Side characters help motivate main character
    4. Getting involved in the world
      a. Main character fights for faction
      b. Main character gains merit with faction
  B. Getting a Mentor
    1. Meeting a character that has similar goals to main character
      a. Main character meets veteran of world
      b. Veteran is in higher position of power than main character
    2. Bonding with character
      a. Main character proves worth through trial by fire
      b. History of veteran character revealed
    3. Receiving guidance
      a. Veteran character teaches main character as a mentor
      b. Veteran character helps main character grow in power and fame
  C. Getting Closer to Achieving Goals
    1. Improved plan with guidance from mentor
      a. Mentor helps character have a clearer path to goals
    2. Taking action on plan
      a. Main character takes action on improved plan
      b. Main character faces set-backs when taking action
    3. Becoming experienced
      a. Main character becomes experienced in the ways of the world
      b. Personality of main character has changed over time
      c. Main character has a lot of power
III. Climax
  A. Final Battle with Villain/ Reconciliation with Event
    1. Build up to final battle or confrontation
      a. Conflict with main villain or opposing force
      b. Main character prepares to resolve the threat
    2. The moment
      a. Main character with side characters if any face off against villain or opposing force
      b. Descriptive battle where many characters are lost
    3. The triumph
      a. Main character emerges victorious in hard fought battle
IV. Falling Action
  A. Aftermath of battle
    1. Healing the emotional and physical wounds
      a. Main character heals wounds
      b. Funerals take place for those lost in battle
    2. Complete any side character plot points
      a. Main character and side characters resolve any plot points
  B. Wrapping up Last Steps before Achieving Goals
    1. Getting to the end of the plan
      a. Main character gains power for the last time
      b. Main character finishes plan
    2. Going back to the beginning
      a. Main character visits hometown
      b. Description of past events in hindsight
V. Conclusion
  A. Achieving Ambitions or Goals
    1. Main character achieves ambition
    2. Epilogue