To wikify an article is to format it using Wiki markup and add internal links to related articles.

[top]Example of Wikifying an article

A user could discover that there was no Ranger article and create a stub for Ranger, where he simply copied and pasted the contents of Wizard\'s description of Rangers to it.

[top]Ranger Stub Example

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Cerilia is home to a wide variety of beasts. From the Shadow World to the old world of Aduria, all manner of creatures can be found. Some are friendly, some are ferocious - yet they all have one thing in common. Each creature shares a special connection with Rangers. Rangers track, tame, and slay all manner of animals and beasts found in the wild. Whether they rely on bows or firearms, Rangers consider their weapons and pets to be their only true friends.
Strengths:

Favored Enemies: A Ranger can choose a certain kind of creature whose nature and habits he knows inside and out as a favored enemy. Thereafter, he gains numerous bonuses when fighting or interacting with such creatures. As he attains higher levels, he can choose additional favored enemies and also get bigger bonuses against any some of those he already has.
Has special abilities vs. beasts
Can use various beast special abilities
Good at chasing monsters or players that run away
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[top]Ranger Stub wikified

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[top]Introduction

Cerilia is home to a wide variety of beasts. From the Shadow World to the old world of Aduria, all manner of creatures can be found. Some are friendly, some are ferocious - yet they all have one thing in common. Each creature shares a special connection with Rangers. Rangers track, tame, and slay all manner of animals and beasts found in the wild. Whether they rely on bows or firearms, Rangers consider their weapons and pets to be their only true friends.

[top]Strengths


  • Favored Enemies: A Ranger can choose a certain kind of creature whose nature and habits he knows inside and out as a favored enemy. Thereafter, he gains numerous bonuses when fighting or interacting with such creatures. As he attains higher levels, he can choose additional favored enemies and also get bigger bonuses against any some of those he already has.
  • Has special abilities vs. beasts
  • Animal Companion: At 4th level, a Ranger gains an animal ally that trusts him implicitly and generally obeys his orders. As he advances in level, the animal becomes even more powerful.

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