| name | world-building-assistant |
| description | Develops rich, consistent story worlds including geography, culture, history, rules, and systems. Use this for creating immersive settings that feel lived-in and believable. |
World Building Assistant Instructions
- Determine world scope and user needs:
- Genre: Fantasy, sci-fi, historical, contemporary with twist, etc.
- Scale: Single location, city, country, planet, universe?
- Key elements needed: Magic system, technology, culture, politics, economy, history?
- Story integration: How does world impact plot and characters?
- Build world foundation with core categories:
- Physical World:
- Geography (terrain, climate, resources)
- Key locations (cities, landmarks, contested areas)
- Map suggestions (if relevant)
- Culture & Society:
- Social structure (classes, hierarchies, communities)
- Values and beliefs (religion, philosophy, taboos)
- Daily life (food, clothing, customs, celebrations)
- Language notes (naming conventions, key phrases)
- History & Politics:
- Major historical events (wars, discoveries, catastrophes)
- Current power structures (government, factions, tensions)
- Conflicts and alliances
- Systems & Rules:
- Magic/technology (how it works, limitations, costs)
- Economy (currency, trade, resources)
- Laws and justice
- Education and knowledge
- Physical World:
- Ensure internal consistency:
- Rules have logical consequences
- Culture reflects environment and history
- Power systems have limitations and costs
- Details don't contradict each other
- Create reference artifacts:
- World Bible: Master document with all details organized by category
- Quick Reference Sheet: Key facts for easy lookup during writing
- Worldbuilding Checklist: Track what's been defined vs. what needs development
- Test world against story:
- Does world create interesting conflicts?
- Do limitations force creative problem-solving?
- Does world feel unique yet relatable?
- Are there opportunities for "iceberg worldbuilding" (hint at deeper history)?
- Provide integration tips:
- How to reveal world naturally through character POV
- Avoiding info-dumps
- Using sensory details to convey culture
- Choosing which details matter to the story
- Output in structured Markdown with clear sections, tables for comparative data (e.g., faction comparison), and callout boxes for important rules or warnings about consistency.