Post by Beolakh on Jul 28, 2008 12:33:55 GMT -5
Remember to use "Herbarium: <Plant name>" as your article title.
Also--keep in mind that this is just a suggested template. The closer you keep to the form, the more contiguous the Almanac will be, but if you omit some fields and add others, no one will sue you. The purpose of these articles is to include the information people will need in order to incorporate these plants into their stories.
Also--keep in mind that this is just a suggested template. The closer you keep to the form, the more contiguous the Almanac will be, but if you omit some fields and add others, no one will sue you. The purpose of these articles is to include the information people will need in order to incorporate these plants into their stories.
[size=4]Overview:[/size]
<Quick description of the plant in general; use this to highlight key details and catch readers' attention. Also, you should include here what kind of plant it is--herb, bush, tree, etc.>
[size=4]Appearance:[/size]
<Physical description of the plant. Include as much detail here as possible, including typical size, foliage, growth patterns, coloration, etc.>
[size=4]Territory:[/size]
<Where in Domhantir does your plant grow? Be specific--obviously, you should include the continent(s) where the plant grows, but obviously its specific habitat. High mountains above the tree line? Dark, damp hollows under swamp trees?>
[size=4]Domestication/Usage:[/size]
<Does your plant only grow wild, or is it grown by people? What can it be used for (eating, cooking, healing, poisoning, etc.)? If your plant has a special use, be sure to explain how it's used (for example, if your plant can be used to cure fevers, explain how. Are the leaves made into tea? The roots placed under the tongue?>
[size=4]Reproduction:[/size]
<How does your plant reproduce? Does it produce seeds, fruit, spores? In what season does it usually start the reproduction process?>
[size=4]History:[/size]
<Has your plant played a role in any important events? Are there any myths that feature this plant?.>