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Expand an existing entity with additional detail, create related sub-entities, or generate deeper connections. Use when user wants to "flesh out", "expand", "add more detail to", or "develop" an existing entity like a city, character, or organization.
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| name | expand-entity |
| description | Expand an existing entity with additional detail, create related sub-entities, or generate deeper connections. Use when user wants to "flesh out", "expand", "add more detail to", or "develop" an existing entity like a city, character, or organization. |
| argument-hint | [entity path or name] |
Expand this entity: $ARGUMENTS
Takes an existing worldbuilding entity and expands it by:
$ARGUMENTS for entity name or pathWorlds/ directories:
name: fieldRead the entity and assess:
Section Completeness:
Connection Density:
[[wikilinks]] in Connections sectionRelated Entities:
Cross-Reference Check:
Show the user what can be expanded:
=== EXPANSION OPTIONS: [Entity Name] ===
Current State:
- Sections: X/Y filled (Z minimal)
- Connections: X wikilinks
- Image Prompts: [Filled/Empty]
Recommended Expansions:
1. DEEPEN DETAIL
- [Section A] - Currently 2 sentences, could expand to full paragraph
- [Section B] - Empty, needs content
- History section needs more specific events
2. CREATE SUB-ENTITIES
- [Tavern] - The city needs a memorable inn
- [Shop] - A notable merchant establishment
- [NPC] - The mentioned "captain of the guard" deserves their own file
3. ADD CONNECTIONS
- No connection to nearby [Region X]
- Should link to [Organization Y] mentioned in text
- Missing reciprocal link from [Entity Z]
4. FILL IMAGE PROMPTS
- Portrait prompt is empty
- Scene prompt needs entity-specific details
Which would you like to do? (1-4, or 'all', or describe specific needs)
For each section to expand:
Section Expansion Targets:
| Section Type | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | 3 sentences | 5-7 sentences |
| Personality | 2-3 traits | 4-5 traits with examples |
| History | 1 event | 3-4 key moments |
| Description | Brief | Full sensory details |
Based on entity type, offer relevant sub-entities:
For Settlements (City/Town):
For Characters (Antagonist/Protagonist):
For Organizations:
For Geography (Region):
For each sub-entity:
Scan World:
Identify Logical Connections:
Add Bidirectional Links:
Connection Categories by Entity Type:
| Entity Type | Connection Categories |
|---|---|
| Character | Allies, Rivals, Organizations, Locations |
| Settlement | Region, Government, Organizations, Notable NPCs |
| Organization | Headquarters, Members, Allies, Rivals |
| Geography | Contains, Borders, Notable Locations |
**Prompt:** [Art style from template], [specific subject], [key details], [setting], [mood/lighting], [notable features]
If significant content was added:
World Overview.md=== EXPANSION COMPLETE: [Entity Name] ===
Changes Made:
- Expanded [X] sections with additional detail
- Created [Y] new sub-entities:
- [[Sub-Entity 1]] (Type)
- [[Sub-Entity 2]] (Type)
- Added [Z] new connections
- Filled [N] image prompts
Connection Density: [Before] → [After] wikilinks
New Related Entities:
- [[Entity 1]] - [brief description]
- [[Entity 2]] - [brief description]
Suggested Next Steps:
- Expand [[Related Entity]] for consistency
- Create encounter at this location
- Generate images with /generate-image
After expansion:
"Would you like me to:
- Expand another entity
- Generate an image for this entity
- Create an encounter set here
- Audit connections with /audit-world"
# Expand a city
/expand-entity Ironhold City
# Expand by path
/expand-entity Worlds/Eldoria/Characters/Grom the Blacksmith.md
# Expand with specific focus
/expand-entity "Ironhold City" --focus npcs