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* 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 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.
* 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.
* 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.
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|style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; color: #000;"|'''So I'm here. Where do I go?'''
* You can search for anything you like,
* You can search for anything 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!
* 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]?
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*Only those approved to contribute to the Archives may create an account.
*Only those approved to [[Becoming a chronicler|contribute]] to the Archives may create an account.
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*[[Becoming a chronicler]]
*[[Becoming a chronicler]]
*[[Chroniclers guide]]
*[[Chroniclers guide]]
*You can also send messages to the [[Chroniclers]] to suggest changes or additions.
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Revision as of 13:44, 16 September 2009

Estarra, the Eternal (by Feyrll)
Welcome to the Archives of Lusternian Lore!
What are the Archives?
  • A player-written 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 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, or apply to become a chronicler, or better yet both.
  • 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.
So I'm here. Where do I go?
  • You can search for anything 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.
  • Subscribe to changes using the RSS feed.
  • While you're here, why not vote for Lusternia on TMS?
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.
Why can't I create an account?
  • Only those approved to contribute to the Archives may create an account.
Who can contribute?

The Chroniclers of Lore are the approved contributors to the Archives.

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