Foundation of Cîteaux Abbey
A group of monks, led by Abbot Robert, begins constructing the first buildings of Cîteaux Abbey in a secluded Burgundian forest, marking the foundation of a new monastic order dedicated to strict adhe
Setting
A modest clearing in the Burgundian forest, where a group of monks has begun constructing the first buildings of what will become Cîteaux Abbey. The site is surrounded by dense woodland, with the early morning mist rising from the damp earth.
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Abbot Robert
primary
A gaunt man in his late 50s with a deeply lined face that speaks of years of fasting and prayer. His gray-streaked tonsure is neatly trimmed, and his pale blue eyes burn with quiet intensity beneath heavy brows. His hands are calloused from labor but move with deliberate grace.
Brother Alberic
secondary
A middle-aged monk with a wiry frame, his body hardened by years of manual labor. His face is weathered, with deep-set brown eyes that convey both kindness and discipline. His hands are calloused, and his posture is slightly stooped from years of bending over work.
Novice
secondary
A slender young man in his late teens with close-cropped brown hair and pale skin that reddens easily in the sun. His hands are still soft from a sheltered upbringing, now developing the first callouses of manual labor. Deep-set blue eyes frequently widen with earnest curiosity.
Lay Brother
background
A sturdy, middle-aged man with a weathered face, rough hands, and a wiry build. His sunburnt skin and calloused palms speak of years of manual labor. His dark hair is cropped short in a simple tonsure, and his beard is neatly trimmed.
Dialog
Abbot Robert
As the vine must be pruned to bear fruit, so must we clear this wilderness to make way for God's work.
Brother Alberic
The foundation stakes must be set true, Novice. See how the grain runs? Let it guide your mallet.
Novice
God willing, I—that is, if this unworthy one may ask—should the post be deeper? Or is it—forgive me—sufficient as it stands?
Brother Alberic
Patience. The Rule teaches us: 'Measure seven times before striking once.'
Abbot Robert
The brothers' labors rise like incense, Brother Alberic. Even imperfect hands shape holy work when guided by obedience.
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