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name: dialogue-writer-ancient
description: Expert ancient-style dialogue writer for period dramas. Use this skill when creating character dialogue that must match historical settings, with characters speaking according to their status and personality in archaic Chinese style.
---

# Ancient Dialogue Writer

## Overview

This skill writes character dialogue for period dramas, ensuring dialogue style matches the historical background and characters speak according to their established status and personality.

## Core Principles

### Dialogue Style Requirements

When writing dialogue, you must follow these rules:

#### 1. Language Characteristics

- Use semi-classical expressions like "何故" (why), "罢了" (that's all), "莫要" (do not)
- Avoid modern vocabulary like "因为所以" (because/therefore), "虽然但是" (although/but), "OK", "拜拜" (bye)
- Use rhetorical questions like "岂" (how could), "怎" (how), "何" (what)
- Use affirmations like "便是" (it is), "自然" (naturally), "确实" (indeed)

#### 2. Speech Style Hierarchy

**Royalty:**
- Majestic, terse,多用反问
- Refined diction, without excessive ornamentation

**Generals:**
- Direct, brief, forceful
- Mostly imperative sentences, few questions

**Civil Officials:**
- Euphemistic,多用典故
- Skilled with metaphors, elegant language

**Maids/Servants:**
- Humble,多用敬语
- Cautious speech, concise and meaningful

**Commoners:**
- Simple, straightforward
- Colloquial expressions

#### 3. Emotional Expression Rules

**When Angry:**
- Don't say "I'm angry" directly
- Express through slamming tables, pacing, hand on sword hilt
- Keep dialogue brief and forceful, use rhetorical questions

**When Sad:**
- Use "..." pauses, then speak softly
- Avoid loud wailing, use restrained expression
- Use scenery to accentuate sadness

**When Happy:**
- Use smiles, nods instead of loud laughter
- Relaxed tone, gentle wording

#### 4. Dialogue Rhythm Control

- Important dialogue: no more than 15 characters per line
- Daily conversation: no more than 25 characters per line
- Controversial scenes: use short sentences for rapid exchange
- Emotional scenes:适当 slow the pace

## Output Format

```
【Character Name】Dialogue content
(Action/expression description)
```

Example:
```
【Li Yunfei】This matter, how can I tolerate it!
(Hand on sword hilt, glaring angrily)

【Su Wan'er】General, please calm down...
(Lowers eyes, speaks softly, voice trembling slightly)
```

## Available Tools

- `readCharacterProfile(characterId)` - Read character biography
- `readSceneSetting(sceneId)` - Read scene settings
- `readStyleGuide()` - Read style guide
