The Dagger Whispers

This play in four parts was written by an unknown A'shiraf'sirizeen composer.
One cultural research made by a Yorgai Bard associate one of the play main characters with the second Zaketria OlathinoCluster queen, that was the overseer of the construction of Caesaraea Loalthianca, where the play is mostly played nowdays.

Plot

Cast of Characters

(E'er) Lorenzo, a drow servant of low stature, born to rags, intelligent and a hopeless eavesdropper.

(Vr'ee Lady) Zeraina, a young and ambitious drow noblewoman in the duchess court, one of the orgnizers of the coup. Lorenzo's love interest.

(Ur'ee Duchess) Isadora, a high ranking drow noblewoman and the matron of her own court; presumbly kin to one of the four great clans of A'shiraf'sir.

The Late Duke, Isadora's husband (mentioned only).

(Vr'ee Countess) Elara, an old and vindictive drow noblewoman in the duchess's court, older sister of the late duke.

The Dagger, made of ivory and belonging to the late duke.

Other court noblewomen.

Synopsis

Act 1: In the opulent court of Ur'ee Duchess Isadora, where silk-clad noblewomen sip wine and exchange secrets, a dark undercurrent flows beneath the gilded chandeliers. E'er male servant, Lorenzo, moves silently among them, his eyes darting from one painted face to another. His role is to serve, to anticipate their whims, and to remain invisible.
But Lorenzo harbors secrets of his own. His heart belongs to Vr'ee beautiful Lady Zeraina, who dances with grace but hides a tempest within. Their forbidden love blooms in stolen glances and whispered confessions, hidden behind tapestries and masked balls.
Act 2: One fateful night, as the court gathers for a grand masquerade, Lorenzo stumbles upon a conspiracy that threatens not only his love but the very fabric of the court. The noble ladies, their laughter tinkling like crystal, weave a web of intrigue. They plot to poison Ur'ee Duchess, to seize power, and to rewrite their destinies.
Lorenzo becomes an unwitting witness to their machinations. He overhears their whispered plans, their venomous words. Fear grips him-the knowledge he possesses could cost him his life. Desperate to protect Lady Zeraina, he seeks refuge in the shadows, clutching a dagger that gleams like moonlight.
Act 3: As the opera unfolds, the tension escalates. The courtly dances become a dance of death. Lorenzo's loyalty wavers. Should he reveal the truth and risk Lady Zeraina's wrath? Or should he remain silent, allowing the noblewomen to plunge their daggers into the heart of the court?
The climax arrives during the grand aria, sung by Vr'ee vengeful Countess Elara. Her voice soars, her eyes aflame, as she reveals the plot to assassinate Ur'ee Duchess during the midnight toast. The court gasps, and Lorenzo's heart races. He must choose: loyalty or love, duty or desire.
In a final act of sacrifice, Lorenzo confronts Lady Zeraina. Tears blur her eyes as he confesses his betrayal. But she, too, bears secrets—secrets that intertwine with the court's deadly game. Together, they unravel the threads of deception, exposing the true puppeteers behind the velvet curtains.
Act 4: As the clock strikes midnight, Lorenzo stands before the court, dagger in hand. The Duchess's eyes narrow, the Countess's lips curl. The truth spills forth, staining the marble floor. Betrayal, revenge, and love collide in a crescendo of passion and tragedy.
And so, in the hallowed halls of the court, Lorenzo falls—a silent victim, a pawn in their deadly waltz. Vr'ee Lady Zeraina weeps, her heart shattered. The noblewomen return to their masks, their laughter echoing through the corridors.

Type

Manuscript, Musical

Medium

Paper