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}}'''Melkur''' was a name given in [[Trakenite]] culture to corrupted creatures which were attracted to the [[planet]] [[Traken]], the seat of the [[Traken Union]]. | }}'''Melkur''' was a name given in [[Trakenite]] culture to corrupted creatures which were attracted to the [[planet]] [[Traken]], the seat of the [[Traken Union]]. | ||
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Melkur was a name given in Trakenite culture to corrupted creatures which were attracted to the planet Traken, the seat of the Traken Union.
Biology
The word Melkur literally meant "a fly trapped in honey". The peaceful atmosphere of Traken rendered the evil creatures immobile and harmless. Several Melkurs were attracted to Traken. They became like stone through the immobilisation. Most decayed without causing any long-term harm.
Impersonation
The Melkur that seduced Kassia was more hostile than previous Melkurs and was revealed, shortly after the arrival of the Fourth Doctor and Adric, to be the Master's TARDIS. The Master utilised the Melkur form to become Keeper and take control of the Source. (TV: The Keeper of Traken)
On Earth, circa 140,000,000 BC, Nyssa and Tegan saw an illusion of the Melkur intended to frighten them away from the Inner Sanctum presided over by Kalid. (TV: Time-Flight)
In culture
Traditionally, a feast took place annually, called the Feast of Melkur, at which those attending participated in poetry, music, dance, recitals and performing arts of all varieties and calibres, to ease its passing. (PROSE: The Astronomer's Apprentice)
History
The Melkur were created by Malador in the Dark Times as his silent army. After Malador's imprisonment they slept throughout the universe in wait of their master's revival. (AUDIO: The Guardians of Prophecy)
Behind the scenes
- The walking Melkur statue seen towards the end of The Keeper of Traken part one was played by Graham Cole, who also played the Melkur illusion seen in Time-Flight part two. On both occasions, he remained uncredited both on-screen and in Radio Times.
