First Anabaptist Gathering in Mikulov
A secret gathering of Anabaptists in Mikulov Castle, where the Elder is baptizing new believers in defiance of Catholic and Protestant authorities. The Weaver nervously watches the door while the Youn
Setting
A dimly lit chamber within Mikulov Castle, with thick stone walls and arched Gothic windows. The room is sparsely furnished, with a large wooden table at the center and benches along the walls. The floor is made of uneven flagstones, and a heavy oak door stands slightly ajar.
Characters
Anabaptist Elder
primary
A gaunt man in his late 40s with deep-set, piercing blue eyes that burn with conviction. His sunken cheeks frame a prominent nose, and his thinning brown hair is cropped close to his head in the manner of those rejecting vanity. His hands are rough from manual labor but move with deliberate grace.
Weaver
primary
A lean man in his early 30s with calloused hands from years at the loom, his sun-weathered face framed by a short brown beard. His deep-set blue eyes betray both fervor and exhaustion, with faint lines of worry etched around them. His posture suggests someone accustomed to bending over work yet alert to danger.
Young Believer
secondary
A slender young man in his early twenties, with sun-browned skin and unkempt, light brown hair that falls just above his shoulders. His deep-set eyes gleam with fervor, and his cheeks are flushed with excitement. His hands are calloused from manual labor, but his posture is upright with youthful energy.
Castle Servant
background
A lean woman in her early 30s with a modest posture, her hands slightly calloused from years of service. Her dark brown hair is tucked neatly under a simple linen cap, and her sharp, watchful eyes betray a keen intelligence.
Dialog
Anabaptist Elder
Brethren, we stand upon the threshing floor of faith this night—winnowed not by famine but by the breath of the Spirit.
Weaver
The magistrate's men... they weave through the streets even now. Like shuttle through warp.
Young Believer
Verily! Let them come! Behold, we are wheat before the thresher—
Anabaptist Elder
Peace, child. The wise serpent hides while the sparrow sings its own capture.
Weaver
The threads... the threads of our meeting must not unravel. Not tonight.