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|align="center" style="border: 1px solid #CCCCFF; color: #000; background-color: #CCCCFF;"|'''Welcome''' to the '''Archives of Lusternian Lore'''!
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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.
* 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.
* They are not the be-all, end-all of authority on Lusternia information. Though we'll do our best to make sure there is no misinformation within these pages, most entries are contributed by players and not by the administration of Lusternia and any information that cannot be verified on the official website, within the game, or directly from the Lusternia administration should be taken with a grain of salt. That said, our Chroniclers are unparallelled in their depth of Lusternia knowledge, from the epic histories to the most trivial minutiae, and this disclaimer is meant as no slight to 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.
* Browse the available [[Special:Categories|Categories]],
* 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|Recentchanges]] page,
* See what's been changed or added recently in the [[Special:Recentchanges|Recent Changes]] page.
* And much more. Check out the sidebar!
* 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 Houses and 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 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]]
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|align="left" style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; color: #000;"|'''Where can I report misinformation, voice comments, or ask questions?'''
You can send an email to [mailto:lore@lusternia.com lore@lusternia.com].
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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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