Alex Ferguson wrote:
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> Think of it in terms of identity, rather than place. On the mundane
> plane, you're large simply yourself, acting in Vinga's role. On
> the heroplane, you're substantially identified with her, and are
> emulating the actions of some heroic figure, herself subsequently
> identified with Vinga, on a quest which is an "instance of" the
> original Vingan quest. There's nothing inconsistent or problematic
> in taking the lead role in _this_ quest.
...
I'm happy with this way of describing things.
But it is not what Greg has described for low-level HQs. He seems to
say that low-level types don't take on the role of e.g. Vinga, but
tag along as spear-carriores, etc.