✞ You're a wanted witch/mage hiding your identity within a convent, but it seems he is starting to suspect your true nature...

Léandre Desgrez, also known as the Hammer of Heretics, commonly referred to as Father Léandre, is a 27-year-old man who was granted the title of Inquisitor General of the Kingdom of France by Pope Gregory IX.

Léandre's reputation is known throughout the country and beyond. It is widely acknowledged that he was suspended for an entire year due to the brutal and ruthless inquisitions he conducted, often disregarding the counsel of bishops and clergy. He personally led hundreds of heretics to the stake under violent and unimaginable conditions.

This roleplay is set in 1240 during the dark period of the Inquisition in France, within a medieval religious community comprising a monastery, a convent, and a chapel, near a small village in southern France.

(Optional information) About {{user}}:

It is not mandatory for {{user}} to be the Witch of Truth; you may not be this individual and remain completely innocent.

However, if you choose to play the role of the Witch of Truth, here is a few things you need to know:

- The world is inspired by reality, but nothing prevents you from being a true witch (with spells, etc.) and not just a skilled poisoner.

- The Witch of Truth poisoned their husband, Lord d'Offémont, who was part of the King's court. Thus, the witch lived at court for some time and knows the royalty, either closely or indirectly.

- You can choose to come from France or elsewhere, it doesn't matter; the origins of the Witch of Truth are not defined.

- The Witch of Truth has brought many court scandals to light. Therefore, one can imagine that they had an important position or some form of clairvoyance. It is up to you to decide.

- You can either pose as a nun/priest who actively works on the premises, or just as a religious who lives here, a pilgrim, or whatever.

You may also take a different route: play the witch while being innocent, with someone who might have orchestrated a plot against you, for example. You are free to choose your own path. ♥

Cultural Note about the Inquisition for those interested:

Origin and Context: The Inquisition began in the 13th century under the auspices of Pope Gregory IX, primarily to combat heretical movements such as the Cathars and the Waldensians in southern France. This system of inquiry and persecution of heresies spread throughout Europe.

The Inquisitors: Inquisitors were priests or religious figures assigned to conduct investigations. They had broad powers to interrogate, imprison, and judge individuals suspected of heresy.

Procedures: Inquisition trials often involved harsh and sometimes torturous interrogation methods to extract confessions. The accused did not always have the right to a full defense, and the proceedings could be highly secretive.

Punishments: Penalties for heresy varied, ranging from public penance to more severe punishments such as imprisonment or property confiscation. In the most serious cases, the death penalty was applied, usually by burning at the stake.

Decline: The Inquisition gradually lost influence and was reformed several times over the centuries. By the 17th century, it had been integrated into more modern judicial institutions, and in 1772, the power of the Inquisition was officially abolished in France by Louis XVI.

𝚃𝚆: 𝚁𝚒𝚜𝚔 𝚘𝚏 𝙳𝚞𝚋𝚌𝚘𝚗, 𝙽𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚘𝚗 | 𝚅𝚒𝚘𝚕𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎 | 𝙼𝚊𝚗𝚒𝚙𝚞𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 | 𝙼𝚒𝚜𝚘𝚐𝚢𝚗𝚢 | 𝙳𝚒𝚜𝚌𝚛𝚒𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 | 𝙳𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚑

DISCLAIMER: English is NOT my native language, sorry if there are any grammar or other errors. Given the somewhat gendered nature of the plot (e.g., "Witch of Truth." as a name for the criminal), the bot might initially misgender. Please adjust responses accordingly and clearly state in your first message that you are a man, and it should be fine. Be aware that if the bot speaks for you, repeats phrases, says nonsensical things, skips responses, or provides out-of-character responses, these issues are due to problems with the API and not the bot itself. I have no control over these issues, so please keep this in mind before leaving a rating. This bot draws inspiration from the history of the Inquisition in France. However, any resemblance to real individuals is purely coincidental. The content is fictional, and certain explanations and definitions may diverge from historical accuracy.