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 ====== Lore Hub ======
-Welcome to the central repository of all knowledge and history of Gimahn. This page serves as the gateway to the vast lore of our world, detailing the epic tales, ancient myths, and intricate histories that paint the complex tapestry of our realm. Explore the categories below to delve into different facets of Gimahn's lore.
+Welcome to the central repository of all knowledge and history of Gimahn. This page serves as the gateway to the various topics about the world. Explore the categories below to explore different facets of Gimahn's lore. Have a subject you want to know more about? Let me know and I'll work on adding it in. If you have a suggestion for a template to better organize info, throw that at me too.
 ===== Categories =====
-  * [[category:history|History]]
+  * [[history|History]]
-    * Discover the chronicles of Gimahn, from its creation to the present day. Learn about the rise and fall of empires, significant battles, and pivotal events that have shaped the world. If you want, you could even start with one of the [[the_beginning|creation myths]].
+    * Historical events and myths of Gimahn.
-  * [[category:geography|Geography]]
+  * [[geography|Geography]]
-    * Explore the diverse landscapes of Gimahn, from towering mountains and mysterious forests to sprawling cities and desolate wastelands.
+    * Continents, countries, landmarks, the sea.
-  * [[category:deities|Deities]]
+  * [[religion|Religion]]
-    * Meet the gods and goddesses who preside over the realm of Gimahn. Understand their domains, relationships, and the religions built around them.
+    * The gods and goddesses who preside over the realm of Gimahn. Their domains, relationships, and the religions built around them.
-  * [[category:races|Races]]
+  * [[races|Races]]
-    * Learn about the unique races found in Gimahn.
+    * Learn about the races found in Gimahn. I might change this to people and include cultures as well.
-  * [[category:factions|Factions]]
+  * [[factions|Factions]]
-    * Uncover the various organizations, guilds, cults, and societies that pull the strings of power. Learn about their goals, rivalries, and influence on the world.
+    * The various organizations, guilds, cults, and societies.
-  * [[category:magic|Magic]]
+  * [[magic|Magic]]
-    * Delve into the mystical forces that permeate Gimahn. Study the schools of magic, notable spells, magical artifacts, and arcane traditions.
+    * ....maybe I'll turn this into a section about magical artifacts?
-  * [[category:bestiary|Bestiary]]
+  * [[bestiary|Bestiary]]
-    * Encounter the creatures that roam the land, sky, and seas of Gimahn. From common beasts to mythical monsters, learn about their behaviors, habitats, and legends.
+    * Learn about unique creatures that inhabit the world.
+  * [[characters|Characters]]
+    * Meet different characters who live in the world.
 ===== How to Use This Hub =====
-To explore a category, click on the link provided under each section. Each link will take you to a categorized page where you can find all related articles, stories, and documents associated with that topic. This hub is designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate, allowing both new adventurers and seasoned scholars to find the information they need quickly.
+To explore a category, click on the link provided under each section. Each link will take you to a categorized page where you can find all related articles, stories, and documents associated with that topic. This hub is intended to be intuitive and easy to navigate, and if it fails at that let me know.
 ===== Contributing to the Lore =====
-This hub and its categories grow through the contributions of its community. If you have new insights, uncovered lore, or want to expand on existing entries, follow these steps:
+Gimahn is a big place and it will be hard for me to get it all done on my own. If you have new insights, uncovered lore, or want to expand on existing entries or concepts, follow these steps:
-  * **Add New Content:** Create new pages within the appropriate category to maintain organizational consistency.
+  * **Add New Content:** Create new pages within the appropriate categories using the tag system to maintain organizational consistency.
-  * **Edit Existing Pages:** Feel free to update or refine existing pages to enhance accuracy and depth.
+  * **Edit Existing Pages:** Feel free to update or refine existing pages to enhance accuracy and depth. Try not to delete anything, if you want to suggest deleting a part of an article just strike it out and if I agree I'll go ahead and delete it.
+  * **Write it and Make Bardly Post It:** You can get me to update an article by sending me the text you want me to add along with a link to the article or a suggested name for a new article.
 ===== Navigation Tips =====
   * **Search Feature:** Use the wiki's search function to find specific topics or keywords.
-  * **Related Links:** At the bottom of each page within a category, look for related links to continue your journey through Gimahn's lore.
+  * **Trace:** You can see where you've been through the trace links at the top of the page.
 ===== Notes for DokuWiki Syntax and Usage for Categories =====
   * **Categories:** Use the category tag to organize pages. When creating or editing a page, add a tag at the bottom like this: <code>{{tag>category:history}}</code>
-  * **Links:** Use double square brackets for internal links. You can specify the category and display text like this: <code>[[name|Display Text]]</code>
+The namespaces currently in use are **category**, **note**, and **camp** for campaign. A list of all tags currently in use can be found [[tags|here]].
+  * **Links:** Use double square brackets for internal links. You can specify the link and display text like this: <code>[[name|Display Text]]</code>
 Thank you for visiting the Lore Hub of Gimahn. May your curiosity lead to discoveries that enrich our understanding of this world.