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Martin Luther's appearance at the Diet of Worms

Martin Luther stands before Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and the assembled princes of the Empire, defending his writings against charges of heresy, refusing to recant unless convinced by Scripture.

Setting

The grand hall of the Bishop's Palace in Worms, a high-ceilinged chamber with stone walls adorned with religious tapestries and heraldic banners. The space is filled with an assembly of the most powerful figures in the Holy Roman Empire, arranged in a semi-circle facing Luther.

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Martin Luther
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A middle-aged Augustinian monk with a sturdy frame, standing at average height. His face is marked by deep-set, intense eyes that reflect both conviction and weariness, framed by a receding hairline and a short, dark beard streaked with early gray. His hands are calloused from years of writing and manual labor.
Charles V
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A young but imposing man of 21 years, with a pale complexion, a strong jawline, and piercing blue eyes that command attention. His dark brown hair is cut short in the fashion of European nobility. He has a slightly protruding Habsburg jaw, a family trait, and maintains an upright, regal posture that emphasizes his authority.
Johann Eck
secondary
A middle-aged man in his late 40s, with a sharp, angular face and piercing eyes that seem to bore into whomever he gazes upon. His frame is lean but sturdy, with the bearing of a scholar who has spent years in both study and debate. His dark hair is thinning at the crown, and his beard is neatly trimmed in the fashion of the clergy.
Elector Frederick
secondary
A middle-aged man of noble bearing, with a sturdy frame and a composed demeanor. His face is lined with the weight of responsibility, and his piercing eyes reflect both wisdom and concern. His graying hair is neatly trimmed, and his beard is well-groomed, signifying his status as a prince of the Empire.
Imperial Guard
background
A tall, broad-shouldered soldier in his late 20s with a weathered face and close-cropped dark hair. His piercing blue eyes scan the room alertly, and his muscular frame is evident even beneath his armor. A faint scar runs along his left cheekbone, a testament to past battles.

Dialog

Johann Eck Martin Luther, you stand accused of heresy for these writings. Will you recant them, or do you persist in your errors?
Martin Luther Unless I am convinced by Scripture and plain reason—for 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.
Charles V The Emperor commands silence. Luther, you defy not only the Church but the very order of Christendom. Do you understand the gravity of your words?
Martin Luther Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me.
Johann Eck Your obstinacy is your downfall, Luther. The Church cannot tolerate such defiance.
Charles V Enough. The Diet has heard enough. Luther, you are hereby declared an outlaw of the Empire. Let no man give you shelter or aid.
Martin Luther Then I commend my soul to God and my cause to the people.

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