Imagine that you are martin luther. write a paragraph introducing yourself. state why you have been summoned before the emperor and explain your purpose today.

I am a German monk and professor of theology. I believe that the Catholic Church's practice of buying forgiveness of sins through indulgences is wrong. I have translated the bible into German to make it easier for more people to be able to study it. I am here to stand by my writings and I refuse your demand that I recant them