/crucible-plan

Start or continue planning an epic fantasy novel using the Crucible Structure.

Execution Instructions

IMPORTANT: When this command is invoked, you MUST:

1. Invoke the crucible-suite:crucible-planner skill using the Skill tool
2. The skill will guide you through the complete planning workflow
3. Follow the skill's questioning protocol with multi-choice questions

Usage

• /crucible-suite:crucible-plan [your premise] - Start new planning with a premise
• /crucible-suite:crucible-plan continue - Resume existing planning session

What This Does

1. Activates the crucible-planner skill (you must follow its instructions)
2. Guides you through interactive questions for all three strands (Quest, Fire, Constellation)
3. Generates 7 comprehensive planning documents:
   • Crucible Thesis (philosophical core)
   • Strand Maps (3 separate arc maps)
   • Forge Point Blueprints (5 convergence crises)
   • Dark Mirror Profile (antagonist design)
   • Constellation Bible (character relationships)
   • Mercy Ledger (mercy/payoff tracking)
   • World Forge (world-building)
4. Saves state for resumable sessions

Prerequisites

None - this is the first step in the Crucible workflow.

Example

/crucible-suite:crucible-plan A young blacksmith discovers she can forge weapons that steal the memories of those they cut. When her village is destroyed by a memory-hunting cult, she must master her forbidden gift to save the last people who remember the old ways.

What Happens Next

After planning completes, you can:

• /crucible-suite:crucible-outline - Create chapter outlines from your planning documents
• Review and adjust any planning document
• Add more detail to specific elements