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Papal Bull Inter caetera

Pope Alexander VI signs the Papal Bull Inter caetera, dividing the New World between Spain and Portugal in the grand Sala Regia of the Apostolic Palace. The Spanish and Portuguese ambassadors watch in

Setting

The grand Sala Regia in the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City, adorned with Renaissance frescoes and tapestries depicting biblical scenes. The room is vast, with high ceilings and marble floors, reflecting the power and prestige of the papacy.

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Pope Alexander VI
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A man in his early 60s, with a robust and imposing figure, his face marked by the weight of both age and power. His piercing dark eyes convey both intelligence and a calculating nature, framed by a strong jawline and a prominent nose. His skin bears the pallor of one who spends much time indoors, yet his presence commands the room.
Spanish Ambassador
primary
A distinguished nobleman in his late 40s, with a well-groomed beard and piercing dark eyes that reflect both intelligence and ambition. His posture exudes confidence, a man accustomed to the intricacies of courtly negotiations.
Portuguese Ambassador
secondary
A middle-aged man of noble bearing, with a sharp, angular face framed by a neatly trimmed beard. His dark eyes are keen and calculating, reflecting his diplomatic acumen. He stands with the erect posture of a seasoned courtier, his hands often clasped behind his back.
Papal Notary
secondary
A middle-aged man of slight build, with a pale complexion and thinning dark hair. His sharp, observant eyes are framed by wire-rimmed spectacles, and his hands are stained with ink from years of meticulous documentation.
Guard Captain
background
A tall, broad-shouldered man in his late 40s with a weathered face, deep-set eyes, and a prominent Roman nose. His short-cropped dark hair is streaked with gray, and he sports a well-trimmed beard. His hands are calloused from years of wielding weapons, and his stance exudes authority and discipline.

Dialog

Pope Alexander VI By the authority vested in us by Almighty God, we decree this division of lands undiscovered, that peace may reign between our most devoted sons of Spain and Portugal.
Spanish Ambassador Deo volente, Your Holiness, this blessed decree shall guide our sovereigns in their holy mission to bring light to those dwelling in darkness.
Portuguese Ambassador One wonders if the line drawn accounts for the currents that carry our ships westward, or merely the winds that blow from certain... influential quarters.
Pope Alexander VI The Holy See measures not in leagues but in souls to be saved. Let no man question divine wisdom manifest through Peter's successor.
Spanish Ambassador As the angel guided Saint Peter's chains to fall away, so does Your Holiness free us from the shackles of dispute.
Portuguese Ambassador Yet chains of another sort may yet bind those who sail too close to lands granted by... celestial navigation.
Pope Alexander VI Enough. The bull is sealed. Let this parchment stand as testament to Rome's wisdom, lest any forget whose hand guides Christ's flock.

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