Object
Lwaxana Troi's Service Bell (Homn's Bell / Betazoid Ceremonial Chime)
A small, hand‑operated Betazoid ceremonial service chime kept in Lwaxana Troi's quarters and sounded by her attendant Homn. Palm‑sized and hand‑struck, it produces a clear, attention‑cutting tone that punctuates dining ritual, slices through conversation, and functions as an authoritative cue to summon or redirect participants during formal or intimate meals.
3 appearances
Purpose
To audibly summon or punctuate attention within Lwaxana Troi's quarters—used by Homn to signal service, mark conversational beats, and interrupt or redirect the focus of nearby characters.
Significance
Functions as a social power instrument that strips Picard's privacy, escalates comic discomfort, and enforces Lwaxana's theatrical control; the bell's chime turns private moments public and propels Picard toward evasive action.
Appearances in the Narrative
When this object appears and how it's used