Item Template
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The item template is used to describe specific objects or types of objects which can be used in some way.
Use this to create any item that exists in your world, typically you'll want it to stand out, like if you pick "Artifact" then it will be something legendary like Bag of Infinite Gold or Ring of Teleport without Fail/Delay. Maybe even make a certain item that every soldier or king must have? What about a tool that certain professions require to perform their duties more effectively & efficiently? Or maybe it is something utterly useless, shouldn't exist, has no place in the world or universe, but for some reason, it exists. The choice is yours.
The example used in this template is the real-world Sushi, but this is just one very specific use of this template!
The template has many prompt boxes which can be filled in. Use them for inspiration and to help format your article. Do not feel like you have to fill out all of them!
The terms in the braces below each heading tell you under which tab this prompt appears and what the title of the box is.
The terms in the braces below each heading tell you under which tab this prompt appears and what the title of the box is.
Item Model / Type Chart
The hierarchy of item models & subtypes can be visually represented by the automatically created organization trees. All you need to do is fill in the Model / Subtype prompt in all of the relevant item articles. This organization tree is added to the bottom of each article in the metadata section.Mechanics & Inner Workings
(GENERIC > MECHANICS & INNER WORKINGS)
How does this item do what it does, which are the component parts that make it "tick". You can be as technically verbose as you want, or not. Who knows or understands how the item works? How much of the mechanics and inner workings does the user, creator, or owner need to understand? What knowledge does a person need to use this item? Use the Technology Template to expand on this.
How does this item do what it does, which are the component parts that make it "tick". You can be as technically verbose as you want, or not. Who knows or understands how the item works? How much of the mechanics and inner workings does the user, creator, or owner need to understand? What knowledge does a person need to use this item? Use the Technology Template to expand on this.
Manufacturing process
(CONSTRUCTION > MANUFACTURING PROCESS)
What process is required to create this item? Describe the steps and how they can be done in this process. Who manufactures this item- machines, people, trees? This can include recipes for food, sewing patterns, the steps towards smithing nails, and so much more.
What process is required to create this item? Describe the steps and how they can be done in this process. Who manufactures this item- machines, people, trees? This can include recipes for food, sewing patterns, the steps towards smithing nails, and so much more.
Makizushi (巻き寿司, "rolled sushi"), norimaki (海苔巻き, "nori roll", used generically for other dishes as well) or makimono (巻物, "variety of rolls") is a cylindrical piece formed with the help of a bamboo mat known as a makisu (巻き簾). Makizushi is generally wrapped in nori (seaweed), but is occasionally wrapped in a thin omelette, soy paper, cucumber, or shiso (perilla) leaves. Makizushi is usually cut into six or eight pieces, which constitutes a single roll order. Below are some common types of makizushi, but many other kinds exist. Futomaki (太巻, "thick, large or fat rolls") is a large cylindrical piece, usually with nori on the outside. A typical futomaki is five to six centimetres (2 to 2+1⁄2 in) in diameter. They are often made with two, three, or more fillings that are chosen for their complementary tastes and colors. During the evening of the Setsubun festival, it is traditional in the Kansai region to eat uncut futomaki in its cylindrical form, where it is called ehō-maki (恵方巻, lit. happy direction rolls). By 2000 the custom had spread to all of Japan. Futomaki are often vegetarian, and may utilize strips of cucumber, kampyō gourd, takenoko bamboo shoots, or lotus root. Strips of tamagoyaki omelette, tiny fish roe, chopped tuna, and oboro (food) whitefish flakes are typical non-vegetarian fillings. Traditionally, the vinegared rice is lightly seasoned with salt and sugar. Popular proteins are fish cakes, imitation crab meat, egg, tuna, or shrimp. Vegetables usually include cucumbers, lettuces, and takuan (沢庵) (pickled radish).
Significance
(GENERIC > SIGNIFICANCE)
How significant is this item? Is this an item of historical, religious, and/or personal value? If this item were destroyed, suddenly removed, or never existed, how would that impact people? Who needs this item?
How significant is this item? Is this an item of historical, religious, and/or personal value? If this item were destroyed, suddenly removed, or never existed, how would that impact people? Who needs this item?
A dish known as narezushi (馴れ寿司, 熟寿司 – "salted fish"), stored in fermented rice for possibly months at a time, would later influence the application of rice on Japanese raw fish. The fish was fermented with rice vinegar, salt, and rice, after which the rice was discarded. (This process can be traced back to the early domestication of rice in the neolithic cultures of China, and similar pickling techniques can be found among Southeast Asian, Korean, and Chinese rice farmers.) The lacto-fermentation of the rice prevents the fish from spoiling. When wet-field rice cultivation was introduced during the Yayoi period, lakes and rivers would flood during the rainy season and fish would get caught in the rice paddy fields. Pickling was a way to preserve the excess fish and guarantee food for the next months, and Narezushi became an important source of protein for Japanese consumers. The term sushi literally means "sour-tasting" and comes from an antiquated し (shi) terminal-form conjugation, 酸し sushi, no longer used in other contexts, of the adjectival verb 酸い sui "to be sour"; the overall dish has a sour and umami or savory taste. Narezushi still exists as a regional specialty, notably as funa-zushi from Shiga Prefecture.
Item Types - Click to Expand
Ammunition
Armor
Art
Bionic
Book / Document
Clothing / Accessory
Communication
Component
Compound
Consumable, Food / Drink
Consumable, Magical
Currency & Deeds
Cybernetic
Drug / Narcotic / Medicine
Electronic / Cybernetic
Element, Chemical
Jewelry / Valuable
Magical
Mechanical
Medical
Miscellaneous
Musical Instrument
Navigational Aid / Instrument
Power Storage / Generator
Raw Material
Religious / Ritualistic
Robotic
Sensory / Aid
Service
Storage
Survival
Tool
Trade/Manufactured good
Trap
Unique Artifact
Weapon, Explosive
Weapon, Melee
Weapon, Other
Weapon, Ranged
Armor
Art
Bionic
Book / Document
Clothing / Accessory
Communication
Component
Compound
Consumable, Food / Drink
Consumable, Magical
Currency & Deeds
Cybernetic
Drug / Narcotic / Medicine
Electronic / Cybernetic
Element, Chemical
Jewelry / Valuable
Magical
Mechanical
Medical
Miscellaneous
Musical Instrument
Navigational Aid / Instrument
Power Storage / Generator
Raw Material
Religious / Ritualistic
Robotic
Sensory / Aid
Service
Storage
Survival
Tool
Trade/Manufactured good
Trap
Unique Artifact
Weapon, Explosive
Weapon, Melee
Weapon, Other
Weapon, Ranged
Item type
Consumable, Food / Drink
Current Location
Current Holder
Subtype / Model
Used by
Manufacturer
Related Technologies
Related ethnicities
Owning Organization
Related Condition
Rarity
(GENERIC > RARITY)
Describe how common this item is, and what kinds of people may possess this item.
Describe how common this item is, and what kinds of people may possess this item.
Weight
varies widely
Dimensions
small
Base Price
more on the expensive side
Raw materials & Components
(CONSTRUCTION > MATERIALS & COMPONENTS)
Make a list of the items and materials this item is made of. Use tooltips or variables to add short descriptions if you do not want to make a full article.
Make a list of the items and materials this item is made of. Use tooltips or variables to add short descriptions if you do not want to make a full article.
The four common components that makeup sushi. There are many variants of sushi, but they all generally follow this pattern.
- Sushi-meshi
- Nori
- Gu
- Condiments
Tools
(CONSTRUCTION > TOOLING)
What tools are required to create this item? Are there specialized tools, and what can be used as a substitute if the tools aren't available? For example, if a sewing machine is unavailable, a person can use a needle and thread to sew or embroider by hand. If the power goes out and a person has a non-electric grill, they can still cook meals.
What tools are required to create this item? Are there specialized tools, and what can be used as a substitute if the tools aren't available? For example, if a sewing machine is unavailable, a person can use a needle and thread to sew or embroider by hand. If the power goes out and a person has a non-electric grill, they can still cook meals.
Related Myths
Related Materials
Related Prompts
The prompts listed below are part of the Worldbuilding Prompts that can be found under the Community menu. These prompts use the template discussed in this article. Using these prompts is a great way to expand your worldbuilding!Mentioned Templates
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