A Playwright is in total control of a bubble of reality within the Gatelands arena, called a "play" or roleplay.

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If you have discovered Playwright Magic, you may use the spells to establish your reality bubble. Otherwise, simply announce that you are beginning a new roleplay, with a statement of the backstory and an invitation. It is suggested to use one of these symbols, which are easy for all people to use:

 @ $ & , ( :

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Symbols are helpful because several Playwrights may be active, and roleplayers may be in multiple plays at the same time.

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To join a Playwright's reality, it is suggested that you make a post about your character and their proposed role and motives for the roleplay. If the Playwright welcomes you, then you are officially part of their reality.

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Disobeying a Playwright within their reality is a punishable offence. It is against the law to complain about a Playwright: your only recourse is to choose a different Playwright for future plays.

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Playwrights are considered the highest profession within the Gatelands arena.

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The other professions of the Gatelands support Playwrights in the following fashion:

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Staff

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Staff are expected to support Playwrights, to occasionally take on the role of Playwright, and to train new Playwrights.

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Guards

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Guards support Playwrights by grumbling or slapping those who disobey Playwrights.

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In addition, Staff, Guards, or other Gatelands residents may also also take on the role of greeter:

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Greeters

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If you are acting as a greeter in the Gatelands (any staff or guard may take on this role), please help match roleplayers up with Playwrights, to keep the Playwright's plays sufficiently full of the needed characters.

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