Death of Adomnán of Iona
The moment of Adomnán's passing in the candlelit scriptorium of Iona Abbey, surrounded by his fellow monks who are whispering prayers and grieving his imminent departure.
Setting
The scriptorium of Iona Abbey, a small, stone-walled room with a high ceiling and narrow windows. The room is filled with wooden desks and shelves lined with manuscripts, ink pots, and quills. The abbot's desk is at the center, where Adomnán lies surrounded by his fellow monks.
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Adomnán of Iona
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An elderly man with a gaunt face, deep-set eyes, and a prominent nose. His white hair is thin and unkempt, and his skin is pale from years spent indoors. His hands, resting on the bed, are gnarled with age but still bear ink stains from his scholarly work.
Monk Aed
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A man in his late 30s, with a lean but strong build from years of monastic labor. His face is weathered but kind, with deep-set blue eyes that reflect both wisdom and sorrow. His tonsured hair is dark brown, with streaks of grey beginning to show at the temples. His hands are calloused from both writing and manual work.
Monk Cillian
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A middle-aged monk with a slender build, his face marked by deep lines of worry and devotion. His hands, though ink-stained from years of scribing, are delicate and precise. His brown eyes, usually sharp and attentive, are now red-rimmed from silent weeping. His tonsure is neatly trimmed, and his beard is short and well-kept.
Monk Eogan
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A young monk in his early twenties, slight of build with a pale complexion and short, dark brown hair cut in the traditional tonsure. His face is smooth, showing his youth, and his eyes are wide with a mix of reverence and sorrow. His hands are delicate, more accustomed to the gentle handling of manuscripts than hard labor, and they tremble slightly as he performs his duties.
Dialog
Adomnán of Iona
Aed... the light... it is near now.
Monk Aed
Dia beannaigh thú, mo athair. The Lord prepares a place for you.
Adomnán of Iona
Remember... the law... protect the innocent... as we vowed.
Monk Aed
By Columba's name, we shall keep your Cáin, father. The innocents shall have sanctuary.
Adomnán of Iona
In manus tuas, Domine...
Monk Aed
Go dtuga Dia suaimhneas dá anam. The abbot has gone to God.
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