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_The problem with magic is that it can drive its users insane. Pyromancers, in particular, often become utterly consumed by their Fire_
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_Enter Pyromancer Tegu..._
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_The Forest of Avalon is being razed_
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_Elsewhere in the Forests of Avalon, the effect of Magic has an entirely different result. Spellsinger Rumpleskin plucks hypnotic notes from his harp..._
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_...and soothes the simple minds of beasts..._
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_Spellsinger Rumpleskin plucks hypnotic notes from his harp, and soothes the simple minds of beasts..._
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Story featuring Pyromancer Tegu of the Wold and Spellsinger Rumplskin of Avalon

Passions of a Pyromancer


_The [Flames](https://opensea.io/assets/0x31158181b4b91a423bfdc758fc3bf8735711f9c5/0) appeared , 1112 of them, suddenly one night..._
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_Their purpose was not immediately clear, [but it was soon discerned](https://www.forgottenrunes.com/posts/forgotten-souls-collectors-guide) that these mysterious blazes were a sacrament._
![](https://i.imgur.com/fv4Qmuq.jpg)

_And that Wizards who passed through the flame..._
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_...were not so much transformed, but transmuted._
![](https://i.imgur.com/G16RRFp.jpg)

_Some of these outcomes were anti-climactic._
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_Some were of [hideous](https://opensea.io/collection/forgottensouls?search%5BsortAscending%5D=true&search%5BsortBy%5D=PRICE&search%5BstringTraits%5D%5B0%5D%5Bname%5D=head&search%5BstringTraits%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalues%5D%5B0%5D=Gangrene%20Zombie&search%5BstringTraits%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalues%5D%5B1%5D=Consumption%20Zombie&search%5BstringTraits%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalues%5D%5B2%5D=Wild%20Zombie&search%5BstringTraits%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalues%5D%5B3%5D=Blight%20Zombie&search%5BstringTraits%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalues%5D%5B4%5D=Putrid%20Zombie), [profane](https://opensea.io/collection/forgottensouls?search%5BsortAscending%5D=true&search%5BsortBy%5D=PRICE&search%5BstringTraits%5D%5B0%5D%5Bname%5D=head&search%5BstringTraits%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalues%5D%5B0%5D=Ghoul%20of%20Sickness&search%5BstringTraits%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalues%5D%5B1%5D=Ghoul%20of%20Shade&search%5BstringTraits%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalues%5D%5B2%5D=Salacious%20Ghoul&search%5BstringTraits%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalues%5D%5B3%5D=Pale%20Ghoul&search%5BstringTraits%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalues%5D%5B4%5D=Ghoul%20of%20Bloodlust) [horror](https://opensea.io/collection/forgottensouls?search%5BsortAscending%5D=true&search%5BsortBy%5D=PRICE&search%5BstringTraits%5D%5B0%5D%5Bname%5D=head&search%5BstringTraits%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalues%5D%5B0%5D=Gouged%20Revenant&search%5BstringTraits%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalues%5D%5B1%5D=Blood%20Eater%20Revenant&search%5BstringTraits%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalues%5D%5B2%5D=Rotten%20Revenant&search%5BstringTraits%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalues%5D%5B3%5D=Lewd%20Revenant)._
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_And some were of [supreme grandeur](https://opensea.io/assets/0x251b5f14a825c537ff788604ea1b58e49b70726f/7274)._
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_It was possible that this Sacred Flame did not burn at all, but was rather a catalyst to open a portal through the Quantum Shadow itself._
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_And the Quantum Shadow was the most unpredictable magic of all._
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It was possible that this Sacred Flame did not burn at all, but was rather a catalyst to open a portal through the Quantum Shadow itself

The Sacred Flame


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_And endless desert in an antique land_
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_"Paltry toys..."_
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_"...of proud, barbaric peoples..."
Crackerjack Crow sits perched above surveying the ancient ruins, muttering to himself,_
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_"...and yet some devilry keeps them on their feet."_
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_"Lo there! Of what interest to you are these primitive engines, these monuments to hubris? These trinkets of the Quantum Shadow?!"_
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_"These trinkets are the armaments of mighty kings. Their furnaces will be rekindled, and their sonnets wail once again"_

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_"Sonnets and mighty kings..."_
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_"...rekindled furnaces..."_
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_"I will look upon them and despair."_
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Story featuring Fortune Teller Crackerjack of the Desert, Sage Voidoth of the Ash, and Arcanist Dr. Death of the Ether.

Ouroboros


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_The sands rage in a stormy haze. A lone figure stoically braves the maddening swirl_

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_A resolute trudge in this forsaken land with only a mysterious owl for companionship._

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_The endless expanse shows a sign..._

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_The old Shaman stops to ponder_

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_Can it be? A puddle of water in this arid land? Surely it's a hallucination?_

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_If the desert wants to play mind tricks, it is no match for a Shaman..._

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_Peyote. Cactus of gods and dreams..._

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_"We meet, eye to eye"_

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_"Holy Arcanist Illuminus of the Salt..."_

![](https://i.imgur.com/ul6m56z.jpg)

_"Here in Zaros Oasis."_

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Story featuring Shaman Ozhor of the Sands and Holy Arcanist Illuminus of the Salt

Illusions in the Sand


The [_Forgotten Runes Book of Lore_](/lore) contains the stories, legends, and myths of thousands of Wizards. This tome is ever-growing, always evolving, but forever immutable once a Wizard changes hands.

## Video Quickstart

Watch this video for a quick introduction on how to add Lore to your Wizard.

<div class="embed-container"><iframe height="100%" width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0pczqUrUiJM" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>

## What Lore Should Be Written?

This document will focus on _how to use_ the Book of Lore and _how it works_.

Your Wizard's path is your own and no one can plot the course for another.

One way to get ideas for writing Lore is to read what is written already, read the Discord, and discuss with fellow Wizards.

A future document will be written that gives guidelines for _what to write_ Lore, but this document focuses more on the _how_.

## How it Works, An Overview

[![](/static/lore/instructions/2cI5AXI.png)](/lore/)

Lore is attached to a specific Wizard token. While **anyone can read the Book**, only _Wizard holders_ can write Lore.

Here is a quick start guide to writing Lore (but please read through for detailed clarifications):

To write lore, you:

- [Visit the Write Lore Page](/lore/write)

![](/static/lore/instructions/4jSfHkl.png)

- Connect your Wallet
- Pick a Wizard

![](/static/lore/instructions/tZ3pPBw.png)

- Write your Lore using the editor

![](/static/lore/instructions/zW1QrZj.png)

- Sign a message

![](/static/lore/instructions/Cc8YlwR.png)

- Submit a transaction

![](/static/lore/instructions/12CCh8s.png)

- Enjoy - and share - your Lore

![](/static/lore/instructions/L7DgMrl.png)

## Writing Lore in the Editor

When you write Lore in the editor you can:

- control some formatting
- upload images
- background-color
- toggle NSFW

### Lore Formatting

You can add formatting by typing _shortcuts_ as you would in e.g. Discord. For example:

- A heading with `#` as in: `# Heading 1`
- A smaller heading with `##` as in `## Heading 2`
- **Bold** text with `**bold text here**`
- _Italic_ text with `_italic text here_`

### Lore Images

To upload images:

- Download the image you want to your computer or desktop and
- **Drag the image into the Lore editor**

You can upload multiple images and intersperse them with text. Or you can have Lore which is simply a single image. It's up to you.

### Background Color

You can change the background color of your Lore using the color picker.

![](/static/lore/instructions/3pxuUM4.png)

### Toggle NSFW

Lore is enjoyed by Wizards of all ages across many cultures - however, we recognize that not all actions of all Wizards in the universe may be suitable for minors at all times.

We ask that, as a courtesy to fellow Wizards, you mark NSFW content. While we realize what is NSFW varies across cultures, a good rule of thumb is to enable this if the Lore ought not to be seen by minors.

> NOTE: At this time, the website at `forgottenrunes.com` will not display NSFW content, however, it is still written to chain and stored as any other Lore. This website and code are completely open-source.

## The Rules of Lore

- Lore can only be written about a Wizard by the account that holds that specific Wizard
- Lore can be _updated_ by:
  - The account that holds a specific Wizard...
  - ONLY IF they _also_ created that specific Lore

Which means you're free to update the Lore of Wizards you own while you own it. But if you transfer that Wizard away, the new owner **cannot** change the previous Lore - and neither can you.

### Struck Lore

Lore can never be deleted, however, Lore can be _Struck_ from the record. If Lore is Struck, it is a public symbol that the Lore in question is considered Anathema by the Cult. We disavow it as part of our culture and history.

Lore that includes, but is not limited to, hateful content, unnecessarily grotesque, irrelevant sexual content and [other sorts of content listed here](https://support.google.com/docs/answer/148505) will be Struck.

> Any IPFS records of Struck Lore will not be pinned by Forgotten Runes.

The NSFW flag is a courtesy and NSFW content may, in many cases, be acceptable, whereas Struck Lore is a strong statement - and hopefully rare occurrence - that the community completely disavows the Lore.

## The Lore Master

There is a special role of the Lore Master. The Lore Master holds the following powers:

- ✅ The ability to add (or remove) token contracts that may have new Lore written about them
- ✅ The ability to mark any Lore as NSFW
- ✅ The ability to Strike any Lore

The Lore Master may not:

- ❌ Add Lore to any Wizard
- ❌ Update Lore of any Wizard
- ❌ Delete Lore of any Wizard

> The Lore Master keys are currently held by the Forgotten Runes Deployer (co-controlled by Elf & Dotta). The plan is to eventually turn the Lore Master keys over to the community at the appropriate time.

## FAQ

**Q:** Is my Lore stored "on-chain"?

**A:** Partially. The Lore contents (images, stories) are stored on IPFS, like most other NFTs. The record of the Lore - and a pointer to IPFS - is stored on-chain.

**Q:** Where is the Book of Lore contract?

**A:** The mainnet address of the Book of Lore is [`0x4218948d1da133cf4b0758639a8c065dbdccb2bb`, found here](https://etherscan.io/address/0x4218948d1da133cf4b0758639a8c065dbdccb2bb#code)

**Q:** Does it cost gas?

**A:** Yes. The contract ensures that only Wizard holders may write new Lore and it writes it permanently on-chain, so it does cost gas. The gas cost is almost exactly the same as a swap on Sushiswap (about 100k gas, which is about $22 at 50 Gwei at current prices).

**Q:** Is _The Book of Lore_ decentralized?

**A:** Yes. Writing to the Book is controlled by the smart contract at `0x421` and it cannot be disabled. All Wizard holders may write to this Book within the parameters outlined above. Currently, the website is hosted at `forgottenrunes.com` and The Creators _pin_ (ensure persistence of) the IPFS files of non-struck Lore, however, anyone else may pin whatever files they choose.

**Q:** How should I write my Lore?

**A:** Join the Discord and we'll help you think through this!

**Q:** Can I update my Lore?

**A:** Yes **if** you originally created it _and_ you still hold the Wizard. However, the editing interface has not been created as of 9/21. Editing will be shipped in Q4 2021.

**Q:** What about _Forgotten Souls_, _Forgotten Runes Warriors_, etc.?

**A:** The Book will support their stories to be told.

## Next Steps

Head over [the Book and write some Lore](/lore/write)


If you're looking for specific instructions on how to write in the Book of Lore, this post is for you

Lore Posts

Passions of a Pyromancer

The Sacred Flame

Ouroboros

Illusions in the Sand

Writing in the Book of Lore: A How-to

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