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Martin Luther posts the Ninety-Five Theses

Martin Luther posts the Ninety-Five Theses

Martin Luther nails his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of All Saints' Church, publicly challenging the Catholic Church's practices, particularly the sale of indulgences, and sparking the Protestant Re

Setting

The large wooden doors of All Saints' Church in Wittenberg, Germany, with the town square visible in the background. The church's facade is imposing, with Gothic architectural elements.

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Martin Luther
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A middle-aged Augustinian monk with a sturdy build, piercing eyes, and a tonsured head. His face bears the marks of intense study and conviction, with deep-set eyes and a strong jawline.
Church Scholar
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A middle-aged man with a lean, scholarly build, his sharp features framed by a neatly trimmed beard. His piercing eyes, slightly narrowed, reflect both intellectual curiosity and deep concern. His pale complexion suggests long hours spent indoors studying manuscripts.
Town Crier
secondary
A middle-aged man with a wiry build and a weathered face, his sharp eyes scanning the crowd as he prepares to deliver news. His voice is strong and carries well, a necessity for his profession. He wears a simple but well-maintained tunic and hose, with a leather satchel slung across his shoulder for holding proclamations.
Young Apprentice
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A lean boy of about 14 years with sun-kissed skin from working outdoors, his hands slightly calloused from carpentry work. His light brown hair is tousled and slightly long, falling just above his shoulders, and his bright blue eyes are wide with curiosity.

Dialog

Martin Luther By the grace of God, these truths shall be heard! Let the Church answer to scripture, not to the greed of men!
Church Scholar Frater Martinus, this is... unprecedented. 'Indulgentiae non sunt iustitiae fundamentum'—one might argue you tread dangerously close to heresy.
Town Crier Hear this! Hear this! The monk Luther posts disputations at the church door! All who can read, come and see!
Martin Luther If heresy is truth, then let me be a heretic! The word of God is clear, and I shall not be silenced.
Church Scholar Augustinus himself wrote of the Church's authority—'Roma locuta, causa finita est.' You risk much, brother.
Town Crier The bishop will hear of this before nightfall. Mark my words, this will not end quietly.
Martin Luther Let them come. I stand upon the rock of Christ, and no man—be he bishop or pope—shall move me.

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