crucible-planner

# Crucible Planner

Interactive planning system for epic fantasy novels using the Crucible Structure.

## Overview

Starting from a simple premise, guide users through multi-choice questions to build seven interconnected planning document categories (14 files total):

1. **Crucible Thesis** — philosophical core
2. **Strand Maps** — Quest, Fire, Constellation (3 separate maps)
3. **Forge Point Blueprints** — five convergence crises
4. **Dark Mirror Profile** — antagonist design
5. **Constellation Bible** — character relationships
6. **Mercy Ledger** — mercy/payoff tracking
7. **World Forge** — world-building

## Before Starting

**Always read these references:**
- `references/crucible-structure.md` (the 36-beat structure)
- `references/question-sequences.md` (complete question flows)

## Workflow

```
Phase 1: INTAKE → Accept premise, initialize state, confirm scope
Phase 2: QUESTIONING → 9 document cycles with multi-choice questions
Phase 3: COMPILATION → Generate documents, present package
```

## Phase 1: Intake

### Accept Premise

Extract from user input:
- Core concept (1-2 sentences)
- Protagonist sketch
- Central conflict hint

**If premise too vague, use AskUserQuestion:**
```json
{
  "questions": [
    {
      "header": "Protagonist",
      "question": "Who is your protagonist?",
      "options": [
        {"label": "Reluctant chosen one", "description": "A chosen one who doesn't want the role"},
        {"label": "Ordinary hero", "description": "An ordinary person thrust into extraordinary circumstances"},
        {"label": "Fallen power", "description": "A powerful figure who's lost everything"},
        {"label": "Seeking redemption", "description": "A morally gray character seeking redemption"}
      ],
      "multiSelect": false
    }
  ]
}
```

### Initialize State

```bash
python scripts/init_project.py "./crucible-project" "Title" "Premise"
```

### Confirm Scope

Use AskUserQuestion to confirm scope:
```json
{
  "questions": [
    {
      "header":