# Build Your First Connected World

> Create a World, add a Location and Character, connect them, and start a Bound Chat.

- Canonical page: [https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/create-your-first-world-and-character/](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/create-your-first-world-and-character/)
- Publisher: Summon Worlds by OpenForge LLC
- Last updated: 2026-07-22

Create a World, add a Location and Character, and start a Bound Chat that can use the details you connected.

## 1. Create the World

1. Tap the center **+** button.
2. Select **World**.
3. Choose an art style.
4. Enter the World name and description.
5. Select an **Image Model** and any optional **Style Chips**.
6. Review the Mana total shown in the form.
7. Tap the creation button shown in the app, such as **Create** or **Summon**.
8. Wait for the generation progress state and ready notification.
9. Open **Worlds** > **My Worlds**, then open the new World.

## 2. Add a Location

1. Tap the World’s **+** button.
2. Select **Location**.
3. Describe and create the Location, making sure the new World is selected.
4. Confirm that the Location appears inside the World.

## 3. Place a Character in the Location

1. Open the Location.
2. Open **Characters**, next to **Landmarks**.
3. Tap **+**.
4. Choose **Create New**, **From Library**, or **From World**.
5. Select or create a Character.
6. Confirm the import or move into the Location.

If you import an unbound Character from your Library, it is also imported into the World. To relocate a Character already in this World, use **From World** and complete the Move Character flow.

## 4. Start the Bound Chat

1. Open the Character inside the Location.
2. Tap **Chat** or **Chat with Summon**.
3. Send the first message.

This creates a **Bound Chat**. Smart Context can use relevant details from the Character, Location, World, and linked content, giving the conversation a connected setting.

## Troubleshooting

- **The Character is missing:** confirm that you are on the Location’s **Characters** tab, then try **From Library** or **From World** again.
- **The Location is missing:** open **My Worlds**, select the World, and check its **Locations** tab.
- **The chat lacks a detail:** review the Character’s Knowledge and Chat Settings, and confirm the content is connected to the same World.

## Related guides

- [Create and Edit a World](/guidebook/create-a-world/)
- [Add and Manage Locations](/guidebook/add-and-manage-locations/)
- [Bind and Move Characters](/guidebook/add-bind-characters-world-guide/)
- [Understand Smart Context](/guidebook/understand-smart-context/)