Box in Underground Rooms

A plain wooden box of modest size found among the cluttered artifacts in the underground rooms. It serves as an obstacle during the Doctor and Ace's search, blocking physical access to the area where the Oriental flask is concealed. The Doctor moves it aside without ceremony, its unimposing appearance contrasting with the urgency of their hunt.

2 appearances

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S26E10 · The Curse of Fenric Part 3

Doctor questions while Ace hides a flask

The Doctor accidentally tips over a modest wooden box while searching the chamber, using the physical object as an obstacle to move aside as he pivots between his search and conversation with Ace.

Before: Nestled among other cluttered artifacts in the underground rooms, unremarkably positioned.

After: Pushed aside by the Doctor’s clumsy motion, now lying off-kilter and drawing attention to the cluttered space as it blocks movement no longer.

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S26E10 · The Curse of Fenric Part 3

Wainwright interrupts precise search for artefact

A disturbance to the search area occurs when the Doctor tips up and drops the box, an act that alters the room's topography and draws attention to their unauthorized investigation. The box now marks their failed attempt at stealth.

Before: An immovable obstacle blocking physical access to parts of the underground chambers

After: Moved aside carelessly, dropping and damaging its surface, signaling the onset of detection

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