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|series = [[Puffin eshort]] | |series = [[Puffin eshort]] | ||
|number = 3 | |number = 3 | ||
|doctor = Third Doctor | |doctor = Third Doctor | ||
|companions = [[Jo Grant|Jo]] | |companions = [[Jo Grant|Jo]] | ||
|featuring = [[ | |featuring = [[The Brigadier]], [[Njord]], [[Odin]] | ||
|enemy = {{Delgado|c}} | |enemy = {{Delgado|c}} | ||
|setting = {{il|[[London]], [[1973]]|[[Uppsala]], [[141]]}} | |setting = {{il|[[London]], [[1973]]|[[Uppsala]], [[141]]}} | ||
|writer = | |writer = Marcus Sedgwick | ||
|read by=[[Marcus Sedgwick]] | |read by = [[Marcus Sedgwick]] | ||
|publisher = Puffin Books | |publisher = Puffin Books | ||
|release date = | |release date = 23 March 2013 | ||
|cover = | |cover = | ||
|format = E-book, 55 pages | |format = E-book, 55 pages, 11 chapters | ||
|isbn = | |isbn = | ||
|prev = The Nameless City (short story) | |prev = The Nameless City (short story) | ||
|next = The Roots of Evil (short story) | |next = The Roots of Evil (2013 short story){{!}}The Roots of Evil | ||
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the third [[Puffin eshort]] released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the third [[Puffin eshort]] released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ''[[Doctor Who]]''. It featured the [[Third Doctor]], [[Jo Grant]] and [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|the Brigadier]]. | ||
It was later published in the short stories anthologies ''[[11 Doctors, 11 Stories]]'', ''[[12 Doctors, 12 Stories]]'' and ''[[Thirteen Doctors, 13 Stories]]''. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
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* [[Jo Grant]] | * [[Jo Grant]] | ||
* [[The Master]] | * [[The Master]] | ||
* [[The | * [[Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart|The Brigadier]] | ||
* [[Odin]] | * [[Odin]] | ||
* [[Njord]] | * [[Njord]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Thor]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* According to the Doctor, the Spear of Destiny is the same spear which pierced the side of [[Jesus]] at the Crucifixion. | * According to the Doctor, the Spear of Destiny is the same spear which pierced the side of [[Jesus Christ]] at the Crucifixion. | ||
* Due to being a [[Physical Temporal Nexus]], the Spear of Destiny will not miss when it is thrown at a target, no matter the distance. | * Due to being a [[Physical Temporal Nexus]], the Spear of Destiny will not miss when it is thrown at a target, no matter the distance. However, the [[Temporal Grace]] of a TARDIS can disarm it. | ||
* The Spear of Destiny was called [[Gungnir]] during [[141]], when it was in the possession of Odin. | * The Spear of Destiny was called [[Gungnir]] during [[141]], when it was in the possession of Odin. | ||
* Jo knows a lot about the [[Punic Wars]]. | * Jo knows a lot about the [[Punic Wars]]. | ||
* The Moxon Collection is on [[Dover Street]]. | * The Moxon Collection is on [[Dover Street]]. | ||
* The Doctor drives [[Bessie]] through London. | |||
=== Individuals === | === Individuals === | ||
* {{Delgado|c}} uses the [[ | * {{Delgado|c}} uses the [[The Master's aliases|alias "Frey"]]. | ||
* The Doctor and Jo meet Odin, High King of all [[Sweden]], who was supposed a god due to the power of the Spear. | * The Doctor and Jo meet Odin, High King of all [[Sweden]], who was supposed a god due to the power of the Spear. | ||
* [[Adolf Hitler]] possessed the Spear of Destiny throughout [[World War II]]. | * [[Adolf Hitler]] possessed the Spear of Destiny throughout [[World War II]]. | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* The story unambiguously set the year | * The story unambiguously set [[UNIT dating controversy|the year]] as [[1973]]. | ||
* An audiobook of the story was read by its author, [[Marcus Sedgwick]]. | * An audiobook of the story was read by its author, [[Marcus Sedgwick]]. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* The Doctor | * The Doctor was exiled to Earth by the Time Lords, ([[TV]]: ''[[The War Games (TV story)|The War Games]]'') but later had his ability to pilot the TARDIS returned to him. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Three Doctors (TV story)|The Three Doctors]]'') | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:03, 3 October 2024
The Spear of Destiny was the third Puffin eshort released to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who. It featured the Third Doctor, Jo Grant and the Brigadier.
It was later published in the short stories anthologies 11 Doctors, 11 Stories, 12 Doctors, 12 Stories and Thirteen Doctors, 13 Stories.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Third Doctor and Jo Grant are trying to track down the magical spear of Odin when they find themselves caught up in a vicious battle between two Viking tribes. But one of the Vikings is even more dangerous than he appears to be. Can the Doctor stop the spear getting into the wrong hands before it's too late?
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- According to the Doctor, the Spear of Destiny is the same spear which pierced the side of Jesus Christ at the Crucifixion.
- Due to being a Physical Temporal Nexus, the Spear of Destiny will not miss when it is thrown at a target, no matter the distance. However, the Temporal Grace of a TARDIS can disarm it.
- The Spear of Destiny was called Gungnir during 141, when it was in the possession of Odin.
- Jo knows a lot about the Punic Wars.
- The Moxon Collection is on Dover Street.
- The Doctor drives Bessie through London.
Individuals[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Master uses the alias "Frey".
- The Doctor and Jo meet Odin, High King of all Sweden, who was supposed a god due to the power of the Spear.
- Adolf Hitler possessed the Spear of Destiny throughout World War II.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The story unambiguously set the year as 1973.
- An audiobook of the story was read by its author, Marcus Sedgwick.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor was exiled to Earth by the Time Lords, (TV: The War Games) but later had his ability to pilot the TARDIS returned to him. (TV: The Three Doctors)
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