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Dried Blood at Rollright Stones

A dark, crusty stain near one of the megaliths at the Rollright Stones, brown and desiccated but unmistakably blood. The Doctor kneels to examine it closely, his fingers brushing the stone where the residue clings, while Romana watches with clinical detachment. Vivien Fay dismisses it as routine Druidic sacrifice tied to the British Institute of Druidic Studies, but the Doctor’s sharp reaction suggests he detects something more sinister. The blood’s presence belies the expected pastoral calm of the ancient site.
3 appearances

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When this object appears and how it's used

3 moments
S16E9 · The Stones of Blood Part 1
Doctor uncovers blood at stone circle

The dried blood near the megalith is discovered by the Doctor, who kneels to examine its dark, crusty residue and deduces its unnatural and sinister nature. Vivien dismisses it as routine Druidic sacrifice, trivializing its significance to the ongoing investigation.

Before: A subtle, desiccated stain on the stone surface, unnoticed by previous surveyors but present as evidence of occult activity.
After: Noted and analyzed by the Doctor as a critical clue, raising suspicion about the true nature of activities at the site.
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S16E9 · The Stones of Blood Part 1
Romana endures isolation with strangers

The Doctor points out dried blood near one of the megaliths during his investigation. Though not the central focus of this event, its prior discovery contextualizes the danger Romana may remain near while the Doctor is absent.

Before: Already observed by the Doctor and acknowledged as significant evidence.
After: Still present. Its unsettling presence lingers as Romana re-engages with the survey team.
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S16E9 · The Stones of Blood Part 1
Doctor and Romana encounterRollright mysteries

The dried blood at the base of a megalith is discovered by the Doctor, who kneels to examine its crusted surface and deduces its violent origin, becoming a pivotal clue that contradicts local dismissals of ritual as harmless.

Before: Dark brown crusted stain on chalky ground, desiccated but prominent
After: Same stain remains undisturbed, now centrally noted by the Doctor as evidence
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