Kutná Hora Decree
King Wenceslas IV is presiding over the proclamation of the Kutná Hora Decree, which shifts voting power at Charles University from foreign (primarily German) scholars to Czech scholars. The grand hal
Setting
The grand hall of the Italian Court (Vlašský dvůr) in Kutná Hora, a royal residence and mint. The hall is adorned with Gothic architectural elements, featuring high vaulted ceilings and large arched windows. The space is filled with scholars, nobles, and officials, all gathered for the proclamation of the decree.
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King Wenceslas IV
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A middle-aged man of average height with a sturdy build, his face marked by the wear of rulership. His dark brown hair is streaked with gray, and his beard is neatly trimmed. His piercing blue eyes command attention, reflecting both wisdom and a hint of weariness.
Czech Scholar
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A middle-aged man with a lean, scholarly build, his sharp features framed by a neatly trimmed beard. His deep-set eyes, a piercing blue, reflect both intelligence and quiet determination. His hands, though ink-stained from hours of writing, are well-kept, a sign of his elevated status among scholars.
German Scholar
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A middle-aged man with a lean, angular frame, sharp features, and piercing blue eyes that reflect his intellectual intensity. His dark brown hair is neatly trimmed, and he sports a short, well-kept beard. His posture is rigid, betraying his tension and frustration.
Royal Guard
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A tall, broad-shouldered man in his late 30s with a weathered face, short-cropped dark hair, and a thick mustache. His piercing blue eyes scan the room with vigilance, and his muscular frame suggests years of military training. A faint scar runs along his left cheekbone, a testament to past battles.
Noble Observer
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A middle-aged nobleman of sturdy build, with a neatly trimmed beard and sharp, observant eyes. His features are refined, suggesting a life of comfort and education, with a slight furrow in his brow from years of contemplation.
Dialog
King Wenceslas IV
By the authority vested in us as King of Bohemia, we decree that henceforth, the masters of this university shall hold three votes, while the foreign nations shall hold but one.
German Scholar
Nein! This is an affront to centuries of academic tradition!
Czech Scholar
Tradition must yield to justice. The sons of Bohemia deserve their rightful place in these halls.
King Wenceslas IV
Silence! The matter is decided. Let none question the crown's judgment in this.
German Scholar
Das ist unerträglich! You disgrace the very foundations of learning!
Czech Scholar
The foundations stand firmer when built upon the soil of one's homeland.
King Wenceslas IV
Let this decree be recorded in the annals of this university, that all may know the will of Bohemia.
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