Object
Hand of Xoanon
A sacred relic of the Sevateem tribe, this armored space glove is etched with operational runes that the Doctor identifies as human technology. Valued as one of the tribe's most holy objects, it is wielded by leader Neeva in ceremonial rituals to enforce fear and fulfill prophecies. The object's ceremonial significance contrasts with its origin as a discarded piece of human exoskeletal equipment, repurposed and preserved as a symbol of Xoanon's divine authority.
3 appearances
Purpose
Originally a functional armored glove, later repurposed as a ceremonial symbol of divine authority by the Sevateem tribe.
Significance
Serves as the central artifact in a deadly cultural misunderstanding. Its misidentification as a god’s instrument fuels the prophecy that brands the Doctor as the 'Evil One,' directly threatening his life and exposing the tribe’s dangerous reliance on fabricated myths. The Doctor’s revelation dismantles this false narrative, forcing both characters to confront the lethality of superstition.
Appearances in the Narrative
When this object appears and how it's used