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Treaty of Tordesillas

King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile are negotiating with Portuguese envoys to divide newly discovered lands outside Europe along a meridian 370 leagues west of the Cape Verde i

Setting

A grand hall within the Royal Palace of Tordesillas, adorned with intricate tapestries and heavy wooden furnishings. The room is spacious with high ceilings, large arched windows allowing the summer light to filter in, and a long, polished oak table at the center where the negotiations take place.

Characters

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King Ferdinand II of Aragon
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A man in his early forties with a strong, regal bearing. His face is framed by a neatly trimmed beard, his dark hair showing the first signs of gray. His piercing eyes convey both intelligence and determination, with a slight furrow in his brow from the weight of the negotiations.
Queen Isabella I of Castile
primary
A woman in her early forties with a regal bearing, fair complexion, and piercing blue eyes that convey both intelligence and resolve. Her auburn hair is neatly tucked under her headdress, and her posture exudes authority tempered by piety.
Portuguese Envoy
secondary
A middle-aged man of average height with a lean build, sharp features, and a neatly trimmed beard. His dark eyes are keen and observant, reflecting his diplomatic acumen.
Royal Scribe
secondary
A middle-aged man of slight build, with sharp features and keen eyes that dart between the speakers and his parchment. His hands are stained with ink, and his posture is slightly hunched from years of meticulous writing.
Guard Captain
background
A tall, broad-shouldered man in his late 30s with a weathered face, a thick beard, and piercing dark eyes. His muscular build and upright posture convey his military training and discipline. A faint scar runs along his left cheekbone, a testament to past battles.

Dialog

King Ferdinand II of Aragon This meridian you propose, 370 leagues west of Cape Verde—does it not encroach upon lands already claimed by Castile under divine right?
Portuguese Envoy Most Christian Majesty, the line ensures both our crowns may harvest the fruits of discovery without the bitter seeds of conflict.
Queen Isabella I of Castile The Lord has guided our ships thus far. Would He not see this division as just, if it brings peace to His children?
King Ferdinand II of Aragon Justice must be tempered with pragmatism. What assurance have we that Portugal will honor these bounds when new lands emerge beyond the line?
Portuguese Envoy By the blood of Christ and the honor of my king, I swear this treaty shall bind our nations as firmly as the chains of Saint Peter bind the Church.
Queen Isabella I of Castile Then let it be recorded before God and notaries that this line shall divide the world as cleanly as the Red Sea parted for Moses.
King Ferdinand II of Aragon So be it—provided our ships may still cross to the Orient by rounding Africa, as your own Henry the Navigator once dreamed.

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