Definition
A lore dump is an info dump focused on fictional history, mythology, or world rules, often delivered as lecture, appendix, or uninterrupted narration.
Example
A mentor reciting five centuries of dynastic wars before the hero asks a simple question is a lore dump.
Related terms
Common mistakes
- Front-loading lore dumps in chapter one before readers care about any character.
- Replacing lore dumps with proper names readers cannot track without context.