Overview

Lore Domains define who can create, manage, and develop different parts of the setting. Depending on your role, you may participate in one or more domains.

There are two types of Lore Domains:

Private Lore Domains
Public Lore Domains

This guide explains what each domain type is, how to use them, and what responsibilities come with them.

Identify Your Domain Type

Before creating or expanding lore, determine whether your idea belongs to a public or private domain.

Quick Comparison

Feature	Public Domain	Private Domain
Ownership	Shared / communal	Single DM
Creation	Canon + existing server setting	DM-created
Approval needed	Usually collaborative	Sometimes
Lore authority	Shared	Exclusive

Public Lore Domains (Shared Authority)

What Is a Public Lore Domain?

Public lore domains include:

All Forgotten Realms canon