First Defenestration of Prague
A Hussite mob, led by Jan Želivský, storms the New Town Hall in Prague, confronting the Catholic town council members. The confrontation escalates into violence, culminating in the council members bei
Setting
The upper chamber of the New Town Hall in Prague, a large rectangular room with tall windows overlooking the square below. The stone walls are adorned with tapestries depicting scenes of civic life, and the wooden floor creaks underfoot. The room is filled with the tension of confrontation between the Hussite mob and the town council members.
Characters
Jan Želivský
primary
A gaunt man in his early 40s with intense, deep-set eyes that burn with religious fervor. His angular face is framed by a wild, unkempt beard streaked with gray, and his sunken cheeks suggest years of ascetic living. His hands are calloused from manual labor, yet they move with preacher's precision.
Town Councilman
primary
A middle-aged man of stout build with thinning gray hair and a neatly trimmed beard. His face is lined with the stress of political maneuvering, and his pale blue eyes are sharp with intelligence. His hands are well-manicured, indicating a life free from manual labor.
Hussite Zealot
secondary
A wiry man in his late twenties with sunken cheeks and intense dark eyes, his face marked by deep lines from years of hardship. His hands are calloused from labor, gripping a makeshift flail tightly. A jagged scar runs from his left temple to his jawline, partially hidden by his unkempt beard.
Town Guard
background
A broad-shouldered man in his early 30s with a weathered face, a short, practical beard, and a scar running from his left eyebrow to his cheekbone, evidence of past conflicts. His hands are calloused from years of wielding weapons, and his posture is that of a trained soldier, ready to react at a moment's notice.
Dialog
Jan Želivský
Ecce! The cup of abomination overflows, and these dogs of Rome would have us drink it still!
Town Councilman
By the king's grace and holy sacramentum, you overstep! This council governs under papal authority!
Jan Želivský
Verily I say unto you - as Jezebel was cast down, so shall these corruptores ecclesiae meet their judgment!
Town Councilman
You... you cannot mean to...
Jan Želivský
The windows of heaven stand open! Let God's justice rain down upon these pharisees!
Town Councilman
Guards! In the name of His Majesty-
Jan Želivský
To the stones with them! Let the square drink their blood as they denied us the Cup!