Changelog
Everything new on Loreteller. New tools, articles, features, and improvements.
February 2026
New Premium Resource
Resource Improvements
- +Core Wound Blueprint — overhauled and expanded: modular framework structure, 20 coping mechanisms (up from 12), rebalanced archetypes across all three processing styles, new "Showing It on the Page" section, and rewritten character arcs with concrete examples
- +Character Personality Model — rewritten trait and archetype descriptions, new trait tooltips, and a dynamic archetype tiering system that ranks archetypes based on your interactive tool input
- +Character Arc Blueprint — expanded from 12 to 14 arc archetypes (added Hardening and Cautionary arcs), new psychological profiles, story uses, and writing tips for every arc, fully data-driven template
- +12 Types of Heroes — expanded from 7 to 12 hero archetypes organized in 6 natural pairs (spectrums), with a framework for understanding how types relate, layering guidance for complex characters, and moral spectrum combinations
- +35 Basic Stories — expanded from 21 to 35 story patterns across 7 balanced categories (up from 6). New Ordeal category, plus 14 new story types including Heist, Conspiracy, Paranoia, Revolution, Defiance, Redemption, Identity, Belonging, and more. Refactored template with dynamic color system
- +Character Emotion Model — added intensity dimension (84 emotional states from 28 combinations x 3 levels), behavioral cues and narrative guidance for every combination, new Empowered/Overwhelmed/Conflicted organization, and same-question pair analysis. Fully data-driven template
- +45 Relationship Dynamics — expanded from 30 to 45 dynamics: added Parent & Child, Creator & Creation, Idol & Admirer, Captor & Captive, Bully & Target, Manipulator & Mark, Hero & Sidekick, Foils, Reluctant Kin, Forbidden Bond, Enabler & Enabled, Redeemer & Fallen, Heir & Predecessor, Doppelgänger, and Confessor & Penitent
- +84 Dramatic Events — expanded from 48 to 84 events with 6 new categories: Disasters & Accidents, Death & Grief, Failure & Setback, Scarcity & Fortune, Separation & Reunion, and Triumph & Elevation. Refactored template with data-driven color system
Account System & Checkout
Loreteller now has a full account system, completing the migration away from Ko-fi. Sign in with a magic link (no password needed), unlock premium content instantly, and manage your toolkit from any device.
- +Passwordless magic-link sign-in
- +One-click checkout for the Premium Toolkit (powered by Stripe)
- +Instant premium access after purchase — no waiting for a download link
- +Account nav bar — see your login status and access your toolkit from every page
Site Usability Updates
- +Favorites on the Resources page — star any resource to pin it to your favorites
- +Related resources added to every resource page for better navigation
- +Community page with Discord integration for premium members
Learning Hub Launch — 112 Free Articles
The Learning Hub is live — months of writing distilled into a free library of craft guides, tool tutorials, and writing resources. All searchable and organized by category.
- +43 Story Structure articles — framework guides (Freytag's Pyramid, Kishōtenketsu, Snowflake Method, Story Circle, Fichtean Curve, Heroine's Journey, Romancing the Beat, and more), comparisons, and craft guides
- +18 Character articles — arc types, psychology, flaws, voices, and development
- +14 Writing Software tutorials — Scrivener, Vellum, Obsidian, Notion
- +11 Map-Making guides — Inkarnate and Wonderdraft walkthroughs
- +6 World Anvil tutorials
- +5 Worldbuilding guides — naming, cities, biomes, factions
- +4 Theme & Meaning articles
- +4 Game Mastering guides — session structure, encounter design
- +Category filtering and collapsible grid layout
- +Dynamic RSS feed and expanded sitemap
Writing Resources Page & Social Sharing
- +Writing Resources page — curated tools, podcasts, and YouTube channels for writers
- +Custom Open Graph images for social sharing
- +Improved meta descriptions and SEO across the site
January 2026
Resource Library Overhaul + 29 New Resources
The entire resource library was reorganized into 10 clear categories with improved navigation, and 29 new resources were added — 20 premium and 9 free — bringing the total to 106.
- +20 new premium resources including Designing Distinct Character Voices, Designing Memorable Villains, The Faction Design Blueprint, The Opening Hook Blueprint, The Story Diagnosis Framework, The Subtext Engine, Ultimate List of MacGuffins, and more
- +9 new free resources including 50 Character Flaws, 40 Villain Motivations, 30 Relationship Dynamics, Ultimate List of Physical Mannerisms, and more
- +Reorganized all resources into 10 categories
- +New hub pages for browsing the toolkit
- +Clean URL permalinks for every resource
- +Discord community widget on hub pages
September 2025 – January 2026
Writing & Designing the Learning Hub + New Resources
112 articles don't write themselves. This period was spent researching, writing, and designing every article in the Learning Hub — from story structure framework breakdowns to Inkarnate map-making walkthroughs. All written by hand, not generated.
Alongside the articles, 29 new resources were written and designed during this period — 20 premium frameworks (including The Subtext Engine, The Story Diagnosis Framework, Designing Memorable Villains, and The Faction Design Blueprint) and 9 free resources (including 50 Character Flaws, 40 Villain Motivations, and 30 Relationship Dynamics). These were deployed in the January 2026 update above.
August 2025
Interactive Equipment List
- +Search and sorting added to the Ultimate RPG Gear Prices Reference
Character Values Wheel Quiz
- +Interactive quiz for the Character Values Wheel — answer questions to discover your character's core values across 24 archetypes
- +Mobile layout improvements for better reading on phones and tablets
July 2025
Loreteller Moves to the Web — 76 Resources
After two years on Notion, Loreteller gets a dedicated website. 76 resources — 8 premium and 68 free — are migrated and rebuilt as interactive web pages with full SEO, structured data, and a proper site infrastructure.
- +8 premium resources: Character Personality Model, Character Values Wheel, Loreteller Character Sheet, Hurricane Story Model, Ultimate List of Place & Thing Names, The Core Wound Blueprint, Character Arc Blueprint, The Scene Purpose Framework
- +68 free resources across Character Psychology, Story Structure, Worldbuilding, Game Mastering, Perception & Cognition, and more
- +XML sitemap, robots.txt, RSS feed, and structured data
- +Twitter Cards and Open Graph meta tags for social sharing
January 2023
Loreteller Launches on Notion — 50+ Resources
The first public version of Loreteller goes live as a Notion site with 50+ storytelling and game mastering frameworks. Built from a decade of personal worksheets and research notes.
2012 – 2022
A Decade of Research & Synthesis
Ten years of studying narrative theory, psychology research (HEXACO, Schwartz Values, Moral Foundations Theory), and story structure models (Hero's Journey, Save the Cat, Story Grid, Dramatica). The tools on this site started as internal worksheets for D&D campaigns and novel drafts — systems built to solve real creative problems.