The Cailleach's Schemes
Ancient Celtic goddess Cailleach, as Vivien Fay, manipulates events around a stone circle to perpetuate her control over a bloodline. The Fourth Doctor uncovers her true identity and foils her rituals, blending folklore with cosmic danger. The conflict spans centuries, pitting the Doctor against a predatory immortal being.
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Arc Timeline
Season 16
5 eventsEmilia stands in the stone circle’s shadowed interior, her guilt manifesting in restless agitation. Vivien’s attempt to offer physical and emotional comfort through tea is rejected as Emilia voices her …
Romana detects an arcane disturbance at the stone circle and alerts the Doctor, who quickly deduces that a ritual is imminent or already underway. He asks Emilia for her research …
The Cailleach completes a forbidden blood ritual at the stone hollow, pouring the offering while chanting to summon the Ogri. As the stone glows with supernatural energy, the Cailleach demands …
In the dim cellar beneath the stone circle’s gaze, the Doctor and Emilia move among a chilling gallery of portraits—each one identical, each one bearing a different name and era …