# Summon Worlds Guidebook

> Official product guidance for creating and organizing fantasy worlds, characters, locations, items, spells, art, lore, and collaborative roleplay with Summon Worlds.

Use these reviewed Markdown guides for product behavior and task instructions. For a creative curriculum focused on worldbuilding craft, use [Learn Worldbuilding](https://www.summonworlds.com/learn-worldbuilding/index.md).

## Getting Started

Install the app, set up an account, and complete the first creation path.

- [Welcome to Summon Worlds](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/welcome-to-summon-worlds/index.md): Summon Worlds: The Complete Guide to World Building, Summons, and Chatting Welcome to Summon Worlds – where AI meets Dungeons & Dragons, fantasy, and…
- [Download and Set Up Summon Worlds](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/download-summon-worlds/index.md): Install Summon Worlds and complete the setup shown on your device.
- [Navigate the App](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/navigate-the-app/index.md): Use the main navigation to find feeds, Chats, Worlds, creation, and account tools.
- [Build Your First Connected World](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/create-your-first-world-and-character/index.md): Create a World, add a Location and Character, connect them, and start a Bound Chat.

## World Building

Create connected settings, places, Characters, Equipment, and lore.

- [Understand Worlds and World Structure](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/1-what-is-a-world/index.md): Learn what a World contains and how Locations, Characters, Equipment, and chats connect.
- [Create and Edit a World](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/create-a-world/index.md): Create a connected World, then update its details, tags, and cover images.
- [Add and Manage Locations and Landmarks](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/add-and-manage-locations/index.md): Create and organize Locations and Landmarks inside a connected World.
- [Bind and Move Characters](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/add-bind-characters-world-guide/index.md): Assign Characters to a World and move them between Locations.
- [Equip Characters](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/equip-characters/index.md): Assign Weapons, Armor, Items, and Spells to a Character in a World.
- [Publish, Share, Archive, and Manage a World](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/publish-and-share-a-world/index.md): Control a World’s visibility, sharing, timeline, and archived content.
- [Browse Worlds and Public World Pages](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/browse-the-worlds-feed/index.md): Discover public Worlds, inspect their connected content, and use available public actions.
- [Get Started with Shared Worlds](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/get-started-with-shared-worlds/index.md): Create or convert a Shared World and configure participation.
- [Understand Roles and Permissions](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/roles-and-permissions/index.md): What are user roles and permissions in a collaborative World? In Summon Worlds, Shared Worlds support multiple contributors, each with specific…
- [Invite Collaborators](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/inviting-collaborators/index.md): Inviting collaborators allows you to co-build your World with others in Summon Worlds. This section walks you through requirements, sending invites,…
- [Manage Collaborators](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/managing-collaborators/index.md): If you're the World Owner, you have full control over collaborators and permissions. You can manage collaboration settings inside your Shared World,…
- [Join or Request to Join a Shared World](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/joining-a-shared-world/index.md): Accept an invitation or request access to a public Shared World.
- [Contribute Summons to a Public World](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/contribute-summons-to-a-public-world/index.md): Submit eligible Summons to a public World that accepts contributions.

## Summon Creation

Create, edit, illustrate, organize, and find every type of Summon.

- [Understand Summon Types](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/understand-summon-types/index.md): Choose the correct World, Character, Location, Equipment, Spell, or Collection type.
- [Create a Summon](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/2-creating-summons/index.md): Use the shared creation flow for a new Summon.
- [Create and Customize a Character](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/create-a-character/index.md): Create a Character, then refine its identity, story, art, and structured details.
- [Create Locations, Weapons, Armor, Items, and Spells](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/create-weapons-armor-items-and-spells/index.md): Create specialized Summons and connect them to the right World.
- [Edit a Summon and Character Sheet](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/edit-a-character-sheet/index.md): Update Summon details, structured Character data, Traits, Knowledge, and Equipment.
- [Add and Manage Summon Images](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/3-images-character-stats/index.md): Generate, reorder, show, hide, and replace Summon images.
- [Choose Image Models, Art Styles, and Style Chips](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/choose-image-models-and-art-styles/index.md): Refine the visual direction and review the live Mana total before generating.
- [Use the Summon Library and Find Summons](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/use-the-summon-library/index.md): Browse, search, and filter your Summons and Worlds.
- [Organize Summons with Collections](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/understand-collections/index.md): Create Collections and manage saved Summons and Worlds.
- [Publish, Duplicate, Archive, and Restore a Summon](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/manage-a-summon/index.md): Manage a Summon throughout its public and private lifecycle.

## AI Chats

Start conversations and control the enduring behavior of each chat.

- [Start a Regular or Bound Chat](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/4-ai-chats-with-characters/index.md): Choose the right chat type and begin a conversation with a Character.
- [Use Chat Actions and Generated Images](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/use-chat-actions-and-generated-images/index.md): Continue, regenerate, edit, copy, rate, or illustrate chat responses.
- [Customize Chat Settings](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/5-customizing-chats/index.md): Change the AI model, Safety, Voice, Animation, and knowledge controls.
- [Understand Smart Context](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/understand-smart-context/index.md): Learn how Smart Context retrieves relevant chat knowledge automatically.
- [Manage Instructions, Memories, and Knowledge](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/manage-memories-and-custom-knowledge/index.md): Control durable Character guidance and connected knowledge used by chats.
- [Use AI Voice and Chat Animation](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/use-ai-voice/index.md): Choose a Character voice and adjust how chat responses appear.
- [Use Mature Mode](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/use-mature-mode/index.md): Enable or leave the age-restricted Mature chat settings.

## Mana

Understand, claim, review, and manage the app’s usage currency.

- [Understand and Claim Mana](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/6-mana/index.md): View your balance, claim available Mana, and refill when needed.
- [Understand Mana Costs Across the App](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/review-mana-costs/index.md): Use live in-app totals to review creative action costs before confirming.

## Membership

Compare plans, start a trial, and manage purchases.

- [Compare Free vs PRO](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/7-memberships-benefits/index.md): Compare current access, benefits, and limits in the app.
- [Manage or Cancel Your Subscription](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/manage-your-subscription/index.md): Open the correct platform billing portal to manage renewal or restore a purchase.
- [Troubleshoot Purchases](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/troubleshoot-purchases/index.md): Recover a missing subscription or Mana purchase without submitting duplicate charges.

## Profile & Social

Present your creator identity and interact with public content.

- [Edit Your Profile and Profile Image](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/edit-your-profile/index.md): Update profile details and choose an image or Character artwork.
- [Share and Interact with Content](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/use-social-features/index.md): Use Inspire, comments, ratings, sharing, downloads, profiles, and Collections.
- [Manage Notifications](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/manage-notifications/index.md): Choose which app and device notifications you receive.

## Community

Find official Summon Worlds channels and creator communities.

- [Join the Discord Community](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/discord-server/index.md): The Summon Worlds Discord server is the best place to connect with other creators, share ideas, and stay updated on the latest features! No matter if…
- [Find Summon Worlds on Reddit, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/find-summon-worlds-community-channels/index.md): Find official tutorials, updates, artwork, and community highlights.

## User Support & Safety

Get help, recover from problems, and control interactions and content safety.

- [Get Help and Review Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/help-support/index.md): Find common answers and use the official support channel.
- [Report Content](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/report-a-summon/index.md): Report public content that may violate policy.
- [Report an Account](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/report-an-account/index.md): Report an account and provide relevant public context.
- [Block a User](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/block-a-user/index.md): Restrict unwanted interaction from an account.
- [Delete a Summon](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/delete-a-summon/index.md): Review connections and permanently remove content you own.
- [Manage Content-Safety Settings](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/manage-content-safety-settings/index.md): Choose the appropriate eligible safety setting for a Character chat.
- [Troubleshoot the App and Your Account](https://www.summonworlds.com/guidebook/troubleshoot-common-problems/index.md): Recover from common connection, generation, chat, purchase, and account issues.