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The Courtroon chamber is a cathedral of authority — purple banners draped over carved brown stone, blue glass windows casting cold light — across the polished floor. The five Supreme judges sit elevated above the priest, a mix of men and women, all staring down with a blend of irritation, curiosity, and thinly veiled contempt. The robes are purple, and intricate, with patterns tied at the neck, with hoods over their heads, faces visible.
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Zacharias and two priests stand below, his robes are immaculate, chin lifted like he owns the air.
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One judge leans forward, bored.
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Judge 1: (bored, annoyed)
"High Priest Zacharias, you requested this emergency hearing. Speak quickly.
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Zacharias bows — shallow — performative —
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Zacharias:
"Honored Judges… a threat has risen and The High Council must be awakened to it. A man who defies temple order, undermines sacred law, and manipulates the weak with counterfeit miracles."
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The judges exchange looks, glancing amongst themselves.
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Judge 2:
"You speak of the accused, this Metro?"
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Zacharias's eyes flash hot, and bright.
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Zacharias:
"I speak of dangereous man who has already seduced an entire village into rebellion. A man who hides behind false humility while sowing seeds of conspiracy against the Hierarch himself."
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The younger judge scoffs.
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Judge 3:
"You priest lost control of one village, and now you cry treason?
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Zacharias steps forward, voice tightening.
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Zacharias:
"This is no mere village matter. This man has tampered on Holy Grounds, He has performed illegal growth rituals. He's gathered followers. He has challenged the temple's authority."
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He lets the words hang.
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Zacharias:
"If we do not act swiftly, he will become a symbol, and symbols ignite revolutions."
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The judges shift, suddenly more attentive.
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Judge 4:
"And your warrant? You sent it without approval?"
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Zacharias:
"Forgive my hastiness, but corruption spreads faster than bureaucracy. I acted to protect Providence".
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The fifth judge, the oldest, narrows her eyes.
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Judge 5:
"Or to protect your position."
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A ripple of tension.
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Zacharias:
"my position is irrelevant. Temple survival is not."
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The judges whisper among themselves, some disgusted. Some intrigued, all now emotionally invested.
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Zacharias has them.
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