Object
Collins' Second Key
A single iron key with a worn bow and long stem, kept on a chain in Collins' coat pocket. Its edges show signs of frequent use, the wards slightly rounded from repeated turning in locks. Collins produces it with urgency, emphasizing secrecy—'He didn't know there was a second key'—to bypass Sutekh’s locked wing. The Doctor handles it with casual disregard, contrasting its role in avoiding detection with his quip about 'mummy picklocks,' which belittles Sutekh’s threat even as danger stirs.
4 appearances
Purpose
To unlock restricted doors in St. John's Priory, specifically the wing Sutekh has sealed against intruders.
Significance
Symbolizes Collins’ hidden autonomy and rebellion against Sutekh’s growing control over the manor. Functions as a narrative catalyst: its existence enables the Doctor and Sarah’s covert escape but also reinforces Sutekh’s underestimated supernatural reach—hinted at by the looming mummy case that moves despite the unlocked door.
Appearances in the Narrative
When this object appears and how it's used