Talk:Winter of the Deep Drifts

I’m Will an article ever be created for the sparrowhawk? I can’t seem to find one for her anywhere. AsmodeusTheAdder03 (talk) 23:21, 26 August 2021 (UTC)

Articles are for named characters, with rare exception. -- LordTBT File:Tbtico.jpg ^Talk! 00:22, 27 August 2021 (UTC)

Why is that, and what allows an exception? I would like to create an article for the sparrowhawk, if possible. AsmodeusTheAdder03 (talk) 05:22, 27 August 2021 (UTC)

There are many unnamed characters throughout the series. An unnamed creature who receives a minor reference does not qualify for a page. It's not a reasonable standard. The Grumpy Watervole, in comparison, makes an impact on the narrative, and is an active character in the story. The sparrowhawk's reference on this page is good enough. You're certainly welcome to add more detail here if you think there are any missing. -- LordTBT File:Tbtico.jpg ^Talk! 05:45, 27 August 2021 (UTC)

Thanks, I might do that. I’m still a little confused about the criteria, however. In addition to the series having many unnamed characters, there are many named who have just as little relevance to fit the criteria. So by this logic, no one who qualifies as an “extra” should have an article. AsmodeusTheAdder03 (talk) 15:20, 27 August 2021 (UTC)

Criteria is as follows: If the author determined a character should receive a name, they get an article. -- LordTBT File:Tbtico.jpg ^Talk! 17:25, 27 August 2021 (UTC)

But as you pointed out, there are exceptions if the characters are important enough, so it’s a bit of an inconsistent criteria. Do other wikis go by it, or is it something you came up with?AsmodeusTheAdder03 (talk) 18:15, 27 August 2021 (UTC)

Other wikis are their own independent spaces and have their own rules. It's not inconsistent as out of more than 2,000 character articles, there are approximately 7 exceptions that I can think of: an exception rate of 0.34%. You seem to be suggesting we have numerous exceptions - we don't. Again, criteria: 1) the author deemed a character important enough to receive a name. They get an article. 2) Unnamed characters do not receive pages, the rare exception being if they contribute to the narrative as an active participant. Brian Jacques also makes some rare exceptions to his rules. I should add that every character in a story who deserves an article has one. The book listings are complete. -- LordTBT File:Tbtico.jpg ^Talk! 19:20, 27 August 2021 (UTC

Okay. I’ll try to remember that. Thanks for taking the time to explain, by the way. AsmodeusTheAdder03 (talk) 04:58, 28 August 2021 (UTC)