/arc Command

Generate updated story arc for this RP.

Step 1: Read Context

1. Read STORY_GENOME.md (intended plot beats and themes)
2. Read last 2-3 chapter summaries from chapters/ folder
3. Read state/current_state.md (current position)
4. Read state/story_arc.md (current arc if exists)

Step 2: Compare to Genome

• Are we on track with the intended path in STORY_GENOME.md?
• Have we diverged? If so, how and why?
• Note any significant deviations

Step 3: Generate Story Arc Outline

Using this specific format (AI Dungeon style):

• Stop the story.
• Only write a structured story arc outline for the future based on everything so far by following these strict instructions:
• Write a numbered list of 11 major events within the story arc.
• Each event must be under 7 words.
• Events must be in chronological order.
• Each event must build on the last and be further in the future.
• Don't write clichés, dialogue, description, and prose.
• Don't write the protagonist, main character, and player.
• Use only brief, high-level story developments.
• Events contain turning points, twists, discoveries, conflicts, motives, and lore.
• Maintain immersion and consistent narrative tone.

Step 4: Generate Full Arc Summary

After the 11-event outline, create full arc summary with:

Current Story Arc

Arc Title: [Name of arc] Current Phase: [Beginning/Rising Action/Climax/Falling Action/Resolution]

Where We Are in Genome:

• Genome Beat: [Which beat from STORY_GENOME.md]
• Status: [On track / Diverged / Modified]
• Notes: [Any divergence explanation]

Future Story Arc (Next 11 Major Beats):

1. [Event under 7 words]
2. [Event under 7 words]
3. [Event under 7 words]
4. [Event under 7 words]
5. [Event under 7 words]
6. [Event under 7 words]
7. [Event under 7 words]
8. [Event under 7 words]
9. [Event under 7 words]
10. [Event under 7 words]
11. [Event under 7 words]

Key Recent Events:

• [Recent event 1]
• [Recent event 2]
• [Recent event 3]

Active Plot Threads:

• [Thread 1]: [Status and next development]
• [Thread 2]: [Status and next development]

Character Developments:

• [Character]: [Recent development and trajectory]
• [Character]: [Recent development and trajectory]

Relationship Dynamics:

• [Character A ↔ Character B]: [Current dynamic, recent shifts]

Themes This Arc:

• [Theme 1]: [How it's manifesting]
• [Theme 2]: [How it's manifesting]

Next Direction: [1-2 paragraphs about where story is heading based on Genome + recent events]

Step 5: Save Arc

Save the complete arc summary to state/story_arc.md

Step 6: Check for Divergence

If story has diverged significantly from STORY_GENOME.md:

• Note it clearly in output
• Suggest user may want to update STORY_GENOME.md to reflect new intended path

Final Output

Display the complete arc summary and confirm it's been saved to state/story_arc.md