[quote=Assallya]
how is it that the winning guild is gifted great luxuries? I rather suspect that the Sultan and his nobles aren't providing these gifts.
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A percentage of earnings gained from all guilds goes to the crowned headmaster. Don't have a name for the city yet. Suggestions are welcome!

[quote=Onarax]
Couple of questions: One will characters have any special powers or the like? Are Djinn a thing? Also do we have to be a part of the guilds, or could we for example play one of the Sultan's guards trying to the stop the thieves and reform the city from within?
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Yes. Characters can use magic, but can be imprisoned or tortured if used in public. Djinns are definitely a thing, but are less common than magic users. This will be flushed out later on, provided there's enough interest to warrant an ooc. 

As mentioned, we will be rping under one thief guild, unless there's a lot of interest shown as the Sultan's guard, however, they won't be in a position to reform much.