Crucible Suite
A Claude Code plugin for writing epic fantasy novels using the Crucible Structure--a 36-beat narrative framework with three interwoven story strands.
Overview
Crucible Suite guides authors through the complete novel-writing process:
- Planning - Interactive questionnaire generates 9 comprehensive planning documents
- Outlining - Transform planning documents into detailed chapter-by-chapter outlines
- Writing - Scene-by-scene drafting with style matching and anti-hallucination protocols
- Editing - Multi-level revision from developmental editing to final polish
Features
- 36-Beat Narrative Framework - Structured story beats ensure compelling pacing
- Three Interwoven Strands - Quest (external), Fire (internal), Constellation (relationships)
- Four Forge Points + Apex - Critical convergence moments where all strands collide
- Mercy Engine - Track acts of mercy that pay off in the climax
- Bi-Chapter Reviews - Automated quality checks every 2 chapters
- Anti-Hallucination Protocols - Strict verification against planning documents
- Automatic Backups - Never lose your work
Installation
From GitHub (Recommended)
# Add the marketplace
/plugin marketplace add https://github.com/forsonny/The-Crucible-Writing-System-For-Claude.git
# Install the plugin
/plugin install crucible-suite@crucible-writing-system
# Restart Claude Code to activate
Manual Installation
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/forsonny/The-Crucible-Writing-System-For-Claude.git
- Add as local marketplace:
/plugin marketplace add ./The-Crucible-Writing-System-For-Claude
- Install:
/plugin install crucible-suite@crucible-writing-system
- Restart Claude Code
Quick Start
Start a New Project
/crucible-suite:crucible-plan [your premise]
Example:
/crucible-suite:crucible-plan A young blacksmith discovers she can forge weapons that steal memories. 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.
Continue Where You Left Off
/crucible-suite:crucible-continue
Check Project Status
/crucible-suite:crucible-status
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|
/crucible-suite:crucible-plan [premise] | Start planning with a premise |
/crucible-suite:crucible-outline [book#] | Create chapter outlines |
/crucible-suite:crucible-write [chapter#] | Draft prose scene-by-scene |
/crucible-suite:crucible-edit [chapter#|all] | Revision and editing |
/crucible-suite:crucible-status | Show project progress |
/crucible-suite:crucible-continue | Resume from any phase |
/crucible-suite:crucible-review [range] | Trigger manual review |
/crucible-suite:crucible-restore [timestamp] | Restore from backup |
The Crucible Structure
Three Strands
- Quest Strand - The external mission, burden, or objective
- Fire Strand - Internal power, curse, or transformation
- Constellation Strand - Relationships, community, bonds that anchor or break
Six Movements
| Movement | Name | % of Book | Function |
|---|
| I | Ignition | 10% | Light the forge |
| II | First Tempering | 20% | Shape through failure |
| III | Scattering | 25% | Expand, harden, fragment |
| IV | Brightest Burning | 25% | Master, gather, choose |
| V | Final Forging | 15% | Converge, fail, transcend |
| Coda | Tempered Blade | 5% | Reveal what was made |
Forge Points
Critical moments where all three strands collide:
| Forge Point | Location | Function |
|---|
| Ignition Forge | ~10% (Beat 6) | Threshold destroyed; no return |
| First Crucible | ~25% (Beat 11) | All strands in crisis; one sacrificed |
| Second Crucible | ~50% (Beat 21) | Harder choice, higher stakes |
| Third Crucible | ~75% (Beat 28) | Deepest sacrifice before finale |
| Apex Willed Surrender | ~90% (Beat 33) | Essential thing given up by choice |
Review Agents
Five specialized agents analyze your prose during bi-chapter reviews:
| Agent | Focus |
|---|
| voice-checker | Style and voice consistency |
| continuity-checker | Plot and character continuity |
| outline-checker | Adherence to chapter outlines |
| timeline-checker | Chronological consistency |
| prose-checker | Craft-level feedback |
Planning Documents
The planning phase generates 9 documents:
forsonny