Grande Royeaux Theater

The Grande Royeaux Theater is a theater located in Val Royeaux. It is an important asset to Orlesian culture and politics.
== Background ==
The sphere of theater, and thus the goings-on in one of the Orlais' most prestigious establishments, is a close reflection of the political climate of the country. Many social scandals have found themselves immortalized as plays.Codex entry: A Season of the Four Afoul 
The Grande Royeaux Theater was established in the Storm Age.Dragon Age: The Masked Empire, Chapter 5, The Grande Royeaux Theater is said to have been established almost two hundred years prior to the events of the novel. Before the rule of Empress Celene, artistic expression in theater was often stunted by the Chantry or the current ruler of Orlais. At one point, any work performed had to be approved by both. During his reign, Mad Emperor Reville restricted the theater to wordless pantomimes for fear plays were being used to foment rebellion, while Emperor Florian nearly shut the theater down for making light of the Orlesian occupation of Ferelden.Dragon Age: The Masked Empire, Chapter 5 During Empress Celene's reign, a play based on the popular Orlesian legend of Les Trois Soeurs (The Three Sisters), which criticized Divine Justinia's attempts at reform, was banned after only three performances.Codex entry: Legend of the Three Sisters: Book 3
Though theatrical works reflect central themes of Orlesian culture, such as disdain towards Fereldans or reverence for Kordilius Drakon, a few striking contrasts can also be found. In a country where The Grand Game can be a matter of life and death, a character's gender and importance to the play is clearly defined by the appearance of their mask, an article which once donned, is understood to be absolutely them. As such, elves have done well in the theaters of Orlais, and are not only allowed to hold main parts and play humans but can also socially progress upon becoming famous.Codex entry: A Compendium of Orlesian Theater
== Involvement ==
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== Trivia ==
* Wintersend, celebrated at the beginning of Pluitanis, is a holiday that has become a day for trade, theater, and, in some areas, the arrangement of marriages.Calendar
== See also ==
:Games and recreation
== References ==
Category:Locations
Category:Dragon Age: The Masked Empire locations
Category:Orlais
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