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"The Meddling Monk" is not an in-universe name for the character.
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* King Sitric has ruled Dublin since [[989]] but tells Brother Patrick that he has been little more than a lapdog to Brian Boru, who unlike him is Irish-born, since the Leinster Revolt. Although the [[Book of Kells]] was written on the Scottish island on [[Iona]], it is a powerful symbol of Irishness. He is concerned that if Brian Boru gains possession of the book, he may be able to use it to gain control of Dublin and Ireland as a whole. Brother Bernard and Olaf Eriksson were plotting to protect the book to prevent Brian using it as a pawn in his political machinations. | * King Sitric has ruled Dublin since [[989]] but tells Brother Patrick that he has been little more than a lapdog to Brian Boru, who unlike him is Irish-born, since the Leinster Revolt. Although the [[Book of Kells]] was written on the Scottish island on [[Iona]], it is a powerful symbol of Irishness. He is concerned that if Brian Boru gains possession of the book, he may be able to use it to gain control of Dublin and Ireland as a whole. Brother Bernard and Olaf Eriksson were plotting to protect the book to prevent Brian using it as a pawn in his political machinations. | ||
* The Doctor tells Brother Bernard that there will be a second revolt in Leinster in several years time and advises him to stay away from [[Battle of Clontarf|Clontarf]] in [[1014]]. | * The Doctor tells Brother Bernard that there will be a second revolt in Leinster in several years time and advises him to stay away from [[Battle of Clontarf|Clontarf]] in [[1014]]. | ||
* Abbot Thelonious is revealed to be | * Abbot Thelonious is revealed to be [[the Monk]] and his companion, Lucianus, is the alias of [[Lucie Miller]]. The Doctor initially believes that Brother Bernard is the Monk. The Doctor had previously believed that the Monk was dead. | ||
* The Monk's alias "Abbot Thelonious" refers to the [[20th century]] American musician and composer {{w|Thelonious Monk}}. | * The Monk's alias "Abbot Thelonious" refers to the [[20th century]] American musician and composer {{w|Thelonious Monk}}. | ||
* The Monk has [[Regeneration|regenerated]] at least once since his previous encounter with the Doctor. | * The Monk has [[Regeneration|regenerated]] at least once since his previous encounter with the Doctor. | ||
