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'''''Warning: Spoilers are to be expected'''''. See our [[Turtlewiki:Spoiler Policy|Spoiler Policy]] for details.''
 
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The Harry Turtledove Wiki is an encyclopedia of people, places, and events that are portrayed in the writings of [[Harry Turtledove]], famed author in the genre of [[alternate history]]. These articles can include information about both the historical person and the alternate version(s) Turtledove creates in his fantastic stories. We also have articles on his novels, stories and other writings -- he's written numerous works of historical fiction, fantasy, and science fiction in addition to his alternate history works.'''This is not a site for speculative writing or fan-fic!'''</div>
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The Harry Turtledove Wiki is an encyclopedia of people, places, and events that are portrayed in the writings of [[Harry Turtledove]], famed author in the genre of [[alternate history]]. These articles can include information about both the historical person and the alternate version(s) Turtledove creates in his fantastic stories. We also have articles on his novels, stories and other writings -- he's written numerous works of historical fiction, fantasy, and science fiction in addition to his alternate history works.'''Fan-fic and speculative writing should be kept in user blogs only!'''</div>
 
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While the nature of writing about fictional works requires a certain amount of flexibility, ''ad hoc'' decision making, and some policies may be subject to change, we have two cardinal rules we observe here:
 
While the nature of writing about fictional works requires a certain amount of flexibility, ''ad hoc'' decision making, and some policies may be subject to change, we have two cardinal rules we observe here:
   
===When writing articles about the characters or events of a work, write in past-tense, and in-universe.===
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#Stay within the parameters of what Turtledove actually put on the page! No speculating. Fan-fic should be for blogs only!
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Follow these, and you should be fine.
It's usually best to avoid references to our own timeline in an article. [[Jake Featherston]] doesn't know he's a functional equivalent of [[Adolf Hitler]], and so addressing their similarities in the article is unnecessary. Obviously, there are instances where the characters involved in the story are somehow aware that there are multiple timelines (e.g., the ''[[Crosstime Traffic (series)|Crosstime Traffic]]'' series), and so comparisons in the article make some sense.
 
   
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For more information on formatting, see our [[Harry Turtledove Wiki:Policies|Policies page]].
However, that is not to say comparisons with OTL are unwelcome; just refrain from using them in the "historical analysis" portion of the article. Instead, save them for a separate section at the end of the article, in a subsection of their own. In some cases, an article dedicated to comparing Turtledove's work to OTL might be warranted.
 
   
 
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Don't worry about trying to fill in the gaps of knowledge that Turtledove inevitably leaves. If a person, place, or thing is fleetingly referenced, its enough to note the fleeting reference. For example, [[Peru#Peru in Southern Victory|Peru]] is quickly referenced as being at war with its neighbors in the [[Southern Victory]] series. Obviously, there might be some actual historical basis for this alternate historical event, but including that information in an article is completely unnecessary, as it would be speculative, and the event's role in the overall series is quite narrow.
 
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|affiliations = [[Raumsdalian Empire]]}}'''Sigvat II''' was an Emperor of the [[Raumsdalian Empire]], during the time of the discovery of [[the Gap]] in [[the Glacier]] and the lands that it lead to. In the opinion of Count [[Hamnet Thyssen]], he would never be that great a monarch as other Emperors such as Domaldi the Conqueror or Fexi Blood-Hand or any others.<ref>pg.13, ''[[Beyond the Gap]]''</ref>
   
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He was first apprised of the Gap in the Glacier by [[Trasamund]], ''jarl'' or leader of the [[Bizogot]] clan, [[Three Tusk Clan|Three Tusk]].<ref>pg.14, Ibid.</ref> Intrigued of what may lay beyond the Glacier, in particular to find the [[Golden Shrine (shrine)|Golden Shrine]], he delegated Count Thyssen, [[Ulric Skakki]], a scholar named [[Eyvind Torfinn|Evyind Torfinn]] and others on a expedition through the Gap.
==Speculation Policy==
 
Speculation in articles is discouraged as a rule. All articles should be about people, places, and events at least mentioned (or described obliquely) in Harry Turtledove's work. However, Turtledove does not always fully describe the people and events that are peripheral, a certain level of speculation is tolerable if: 1) It has some factual basis in Turtledove's writing; and 2) It is needed to reconcile an inconsistency in Turtledove's work or otherwise produce a coherent article.
 
   
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After the expedition returned to the imperial capital of Nidaros, he did not budge when he was informed by Thyssen that an attack from [[the Rulers]] was eminent, citing that the invaders were far away from Imperial borders and they would have to get through Bizogot lands to get to Raumsdalia. In fact, he tried to have the count arrested or exiled, reinforcing the belief that he was having a sexual relationship with [[Gudrid]], who hated Thyssen.
An excellent example is [[Franklin D. Roosevelt#Franklin D. Roosevelt in Southern Victory|Franklin D. Roosevelt]] as he appears in [[Southern Victory]]. When he is first introduced, FDR is a member of a Democratic administration. However, for the remainder of the series, FDR is described as a lifelong Socialist. Turtledove never directly addresses this inconsistency, and so speculation is necessary for the article to work.
 
 
===This is not a site for fan-fic===
 
This site is not a place for creative writing. For example, [[Martin Luther King]]'s role in ''[[In the Presence of Mine Enemies]]'' has no place here, as he was neither mentioned by name nor described in any way in that work.
 
 
==Creating Articles for historical figures==
 
When adding information for a historical character who appears in unrelated works, separate that information using appropriate sub-headings. See [[model entry]], or for example, [[Abraham Lincoln]]. To limit confusion to new visitors, its best to begin the article with a brief sketch of the historical figure's biography. It needn't be a complete survey of that person's life, merely the highlights of why that person is remembered/important to our history.
 
 
Links can be made to specific subsections of articles. This is especially useful with [[:Category:Historical Figures|Historical Figures]] and geography generally. For example, a link to Abraham Lincoln in ''[[Southern Victory]]'' would look like this: <nowiki>[[Abraham Lincoln#Abraham Lincoln in Southern Victory|Abraham Lincoln]]</nowiki>.
 
 
===Don't forget to use the character templates.===
 
See [[Template:Infobox Historical Figure]] and [[Template:Infobox Fictional Character]].
 
 
===Creating categories===
 
When creating new categories, it's best to first consider how many articles might actually be listed in that category. Usually, a category should have at least three articles to start, but that is not a hard and fast rule.
 
 
All series should have their own categories, as should stand alone novels and short stories.
 
 
Subcategories for characters should be created in most instances. See the [[:Category:Characters|Characters]] category for a list of categories that apply to characters, including nationality, religion, profession, etc. Not all of Harry Turtledove's short stories embrace many characters. Some may have one or two. In those instances, a subcategory is probably unecessary.
 
 
Geography may be divided by continent, country, state/province, or city.
 
   
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Due to his unwillingness to take Thyssen seriously, the Empire was caught unprepared by the invasion of The Rulers, leading to horrendous losses and the capture of [[Nidaros]] by the Rulers. This caused him to be hated by most Raumsdalians and scorned by the Bizogots.
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'''''[[The Breath of God]]''''' is the second book in the ''[[The Opening of the World Series]]''.
 
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[[File:RuledBritannia.jpg|thumb|right]]'''''Ruled Britannia''''' is an [[Alternate History]] novel by [[Harry Turtledove]], published in 2002. It won the [[Sidewise Award]] for 2002.
 
 
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It is set in the year 1597, in an alternate universe where the [[Spanish Armada]] is successful. The Kingdom of [[England]] has been conquered and converted to [[Catholicism]] under the rule of [[Queen Isabella]], daughter of [[Philip II of Spain]]. [[Elizabeth I of England|Queen Elizabeth]] is imprisoned within the [[Tower of London]] as her fellow [[Protestantism|Protestants]] are burned as heretics by the English Inquisition. [[Scotland]] continues to be independent under the Protestant [[King James VI]]. Border clashes continue throughout this period.
 
 
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''Abraham Lincoln is a crucial figure in several Turtledove works, incluing ''[[The Guns of the South]]'' and [[Southern Victory]].''
 
 
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==Other wikis==
Other AH wikis:
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:[http://smstirling.wikia.com/wiki/S._M._Stirling_Wiki S. M. Stirling Wiki]
 
:[http://smstirling.wikia.com/wiki/S._M._Stirling_Wiki S. M. Stirling Wiki]
 
:[http://ericflint.wikia.com/wiki/Eric_Flint_Wiki Eric Flint Wiki]
 
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===Turtledove's influences===
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These are some of the wikis dedicated to authors and/or works that influenced Turtledove. Turtledove has even written works set in their respective canons.
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:[http://asimov.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Isaac Asimov Wiki].
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:[http://lovecraft.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page H.P. Lovecraft Wiki].
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:[http://conan.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page Conan Wiki], dedicated to [[Robert E. Howard]]'s most famous creation.
   
 
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Welcome to the Harry Turtledove Wiki
An encyclopedia of the works of Harry Turtledove that anyone can edit.

9,501 articles in English since 2005 Warning: Spoilers are to be expected. See our Spoiler Policy for details.

The Harry Turtledove Wiki is an encyclopedia of people, places, and events that are portrayed in the writings of Harry Turtledove, famed author in the genre of alternate history. These articles can include information about both the historical person and the alternate version(s) Turtledove creates in his fantastic stories. We also have articles on his novels, stories and other writings -- he's written numerous works of historical fiction, fantasy, and science fiction in addition to his alternate history works.Fan-fic and speculative writing should be kept in user blogs only!

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While the nature of writing about fictional works requires a certain amount of flexibility, ad hoc decision making, and some policies may be subject to change, we have two cardinal rules we observe here:

  1. When writing articles about the characters or events of a work, write in past-tense, and in-universe
  2. Stay within the parameters of what Turtledove actually put on the page! No speculating. Fan-fic should be for blogs only!

Follow these, and you should be fine.

For more information on formatting, see our Policies page.

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Sighvat II
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Type of Appearance: Direct
Nationality: Raumsdalian
Occupation: Monarch
Affiliations: Raumsdalian Empire

Sigvat II was an Emperor of the Raumsdalian Empire, during the time of the discovery of the Gap in the Glacier and the lands that it lead to. In the opinion of Count Hamnet Thyssen, he would never be that great a monarch as other Emperors such as Domaldi the Conqueror or Fexi Blood-Hand or any others.[1]

He was first apprised of the Gap in the Glacier by Trasamund, jarl or leader of the Bizogot clan, Three Tusk.[2] Intrigued of what may lay beyond the Glacier, in particular to find the Golden Shrine, he delegated Count Thyssen, Ulric Skakki, a scholar named Evyind Torfinn and others on a expedition through the Gap.

After the expedition returned to the imperial capital of Nidaros, he did not budge when he was informed by Thyssen that an attack from the Rulers was eminent, citing that the invaders were far away from Imperial borders and they would have to get through Bizogot lands to get to Raumsdalia. In fact, he tried to have the count arrested or exiled, reinforcing the belief that he was having a sexual relationship with Gudrid, who hated Thyssen.

Due to his unwillingness to take Thyssen seriously, the Empire was caught unprepared by the invasion of The Rulers, leading to horrendous losses and the capture of Nidaros by the Rulers. This caused him to be hated by most Raumsdalians and scorned by the Bizogots.

  1. pg.13, Beyond the Gap
  2. pg.14, Ibid.

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These are some of the wikis dedicated to authors and/or works that influenced Turtledove. Turtledove has even written works set in their respective canons.

Isaac Asimov Wiki.
H.P. Lovecraft Wiki.
Conan Wiki, dedicated to Robert E. Howard's most famous creation.


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