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Quickstart Guide

Create your first Grimoire campaign in about five minutes: add NPCs, locations, and factions, then watch them connect on the knowledge graph.

Welcome to Grimoire! This guide will help you create your first campaign and start organizing your world.

Step 1: Create Your Account

Sign up using Google or Discord OAuth. No password to remember. Just click and go.

Step 2: Create a Campaign

  1. After signing in, you'll land on the campaign list
  2. Click "Create Campaign"
  3. Give your campaign a name (e.g., "Curse of Strahd" or "My Homebrew World")
  4. Choose a starting template or start fresh

Step 3: Add Your First Entries

Start with the basics:

  • NPCs: Add the key characters your players will meet
  • Locations: Create the places they'll visit
  • Factions: Define the groups vying for power

Each entry type has fields designed specifically for TTRPGs: motivations, secrets, relationships, and more.

Step 4: Connect Everything

The real power of Grimoire comes from connections:

  • Link NPCs to their factions
  • Connect locations to their inhabitants
  • Track relationships between characters

These connections power the knowledge graphs and make AI queries more intelligent.

Step 5: Set Visibility

Before sharing with players:

  1. Review each entry's visibility level
  2. DM Secret: Only you can see it
  3. Player Knowledge: Players who've discovered it can see it
  4. Common Knowledge: Everyone can see it

Next Steps

  • Invite Players: Set up the Player Portal for your group
  • Connect AI: Use the MCP server with Claude Desktop
  • Explore Graphs: Visualize your world's connections

Need help? Check out the full documentation or join our Discord.

MCP Integration