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In addition to the general [[Writing Guidelines]], articles on deities and other powers should be in the following format; note that some subjects will not require every section: | In addition to the general [[Writing Guidelines]], articles on deities and other powers should be in the following format; note that some subjects will not require every section: | ||
The [[Template: | The [[Template:Deity|Greyhawk Deity infobox]] should be used for all deity articles, with as many values filled in as possible. | ||
The introductory sentence should include the deity's name, portfolio, and racial origin ([[Suel]], [[Elf|Elven]], [[giant]], ''etcetera''), if applicable. The portfolio should also be capitalized. The subject's symbol should be noted in the introductory paragraph. | The introductory sentence should include the deity's name, portfolio, and racial origin ([[Suel]], [[Elf|Elven]], [[giant]], ''etcetera''), if applicable. The portfolio should also be capitalized. The subject's symbol should be noted in the introductory paragraph. | ||
==Description== | == Description == | ||
This section should contain information on the subject's appearance, as well as weapons the subject commonly wields. | This section should contain information on the subject's appearance, as well as weapons the subject commonly wields. | ||
==Relationships== | == Relationships == | ||
Important relationships, including relatives, friends, servants, and foes, should be noted here. | Important relationships, including relatives, friends, servants, and foes, should be noted here. | ||
==Realm== | == Realm == | ||
This section should contain | This section should contain detailed information on the subject's realm. If information is scarce, realm information can be placed at the begining of the article. | ||
==Dogma== | == Dogma == | ||
The subject's outlook on the world and basics of the faith | The subject's outlook on the world and basics of the faith is placed here. This section may contain subsections, such as "Scriptures." | ||
==Worshippers== | == Worshippers == | ||
General information on those who revere the subject and where the subject is popular, | General information on those who revere the subject and where the subject is popular, is placed here. This section will almost always have a subsection on "Clergy," and others ("Paladins," "Druids," ''etc'') may also be appropriate. | ||
===Clergy=== | === Clergy === | ||
Duties, dress, and activities of the clergy | Duties, dress, and activities of the clergy are described here. | ||
==Temples== | == Temples == | ||
General information about the subject's places of worship, as well as particularly notable locations | General information about the subject's places of worship is described here, as well as particularly notable locations. | ||
==Rituals== | == Rituals == | ||
Services, sacrifices, and other rituals | Services, sacrifices, and other rituals are described here. This is best defined as "''What'' worshippers do." Compare with "Holy days and Observances", below. | ||
==Holy days== | == Holy days and observances == | ||
Religious observances important to the subject | Religious observances important to the subject are described here. This is best defined as "''When'' worshipers do things." Compare with "Rituals", above. | ||
==Artifacts== | == Artifacts == | ||
Powerful magic items associated with the subject | Powerful magic items associated with the subject are described here. | ||
==Myths and legends== | == Myths and legends == | ||
Myths and legends concerning the subject | Myths and legends concerning the subject are described here. | ||
==History== | == History == | ||
History of the subject, especially before attaining divinity, as well as any general history of the faith, | History of the subject, especially before attaining divinity, as well as any general history of the faith, are described here. | ||
==Creative origins== | == Creative origins == | ||
See general [[Writing Guidelines]] for usage. | See general [[Writing Guidelines]] for usage. | ||
==Publishing history== | == Publishing history == | ||
See general [[Writing Guidelines]] for usage. | See general [[Writing Guidelines]] for usage. | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||
See general [[Writing Guidelines]] for usage. | See general [[Writing Guidelines]] for usage. | ||
== | == External links == | ||
See general [[Writing Guidelines]] for usage. | See general [[Writing Guidelines]] for usage. | ||
== | == Bibliography == | ||
See general [[Writing Guidelines]] for usage. | See general [[Writing Guidelines]] for usage. | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:35, 11 April 2025
In addition to the general Writing Guidelines, articles on deities and other powers should be in the following format; note that some subjects will not require every section:
The Greyhawk Deity infobox should be used for all deity articles, with as many values filled in as possible.
The introductory sentence should include the deity's name, portfolio, and racial origin (Suel, Elven, giant, etcetera), if applicable. The portfolio should also be capitalized. The subject's symbol should be noted in the introductory paragraph.
Description
This section should contain information on the subject's appearance, as well as weapons the subject commonly wields.
Relationships
Important relationships, including relatives, friends, servants, and foes, should be noted here.
Realm
This section should contain detailed information on the subject's realm. If information is scarce, realm information can be placed at the begining of the article.
Dogma
The subject's outlook on the world and basics of the faith is placed here. This section may contain subsections, such as "Scriptures."
Worshippers
General information on those who revere the subject and where the subject is popular, is placed here. This section will almost always have a subsection on "Clergy," and others ("Paladins," "Druids," etc) may also be appropriate.
Clergy
Duties, dress, and activities of the clergy are described here.
Temples
General information about the subject's places of worship is described here, as well as particularly notable locations.
Rituals
Services, sacrifices, and other rituals are described here. This is best defined as "What worshippers do." Compare with "Holy days and Observances", below.
Holy days and observances
Religious observances important to the subject are described here. This is best defined as "When worshipers do things." Compare with "Rituals", above.
Artifacts
Powerful magic items associated with the subject are described here.
Myths and legends
Myths and legends concerning the subject are described here.
History
History of the subject, especially before attaining divinity, as well as any general history of the faith, are described here.
Creative origins
See general Writing Guidelines for usage.
Publishing history
See general Writing Guidelines for usage.
See also
See general Writing Guidelines for usage.
External links
See general Writing Guidelines for usage.
Bibliography
See general Writing Guidelines for usage.