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Till

submissive loyal mechanical resentful aggressive
A hunchbacked castellan in Count Grendel’s service, Till moves with mechanical precision to assist his master’s schemes. His loyalty is absolute though physically marked—his hunched frame and submissive manner serve Grendel’s ruthless ambitions without visible hesitation. He performs tasks from delivering messages to preparing duals with unquestioning compliance, even when commanded to attack the Doctor. His presence underscores Grendel’s control over the castle’s operations, from chambers to battlefield.
11 appearances
Castle operations under Count Grendel
Also known as: Till

Till's Journey

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11 moments
S16E13 · The Androids of Tara Part 1
Grendel abducts Romana into the castle

Indistinct, conforming to role without emotion

Till performs his gatekeeping role with mechanical obedience, opening and closing the castle gates at Grendel’s arrival and departure. He addresses Grendel as 'Master' without hesitation, follows orders to fetch …

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S16E15 · The Androids of Tara Part 3
Lamia probes the alien relic origin

Neutral and detached, fulfilling his role without visible emotion

Till, Grendel’s silent and obedient henchman, enters immediately behind his master to perform the perfunctory act of removing Grendel’s cloak. His presence underscores the rigid hierarchy and mechanical efficiency of …

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S16E15 · The Androids of Tara Part 3
Grendel orders assassin android created

Neutral compliance masking no apparent reaction to escalating tension

Till accompanies Grendel with mechanical efficiency, taking his cloak upon entry—a ritual of subordination that underscores the castle’s rigid hierarchy. His silent compliance and precise execution of routine duties place …

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S16E15 · The Androids of Tara Part 3
Doctor confesses programming the android king

Neutral compliance masking situational wariness, attuned to avoiding direct confrontation.

Till silently enters to deliver a formal message from Lamia, adhering to protocol while underscoring Grendel’s need for clandestine communication channels. His presence serves as proof that multiple factions are …

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S16E15 · The Androids of Tara Part 3
Lamia warns of Grendels peril

Respectful compliance masking underlying tension between loyalty to Grendel and alliance with Lamia

Till enters with formal respect for rank but refuses to address anyone but the Doctor, delivering Lamia’s warning with mechanical precision. His presence disrupts the delicate balance of the room, …

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S16E15 · The Androids of Tara Part 3
Doctor faces lethal android double

Presumed compliant, focused on serving Grendel’s commands

Till records voice patterns for the android duplicate while acting as an intermediary for Grendel, though his presence is implied rather than directly witnessed in the scene text.

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S16E16 · The Androids of Tara Part 4
Grendel exposes his plot to the Archimandrite

Resigned functionalism, devoid of personal volition or expressive affect

Summoned by Grendel at the start of the scene, Till fulfills the role of immediate errand-bearer, hastily exiting or returning under his master’s orders. His physical presence underscores the castle’s …

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S16E16 · The Androids of Tara Part 4
Grendel tightens control for the wedding trap

Suppressed anxiety beneath outward obedience, acutely aware of the lethal consequences of failure.

Till enters in immediate attendance to his master, responding with mechanical deference to Grendel's inquiries and delivering confirmations of readiness with submissive brevity. His hunched frame and quiet compliance underscore …

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S16E16 · The Androids of Tara Part 4
Doctor storms forced wedding of Romana and Reynart

Aggressively loyal, eager to inflict harm on interlopers

Till acts as Grendel’s immediate enforcer, striking the Doctor mid-stomach when he interrupts the ceremony, eager to assist Grendel’s violence. He attempts to join the duel physically but is blocked …

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S16E16 · The Androids of Tara Part 4
Doctor spares Grendel in duel aftermath

Unquestioning compliance masking latent intimidation

Till acts under Grendel’s orders, initially striking the Doctor to incapacitate him during the intervention, then attempting to rearm Grendel mid-duel before being physically prevented by Reynart. His loyalty is …

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S16E16 · The Androids of Tara Part 4
Doctor races to save Romana in dungeon

Cowed and compliant, existing in a state of enforced silence and dread

Till is held at sword point by the Guard Commander, his body language submissive and fearful. He is physically present but ideologically inert, acting solely as a passive agent of …

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Affiliations

Castle Gracht
employee
Territorial law enforcement and resource control within Grendel’s domain

Till serves Count Grendel as a castellan, and Castle Gracht is the administrative and operational center of Grendel's dominion, making it likely he is affiliated with it.

Grendel's Forces
ally
Antagonist military operations and perimeter security enforcement

Till's absolute loyalty and service to Count Grendel suggest he could be considered an ally of Grendel's Forces, given their role in serving Grendel.

Across the Seasons

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Season 16 · planet

A hunchbacked castellan in Count Grendel’s service, Till moves with mechanical precision to assist his master’s schemes. His loyalty is absolute though physically marked—his hunched frame and submissive manner serve Grendel’s ruthless ambitions without visible hesitation. He performs tasks from delivering messages to preparing duals with unquestioning compliance, even when commanded to attack the Doctor. His presence underscores Grendel’s control over the castle’s operations, from chambers to battlefield.