Object

Bloodied Mace

Heavy mace, caked with Eprin's blood from the vault murder, conceals the stolen micro-key inside its head. The Doctor deduces this hiding spot after Susan recalls a call about collecting 'the key.' He places it in an unlocked reception area cupboard as bait. Eyesen grabs it to retrieve the prize, but guards catch him. The Doctor breaks it open, extracts the key, and frees Ian. Tarron watches the trap unfold, confirming Eyesen's guilt as the conspiracy's leader.
9 appearances

Purpose

Murder weapon for Eprin; hiding place for stolen micro-key; bait to trap Eyesen

Significance

Unravels the frame-up against Ian, exposes Eyesen as mastermind, secures the key for the quest, and shifts the group from despair to triumph before departure.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

9 moments