crucible-outliner

# Crucible Outliner

Transform Crucible planning documents into detailed chapter-by-chapter outlines with proper narrative craft.

## Before Starting

**Read these references based on the outlining phase:**
- `references/beat-to-chapter-mapping.md` — How 36 beats map to chapters
- `references/narrative-craft.md` — Foreshadowing, pacing, scene structure
- `references/outline-templates.md` — Chapter and scene outline formats

## Questioning Rules

1. **ALWAYS use AskUserQuestion tool** for all user questions (provides interactive UI)
2. **Max 4 options per question** (tool limit) + "Other" is automatic
3. **Max 4 questions per AskUserQuestion call**
4. **Reference user's story elements** by name (characters, places, etc.)
5. **Save state after each chapter outline**

**CRITICAL: Use the AskUserQuestion tool, NOT plain text A/B/C options.**

## Required Inputs

The user must have completed Crucible planning. Request uploads of:

1. **Crucible Thesis** (required first) — Core elements: burden, fire, constellation, theme
2. **Strand Maps** (required) — Quest, Fire, Constellation arcs
3. **Forge Point Blueprints** (required) — The convergence crises
4. **Constellation Bible** (as needed) — Character details
5. **Mercy Ledger** (as needed) — Setup/payoff tracking
6. **World Forge** (as needed) — Setting details

## Workflow

```
Phase 1: SETUP → Load planning docs, confirm scope, establish parameters
Phase 2: STRUCTURE → Map beats to chapters, identify act breaks
Phase 3: CHAPTERS → Outline each chapter through questions
Phase 4: CRAFT → Add foreshadowing threads, verify payoffs
Phase 5: COMPILE → Generate final outline documents
```

## Phase 1: Setup

### Load Planning Documents

Request the Crucible Thesis first:
```
To begin outlining, I need your Crucible planning documents.

Please upload your **Crucible Thesis** (or paste its contents).
This contains your core elements: burden, fire, constellation, theme, etc.
```

After receiving, extract and confirm:
- Theme
- Bur