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  • What Is a Timeline?
  • Adding and Organizing Entries
  • Labels, Attachments & Story Elements
  • Tips for Timeline Mastery
  • Example Timelines
  • A. Battle Timeline
  • B. Reign of King Aurelius

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  1. Plotting

Timeline

Map out the ebb and flow of your story arc.

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Welcome to the Timeline page in Fortelling! This is where you map out the ebb and flow of your story’s chronology. Whether it’s a tense skirmish or the decades-long reign of a monarch, let’s dive into how to make the most of this feature.

What Is a Timeline?

A Timeline in Fortelling is a chronological list of Moments and Events:

  • Moments are points or spans in time (e.g., "Dawn of the Great War," "Year 23 of Queen Alcina’s Reign").

  • Events are what happen within those Moments (e.g., "First arrow fired at the Northern Gate," "Treaty signed at Mirtala Summit").

Combine these to paint a clear, ordered picture of your narrative’s flow.

Adding and Organizing Entries

  • Click the + button to add a new Moment or Event.

  • Moments can be tagged as a single point (date-only) or a period (start and end dates).

  • Events live under a Moment and can include rich descriptions.

  • Use the Shuffle button (next to the + icon) to reshuffle entries if you need to refine your story’s pace or correct chronology.

Labels, Attachments & Story Elements

Make each entry vivid and searchable:

  • Labels: Color-code or tag entries (e.g., "Conflict," "Political," "Character-Driven").

  • Attachments: Upload images, concept art, or reference docs to any Moment or Event.

  • Story Elements: Link characters, locations, or magic systems—click the "Add Element" icon to connect these directly to your timeline.

Tips for Timeline Mastery

  1. Keep It Concise: Use Moments for major shifts (battles, coronations) and Events for key beats (dialogues, small skirmishes).

  2. Leverage Labels: Create a consistent color scheme early; it helps you visually distinguish between military action and political intrigue.

  3. Attach Smartly: Don’t upload every image; focus on maps, family trees, or critical prop sketches to avoid clutter.

Example Timelines

A. Battle Timeline

Moment
Date
Events

Preparation at Dawn

14 June, 1325

- Scouts return with enemy positions

- Archers take high ground

Clash at the Northern Gate

15 June, 1325

- First arrow volley

- Cavalry charge repelled

Truce Negotiations

16 June, 1325

- Envoy outreach

- Temporary ceasefire

Attachments: Map of the battlefield, concept art of the gate defenses. Labels: "Military Action" (red), "Diplomacy" (blue).

B. Reign of King Aurelius

Moment
Period
Events

Accession to the Throne

Jan 1, 1078

- Coronation ceremony

Conquest of the Eastern March

1082–1085

- Siege of Emberwood

- Surrender of March lords

Golden Era of Peace

1086–1098

- Charter of Free Trade

- Founding of the Academy of Scholars

Final Years and Legacy

1099–1102

- Illness and regency

- Succession planning for Princess Elinora

Story Elements: King Aurelius, Princess Elinora, Emberwood Keep. Labels: "Political" (green), "Expansion" (orange).

Happy plotting! Remember, your story’s backbone lives here; stay organized, stay inspired, and let your narrative march to the beat of your very own Timeline.

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