> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://srd.mousehole.press/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://srd.mousehole.press/components/creator.md).

# Creator

## Definition

> **Each** [**Object**](/components/object.md) **is made by a Creator.**

* Players will describe the Creator, and a few details about their world.

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### Intention

This is the first opportunity a player will have to **shape the world they are building**.

**It also sets a touchstone**, an origin, which the story can return to and contrast against as it develops.
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### Example

**From** [***Artefact***](https://mouseholepress.itch.io/artefact)**, the *****Weapon***** has the following prompt for the Creator:**

*You were tempered in the heat of a great forge by a legendary smith—describe them, their materials and their smithy.*
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### Advice

Sometimes, the Creator might go on to become the [Object's](/components/object.md) first [Agent](/components/agent.md). For example, a wizard might create a staff for their own use. In other situations this will be less likely, for example an blacksmith would not necessarily be the first wielder of a sword they forge.

A player might decide that they have a personal relationship with the [Object's](/components/object.md) first [Agent](/components/agent.md), but that's not a requirement.
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