Battle of St. Jakob an der Birs
A small band of Swiss Confederates, vastly outnumbered, make their final stand in a chapel courtyard against French mercenaries. The Swiss Captain rallies his remaining men, including a Young Soldier
Setting
A small chapel courtyard near St. Jakob an der Birs, surrounded by stone walls and a wooden gate that has been partially broken down. The courtyard is littered with bodies, weapons, and debris from the ongoing battle. The chapel itself is a modest structure with a simple wooden cross atop its roof.
Characters
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Swiss Captain
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A grizzled veteran in his late 40s, with a muscular build from years of combat. His face is weathered, with deep-set eyes and a prominent scar running from his left temple to his jawline. His beard is short and streaked with grey, and his hands are calloused from wielding weapons.
Young Soldier
secondary
A lean, wiry youth of about 17 years with sunburned cheeks and a sparse beard. His light brown hair is matted with sweat beneath his simple iron sallet helmet. His hands bear fresh blisters from handling weapons, and his left forearm shows a shallow cut from recent combat.
French Commander
secondary
A tall, broad-shouldered man in his late 30s with a weathered face, a neatly trimmed beard, and piercing blue eyes. His posture exudes authority, and his movements are deliberate and calculated. He wears a scar across his left cheek, a testament to years of battle.
Wounded Pikeman
background
A Swiss defender in his late 20s, with a muscular build now weakened by severe injuries. His face is streaked with dirt and blood, his short brown hair matted with sweat. A deep gash runs across his left thigh, and his right arm hangs limp at his side, likely dislocated or broken.
French Archer
background
A lean, wiry man in his late 20s with sun-weathered skin and a short, unkempt beard. His hands are calloused from years of drawing bowstrings, and his keen eyes scan the courtyard for targets. A faded scar runs along his left cheekbone, a souvenir from past battles.
Dialog
Swiss Captain
Stand fast, men! Let these French dogs remember how Swiss steel bites!
Young Soldier
Captain—the gate! They're bringing up more crossbowmen! Should we—should we fall back to the chapel?
Swiss Captain
No ground left to give, boy. Here we stand, here we die—but by Helvetia, we'll make them pay for every step!
French Commander
Enough! Arbalétriers—volley on my mark. Let us end this farce.
Young Soldier
Blessed Virgin protect us—they're drawing! Captain, they're—
Swiss Captain
Shields up! Last shots, then charge! For the Eidgenossenschaft!
French Commander
So be it. Loose!
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