Page Formatting Guide

This is the guide for how you should be formatting pages. It contains general guidelines as well as examples for each kind of page

All pages other than adventure logs should begin with a short introductory paragraph, bolding their name (and providing phonetic pronunciation if necessary).

You can view/edit the CSS here.

***NOTE:** ANY PAGES STILL IN PROGRESS (IE NOT DONE BEING FORMATTED) SHOULD BE TAGGED WITH THE "WIP" TAG. ONLY REMOVE "WIP" WHEN FORMATTING AND DETAILS ARE ALL FINISHED.*

## Example Character Page

The Character category should be used for any character, NPC or Player, that has had enough of a presence in a campaign/oneshot/arc to have enough data for their own sheet.

**Example Character Pages:** Kris Nifeton, Allaura

**Code Template:** CharacterOutline

### ***Template***

An ideal Character page should have sections for:

* Sidebar info (Template:Character)
* Intro Paragraph + pronunciation
* Personality
* Appearance
* Relationships
* Backstory
	+ (Revealed/publicly known backstory)
* Activity
	+ (First appearance and following ones after it, via oneshots/campaigns/rp etc)
* Items of Note
	+ (Specifically for items that either have/will have a wiki page or otherwise are a Big Deal, to the character or others)
* Quotes
* Warmup Question answers (if a PC)
* Gallery
* ... though they can have any extra categories as well, and as many subcategories as deemed necessary.

### ***Character Tags***

***Player characters*** should be tagged: Characters, Player Characters, (Campaigns they've been in), (Any guilds they may be in), (Race)

***NPCs*** should be tagged: NPC, (Campaign/Oneshots participated in), any guilds they are known to be in/were in, and any Arcs they were in

* ***Antagonists*** should have all aforementioned tags PLUS the Antagonists tag

## Example Deity Page

The Deity category should be used for Dragon-Gods, as well as other deity that may make their home or presence known within Halintar.

Here is an example of a finished Deity page.

### ***Template***

An ideal Deity page should have sections for:

* Sidebar info (Template:Deity)
* Intro paragraph + pronunciation
* Description
* Personality
* Homestead (if applicable)
	+ Should also include "Brood" and "Hoard" details, if a Dragon-God
* Powers
* History (only what is publicly known)
* Relationships
	+ Relationship to other Dragon-Gods, if a Dragon-God or has interactions with any
	+ Relationship to worshipers
* Activity

### ***Deity Tags***

***All deities*** should be tagged with the "Deities" tag, as well as their race (if applicable).

***Dragon-Gods*** should be tagged with the aforementioned tags as well as the "Dragons" and "Dragon Gods" tags.

## Example Guild/Faction Page

The Guild category should be used for any organized group within Halintar, including:

* **Dragon-worshipping/run guilds**, such as the Crusaders of the Sterling Serpent or the Cabal of the Brass Arrow
* **Independent guilds** such as the Wizards of the Coast or Shinqatal.
* **Organized notorious families**, such as the Nifeton or Bloodkel families.

Here is an example of a finished Guild page.

### ***Template***

An ideal Guild page should have sections for:

* Sidebar Info (Template:Guild)
* Intro paragraph + pronunciation
* History
	+ Notable members, if any
* Leadership
	+ Current leaders
* Membership and Rankings
	+ How to join, if possible
	+ Brief descriptions of all known rankings and how to reach them
* Traditions, if any
* Modern activity, if any

### ***Guild Tags***

All guilds should be tagged with three tags only: "Guilds", their own guild name, and the country(ies) they base themselves in.

## Example Country Page

The Country category should be used for the six Dragon-God territories within Halintar, as well as their individual states (precincts, dynasties, etc) if warranted, and any other city-state like territories such as the Colossal Covert or Oakarthel.

Here is an example of a completed Country page.

### ***Template***

An ideal Country page should have sections for:

* Sidebar Info (Template:Country)
* Intro paragraph + pronunciation
* History
	+ Any eras it may have existed through, either personal or throughout Halintar history.
		- Halintar-national eras are:
			* Prehistory (3,000+ years ago)
			* The Insurrection (3,000-2,000 years ago)
			* The Age of Ardence (2,000-905 years ago)
			* The Metier Era (905 years ago to present)
		- Personal eras vary based on major events within the country. They can be inbetween or during eras, and are significant enough to warrant their own section.
* Geography
	+ Landmarks
	+ Climate
	+ Fauna & Flora
		- (link to separate page listing fauna and flora)
* Demographics
	+ States (listed as State Name, ie Dynasty or Precinct)
		- (List out all states + basic info)
	+ Ethnic Groups
	+ Language
	+ Religion

### ***Country Tags***

All countries should be tagged with the "Countries" tag, a tag of their name, and any other larger country/countries they may reside in.

## Example City/Town Page

The City/Town page template should be used for any individual settlements worth enough of being noted on the map. This includes capitols, players' hometowns, locations visited within a campaign or oneshot, etcetera.

Here's an example of a completed Town page.

### ***Template***

An ideal City/Town page should have sections for:

* Sidebar Info (Template:CityOrTown)
* Intro paragraph + pronunciation
* Etymology
* History
	+ For capitols or just very old locations, include same Eras as Country
* Government
* Defenses
* Society
	+ Religion
* Trade and Business
* Layout
	+ Sectors (if any)
	+ Places of Note
* Population
	+ People of Note (if any)
* Organizations
* Trivia

### ***City/Town Tags***

All cities/towns should have tags with their Country(ies) they're in

## Example Location Page

The Location template should be used for specific locations within the world that aren't countries or cities/towns. Usually these include taverns and camps, though they could also include dungeons, ruins, or natural landmarks.

Here's an example of a typical Location page.

### ***Template***

An ideal Location should have sections for:

* Sidebar info (Template:Infobox\_location)
* Intro paragraph + pronunciation
* Description
	+ Exterior (if applicable)
	+ Interior (if applicable)
* Notable People (if applicable)
	+ Guilds
	+ Owners/Leaders, Past Leaders (if applicable)
	+ Residents/Frequent Patrons
* History
	+ Note: If writing about a very old/historical location, utilize the Era signifiers used by the Country template.
* Trivia

### ***Location Tags***

All locations should be tagged with the country/region they are located in & any guilds/deities they may be associated with.

## Example Event Page

An Event page should be used to denote historical events that are worth noting on their own. These events can be unique happenstances, such as a battle or natural disaster, or annual/scheduled events that repeat through cultural or natural means.

Here's an example of a typical Event page.

### ***Template***

An ideal Event should have sections for:

* Sidebar info (Template:Event) with In-Game Data filled out only
* Intro paragraph + pronunciation
* Prelude
	+ This should explain why the event happened (or theories about why) and the events leading up to its happening
* ((Event Name))
	+ Description of the event itself
* Aftermath (if applicable)
	+ The aftermath of the event, if it was a onetime event or an event that no longer repeats
* Any other relevant notes
	+ This could include any technological innovations that occurred because of this event, other traditions surrounding its happening, etcetera
* Notes
	+ Miscellaneous notes, perhaps regarding controversy surrounding the event or the legacy the event left behind.

### ***Event Tags***

An event should be tagged with the location and campaigns/oneshots related to its occurrence, as well as any deities that may be related to their happening.

## Example Campaign or Campaign Arc Page

A campaign or campaign arc page covers the overarching information of a campaign or one of it's contained arcs.

Here's an example of a completed campaign page

### ***Template***

An ideal Campaign/Campaign Arc page should have this information:

* Sidebar info (Template:Event)
	+ Image (optional)
	+ In-Game Data
		- In-Game Start Date (if known; at least try to pin down year/season)
		- Starting Location
		- Player Characters (be sure to add links as well)
	+ IRL Info
		- Date started & Date ended (or continuous)
		- Dungeon Master(s) by online handles
		- Current Player Characters
		- Past Player Characters (if applicable)
			* Be sure to note somewhere in the page the in-game reason for why the character left and generally around when they left

* List of arcs, if any
	+ In-game start/end dates of each arc (if known)
	+ Notes on new player characters added/removed
	+ 1-2 sentence summary of what arc was about (save detailed summary for arc page)
	+ Links to adventure logs

### ***Campaign/ Campaign Arc Tags***

A campaign should be tagged with the Campaign tag.

Campaign Arcs should be tagged with Campaign and Arc tags, as well as a tag specific to the campaign they're from.

## Example Adventure Log Page

An average Adventure Log page should be pretty simple, just providing information about whatever session or oneshot it may cover. It should also have other stats included, listed below.

**Campaign Adventure Log Example:** Murder in the High Tower

**Oneshot Adventure Log Examples:** MOTHER OF GOD, Patch Job, Blood Party, Fickle Fettle

### ***Template***

An ideal Adventure Log page should have this information in it:

* Introductory paragraph (super brief summary of what happened + links)
* Sidebar infobox (Template:Event)
	+ (Insert via (Insert > Infobox > Event))
* Prompt (if formally written up)
* Character Developments
	+ List any first appearances, major developments (ie if they joined/left a guild), deaths, etcetera
* Entry #X
	+ Note: Please try to add links to things when they're first referenced, including: places, characters, guilds, countries, etc. Better to have too many links than not enough.
* Gallery
* NavboxOneshots (a footer box with links to all other oneshots run thus far)

### ***Adventure Log Tags***

All adventure logs should be tagged with the "Adventure Log" tag as well as the the Oneshot or Campaign tag. Adventure logs from a long-running campaign should also have a tag of that specific campaign, as well as a tag of the specific arc. If leaving unfinished or WIP, remember to add the WIP tag and come back to it later.

## Example Race Page

A Race page should be used for the various races who call Halintar their home, including player races as well as the various breeds of Dragon. These are especially important for homebrew races specific to the Halintar/Big Stretch setting.

Here's an example of a completed Race page.

### ***Template***

An ideal Race page should have the following sections:

* An introductory paragraph explaining their existence and general place of origin in the continent
* Physical Features
	+ Subsections for various races (if applicable)
* Culture
	+ Subsections for various races (if applicable)
* Playing a \_\_\_\_\_\_
	+ General stats for all creatures of this race
	+ Subsections for various races (if applicable)

### ***Race Tags***

All races should be tagged with the Races tag. They should also have the "Homebrew" tag if applicable.

Note: Sub-pages for races (such as the Heterogeneous Form page) should be tagged with the relevant race.

## Example Magic (Homebrew) Page

A Magic/Homebrew page showcases custom-made spells or magical abilities specific to Halintar and it's campaigns/oneshots.

Here's an example of a completed Magic (Homebrew) page

### **Template**

* Intro paragraph detailing where the spell comes from
* Sidebar info (Template:Magic)
	+ The school of magic
	+ Level
	+ Casting Time
	+ Range
	+ Components
	+ Duration
* Description
	+ Visual details
	+ Specific rulings

### **Magic (Homebrew) Tags**

All magic/homebrew pages should be tagged with "Magic", "Homebrew", and any relevant schools of magic

Spells should specifically be tagged with "Spells" tag.

## Example Item Page

An item page features a singular magical item, elaborating on it's appearance, abilities, and history. This includes magical/enchanted items as well as mundane ones, so long as they're prevalent/relevant enough to be given their own page.

Here's an example of a completed Item page

### **Template**

* Intro paragraph summarizing when/why the item first showed up and where it is now.
* Sidebar info (Template:Item)
	+ Fill out any applicable info for the item itself
* Description
* Powers
* History
* Notable Owners

### **Item Tags**

All Item pages should be tagged with "Items", "Homebrew", and a tag connecting it to any deity if it has such a connection.

## Example Flora/Fauna Page

A page on unique flora or fauna. These should be written up for any such creatures or other life forms that aren't in the D&D books by default, or otherwise have uniquely different features/abilities/etcetera than their book versions.

Examples: Sabertoothed Displacer Beasts, Aster Snails

### **Template**

* Intro paragraph + pronunciation. Mention first in-game appearance briefly
* Infobox (Template: FloraFauna)
* History
* Description
* Abilities
	+ Physical Abilities
	+ Magic Abilities
* Ecology
* Notable Oneshot/Campaign Appearances
* Gallery

### **Flora/Fauna Tags**

All flora/fauna pages should be tagged with "Flora" or "Fauna", "Homebrew", the country/countries they originate from, and any guilds or other such associations they may have as a whole.

## Example Background Page

A Background is a homebrew D&D5e background, which provides statistical bonuses to a character as well as personality quirks and flaws that allow them to better RP a character from a certain location, guild, etcetera.

Here is an example of a typical Background page.

### ***Template***

An ideal Character page should have sections for:

* Intro Paragraph
* Basic Information
	+ Restrictions (if any)
		- (Ie, can only be taken by certain races/classes)
	+ Skills, Proficiencies, Languages, & Equipment
* Feature
	+ (A unique feature that all characters with this background have)
* Suggested Characteristics
	+ Personality Traits
		- (d8 table of traits, of which a character picks two)
	+ Ideals
		- (d6 table of ideals, of which a character picks one. Each one can correspond to an alignment, though not all alignments need to be covered)
	+ Bonds
		- (d6 table of bonds, of which a character picks one)
	+ Flaws
		- (d6 table of flaws, of which a character picks one)

### ***Background Tags***

***All backgrounds*** should be tagged: Backgrounds, Lore, & any tag(s) related to the background's guilds or locations of origin