Object
Chapel Altar
The chapel's stone altar holds a secret compartment where the Monk stashes his anachronistic papers—maps marked in modern units and checklists tracking his historical meddling. A thin cable juts from its base, drawing Steven's scrutiny and revealing a hidden door that swings open behind. The Monk crouches behind it for cover, lunging out to club Ulf unconscious and bind him.
3 appearances
Purpose
Conceal documents, mechanisms, and provide ambush cover
Significance
Anchors the Monk's deceptions by hiding evidence of his time tampering; the cable's discovery propels Steven and Vicki toward exposing his schemes, while the ambush cements his ruthlessness.
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