Royal Peladon Throne Room Tapestries

Woven decorative and functional elements designed for acoustic dampening and concealed observation in the Peladon royal court's throne room

4 appearances

Purpose

Designed for acoustic dampening and visual concealment in elite spaces, allowing discreet surveillance of political gatherings where eavesdropping could alter power dynamics.

Significance

Serve as a literal and symbolic veil in the Peladon court, where trust is a currency and hidden truths lurk beneath each negotiation. Jo’s use of them to evade surveillance mirrors the broader deception spiraling through the Ice Warrior alliance, where every delegate hides motives behind courtly smiles.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

4 moments

S9E1 · Day of the Daleks Part 1

Miss Paget takes command of Styles' defense

The grand hallway tapestries drape the walls in rich woven layers, their thick fabric partially muffling distant sounds and visually layering the space with history. Their presence transforms the corridor into a ceremonial threshold where sight and sound are deliberately controlled, buffering the approach of unseen threats and symbolizing the endurance of tradition amid escalating chaos.

Before: Intact, hanging floor to ceiling with medieval patterns fraying subtly at edges

After: Unchanged, still absorbing echoes and masking movement

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S9E6 · The Curse of Peladon Part 2

Doctor uncovers Peladon's hidden plea

The heavy tapestries lining the throne room conceal Jo as she moves behind them to reach the corridor behind, allowing her to observe and act unseen. The tapestries muffle sound and obscure visibility, becoming both shield and tool for her investigation.

Before: Stationary, hanging from palace walls; aged and frayed but functional

After: Partially disturbed by Jo’s movement but largely intact; their concealment value remains intact

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S9E6 · The Curse of Peladon Part 2

Peladon entreats Jo in private

The ancient tapestries lining the throne room walls provide concealment for Jo as she sidles behind them while the court is still present. She presses against the fibers and the worn threads part just enough for her to glimpse the corridor and the statue’s remains, functioning as a private spyhole until the room empties.

Before: Mounted on stone walls, intact except for usual wear in high-traffic ritual spaces, ready to muffle footsteps and obscure observers

After: Position disturbed by Jo’s pressure; fibres hang looser where she squeezed behind before returning to kneel near the throne, concealing her earlier activity

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S9E6 · The Curse of Peladon Part 2

Jo discovers Arcturus component and incites crisis

The tapestry in Ssorg’s quarters serves as both camouflage and cover during Jo’s clandestine search. Her pink shoes press against its frayed threads, exposing her hiding place when Ssorg enters. The tapestry muffles her movements and allows her to observe Ssorg’s reactions, making it a key sensory and visual barrier central to the confrontation sequence.

Before: Hung undisturbed on the wall, concealing a narrow gap through which Jo had squeezed to hide unseen

After: Pulled aside by Ssorg, revealing Jo’s shoes and eliminating its concealment value for this confrontation

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