Oreynia:Writing Guidelines - Revision history

JackMaro at 17:36, 16 July 2026

2026-07-16T17:36:56Z

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	Remember, the core universe is already established. Please do not ruin it by breaking the universe’s lore or adding random superpowers. If you add or find an element that can be abused, you must add more constraints and explanations to it. Here are a few things to consider before writing:		Remember, the core universe is already established. Please do not ruin it by breaking the universe’s lore or adding random superpowers. If you add or find an element that can be abused, you must add more constraints and explanations to it. Here are a few things to consider before writing:

	* '''Don't add plot holes & know your limitations:''' One of the core principles of the Oreynia Universe is to keep it free of the unsatisfying plot holes that have ruined so many great stories. Basically, keep it simple, hence the medieval theme. Please don't add time travel or some kind of ''dyad in the Force'' ("That's not how the Force works!" ''— Han Solo''). All magical elements come from spirits, ancient gods and nature, not out of thin air. ~~And they they~~ have a cost; energy shall be constant and preserved, even for the ancients. By being a contributor, you should already know the universe’s history, rules, structure, and limitations. Here are two very limiting factors in the universe—do not break them:		* '''Don't add plot holes & know your limitations:''' One of the core principles of the Oreynia Universe is to keep it free of the unsatisfying plot holes that have ruined so many great stories. Basically, keep it simple, hence the medieval theme. Please don't add time travel or some kind of ''dyad in the Force'' ("That's not how the Force works!" ''— Han Solo''). All magical elements come from spirits, ancient gods and nature, not out of thin air. They like everything else have a cost; energy shall be constant and preserved, even for the ancients. By being a contributor, you should already know the universe’s history, rules, structure, and limitations. Here are two very limiting factors in the universe—do not break them:
	** Metals act like rubber for electricity. This means no lightbulbs or electrical devices can exist.		** Metals act like rubber for electricity. This means no lightbulbs or electrical devices can exist.
	** Air and gases can't expand rapidly. No explosive materials like gunpowder and no steam pumps.		** Air and gases can't expand rapidly. No explosive materials like gunpowder and no steam pumps.

JackMaro at 17:36, 16 July 2026

2026-07-16T17:36:24Z

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	Remember, the core universe is already established. Please do not ruin it by breaking the universe’s lore or adding random superpowers. If you add or find an element that can be abused, you must add more constraints and explanations to it. Here are a few things to consider before writing:		Remember, the core universe is already established. Please do not ruin it by breaking the universe’s lore or adding random superpowers. If you add or find an element that can be abused, you must add more constraints and explanations to it. Here are a few things to consider before writing:

	* '''Don't add plot holes & know your limitations:''' One of the core principles of the Oreynia Universe is to keep it free of the unsatisfying plot holes that have ruined so many great stories. Basically, keep it simple, hence the medieval theme. Please don't add time travel or some kind of ''dyad in the Force'' ("That's not how the Force works!" ''— Han Solo''). All magical elements come from spirits, ancient gods and nature, not out of thin air. ~~Everything has~~ a cost; energy shall be constant and preserved. By being a contributor, you should already know the universe’s history, rules, structure, and limitations. Here are two very limiting factors in the universe—do not break them:		* '''Don't add plot holes & know your limitations:''' One of the core principles of the Oreynia Universe is to keep it free of the unsatisfying plot holes that have ruined so many great stories. Basically, keep it simple, hence the medieval theme. Please don't add time travel or some kind of ''dyad in the Force'' ("That's not how the Force works!" ''— Han Solo''). All magical elements come from spirits, ancient gods and nature, not out of thin air. And they they have a cost; energy shall be constant and preserved, even for the ancients. By being a contributor, you should already know the universe’s history, rules, structure, and limitations. Here are two very limiting factors in the universe—do not break them:
	** Metals act like rubber for electricity. This means no lightbulbs or electrical devices can exist.		** Metals act like rubber for electricity. This means no lightbulbs or electrical devices can exist.
	** Air and gases can't expand rapidly. No explosive materials like gunpowder and no steam pumps.		** Air and gases can't expand rapidly. No explosive materials like gunpowder and no steam pumps.

JackMaro at 17:31, 16 July 2026

2026-07-16T17:31:37Z

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	** Air and gases can't expand rapidly. No explosive materials like gunpowder and no steam pumps.		** Air and gases can't expand rapidly. No explosive materials like gunpowder and no steam pumps.

	* '''Keep plot armor very low:''' Simply put, don't write miracles and conveniences. Your favorite character might die. If they are caught up in a bad corner, they most certainly will. This is not ''Game of Thrones'' Season 8. We like the early ~~seasons~~ - Let Ned Stark die, and find a new favorite surviving character.		* '''Keep plot armor very low:''' Simply put, don't write miracles and conveniences. Your favorite character might die. If they are caught up in a bad corner, they most certainly will. This is not ''Game of Thrones'' Season 8. We like the early Seasons - Let Ned Stark die, and find a new favorite surviving character.

	== Creating a Page ==		== Creating a Page ==

JackMaro at 17:31, 16 July 2026

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	** Air and gases can't expand rapidly. No explosive materials like gunpowder and no steam pumps.		** Air and gases can't expand rapidly. No explosive materials like gunpowder and no steam pumps.

	* '''Keep plot armor very low:''' Simply put, don't write miracles and conveniences. Your favorite character might die. If they are caught up in a bad corner, they most certainly will. This is not ''Game of Thrones'' Season 8. Let Ned Stark die, and find a new favorite surviving character.		* '''Keep plot armor very low:''' Simply put, don't write miracles and conveniences. Your favorite character might die. If they are caught up in a bad corner, they most certainly will. This is not ''Game of Thrones'' Season 8. We like the early seasons - Let Ned Stark die, and find a new favorite surviving character.

	== Creating a Page ==		== Creating a Page ==

JackMaro at 17:30, 16 July 2026

2026-07-16T17:30:24Z

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	Remember, the core universe is already established. Please do not ruin it by breaking the universe’s lore or adding random superpowers. If you add or find an element that can be abused, you must add more constraints and explanations to it. Here are a few things to consider before writing:		Remember, the core universe is already established. Please do not ruin it by breaking the universe’s lore or adding random superpowers. If you add or find an element that can be abused, you must add more constraints and explanations to it. Here are a few things to consider before writing:

	* '''Don't add plot holes & know your limitations:''' One of the core principles of the Oreynia Universe is to keep it free of the unsatisfying plot holes that have ruined so many great stories. Basically, keep it simple, hence the medieval theme. Please don't add time travel or some kind of ''dyad in the Force'' ("That's not how the Force works!" ''— Han Solo''). All magical elements come from ancient gods and nature, not out of thin air. Everything has a cost; energy shall be constant and preserved. By being a contributor, you should already know the universe’s history, rules, structure, and limitations. Here are two very limiting factors in the universe—do not break them:		* '''Don't add plot holes & know your limitations:''' One of the core principles of the Oreynia Universe is to keep it free of the unsatisfying plot holes that have ruined so many great stories. Basically, keep it simple, hence the medieval theme. Please don't add time travel or some kind of ''dyad in the Force'' ("That's not how the Force works!" ''— Han Solo''). All magical elements come from spirits, ancient gods and nature, not out of thin air. Everything has a cost; energy shall be constant and preserved. By being a contributor, you should already know the universe’s history, rules, structure, and limitations. Here are two very limiting factors in the universe—do not break them:
	** Metals act like rubber for electricity. This means no lightbulbs or electrical devices can exist.		** Metals act like rubber for electricity. This means no lightbulbs or electrical devices can exist.
	** Air and gases can't expand rapidly. No explosive materials like gunpowder and no steam pumps.		** Air and gases can't expand rapidly. No explosive materials like gunpowder and no steam pumps.

JackMaro at 17:26, 16 July 2026

2026-07-16T17:26:43Z

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	Welcome contributor! You've earned the rights to expand the universe of Oreynia! '''BUT!'''<blockquote>"With great power comes great responsibilities" ''- Ben Parker''</blockquote>Remember, the core universe is already made. Don't ruin it by breaking the universe’s lore or adding random superpowers. If you add or find an element that can be abused, you need to add more constrains and explanations to it. Here's a few things to think about before writing:		Welcome, contributor! You've earned the rights to expand the universe of Oreynia! '''BUT!'''

	* '''Don't add plot holes & know your limitations:''' One of the core principles of the Oreynia Universe is to keep it free of the unsatisfying plot holes which killed so many great ~~stories out there~~. ~~Basically, keep it simple, hence the medieval theme. Please don't add time travel or some kind of a dyad in the Force. ''(~~"~~That~~'~~s not how the force works" - Han Solo).~~'' All magical elements comes from ancient gods and nature, not out of thin air. Everything has a cost, energy shall be constant and preserved. By being a contributor, you should already know the universe’s history, rules, structure and limitations. Here are a two very limiting factors in the universe, don'~~t break them:~~		<blockquote>"With great power comes great responsibility."<br>''— Ben Parker''</blockquote>

	~~- Metals act like rubber for electricity~~. ~~This means no lightbulb~~ or ~~any electrical device can exist~~.		Remember, the core universe is already established. Please do not ruin it by breaking the universe’s lore or adding random superpowers. If you add or find an element that can be abused, you must add more constraints and explanations to it. Here are a few things to consider before writing:
	~~- Air and gases~~ can~~'t expand rapidly. No explosive materials like gunpowder~~ and ~~no steam pumps~~.

	* '''~~Keep~~ plot ~~armor very low~~'''~~: Simply put~~. ~~Don~~'t ~~write miracles~~ and ~~conveniences~~. ~~Your favorite character might die~~. ~~If they~~ are ~~caught up~~ in ~~a bad corner they most certainly will~~. This ~~is not GOT season 8~~. ~~Let Ned Stark die,~~ and ~~find a new favorite surviving character~~.		* '''Don't add plot holes & know your limitations:''' One of the core principles of the Oreynia Universe is to keep it free of the unsatisfying plot holes that have ruined so many great stories. Basically, keep it simple, hence the medieval theme. Please don't add time travel or some kind of ''dyad in the Force'' ("That's not how the Force works!" ''— Han Solo''). All magical elements come from ancient gods and nature, not out of thin air. Everything has a cost; energy shall be constant and preserved. By being a contributor, you should already know the universe’s history, rules, structure, and limitations. Here are two very limiting factors in the universe—do not break them:
			** Metals act like rubber for electricity. This means no lightbulbs or electrical devices can exist.
			** Air and gases can't expand rapidly. No explosive materials like gunpowder and no steam pumps.

	== Creating a ~~page~~ ==		* '''Keep plot armor very low:''' Simply put, don't write miracles and conveniences. Your favorite character might die. If they are caught up in a bad corner, they most certainly will. This is not ''Game of Thrones'' Season 8. Let Ned Stark die, and find a new favorite surviving character.
	~~First~~ thing when creating a new page is to determine ~~the~~ category ~~of the page~~: What ~~thing~~ are you adding to the universe?
			== Creating a Page ==

			The first thing to do when creating a new page is to determine its category: What are you adding to the universe?

	* File path must match.		* File path must match.
	* Category has to be set for the page.		* Category has to be set for the page.
	* Layout has to match category.		* Layout has to match the category.

	[[Category:Universe Building]]		[[Category:Universe Building]]

JackMaro at 17:24, 16 July 2026

2026-07-16T17:24:58Z

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	Welcome contributor! You've earned the rights to expand the universe of Oreynia! '''BUT!'''<blockquote>"With great power comes great responsibilities" ''- Ben Parker''</blockquote>Remember, the core universe is already made. Don't ruin it by breaking the universe’s lore or adding random superpowers. If you add or find an element that can be abused, you need to add more constrains and explanations to it. Here's a few things to think about before writing:		Welcome contributor! You've earned the rights to expand the universe of Oreynia! '''BUT!'''<blockquote>"With great power comes great responsibilities" ''- Ben Parker''</blockquote>Remember, the core universe is already made. Don't ruin it by breaking the universe’s lore or adding random superpowers. If you add or find an element that can be abused, you need to add more constrains and explanations to it. Here's a few things to think about before writing:

	* '''Don't add plot holes & know your limitations:''' One of the core principles of the Oreynia Universe is to keep it free of the unsatisfying plot holes which killed so many great stories out there. Basically, keep it simple, hence the medieval theme. Please don't add time travel or some kind of a dyad in the Force. ''("That's not how the force works" - Han Solo).'' All magical elements comes from ancient gods and nature, not out of thin air. Everything has a cost, energy shall be constant and preserved. By being a contributor, you should already know the universe’s history, rules, structure and limitations. ~~''(Like knowing~~ the ~~ancient gods didn~~'t ~~invent~~ electricity~~: nothing is~~ electrical ~~conductive in the universe of Oreynia = lightning, thunder, wires~~ and ~~batteries doesn~~'t ~~exist)''~~		* '''Don't add plot holes & know your limitations:''' One of the core principles of the Oreynia Universe is to keep it free of the unsatisfying plot holes which killed so many great stories out there. Basically, keep it simple, hence the medieval theme. Please don't add time travel or some kind of a dyad in the Force. ''("That's not how the force works" - Han Solo).'' All magical elements comes from ancient gods and nature, not out of thin air. Everything has a cost, energy shall be constant and preserved. By being a contributor, you should already know the universe’s history, rules, structure and limitations. Here are a two very limiting factors in the universe, don't break them:

			- Metals act like rubber for electricity. This means no lightbulb or any electrical device can exist.
			- Air and gases can't expand rapidly. No explosive materials like gunpowder and no steam pumps.

	* '''Keep plot armor very low''': Simply put. Don't write miracles and conveniences. Your favorite character might die. If they are caught up in a bad corner they most certainly will. This is not GOT season 8. Let Ned Stark die, and find a new favorite surviving character.		* '''Keep plot armor very low''': Simply put. Don't write miracles and conveniences. Your favorite character might die. If they are caught up in a bad corner they most certainly will. This is not GOT season 8. Let Ned Stark die, and find a new favorite surviving character.

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"With great power comes great responsibilities" ''- Ben Parker''
Remember, the core universe is already made. Don't ruin it by breaking the universe’s lore or adding random superpowers. If you add or find an element that can be abused, you need to add more constrains and explanations to it. Here's a few things to think about before writing: * '''Don't add..."

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Welcome contributor! You've earned the rights to expand the universe of Oreynia! '''BUT!'''<blockquote>"With great power comes great responsibilities" ''- Ben Parker''</blockquote>Remember, the core universe is already made. Don't ruin it by breaking the universe’s lore or adding random superpowers. If you add or find an element that can be abused, you need to add more constrains and explanations to it. Here's a few things to think about before writing:

* '''Don't add plot holes & know your limitations:''' One of the core principles of the Oreynia Universe is to keep it free of the unsatisfying plot holes which killed so many great stories out there. Basically, keep it simple, hence the medieval theme. Please don't add time travel or some kind of *a dyad in the Force*. ''("That's not how the force works" - Han Solo).'' All magical elements comes from ancient gods and nature, not out of thin air. Everything has a cost, energy shall be constant and preserved. By being a contributor, you should already know the universe’s history, rules, structure and limitations. ''(Like knowing the ancient gods didn't invent electricity: nothing is electrical conductive in the universe of Oreynia = lightning, thunder, wires and batteries doesn't exist)''

* '''Keep plot armor very low''': Simply put. Don't write miracles and conveniences. Your favorite character might die. If they are caught up in a bad corner they most certainly will. This is not GOT season 8. Let Ned Stark die, and find a new favorite surviving character.

== Creating a page ==
First thing when creating a new page is to determine the category of the page: What thing are you adding to the universe?

* File path must match.
* Category has to be set for the page.
* Layout has to match category.

[[Category:Universe Building]]