Diet of Worms
Martin Luther stands defiantly before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and the assembled princes of the Empire, defending his 95 Theses and refusing to recant his criticisms of the Catholic Church, despit
Setting
Grand Hall of the Bishop's Palace in Worms, Germany. The hall is vast with high vaulted ceilings and stone walls adorned with religious tapestries. The space is arranged with a central aisle leading to a raised dais where Emperor Charles V sits, flanked by ecclesiastical and secular princes.
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Martin Luther
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A wiry, middle-aged Augustinian monk with deep-set, piercing eyes and a prematurely receding hairline. His sharp facial features are framed by a neatly trimmed brown beard showing streaks of gray. His hands bear ink stains from constant writing, and his posture suggests both scholarly intensity and peasant stubbornness.
Charles V
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A pale-skinned man of 21 years with a prominent Habsburg jaw and dark brown eyes. His slender yet regal frame is crowned with neatly trimmed auburn hair. His bearing carries the weight of imperial authority despite his youth.
Archbishop of Trier
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A portly, middle-aged man with a pale, round face framed by thinning grey hair. His deep-set eyes are sharp and observant, with heavy lids that give him a perpetually weary expression. His hands are soft and well-manicured, resting atop a small paunch that strains against his clerical vestments.
Imperial Guard
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A tall, broad-shouldered man in his early 30s with a stern, chiseled face and short-cropped dark hair. His piercing blue eyes scan the room vigilantly, and his muscular frame is accentuated by the weight of his armor. A faint scar runs along his left cheek, a testament to past battles.
German Prince
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A middle-aged nobleman of sturdy build, with a well-groomed beard and keen, observant eyes. His face bears the weathered lines of a man accustomed to both courtly intrigue and the responsibilities of governance.
Dialog
Charles V
Martin Luther, we have heard enough. Will you recant these writings, or do you persist in your error?
Martin Luther
Unless I am convinced by Scripture and plain reason – I do not accept the authority of popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other – my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and will not recant anything.
Archbishop of Trier
The Archbishop must remind Doctor Luther that Holy Mother Church has already pronounced judgment on these matters. Does the professor presume to know better than centuries of apostolic tradition?
Martin Luther
Here I stand – I can do no other! God help me! Amen.
Charles V
Then you leave us no choice. A single friar who opposes Christendom must be in error. This court is adjourned.
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