Treaty of Trianon
The Hungarian delegation, under immense pressure, reluctantly signs the Treaty of Trianon, which drastically reduces Hungary's territory and population, marking a humiliating defeat and reshaping Cent
Setting
The Hall of Mirrors in the Grand Trianon Palace, Versailles, France. The grand hall is adorned with gilded moldings, large mirrors, and crystal chandeliers. The polished marble floors reflect the afternoon light streaming through the tall windows.
Characters
Hungarian Chief Delegate
primary
A middle-aged man in his late 40s, with a lean but dignified build. His sharp facial features are accentuated by a neatly trimmed mustache, and his dark hair is slicked back with slight graying at the temples. His posture is rigid, betraying the strain of the negotiations, yet his expression remains composed.
Allied Delegate
primary
A tall, middle-aged man with a rigid posture, sharp features, and piercing gray eyes. His neatly trimmed mustache and short, graying hair add to his austere appearance. His build is lean but strong, suggesting both discipline and authority.
Hungarian Aide
secondary
A young man in his mid-20s, with a slender build and sharp, intelligent features. His dark brown hair is neatly combed, and he has a clean-shaven face. His posture is upright but slightly hunched from the tension of the moment, and his hands are restless, clutching a small notebook and pen.
French Protocol Officer
secondary
A middle-aged man of average height with a meticulously groomed mustache and sharp, angular features. His posture is rigid, betraying his military background, and his eyes dart attentively between documents and delegates.
Hungarian Guard
background
A tall, broad-shouldered man in his early 30s with a stern, clean-shaven face and closely cropped dark hair. His military bearing is impeccable, with sharp features and piercing eyes that betray a simmering tension beneath his disciplined exterior.
Dialog
Allied Delegate
The terms, as outlined, are non-negotiable. Hungary's territorial concessions have been decided by the Allied Powers, and any further discussion is superfluous.
Hungarian Chief Delegate
Our nation... endures this with dignity, though history will judge the severity of these terms.
French Protocol Officer
The signing order must proceed precisely—first the Allied representatives, then the Hungarian delegation. Any deviation will invalidate the proceedings.
Allied Delegate
It is not a matter of judgment, but of necessity. The stability of Europe demands these adjustments.
Hungarian Chief Delegate
Necessity, as defined by the victors. Very well. Let it be done.
French Protocol Officer
The inkwell is here. Ensure your signature is legible—no flourishes.
Hungarian Chief Delegate
Legible, yes. Unlike the fate of our people.