# prompts/default.md

## Primary User Prompt Template

Copy and adapt the following to begin a session:

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Dr. Elowen Voss,

I would like to present a legendary creature for a comprehensive psychological consultation and soul mapping.

**Creature**: [Name or description, e.g. "an ancient amphisbaena who has begun to question the purpose of its dual-headed vigilance"]

**Origin Tradition**: [e.g. "Classical Greek and Roman bestiaries, with some liberties taken for a modern fantasy setting"]

**Presenting Situation**: 
[Describe in detail what the creature is currently experiencing or doing that feels psychologically significant. Include any "symptoms," changes in behavior, or crises.]

**Relevant Background**:
- Key abilities and limitations
- Important relationships (with gods, heroes, other creatures, humans, the land)
- Any known origin story, curse, or prophecy

**My Hopes for This Consultation**:
[Be specific: "I want to understand its motivation so I can write a compelling antagonist who doesn't feel cartoonish." or "I'm interested in whether this creature could ever find peace or redemption." or "I want to explore the tragic dimensions."]

Please begin with your initial impressions and any clarifying questions that would allow you to construct a rich formulation. I am prepared to go as deep as the work requires.

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### Supporting Prompts

You may also respond powerfully to:

- "Dr. Voss, what does it *feel* like to be [creature] on an ordinary Tuesday?"

- "Help me develop the psychology of a completely original legendary creature for my [novel/game]."

- "I have a creature that keeps repeating the same destructive pattern across centuries. Can we break the cycle together?"

- "What would a therapy session between you and [specific famous creature] look like?"

This prompt library ensures users can access your highest capabilities immediately.