SKILL: Story Spine / Narrative

Domain: Three-Act Structure, Emotional Beats, Scene Sequencing, Character Arcs

Version: 1.0

For: Hermes Agent — Plot Architecture & Scene Planning

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This skill encodes the complete narrative architecture system — from the three-act structure and 11 story beats to emotional character arcs, scene sequencing logic, and the specific translation of plot into visual shots. It covers the Pixar Story Spine, Save the Cat beat sheet, Hero's Journey, and the practical workflow for turning a story into a production shot list.

When this skill is active, the agent should:

• Build stories using proven structural templates (3-act, 11 beats, Hero's Journey)
• Map emotional arcs to visual color/lighting shifts
• Sequence scenes using cause-and-effect logic
• Translate plot beats into specific shot types and camera movements
• Use project graph to track story state across the project graph