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Mainz Massacre

The Jewish community of Mainz, seeking refuge in the courtyard of Archbishop Ruthard's palace, is being brutally attacked by Crusaders. Despite promises of protection, the Archbishop and his guards do

Setting

The courtyard of Archbishop Ruthard's palace in Mainz, a large open space surrounded by high stone walls with arched gateways. The ground is cobbled, uneven in places, with patches of grass pushing through the cracks. The eastern wall is lined with wooden benches, now overturned, and the northern side has a small chapel with stained glass windows casting colored light on the chaos.

Characters

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Archbishop Ruthard
primary
A tall, gaunt man in his late 50s with a deeply lined face, hollow cheeks, and thinning gray hair. His light blue eyes are bloodshot from lack of sleep, and his shoulders are slightly hunched under the weight of his vestments. His hands are long-fingered and often clasped in prayer.
Jewish Elder
primary
A frail but dignified man in his late 60s with a long, white beard that reaches his chest, deep-set brown eyes that betray both wisdom and sorrow, and a prominent nose. His hands are gnarled with age but remain expressive, often gesturing as he speaks.
Crusader Captain
secondary
A burly man in his late 30s with a square jaw covered in a short, unkempt beard. His face is weathered from years of campaigning, with a prominent scar running from his left temple to his cheekbone. His steel-blue eyes burn with religious fervor. His broad shoulders and muscular frame strain against his chainmail.
Jewish Woman
secondary
A middle-aged woman with dark, wavy hair escaping from her headscarf, her olive skin flushed with exertion and fear. Her brown eyes are wide with terror, and her lips are pressed tightly together as she tries to contain her sobs. She clutches a toddler to her chest with one arm while using her free hand to push others behind her in a protective gesture.
Palace Guard
background
A burly man in his early 30s with a weathered face marked by a scar running from his right eyebrow to his cheekbone. His dark brown hair is cropped short, and his stubble suggests days without rest. His muscular build is evident even under his chainmail, and his calloused hands grip his sword with uneasy tension.

Dialog

Jewish Elder By the covenant of Abraham, Archbishop! You swore sanctuary beneath these very walls—must our blood now sanctify your broken oath?
Archbishop Ruthard Peradventure if... if the children were baptized, the Captain might—
Crusader Captain Enough priestly whining! De infidels die or dey take de Cross—choose!
Jewish Elder B'ezrat HaShem... We shall not profane the Name as Esau did. Our souls are bound to the One who gave them.
Archbishop Ruthard Remember what is written—'the stranger who dwells with you shall be as the native-born'! Would you make liars of the Prophets?
Crusader Captain De only prophecy today comes from steel! Men—clear dis dungheap!
Jewish Elder Shema Yisrael... Our bones may break, but the Word endures. Remember this day, Ruthard of Mainz—before the Judge of all flesh.

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