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Worldbuilding Agent

The Worldbuilding Agent creates detailed and coherent world information for your book, including history, culture, geography, and other setting-specific elements.

Overview​

This agent specializes in creating rich, detailed worlds that enhance your story's setting. It generates comprehensive worldbuilding details that maintain internal consistency and support your narrative.

Worldbuilding Categories​

The agent generates content across multiple categories based on your book's needs:

Physical World​

  • Geography and climate
  • Natural resources
  • Flora and fauna
  • Physical laws (for speculative fiction)

Society & Culture​

  • Social structure
  • Cultural norms
  • Religious beliefs
  • Political systems
  • Economic systems

History & Timeline​

  • Major historical events
  • Cultural development
  • Political changes
  • Technological advancement

Technology & Magic​

  • Available technology
  • Magical systems
  • Scientific advancement
  • Technological limitations

Output Format​

The worldbuilding details are stored in a structured JSON format:

{
    "physical_world": {
        "geography": {...},
        "climate": {...},
        "nature": {...}
    },
    "society": {
        "structure": {...},
        "culture": {...},
        "politics": {...}
    },
    "history": {
        "timeline": [...],
        "major_events": [...]
    },
    "systems": {
        "magic": {...},
        "technology": {...}
    }
}

Integration​

The Worldbuilding Agent works closely with:

  • Concept Generator for setting alignment
  • Character Generator for cultural context
  • Chapter Writer for setting consistency
  • Content Reviewer for world consistency

Usage​

# Through Project Manager
libriscribe generate-worldbuilding

# Direct usage
worldbuilding.execute(project_data, output_path)

Best Practices​

  1. Consistency Management

    • Track established facts
    • Maintain internal logic
    • Document rule systems
    • Verify timeline consistency

  2. Detail Balance

    • Focus on story-relevant details
    • Avoid excessive complexity
    • Maintain reader accessibility
    • Support narrative needs

  3. Integration Planning

    • Connect to character backgrounds
    • Support plot elements
    • Create narrative opportunities
    • Enable natural exposition

Genre-Specific Features​

The agent adapts its worldbuilding based on genre:

Fantasy​

  • Magic systems
  • Mythological elements
  • Unique races/species
  • Alternative physics

Science Fiction​

  • Technology systems
  • Future history
  • Scientific principles
  • Space/time mechanics

Historical Fiction​

  • Period accuracy
  • Cultural details
  • Historical events
  • Period terminology

Contemporary​

  • Real-world accuracy
  • Current events
  • Social systems
  • Modern technology