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Twiggy at 01:32, 16 March 2026

2026-03-16T01:32:02Z

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	* Use the wiki to find specific stuff, links to important concepts on a page. It's fun to just read it but it's just not required.		* Use the wiki to find specific stuff, links to important concepts on a page. It's fun to just read it but it's just not required.

	The wiki is a living document that details the rules and setting of the Empire game. It contains information about the Empire itself, its neighbours, and the world in which it exists. It also records important game information such as the properties of magic items, the ~~know~~ rituals of Imperial lore, and the religious ceremonies used by priests as well as the actual rules of the game itself. While it can appear daunting at first, it's not intended that anyone should memorize it, or even read all of it.		The wiki is a living document that details the rules and setting of the Empire game. It contains information about the Empire itself, its neighbours, and the world in which it exists. It also records important game information such as the properties of magic items, the known rituals of Imperial lore, and the religious ceremonies used by priests as well as the actual rules of the game itself. While it can appear daunting at first, it's not intended that anyone should memorize it, or even read all of it.

	Unlike many wikis such as [https://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia], the Empire wiki is not public access. It's primarily written and maintained by the game team, with a number of player volunteers who help maintain quality and identify errors and inconsistencies.		Unlike many wikis such as [https://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia], the Empire wiki is not public access. It's primarily written and maintained by the game team, with a number of player volunteers who help maintain quality and identify errors and inconsistencies.
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	==Everything available==		==Everything available==
	What's on the wiki is everything that is available to the players. You can't e-mail in and ask for further information out-of-character. Further information exists as part of the game but must acquired in character - through [[historical research]] for example.		What's on the wiki is everything that is available to the players. You can't e-mail in and ask for further information out-of-character. Further information exists as part of the game but must be acquired in character - through [[historical research]] for example.

	==Winds==		==Winds==

Dre at 23:19, 3 August 2023

2023-08-03T23:19:58Z

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	* Use the wiki to find specific stuff, links to important concepts on a page. It's fun to just read it but it's just not required.		* Use the wiki to find specific stuff, links to important concepts on a page. It's fun to just read it but it's just not required.

	The wiki is a living document that details the rules and setting of the Empire game. It contains information about the Empire itself, ~~it's~~ neighbours, and the world in which it exists. It also records important game information such as the properties of magic items, the know rituals of Imperial lore, and the religious ceremonies used by priests as well as the actual rules of the game itself. While it can appear daunting at first, it's not intended that anyone should memorize it, or even read all of it.		The wiki is a living document that details the rules and setting of the Empire game. It contains information about the Empire itself, its neighbours, and the world in which it exists. It also records important game information such as the properties of magic items, the know rituals of Imperial lore, and the religious ceremonies used by priests as well as the actual rules of the game itself. While it can appear daunting at first, it's not intended that anyone should memorize it, or even read all of it.

	Unlike many wikis such as [https://www.wikipedia.org/ ~~wikipedia~~], the Empire wiki is not public access. It's primarily written and maintained by the game team, with a number of player volunteers who help maintain quality and identify errors and inconsistencies.		Unlike many wikis such as [https://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia], the Empire wiki is not public access. It's primarily written and maintained by the game team, with a number of player volunteers who help maintain quality and identify errors and inconsistencies.

	==The Search Function==		==The Search Function==
	Picture of search bar		Picture of search bar
	"Your most powerful tool for finding something out is to put the term into the search" - just like ~~wikipedia~~. It is meant to be searched for answers not read like a book.		"Your most powerful tool for finding something out is to put the term into the search" - just like Wikipedia. It is meant to be searched for answers not read like a book.

	==Truth==		==Truth==
	How the wiki establishes the truth and how we won't lie to you directly?		How the wiki establishes the truth and how we won't lie to you directly?
	Where things are more ~~vauge~~, and may or may not be true, the wiki will highlight this with phrases like "many ~~hisotirans~~ believe" - in these ~~circumstance~~ we are intentionally leaving it vague.		Where things are more vague, and may or may not be true, the wiki will highlight this with phrases like "many historians believe" - in these circumstances we are intentionally leaving it vague.
	Reality is malleable in a [[live roleplaying]] game. The wiki helps to establish the shared facts of [[the game]] and [[the setting]].		Reality is malleable in a [[live roleplaying]] game. The wiki helps to establish the shared facts of [[the game]] and [[the setting]].
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	As well as helping lay the foundations for the game, parts of the wiki are dynamic and change over time - the wiki also chronicles the campaign and the player actions that shape it. The best examples of this are the Winds of War and the Winds of Fortune. Before every event, the game team updates the [[recent history]] page. The Winds of War recount the events and outcomes of the Empire's military campaigns against their enemies. The Winds of Fortune lay out [[opportunity\|opportunities]], challenges, and events that have happened since the end of the previous event and are relevant to the coming summit.		As well as helping lay the foundations for the game, parts of the wiki are dynamic and change over time - the wiki also chronicles the campaign and the player actions that shape it. The best examples of this are the Winds of War and the Winds of Fortune. Before every event, the game team updates the [[recent history]] page. The Winds of War recount the events and outcomes of the Empire's military campaigns against their enemies. The Winds of Fortune lay out [[opportunity\|opportunities]], challenges, and events that have happened since the end of the previous event and are relevant to the coming summit.

	These two groups of pages combine in-character information and out-of-character information. For example, a Wind of War will begin with a narrative that explains what has happened in-character during a given season, and be followed by a short game information section that explains what that means in out-of-character terms such as whether a territory has changed hands or if there is an opportunity for players to have their characters directly ~~effected~~ by the events. Likewise, the Winds of Fortune are usually laid out in in-character language, with sections explaining what this means from a game mechanical point of view.		These two groups of pages combine in-character information and out-of-character information. For example, a Wind of War will begin with a narrative that explains what has happened in-character during a given season, and be followed by a short game information section that explains what that means in out-of-character terms such as whether a territory has changed hands or if there is an opportunity for players to have their characters directly affected by the events. Likewise, the Winds of Fortune are usually laid out in in-character language, with sections explaining what this means from a game mechanical point of view.

	Nobody needs to read all of the Winds of War or Winds of Fortune. As much as possible, we tag the Winds with keywords suggesting which characters might find them most interesting. It is perfectly fine to turn up to an event having read none of the Winds of War or Winds of Fortune and find out about them in-character. It's also perfectly acceptable to read and digest all of them before the event, or to create in-character documents continuing them to reference in the field.		Nobody needs to read all of the Winds of War or Winds of Fortune. As much as possible, we tag the Winds with keywords suggesting which characters might find them most interesting. It is perfectly fine to turn up to an event having read none of the Winds of War or Winds of Fortune and find out about them in-character. It's also perfectly acceptable to read and digest all of them before the event, or to create in-character documents continuing them to reference in the field.

Rafferty: /* Everything avilable */

2022-01-29T17:45:26Z

Everything avilable

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	There is no secret information on the wiki. Everything here is available to players, and there is no problem with your character knowing something that is mentioned on the wiki. It's entirely up to you what you know as appropriate to your characterisation.		There is no secret information on the wiki. Everything here is available to players, and there is no problem with your character knowing something that is mentioned on the wiki. It's entirely up to you what you know as appropriate to your characterisation.

	==Everything ~~avilable~~==		==Everything available==
	What's on the wiki is everything that is available to the players. You can't e-mail in and ask for further information out-of-character. Further information exists as part of the game but must acquired in character - through [[historical research]] for example.		What's on the wiki is everything that is available to the players. You can't e-mail in and ask for further information out-of-character. Further information exists as part of the game but must acquired in character - through [[historical research]] for example.

Rafferty at 19:26, 5 January 2022

2022-01-05T19:26:11Z

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	==What is the wiki==		==What is the wiki==
	* Use the wiki to find specific stuff, links to important concepts on a page. It's fun to just read it but it's just not required.		* Use the wiki to find specific stuff, links to important concepts on a page. It's fun to just read it but it's just not required.

	The wiki is a living document that details the rules and setting of the Empire game. It contains information about the Empire itself, it's neighbours, and the world in which it exists. It also records important game information such as the properties of magic items, the know rituals of Imperial lore, and the religious ceremonies used by priests as well as the actual rules of the game itself. While it can appear daunting at first, it's not intended that anyone should memorize it, or even read all of it.		The wiki is a living document that details the rules and setting of the Empire game. It contains information about the Empire itself, it's neighbours, and the world in which it exists. It also records important game information such as the properties of magic items, the know rituals of Imperial lore, and the religious ceremonies used by priests as well as the actual rules of the game itself. While it can appear daunting at first, it's not intended that anyone should memorize it, or even read all of it.

			Unlike many wikis such as [https://www.wikipedia.org/ wikipedia], the Empire wiki is not public access. It's primarily written and maintained by the game team, with a number of player volunteers who help maintain quality and identify errors and inconsistencies.

	==The Search Function==		==The Search Function==

Rafferty: /* Don't need to read it all */

2020-11-16T17:47:54Z

Don't need to read it all

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	==Don't need to read it all==		==Don't need to read it all==
	* Read the bits that are relevant to your ~~chatacter~~ - if you're a ritual spellcaster you should know how rituals work for example.		* Read the bits that are relevant to your character - if you're a ritual spellcaster you should know how rituals work for example.
	Nobody needs to read all of the wiki. There are some key sections everyone should be aware of - specifically the pages covered by the rules dropdown in the bar at the top of the page and the recommended reading for your characters' nation. Reading more of the wiki can improve your experience but it is not a requirement to play the game.		Nobody needs to read all of the wiki. There are some key sections everyone should be aware of - specifically the pages covered by the rules dropdown in the bar at the top of the page and the recommended reading for your characters' nation. Reading more of the wiki can improve your experience but it is not a requirement to play the game.

Rafferty at 17:47, 16 November 2020

2020-11-16T17:47:46Z

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	* Use the wiki to find specific stuff, links to important concepts on a page. It's fun to just read it but it's just not required.		* Use the wiki to find specific stuff, links to important concepts on a page. It's fun to just read it but it's just not required.
	The wiki is a living document that details the rules and setting of the Empire game. It contains information about the Empire itself, it's neighbours, and the world in which it exists. It also records important game information such as the properties of magic items, the know rituals of Imperial lore, and the religious ceremonies used by priests as well as the actual rules of the game itself. While it can appear daunting at first, it's not intended that anyone should memorize it, or even read all of it.		The wiki is a living document that details the rules and setting of the Empire game. It contains information about the Empire itself, it's neighbours, and the world in which it exists. It also records important game information such as the properties of magic items, the know rituals of Imperial lore, and the religious ceremonies used by priests as well as the actual rules of the game itself. While it can appear daunting at first, it's not intended that anyone should memorize it, or even read all of it.

			==The Search Function==
			Picture of search bar
			"Your most powerful tool for finding something out is to put the term into the search" - just like wikipedia. It is meant to be searched for answers not read like a book.

	==Truth==		==Truth==

Rafferty: /* Common Knowledge */

2020-11-16T17:45:53Z

Common Knowledge

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	==Common Knowledge==		==Common Knowledge==
	There is no secret information on the wiki. Everything here is available to players, and there is no problem with your character knowing something that is mentioned on the wiki. It's entirely up to you what you know as appropriate to your characterisation.		There is no secret information on the wiki. Everything here is available to players, and there is no problem with your character knowing something that is mentioned on the wiki. It's entirely up to you what you know as appropriate to your characterisation.

			==Everything avilable==
			What's on the wiki is everything that is available to the players. You can't e-mail in and ask for further information out-of-character. Further information exists as part of the game but must acquired in character - through [[historical research]] for example.

	==Winds==		==Winds==

Rafferty: /* Truth */

2020-11-16T17:43:47Z

Truth

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	==Truth==		==Truth==
	How the wiki establishes the truth and how we won't lie to you directly?		How the wiki establishes the truth and how we won't lie to you directly?
			Where things are more vauge, and may or may not be true, the wiki will highlight this with phrases like "many hisotirans believe" - in these circumstance we are intentionally leaving it vague.
	Reality is malleable in a [[live roleplaying]] game. The wiki helps to establish the shared facts of [[the game]] and [[the setting]].		Reality is malleable in a [[live roleplaying]] game. The wiki helps to establish the shared facts of [[the game]] and [[the setting]].
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	==Common Knowledge==		==Common Knowledge==
	There is no secret information on the wiki. Everything here is available to players, and there is no problem with your character knowing something that is mentioned on the wiki. It's entirely up to you what you know as appropriate to your characterisation.		There is no secret information on the wiki. Everything here is available to players, and there is no problem with your character knowing something that is mentioned on the wiki. It's entirely up to you what you know as appropriate to your characterisation.

Rafferty: /* Don't need to read it all */

2020-11-16T17:32:08Z

Don't need to read it all

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	==Don't need to read it all==		==Don't need to read it all==
			* Read the bits that are relevant to your chatacter - if you're a ritual spellcaster you should know how rituals work for example.
	Nobody needs to read all of the wiki. There are some key sections everyone should be aware of - specifically the pages covered by the rules dropdown in the bar at the top of the page and the recommended reading for your characters' nation. Reading more of the wiki can improve your experience but it is not a requirement to play the game.		Nobody needs to read all of the wiki. There are some key sections everyone should be aware of - specifically the pages covered by the rules dropdown in the bar at the top of the page and the recommended reading for your characters' nation. Reading more of the wiki can improve your experience but it is not a requirement to play the game.

Rafferty: /* Don't need to read it all */

2020-11-16T17:31:32Z

Don't need to read it all

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	==Don't need to read it all==		==Don't need to read it all==
	Nobody needs to read all of the wiki. There are some key sections everyone should be aware of - specifically the pages covered by the rules dropdown in the bar at the top of the page and the recommended reading for your characters' nation. Reading more of the wiki can improve your experience but it is not a requirement to play the game.		Nobody needs to read all of the wiki. There are some key sections everyone should be aware of - specifically the pages covered by the rules dropdown in the bar at the top of the page and the recommended reading for your characters' nation. Reading more of the wiki can improve your experience but it is not a requirement to play the game.



	{{Introduction Links}}		{{Introduction Links}}

	[[Category:Introduction]]		[[Category:Introduction]]