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|align="center" style="border: 1px solid #CCCCFF; color: #000; background-color: #CCCCFF;"|<font size="+2">'''Welcome''' to the '''Archives of Lusternian Lore'''!</font>
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|align="left" style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; color: #000;"|'''What are the Archives?'''
|align="left" style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; color: #000;"|'''What are the Archives?'''
* A player-written encyclopedia for the vast virtual world of [http://www.lusternia.com Lusternia].
* A player-written and player-maintained encyclopedia for the vast virtual world of [http://www.lusternia.com Lusternia].
* A compendium of history, mythology, bestiary, geography, and other studies of Lusternia.
* A compendium of history, mythology, bestiary, geography, and other studies of Lusternia.
* A place where new and old explorers and lore-lovers of Lusternia can share and expand their knowledge.  
* A place where new and old explorers and lore-lovers of Lusternia can share and expand their knowledge.  
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|style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; color: #000;"|'''What are the Archives not?'''
|style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; color: #000;"|'''What are the Archives not?'''
* The Archives run on [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki MediaWiki] software, but it is not a pure wiki. That means not anyone can contribute; editing is restricted-access only.
* If you'd like to contribute, send a message to one of the [[Chroniclers]] with your suggestions, or apply to [[Becoming a chronicler|become a chronicler]], or better yet both.
* The Archives don't intend to replace the [http://www.lusternia.com Lusternia web site] or any in-game resource, but only to supplement them.  We won't be simply repeating web pages or help files here, unless there's something to be gained by collecting or annotating them.
* The Archives don't intend to replace the [http://www.lusternia.com Lusternia web site] or any in-game resource, but only to supplement them.  We won't be simply repeating web pages or help files here, unless there's something to be gained by collecting or annotating them.
* Quest information and information that helps you further your character in the game will not be included in the Archives.
* There will still be much in Lusternia not accessible here, such as the esoteric knowledge of Divine Orders.
* The Archives are player-maintained, so some of the information here might not be considered canon; and while we try to keep it accurate and current, it isn't guaranteed to always be complete or up to date.
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|style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; color: #000;"|'''So I'm here. Where do I go?'''
|style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; color: #000;"|'''How do I use the Archives?'''
* You can search for anything you like.
* Search to find any topic or keyword you like.
* Look over the menu of topics on the sidebar to browse the site.
* Look over the menu of topics on the sidebar to browse the site.
* See what's been changed or added recently in the [[Special:Recentchanges|Recent Changes]] page.
* See what's been changed or added recently in the [[Special:Recentchanges|Recent Changes]] page.
* Subscribe to changes using the [http://lusternia.com/lore/index.php?title=Special:RecentChanges&feed=atom RSS feed].
* While you're here, why not [http://www.ironrealms.com/irex/tmsvote.php?id=lusternia vote for Lusternia on TMS]?
* While you're here, why not [http://www.ironrealms.com/irex/tmsvote.php?id=lusternia vote for Lusternia on TMS]?
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|style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; color: #000;"|'''But doesn't this defeat the purpose of finding knowledge within the game?'''
* Quest information and information that helps you further your character in the game will not be included in the Archives, excepting in certain special contexts.
* Those who wish to gain information solely through their characters in Lusternia may still do so; this supplementary material is an optional tool, not a forced replacement.
* There will still be much in Lusternia not accessible here, such as the esoteric knowledge of Divine Orders.
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|style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; color: #000;"|'''Why can't I create an account?'''
|style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; color: #000;"|'''Who maintains the Archives?'''
*Only those approved to [[Becoming a chronicler|contribute]] to the Archives may create an account.
* The Archives run on [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki MediaWiki] software, but it is not a pure wiki. That means not anyone can contribute; editing is restricted-access only.
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* If you'd like to contribute, send a message to one of the [[Chroniclers]] with your suggestions, [[Becoming a chronicler|become a chronicler]], or better yet both.
|align="left" style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; color: #000;"|'''Who can contribute?'''
* Chroniclers should look at the [[Chroniclers guide]] for information on what needs doing and how to do it.
The Chroniclers of Lore are the approved contributors to the Archives.
*[[Becoming a chronicler]]
*[[Chroniclers guide]]
*You can also send messages to the [[Chroniclers]] to suggest changes or additions.
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Latest revision as of 00:09, 31 May 2019

Estarra, the Eternal (by Feyrll)
Welcome to the Archives of Lusternian Lore!
What are the Archives?
  • A player-written and player-maintained encyclopedia for the vast virtual world of Lusternia.
  • A compendium of history, mythology, bestiary, geography, and other studies of Lusternia.
  • A place where new and old explorers and lore-lovers of Lusternia can share and expand their knowledge.
What are the Archives not?
  • The Archives don't intend to replace the Lusternia web site or any in-game resource, but only to supplement them. We won't be simply repeating web pages or help files here, unless there's something to be gained by collecting or annotating them.
  • Quest information and information that helps you further your character in the game will not be included in the Archives.
  • There will still be much in Lusternia not accessible here, such as the esoteric knowledge of Divine Orders.
  • The Archives are player-maintained, so some of the information here might not be considered canon; and while we try to keep it accurate and current, it isn't guaranteed to always be complete or up to date.
How do I use the Archives?
  • Search to find any topic or keyword you like.
  • Look over the menu of topics on the sidebar to browse the site.
  • See what's been changed or added recently in the Recent Changes page.
  • While you're here, why not vote for Lusternia on TMS?
Who maintains the Archives?
  • The Archives run on MediaWiki software, but it is not a pure wiki. That means not anyone can contribute; editing is restricted-access only.
  • If you'd like to contribute, send a message to one of the Chroniclers with your suggestions, become a chronicler, or better yet both.
  • Chroniclers should look at the Chroniclers guide for information on what needs doing and how to do it.
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