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Martin Luther posts the 95 Theses

Martin Luther nails his 95 Theses to the door of All Saints' Church, challenging the Catholic Church's practices and sparking widespread debate among the townspeople gathered to read the document.

Setting

The large wooden door of All Saints' Church in Wittenberg, Germany, with the bustling square in front of it. The church is a prominent structure in the town, with cobblestone streets leading up to its entrance. The door itself is weathered oak, marked with notices and announcements, a common practice for public proclamations.

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Martin Luther
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A middle-aged Augustinian monk of solid build with a tonsured head, deep-set eyes, and a strong jaw. His face is marked by intense focus and the beginnings of worry lines from years of theological study. His hands are work-worn but steady as he nails the document.
Town Scholar
secondary
A middle-aged man of average height with a lean, slightly hunched frame from years of study. His face is clean-shaven with deep-set brown eyes behind round spectacles, and thinning brown hair peeking from beneath his cap. His hands are ink-stained from frequent writing.
Church Guard
secondary
A sturdy man in his late 30s with a square jaw and close-cropped dark hair, his broad shoulders and calloused hands suggesting years of physical labor. His pale blue eyes dart nervously between Luther and the growing crowd, his thick eyebrows furrowed in consternation. A faded scar runs along his left cheekbone, a remnant of past duties.
Baker
background
A middle-aged man with a stout build, his face ruddy from years working near the oven. His hair is dusted with flour, and his forearms are thick from kneading dough. A faint scar runs along his right cheek, likely from a childhood accident.

Dialog

Martin Luther Hear now, my brethren! These theses I nail are not for the learned alone, but for every soul bound in the yoke of false indulgences!
Town Scholar As I understand it...the first thesis states: 'When our Lord said repent, he willed the entire life of believers to be one of repentance.' This upends the indulgence trade entirely!
Martin Luther Does not the Scripture say 'the just shall live by faith' alone? Yet Rome would have you purchase salvation like grain at market!
Town Scholar The 82nd thesis...this is most bold! 'Why does not the pope empty purgatory for the sake of holy love rather than filthy lucre?'
Martin Luther Let no man mistake this for rebellion—these are questions any true son of the Church must ask when she strays from Christ's own teaching!

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