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'''Arla Decanto''' was a [[Peladonian]] [[seamstress]] who handed over [[Arla Decanto's apprentice|an apprentice]] who was like a son to her upon learning that he was part of the resistance.
'''Arla Decanto''' was a [[Peladonian]] [[seamstress]].


Hired by [[Barok]], Arla was to make a [[Cloak of Coronation]] for [[King (The Truth of Peladon)|the King]] and was assisted by the [[Eighth Doctor]], who initially claimed to be her new apprentice before implying that he worked for Barok. She was imprisoned for three days after the Doctor tricked her into including an [[Arcturus|Arcturan]] star map in the cloak and was visited by him each night, visiting the [[Loomhouse]], the [[Great Lake of Undoing]] and Barok's private rooms where she learnt of his deference to the [[Arcturan]]s.
== Biography ==
=== Early life ===
Arla was born into a family without [[money]] and was mentored by seamstress [[Keppy Devoni]]. She went on to have a number of young [[apprentice]]s, all of whom she taught how to make [[Megeshra stew]], including [[Arla Decanto's apprentice|one]] who was like a son to her. Despite this, she handed him over to the authorities upon learning that he was part of the resistance. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Truth of Peladon (audio story)|The Truth of Peladon]]'')


Arla was convinced of the need for rebellion and, at the coronation, killed Barok with a [[sonic blaster]] supplied by [[Ssilas]]. The Doctor, who wanted him to stand trial, told the people of her crimes and how she had assisted him, leaving her to await their decision. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Truth of Peladon (audio story)|The Truth of Peladon]]'')
=== The rebellion ===
Employed by [[Barok]], Arla was to make a [[Cloak of Coronation]] for [[King (The Truth of Peladon)|the King]] and was assisted by the [[Eighth Doctor]], who initially claimed to be her new apprentice before implying that he worked for Barok. She was imprisoned for three days after the Doctor tricked her into including an [[Arcturus|Arcturan]] star map in the cloak and was visited by him each night, visiting [[the Loomhouse]], the [[Great Lake of Undoing]] and Barok's private rooms where she learnt of his deference to the [[Arcturan]]s.
 
Arla was convinced of the need for rebellion and, at the coronation, killed Barok with a [[sonic blaster]] supplied by [[Ssilas]]. The Doctor, who wanted him to stand trial, told the people of her crimes and how she had assisted him, leaving her to await their judgement. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Truth of Peladon (audio story)|The Truth of Peladon]]'')
 
== Personality ==
Arla had a number of suspicions about Peladonian society which she turned a blind eye to, something that the Doctor criticised her for. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Truth of Peladon (audio story)|The Truth of Peladon]]'')
 
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Latest revision as of 11:48, 9 March 2023

Arla Decanto was a Peladonian seamstress.

Biography[[edit] | [edit source]]

Early life[[edit] | [edit source]]

Arla was born into a family without money and was mentored by seamstress Keppy Devoni. She went on to have a number of young apprentices, all of whom she taught how to make Megeshra stew, including one who was like a son to her. Despite this, she handed him over to the authorities upon learning that he was part of the resistance. (AUDIO: The Truth of Peladon)

The rebellion[[edit] | [edit source]]

Employed by Barok, Arla was to make a Cloak of Coronation for the King and was assisted by the Eighth Doctor, who initially claimed to be her new apprentice before implying that he worked for Barok. She was imprisoned for three days after the Doctor tricked her into including an Arcturan star map in the cloak and was visited by him each night, visiting the Loomhouse, the Great Lake of Undoing and Barok's private rooms where she learnt of his deference to the Arcturans.

Arla was convinced of the need for rebellion and, at the coronation, killed Barok with a sonic blaster supplied by Ssilas. The Doctor, who wanted him to stand trial, told the people of her crimes and how she had assisted him, leaving her to await their judgement. (AUDIO: The Truth of Peladon)

Personality[[edit] | [edit source]]

Arla had a number of suspicions about Peladonian society which she turned a blind eye to, something that the Doctor criticised her for. (AUDIO: The Truth of Peladon)