The Hidden Blade Assassin's Creed in Depth

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Aconite

Sometimes known as the queen of poisons, aconite is a highly lethal alkaloid known to cause the symptoms of cardiac arrest.

Alum

A versatile compound used in cosmetics, medical practices, culinary arts and as well as a flame retardant.

Ambergris

A dull gray substance produced by the digestive system of a sperm whale, at one time was used as a fixative in perfumery.

Buddhist Prayer Beads

Sometimes called a Buddhist rosary, Buddhist prayer beads are typically used as a tool to count time while meditating using mantras.

Cardinal's Purple Dye

A pigment popularly used to paint religious figures and important people.

Claddagh Ring

Symbolizing love and sometimes worn as wedding rings, Claddagh rings were thought to have originated in the small coastal village of the same name.

Coffee Beans

Harvested from the Coffea tree, these beans are used in the brewing of coffee.

Copper Ore

A malleable metal with the properties of high thermal and electrical conductivity, and easy bending and melting. In the Roman era it was mined chiefly in Cyprus, where copper derives its name.

Elephant Ivory

The tusks of an elephant are an ornamental material used for sculptures and jewelry.

Gold Ingot

Gold ingot or gold bar is the form typically given to gold for the purposes of trading or investment.

Green Jasper

A green opaque semi-precious gemstone used for vases, seals and snuff boxes.

Incense

Comprised of aromatic biotic materials, it releases a pleasant smelling smoke when burned. Used in many religious ceremonies for ritual purification and meditation.

Indian Diamond

High quality diamonds mined in the rich diamond mines of India, Indian Diamonds were highly sought after by connoisseurs. It is mainly mined in Central and East Coastal India.

Jar of Leeches

A container full of leeches which were commonly used in the medicinal practice of blood letting. It was usually used in curing skin diseases.

Jeweled Headdress

A bejeweled hood worn by women during the Renaissance.

Nutmeg

A popular spice derived from the seeds of the myristica fragrans tree.

Papaver Silvaticum

Source plant in the manufacturing of Opium, an addicting drug.

Piper Nigrum

The flowering vine used in the creation of black pepper, a popular seasoning.

Pomander

A fragrant ball made of perfumes used to protect against infection in times of pestilence or simply or simply to mask unpleasant smells. A pomander was typically worn or carried in a vase.

Quicksilver

The slang term for elemental mercury, quicksilver was thought to have healing properties in ancient times. If touched or breathed it can be proven leathal.

Rabbit's Foot

Considered by many cultures as a symbol of good luck, a tradition believed to have come from Celtic roots.

Red Jasper

A red opaque gemstone used for vases, seals and snuff boxes.

Saffron

A spice derived from the saffron brocus plant used in cooking, saffron was once believed to contain healing properties.

Sapphire

A gemstone commonly worn as jewelry coming in many different colors, the most common of which being blue.

Shrunken Head

A severed human head which has been specially prepared for use in a ritual or as a trophy, a practice native to the South American Amazonian tribes.

Silk

A supple textile produced from the cocoons of Mulberry Silkworm larvae. It was first discovered in China, and then illegaly transported into other countries such as India.

Silver Ore

Raw form of the lustrous metal silver, used for jewelry, dinnerware and ornamentation. Also used in minting coins.

Tartar Emetic

A poisonous crystalline compound used in some forms of medicine to treat various parasitic infections in small doses.

Terracotta Pot

Translating to "baked earth," terracotta pots are clay based vessels used for carrying liquids, typically ceramic red in color.

Tomatoes

A tasty edible fruit (typically red) originating from South America, the tomato found its way across to Europe after the Spanish colonization of the Americas.

Totem

Totems are believed to represent an entity that watches over a group of people such as a family.

Velvet

A luxurious fabric with a soft, luscious feel often worn by the wealthy during the Renaissance.

Venetian Poison Ring

A ring with a container in its bezel used to hold poison. Often used to slip poison into an enemy's food or drink or for the wearer to commit suicide to avoid capture.

Vlad the Impaler Coins

Coins issued by the infamous emperor of Wallachia Vlad the Impaler which were widely sought after by collectors.

Wool

A textile typically derived from sheep, used for its warmth and breathability.