The Mending Key is one of the keys created by Benjamin Locke.
History[]
The key was first discovered by Bode in the bathroom above the Mending Cabinet.[1] While the key was discovered by Bode, it was actually used by Nina Locke, in an inebriated state, which according to Dodge (described as "color" in one's memories as viewed by the Head Key, which is alluded to only occur during states of drunkenness, and while under the influence of drugs) allowed her to by-pass the Riffel Rule.
Netflix Adaptation[]
The key is discovered by Bode in the sewing room of Keyhouse Manor.[2] He is correct in using the key to open the Mending Cabinet, but when he gets inside, he is disappointed to find that nothing happens.
Uses[]
The mending key allows the user to open the Mending Cabinet, a special cabinet made out of the Whispering Iron. The cabinet is able to change its size, depending on the object which is stuffed into it. Once a broken object is inside the cabinet, the user has to lock the cabinet. When it is opened again, the formerly broken stuff inside is fixed.
Its powers are somewhat limited, as it was neither able to return Rendell's cremated body to its previous state, nor return him to life as Nina hoped. It was also unable to remove the tumor from Ian Locke,[3] and could not remove the bullet from Harland,[3] but merely heal the damage from both. Harland speculates that The Mending Cabinet only restores things to its previous state, regardless of whether or not its previous state is defined as "damaged" by the conventional sense.
Guide to the Known Keys entry[]
"the Iron whisper'd to me laste night & I worked in a fever alle day, mayking a cabinet and forging a new key out of that dreadfull metal that is not metal. Yet if the devil may pervairt Holie Scripture to serve his purposes, so may the righteous at times turn the DEVYLLS TOOLS to do the work of SWEET JESU! For the key & cabinet I fashion'd could be used to mend fraictured objykts - shatter'd plattes, crack'd eggs & broken sistairs. Bless'd be THE LORD, Miranda has recovered! I only wish she wouldst remembair her place & become the demure and modestte girlle she once was, but fear her love for Crais will emperille her againe soon enough..."'
Trivia[]
- The key's appearance of two interlocked winged serpents is based on the caduceus, the symbol of the Greek god Hermes. Due to cultural confusion, the caduceus is erroneously used as a symbol of medicine in some healthcare institutions, especially in the United States, whereas the correct symbol of medicine would be the Rod of Asclepius, characterized by having one snake as opposed to two.
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References[]
- ↑ Locke & Key: Crown of Shadows #6, "Beyond Repair". July 14, 2010
- ↑ Black Door
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Locke & Key: Open the Moon. November 23, 2011