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Over the course of his time in the [[Caribbean|West Indies]] during the early 18th century, the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Alonzo Batilla]] came across many '''treasures''', the maps to which he would retrieve from the wrecks of [[Merchants|merchant]] and patrolling [[ships]] alike, after having engaged them in naval combat.
Over the course of his time in the [[Caribbean|West Indies]] during the early 18th century, the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Alonzo Batilla]] came across many '''treasures''', the [[map]]s to which he retrieved from the wrecks of [[merchant]] and military [[ship]]s alike, after besting them in naval combat.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref>


==Treasures==
==Treasures==
===[[Hernán Cortés]] - The Spanish Conquistador===
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<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
|-|Hernán Cortés=
ACP Treasure Heart of Gold.png|Heart of Gold - A large gold nugget shaped like a human heart
;[[Hernán Cortés]]
ACP Treasure Moctezuma's Goblet.png|Montezuma's Goblet - A container used by the [[Aztecs|Aztec]] ruler to drink chocolate before entering his harem
The [[Spain|Spanish]] Conquistador
ACP Treasure Finger Ring.png|Finger Ring - A ring made of cast gold representing the sacred figure of the [[Jaguars|jaguar]]
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Treasure Sacred Mask.png|Sacred Mask - This sacred relic was not intended to be worn, but placed on statues as a tribute to the Gods.
ACP Treasure Heart of Gold.png|'''Heart of Gold'''<br>A large [[gold]] nugget shaped like a [[human]] heart
ACP Treasure Lingote de Oro.png|Lingote de Oro - A convenient way to carry stolen gold after the looting of [[Tenochtitlan]]
ACP Treasure Moctezuma's Goblet.png|'''[[Moctezuma II|Montezuma]]'s Goblet'''<br>A container used by the [[Aztec Empire|Aztec]] ruler to drink chocolate before entering his harem
ACP Treasure Turtle Necklace.png|Turtle Necklace - A relic worn by the elected ruler of the Aztec people, [[Moctezuma II]]
ACP Treasure Finger Ring.png|'''Finger Ring'''<br>A ring made of cast gold representing the sacred figure of the [[Jaguar (animal)|jaguar]]
ACP Treasure Sacred Mask.png|'''[http://www.adventures-inc.com/cortes-shipwreck.htm Sacred Mask]'''<br>This sacred relic was not intended to be worn, but placed on statues as a tribute to the Gods
ACP Treasure Lingote de Oro.png|'''Lingote de Oro'''<br>A convenient way to carry stolen gold after the [[Night of Sorrows|looting]] of [[Tenochtitlan]]
ACP Treasure Turtle Necklace.png|'''[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/picturegalleries/6198880/Moctezuma-and-the-lost-Aztec-empire.html?image=4 Turtle Necklace]'''<br>A relic worn by the elected ruler of the Aztec people, Moctezuma II
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
|-|San José=
===San José - The Rich Galleon===
;{{Wiki|Spanish galleon San José|San José}}
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
The Rich [[Man O' War|Galleon]]
ACP Treasure Precious Box.png|Precious Box - This finely-crafted box was destined for the wife of an unlucky conquistador
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Treasure Peruvian Coin.png|Peruvian Coin - Forged in 1701 by the Viceroyalty of [[Peru]], this coin features the initials of Philip V, the King of [[Spain]]
ACP Treasure Precious Box.png|'''Precious Box'''<br>This finely-crafted box was destined for the wife of an unlucky conquistador
ACP Treasure Money Chain.png|Money Chain - The gold links of this chain were designed to be twisted open and used as currency
ACP Treasure Peruvian Coin.png|'''[[Peru]]vian Coin'''<br>Forged in 1701 by the Viceroyalty of Peru, this coin features the initials of [[Philip V of Spain|Philip V]], the King of Spain
ACP Treasure Mythical Cup.png|Mythical Cup - This decorative object from the captain's cabin is adorned with phoenixes, dragons, and unicorns
ACP Treasure Money Chain.png|'''Money Chain'''<br>The gold links of this chain were designed to be twisted open and used as currency
ACP Treasure Emerald Pendant.png|Emerald Pendant - At a time where ostentatious displays of wealth were forbidden, only the most powerful could afford to wear this beautiful piece of jewelry
ACP Treasure Mythical Cup.png|'''Mythical Cup'''<br>This decorative object from the captain's cabin is adorned with phoenixes, dragons, and unicorns
ACP Treasure Master's Ring.png|Master's Ring - Carved with the family crest, this ring was passed on from generation to generation
ACP Treasure Emerald Pendant.png|'''[[Emerald]] [http://www.adventures-inc.com/cortes-shipwreck.htm Pendant]'''<br>At a time where ostentatious displays of wealth were forbidden, only the most powerful could afford to wear this beautiful piece of jewelry
ACP Treasure Master's Ring.png|'''Master's Ring'''<br>Carved with the family crest, this ring was passed on from generation to generation
</gallery>
|-|Imperio Español=
;[[Spanish Empire|Imperio Español]]
The [[Spanish Treasure Fleet|Treasure Fleet]]
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Treasure Gold Bars.png|'''Gold Bars'''<br>Forged in the colonies, these numbered gold bars financed the expensive wars of the Spanish crown
ACP Treasure Gold Cob.png|'''Gold Cob'''<br>A gold coin featuring the [[Jerusalem]] cross
ACP Treasure Cross Chain.png|'''Cross Chain'''<br>This chain is embellished with a gold cross and a medallion
ACP Treasure Emerald Gold Pin.png|'''[https://4cs.gia.edu/en-us/blog/sunken-treasure-atocha/ Emerald Gold Pin]'''<br>[[Nuestra Señora de Atocha|Lost]] in 1622, this precious relic was found by a lucky {{Wiki|Mel Fisher|treasure hunter}} in 1985
ACP Treasure Spanish Doubloon.png|'''Spanish [[Doubloon]]'''<br>A coin forged in Spain and used as trade currency in the Caribbean
ACP Treasure Bosun's Whistle.png|'''Bosun's Whistle'''<br>A tool for communicating orders to the sailors perched high up in the rigging
</gallery>
|-|Gems=
;Gems
The Rare Stones
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Treasure Sacred Emerald.png|'''Sacred Emerald'''<br>This legendary Aztec relic was destined to be reclaimed by {{Wiki|Quetzalcōātl|Quetzalcoatl}} upon his return among the mortals
ACP Treasure Ruby Tooth.png|'''[[Ruby]] Tooth'''<br>This stone was an extremely rare find in the mines of the Spanish colonies
ACP Treasure Raw Sapphire.png|'''Raw [[Sapphire]]'''<br>This pure blue gemstone was dug out by a native [[Slavery|slave]] in the mines of {{Wiki|New Kingdom of Granada|Nuevo Reino de Granada}}
ACP Treasure Massive Jade Stone.png|'''Massive [[Jade]] Stone'''<br>A rare and valued find from the {{Wiki|Motagua River}} in {{Wiki|New Spain|Nueva España}}
ACP Treasure Large Amethyst.png|'''Large [[Amethyst]]'''<br>This precious stone was found in the {{Wiki|Mato Grosso}} in Colonial [[Brazil]]
ACP Treasure Golden Topaz.png|'''Golden Topaz'''<br>Only the rarest of topaz stones shine like gold nuggets
</gallery>
|-|Lovers' souvenirs=
;Lovers' souvenirs
Dangerous Liaisons
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Treasure Soiled Crucifix.png|'''Soiled Crucifix'''<br>A pious [[France|French]] woman lost her crucifix along with her virtue in the arms of a legendary pirate
ACP Treasure Oriental Hairpin.png|'''Oriental Hairpin'''<br>An ancient oriental artifact from the pleasure houses of the [[Asia|Orient]]
ACP Treasure Lost Earrings.png|'''Lost Earrings'''<br>These were taken as a souvenir by a notorious French pirate
ACP Treasure Lady's Ring.png|'''Lady's Ring'''<br>Presented as a gift by a rich nobleman, this ring was stolen along with a lady's heart
ACP Treasure Lover's Coin.png|'''Lover's Coin'''<br>Bending gold coins was a custom when offering them to court a lady
ACP Treasure Garnet Ring.png|'''Garnet Ring'''<br>One ring to woo them all and in his cabin, bed them
</gallery>
|-|British Empire=
;[[British Empire]]
The [[Royal Navy|Navy]]'s finest
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Treasure Captain's Button.png|'''Captain's Button'''<br>A gold button torn from a Royal Navy uniform
ACP Treasure Royal Navy Ring.png|'''Royal Navy Ring'''<br>Engraved with the letters HMS – Her Majesty's Ship – this ring belonged to a Royal Navy officer
ACP Treasure Noble's Knife.png|'''Noble's Knife'''<br>Fitted with a mahogany and gold handle, this sailor's tool must have belonged to a man of noble birth
ACP Treasure Gold Sovereign.png|'''Gold Sovereign'''<br>A coin representing queen [[Mary I of England|Mary I]], with a nominal value of one [[pound sterling]]
ACP Treasure Mourning Ring.png|'''Mourning Ring'''<br>Death is a part of life. This relic belonged to a venerable land-owning family
ACP Treasure Lost Chalice.png|'''Lost Chalice'''<br>Intrepid [[Jesuits|Jesuit]] priests expelled during the {{Wiki|English Reformation|Reformation}} used this chalice to celebrate Mass
</gallery>
|-|Aztec relics=
;Aztec relics
Of Gods and Men
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Treasure Mask of the Deity.png|'''[http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=667485&partId=1 Mask of the Deity]'''<br>{{Wiki|Tezcatlipoca}} was associated with night, wind, sorcery, mischief, beauty, war, strife... and jaguars
ACP Treasure Turquoise Mask.png|'''[http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=643761&partId=1 Turquoise Mask]'''<br>Made from a most precious [[turquoise|stone]], this mask of Quetzalcoatl was sent as tribute to the Aztec capital
ACP Treasure Sacrificial Knife.png|'''[http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=8871&partId=1 Sacrificial Knife]'''<br>A great sacrifice sustains the universe. [[Earth]], food, people... all spring from the bodies of the sacrificial gods
ACP Treasure Jade Mask.png|'''[http://www.adventures-inc.com/cortes-shipwreck.htm Jade Mask]'''<br>The ceremonial death mask of an Aztec ruler
ACP Treasure Mosaic Mask.png|'''[http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=667486&partId=1 Mosaic Mask]'''<br>An ornamental turquoise mask representing {{Wiki|Xiuhtecuhtli}}, the Aztec god of fire, day, and heat
ACP Treasure Ancient Calendar.png|'''[http://www.mna.inah.gob.mx/coleccion/pieza-243/ficha-basica.html Ancient Calendar]'''<br>This adaptation of an old Mayan calendar - describing solar and lunar cycles and the motion of the brightest stars - was used to conduct ceremonies and rituals
</gallery>
</tabber>
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|-|Mayan relics=
;[[Maya]]n relics
The Lost Empire
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Treasure Statue of the Deity.png|'''[http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/maya-urns.htm Statue of the Deity]'''<br>{{Wiki|Itzamna}}, the founder of Mayan culture, taught people how to grow plants, use [[Medicine|medicine]], and draw calendars
ACP Treasure Statue of the Goddess.png|'''[http://www.latinamericanstudies.org/maya-urns.htm Statue of the Goddess]'''<br>{{Wiki|Ixchel}}, the Goddess of childbirth and rainbows, decides how the moon affects men and women
ACP Treasure Fertility Sculpture.png|'''{{Wiki|Dumbarton Oaks birthing figure|Fertility Sculpture}}'''<br>Mayan women made offerings to the fertility goddess twice in their lifetime: once as a child, once as a mother
ACP Treasure Deity's Head.png|'''[http://www.nichbelize.org/mob-hoc-featured-exhibit/jade-head.html Deity's Head]'''<br>A ten-pound piece of jade carved in the shape of the {{Wiki|Kinich Ahau|sun god}}
ACP Treasure Onyx Tool.png|'''Onyx Tool'''<br>A hunting and fighting tool made of a precious, solid material
ACP Treasure Mayan Codex.png|'''{{Wiki|Maya codices|Mayan Codex}}'''<br>Pages featuring the Mayan calendar and its numeral system
</gallery>
|-|Inca relics=
;[[Inca Empire|Inca]]relics
Children of the Sun
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Treasure Sun God Mask.png|'''[http://www.istockphoto.com/photo/peruvian-ancient-mask-made-out-of-gold-gm93376584-3277686 Sun God Mask]'''<br>{{Wiki|Inti}}, patron deity of the Incas, son of the god of civilization, and father of the {{Wiki|Sapa Inca}}, the ruler of the people
ACP Treasure Ceremonial Mask.png|'''Ceremonial Mask'''<br>This mask of {{Wiki|Mama Killa|Mama Quilla}}, the moon mother, was used as a temple ornament
ACP Treasure Ritual Mask.png|'''Ritual Mask'''<br>The Incas' gold masks are amongst the finest ever forged
ACP Treasure Death Mask.png|'''Death Mask'''<br>Pre-dating the Incan empire, this mask was designed to be entombed for eternity
ACP Treasure Statue of Viracocha.png|'''[http://www.neoprimitivismo.tumblr.com/post/26538953078/viracocha-creator-deity-originally-worshiped-by Statue] of {{Wiki|Viracocha}}'''<br>The creator God, father of all spirits and living beings in the universe
ACP Treasure Statue of Kon.png|'''Statue of {{Wiki|Kon (Inca mythology)|Kon}}'''<br>The god of rain and wind, son of the sun god and moon mother
</gallery>
|-|Strange artifacts=
;Strange artifacts
The Oddest Treasures
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Treasure Ancient Mask.png|'''Ancient Mask'''<br>Was this mysterious mask molded on a living man's head?
ACP Treasure Chart Divider.png|'''{{Wiki|Compass (drawing tool)|Chart Divider}}'''<br>A legendary pirate captain used this golden tool to navigate the seas and capture his prizes
ACP Treasure Ancient Grooming Tool.png|'''Ancient Grooming Tool'''<br>An earwax and toothpick spoon, fallen out of fashion over the centuries
ACP Treasure Mixtec Serpent.png|'''[http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=663692&partId=1 Mixtec Serpent]'''<br>The {{Wiki|double-headed serpent}} is associated with Quetzalcoatl, the all powerful Aztec god
ACP Treasure Skull Goblet.png|'''Skull Goblet'''<br>An old {{Wiki|Mixtec}} artifact used to collect the blood of sacrificed humans
ACP Treasure Flying Device.png|'''{{Wiki|Quimbaya artifacts|Flying Device}}'''<br>An age-old Mayan relic resembling a bird... or is it a glider?
</gallery>
|-|Henry Morgan=
;[[Henry Morgan]]
The King of Pirates
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Treasure Ship's Bell.png|'''Ship's Bell'''<br>The only remains of HMS ''Oxford'', a beautiful Navy warship captured by Morgan and destroyed by his drunk pirates the night before their attack on {{Wiki|Cartagena, Colombia|Cartagena}}
ACP Treasure Letter of Commission.png|'''Letter of Commission'''<br>Seized from a French ship, this letter was sent by the governor of Baracoa to permit the French navies to trade with the Spanish and attack [[United Kingdom|British]] pirates
ACP Treasure Magdalena Emblem.png|'''{{Wiki|List of ships of the Spanish Armada#Squadron of Viscaya (Biscay)|Magdalena}} Emblem'''<br>A relic from one of the most beautiful and better equipped ships of the {{Wiki|Spanish Armada}}, burned by Morgan's [[Fireship|fire ship]] during the battle of {{Wiki|Maracaibo#Pirate attacks|Maracaibo}}
ACP Treasure Ancient Artifact.png|'''Ancient Artifact'''<br>This relic was stolen by Morgan during the {{Wiki|Henry Morgan's Panama expedition|looting}} of [[Panama City|Panama]], a bloody episode that claimed the lives of a thousand Spanish soldiers
ACP Treasure Astrolabe.png|'''{{Wiki|Astrolabe}}'''<br>This rare nautical instrument, one of Morgan's prized possessions, was stolen from his house before it was destroyed in the [[Port Royal]] earthquake
ACP Treasure Gold Rum.png|'''Gold [[Rum]]'''<br>An ordinary rum bottle filled with gold dust. Captain Morgan's special!
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
|-|François l'Olonnais=
===Imperio Español - The Treasure Fleet===
;[[François l'Olonnais]]
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
The Bane of the Spanish
ACP Treasure Gold Bars.png|Gold Bars - Forged in the colonies, these numbered gold bars financed the expensive wars of the Spanish crown
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Treasure Gold Cob.png|Gold Cob - A gold coin featuring the [[Jerusalem]] cross
ACP Treasure Pirate Cutlass.png|'''Pirate Cutlass'''<br>This blade was used to behead an entire Spanish crew. The only survivor was left alive to spread the tale of this pirate's cruelty
ACP Treasure Cross Chain.png|Cross Chain - This chain is embellished with a gold cross and a medallion
ACP Treasure Gaucho Knife.png|'''{{Wiki|Gaucho}} Knife'''<br>The gaucho uses this tool to eat, kill and protect, but this pirate turned it into a torture instrument
ACP Treasure Emerald Gold Pin.png|Emerald Gold Pin - Lost in 1622, this precious relic was found by a lucky treasure hunter in 1985
ACP Treasure Old Pocket Watch.png|'''Old [[Pocket watch|Pocket Watch]]'''<br>This family treasure from the 16th century was finally surrendered to this pirate after hours of merciless torture
ACP Treasure Spanish Doubloon.png|Spanish Doubloon - A coin forged in Spain and used as trade currency in the Caribbean
ACP Treasure Pieces of Eight.png|'''{{Wiki|Spanish dollar|Pieces of Eight}}'''<br>A coffer full of [[silver]] coins worth eight [[real]]es each, part of a classical pirate bounty, this one taken during the sacking of Maracaibo
ACP Treasure Bosun's Whistle.png|Bosun's Whistle - A tool for communicating orders to the sailors perched high up in the rigging
ACP Treasure Bag of Gemstones.png|'''Bag of Gemstones'''<br>Small, yet valuable. This pirate found these stones in the house of a noble in [[Gibraltar]], hours before the city was sacked
ACP Treasure Gold Tooth.png|'''Gold Tooth'''<br>The only remains of this pirate after he was captured and dismembered by the native tribes of the New Kingdom of Granada
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
|-|Exquemelin=
===Gems - The Rare Stones===
;[[Alexandre Exquemelin|Exquemelin]]
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
The Barber Surgeon
ACP Treasure Sacred Emerald.png|Sacred Emerald - This legendary Aztec relic was destined to be reclaimed by Quetzalcoatl upon his return among the mortals
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Treasure Ruby Tooth.png|Ruby Tooth - This stone was an extremely rare find in the mines of the Spanish colonies
ACP Treasure Famous Book.png|'''Famous Book'''<br>The History of the Bouccaneers of America is a classical account of the lives of the famous early [[Golden Age of Piracy|Golden Age]] pirates. Henry Morgan had it censored and amended to convey a more "proper" tale of his life
ACP Treasure Raw Sapphire.png|Raw Sapphire - This pure blue gemstone was dug out by a native slave in the mines of Nuevo Reino de Granada
ACP Treasure Medicine Chest.png|'''Medicine Chest'''<br>The most precious thing on a ship. Many a life could be saved with the potions stored in this wooden box... except when their illiterate user mixed them up
ACP Treasure Massive Jade Stone.png|Massive Jade Stone - A rare and valued find from the Motagua River in Nueva España
ACP Treasure Surgeon's Saw.png|'''Surgeon's Saw'''<br>When limbs were doomed and pirates drunk enough to lie on the surgeon's table, the improvised [[doctor]] pulled out these tools and did what had to be done
ACP Treasure Large Amethyst.png|Large Amethyst - This precious stone was found in the Mato Grosso in Colonial Brazil
ACP Treasure Company Stock.png|'''Company Stock'''<br>This piece of paper issued by the {{Wiki|French West India Company|West India Company}} is worth a lot more than it looks. After King [[Louis XIV of France|Louis XIV]] dissolved the company in 1674, he had all the company shares bought back
ACP Treasure Golden Topaz.png|Golden Topaz - Only the rarest of topaz stones shine like gold nuggets
ACP Treasure Huguenot Cross.png|'''{{Wiki|Huguenots|Huguenot}} Cross'''<br>The proud property of a persecuted people, the members of the Protestant Reformed Church of France
ACP Treasure Gold Razor.png|'''Gold Razor'''<br>This barber's utensil was offered to Henry Morgan's barber by the infamous captain himself... after he stole it from a rich Spanish conquistador
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
</tabber>
===Lovers' souvenirs - Dangerous Liaisons===
<tabber>
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
|-|African relics=
ACP Treasure Soiled Crucifix.png|Soiled Crucifix - A pious French woman lost her crucifix along with her virtue in the arms of a legendary pirate
;[[Africa]]n relics
ACP Treasure Oriental Hairpin.png|Oriental Hairpin - An ancient oriental artifact from the pleasure houses of the Orient
A plundered continent
ACP Treasure Lost Earrings.png|Lost Earrings - These were taken as a souvenir by a notorious French pirate
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Treasure Lady's Ring.png|Lady's Ring - Presented as a gift by a rich nobleman, this ring was stolen along with a lady's heart
ACP Treasure Dogon Axe.png|'''[http://www.sadighgallery.com/44706_AFRICAN_DOGONTRIBE_AXES Dogon Axe]'''<br>The animal figures engraved on this ceremonial [[bronze]] axe lend their strength to the warrior wielding it
ACP Treasure Lover's Coin.png|Lover's Coin - Bending gold coins was a custom when offering them to court a lady
ACP Treasure Ram's Head.png|'''[http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/1991.17.123/ Ram's Head]'''<br>This ceremonial artifact was worn by the {{Wiki|Olowo of Owo|Olowo}}, the chief of the {{Wiki|Owo}} state, to assert his power
ACP Treasure Garnet Ring.png|Garnet Ring - One ring to woo them all and in his cabin, bed them
ACP Treasure Hunting Horn.png|'''Hunting Horn'''<br>Carved from an [[elephant]]'s tusk, this [[hunting]] tool from the {{Wiki|kingdom of Kongo}} allowed the hunters to coordinate deadly attacks
ACP Treasure Sacred Leopard.png|'''[http://www.pbase.com/bmcmorrow/image/126240761 Sacred Leopard]'''<br>Stolen from the {{Wiki|Benin Empire|kingdom of Benin}}, this [[ivory]] [[leopard]] was one of the symbolic representations of the {{Wiki|Oba (ruler)|Oba}}, the king
ACP Treasure Egyptian Scarab.png|'''[[Egypt]]ian Scarab'''<br>Placed on the throat, chest and heart of the [[Mummification|mummy]], these artifacts allowed their bearer to be accepted in the eternal afterlife
ACP Treasure Soul Washer.png|'''{{Wiki|File:Ashanti soulwasher by Claire H.jpg|Soul Washer}}'''<br>Worn by high-ranking members of the {{Wiki|Ashanti people}}, this protective pectoral disk was also a convenient way to store wealth
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
|-|Sea treasures=
===British Empire - The Navy's finest===
;Sea treasures
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
Rare finds
ACP Treasure Captain's Button.png|Captain's Button - A gold button torn from a [[Royal Navy]] uniform
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Treasure Royal Navy Ring.png|Royal Navy Ring - Engraved with the letters HMS – Her Majesty's Ship – this ring belonged to a Royal Navy officer
ACP Treasure Teardrop Pearl.png|'''Teardrop [[Pearl]]'''<br>The rounder and smoother the pearl, the more precious the find
ACP Treasure Noble's Knife.png|Noble's Knife - Fitted with a mahogany and gold handle, this sailor's tool must have belonged to a man of noble birth
ACP Treasure Sea Glass Necklace.png|'''Sea Glass Necklace'''<br>This gorgeous necklace was made with the most beautiful pieces of sea glass
ACP Treasure Gold Sovereign.png|Gold Sovereign - A coin representing queen [[Mary I of England|Mary I]], with a nominal value of one pound sterling
ACP Treasure Lion's Paw.png|'''[[Lion]]'s Paw'''<br>A rare seashell used as a mount for this wonderful set of jewels
ACP Treasure Mourning Ring.png|Mourning Ring - Death is a part of life. This relic belonged to a venerable land-owning family
ACP Treasure Gold Nautilus.png|'''Gold Nautilus'''<br>A nautilus shell serves as the main structure of this exceptional gold-plated sculpture
ACP Treasure Lost Chalice.png|Lost Chalice - Intrepid Jesuit priests expelled during the Reformation used this chalice to celebrate Mass
ACP Treasure Glory of the Atlantic.png|'''Glory of the [[Atlantic Ocean|Atlantic]]'''<br>The Conus Granulatus is one of the rarest and most prized seashells of the West Indies
ACP Treasure Black Pearl.png|'''Black Pearl'''<br>The smooth surface of this perfectly round pearl makes it an extremely rare natural occurrence
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
|-|Lucky charms=
===Aztec relics - Of Gods and Men===
;Lucky charms
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
Symbols of future wealth
ACP Treasure Mask of the Deity.png|Mask of the Deity - Tezcatlipoca was associated with night, wind, sorcery, mischief, beauty, war, strife... and jaguars
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Treasure Turquoise Mask.png|Turquoise Mask - Made from a most precious stone, this mask of Quetzalcoatl was sent as tribute to the Aztec capital
ACP Treasure Wealth Elephant.png|'''Wealth Elephant'''<br>In the ancient {{Wiki|Thailand|kingdom of Siam}}, the albino elephant was a sacred elephant that had to be tended to with much care
ACP Treasure Sacrificial Knife.png|Sacrificial Knife - A great sacrifice sustains the universe. Earth, food, people... all spring from the bodies of the sacrificial gods
ACP Treasure Emerald Clover.png|'''Emerald Clover'''<br>One leaf for faith, one leaf for hope, one leaf for love, and one leaf for luck
ACP Treasure Jade Mask.png|Jade Mask - The ceremonial death mask of an Aztec ruler
ACP Treasure Jade Pig.png|'''Jade [[Pig]]'''<br>In [[China|Chinese]] culture, jade and pigs were symbols of good fortune
ACP Treasure Mosaic Mask.png|Mosaic Mask - An ornamental turquoise mask representing Xiuhtecuhtli, the Aztec god of fire, day, and heat
ACP Treasure Bloodstone Bonbonniere.png|'''Bloodstone Bonbonniere'''<br>With its distinctive red spots, the {{Wiki|Heliotrope (mineral)|bloodstone}} was commonly used to stop bleeding and bring change
ACP Treasure Ancient Calendar.png|Ancient Calendar - This adaptation of an old Mayan calendar - describing solar and lunar cycles and the motion of the brightest stars - was used to conduct ceremonies and rituals
ACP Treasure Albatross Pendant.png|'''Albatross Pendant'''<br>When sailors saw this bird at sea, they took it as a sign that fortune was on their side
ACP Treasure Dreamcatcher.png|'''{{Wiki|Dreamcatcher}}'''<br>The symbol of the Spider Woman, who watched over the {{Wiki|Ojibwe}} children during the darkest hours
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
|-|Rare weapons=
===Mayan relics - The Lost Empire===
;Rare weapons
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
From all over the world
ACP Treasure Statue of the Deity.png|Statue of the Deity - Itzamna, the founder of Mayan culture, taught people how to grow plants, use medicine, and draw calendars
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Treasure Statue of the Goddess.png|Statue of the Goddess - Ixhcel, the Goddess of childbirth and rainbows, decides how the moon affects men and women
ACP Portuguese Blunderbuss.png|'''[[Portugal|Portuguese]] [[Blunderbuss]]'''<br>This fire-breathing weapon, often referred to as dragon, could be loaded with various types of ammunition, including gravel and sand
ACP Treasure Fertility Sculpture.png|Fertility Sculpture - Mayan women made offerings to the fertility goddess twice in their lifetime: once as a child, once as a mother
ACP Flintlock Pistols.png|'''Flintlock Pistols'''<br>This finely ornamented pair of weapons most probably belonged to a rich Dutchman
ACP Treasure Deity's Head.png|Deity's Head - A ten-pound piece of jade carved in the shape of the sun god
ACP Musketeer Rapier.png|'''Musketeer Rapier'''<br>Who knows how this outdated old-world weapon found its way to the West Indies?
ACP Treasure Onyx Tool.png|Onyx Tool - A hunting and fighting tool made of a precious, solid material
ACP Indian Dagger.PNG|'''[[India]]n Dagger'''<br>This silver {{Wiki|katar}} was used as an extension of the arm and fist to deal deadly attacks to the head and torso of its wielder's enemies
ACP Treasure Mayan Codex.png|Mayan Codex - Pages featuring the Mayan calendar and its numeral system
ACP Ottoman Saber.png|'''Ottoman Saber'''<br>This one-handed curved weapon favored by the Turks originated from the famous Mongol blades
GermanAxePistolACP.png|'''German {{Wiki|Pistol sword#Similar weapons|Axe-Pistol}}'''<br>This seventeenth century weapon combined two very functional melee favorites for maximal damage
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
|-|Snuff bottles=
===Inca relics - Children of the Sun===
;{{Wiki|Snuff bottle}}s
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Crafted in the Orient
ACP Treasure Sun God Mask.png|Sun God Mask - Inti, patron deity of the Incas, son of the god of civilization, and father of the Sapa Inca, the ruler of the people
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ACP Treasure Ceremonial Mask.png|Ceremonial Mask - This mask of Mama Quilla, the moon mother, was used as a temple ornament
ACP Elderly Man.png|'''Elderly Man'''<br>Carved from a bone, this snuff bottle represents the face of a happy tobacco-sniffing old man
ACP Treasure Ritual Mask.png|Ritual Mask - The Incas' gold masks are amongst the finest ever forged
ACP Red Carp.png|'''Red Carp'''<br>A red colored snuff bottle engraved with swimming carp fish. A symbol of success and prosperity
ACP Treasure Death Mask.png|Death Mask - Pre-dating the Incan empire, this mask was designed to be entombed for eternity
FishFlowerACP.png|'''Fish Flower'''<br>A turquoise snuff bottle to store one's ration of powdered tobacco
ACP Treasure Statue of Viracocha.png|Statue of Viracocha - The creator God, father of all spirits and living beings in the universe
ACP Twin Relief.png|'''Twin Relief'''<br>These two hand-carved Chinese snuff bottles feature the finest coral, lapis and turquoise beadings
ACP Treasure Statue of Kon.png|Statue of Kon - The god of rain and wind, son of the sun god and moon mother
ACP Ivory Solace.png|'''Ivory Solace'''<br>This Chinese snuff bottle is engraved with a scene from the life of {{Wiki|Confucius}}
ACP Tibetan Silver.png|'''[[Tibet]]an Silver'''<br>This ancient snuff bottle worn around the neck would preserve one's tobacco from the cold and heat
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
|-|Alcohol=
===Strange artifacts - The Oddest Treasures===
;Alcohol
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Drunk on plunder
ACP Treasure Ancient Mask.png|Ancient Mask - Was this mysterious mask molded on a living man's head?
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Treasure Chart Divider.png|Chart Divider - A legendary pirate captain used this golden tool to navigate the seas and capture his prizes
ACP Old Cognac.png|'''Old Cognac'''<br>Somewhere in the world, a parched French captain must be miserable...
ACP Treasure Ancient Grooming Tool.png|Ancient Grooming Tool - An earwax and toothpick spoon, fallen out of fashion over the centuries
ACP Wine Crate.png|'''Wine Crate'''<br>This precious loot will turn a thirsty pirate into the most sophisticated drunk
ACP Treasure Mixtec Serpent.png|Mixtec Serpent - The double-headed serpent is associated with Quetzalcoatl, the all powerful Aztec god
ACP Ale Cask.png|'''Ale Cask'''<br>A healthy ration of pale ale. A light yet excellent drink, recommended for the whole family
ACP Treasure Skull Goblet.png|Skull Goblet - An old Mixtec artifact used to collect the blood of sacrificed humans
ACP Jamaican Rum.png|'''Jamaican Rum'''<br>The pirate classic drink. The Caribbean's signature alcohol
ACP Treasure Flying Device.png|Flying Device - An age-old Mayan relic resembling a bird... or is it a glider?
ACP Vintage Bordeaux.png|'''Vintage Bordeaux'''<br>This old precious bottle must have been saved for a very special occasion
ACP Whiskey.png|'''Whiskey'''<br>A product of the {{Wiki|Old Bushmills Distillery}} in [[Ireland]], the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world
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</gallery>
 
</tabber>
===[[Henry Morgan]] - The King of Pirates===
<tabber>
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|-|Mayan Genesis=
ACP Treasure Ship's Bell.png|Ship's Bell - The only remains of HMS ''Oxford'', a beautiful Navy warship captured by Morgan and destroyed by his drunk pirates the night before their attack on Cartagena
;Mayan Genesis
ACP Treasure Letter of Commission.png|Letter of Commission - Seized from a French ship, this letter was sent by the governor of Baracoa to permit the French navies to trade with the Spanish and attack British pirates
The Creation Myth
ACP Treasure Magdalena Emblem.png|Magdalena Emblem - A relic from one of the most beautiful and better equipped ships of the Spanish Armada, burned by Morgan's fire ship during the battle of Maracaibo
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ACP Treasure Ancient Artifact.png|Ancient Artifact - This relic was stolen by Morgan during the looting of Panama, a bloody episode that claimed the lives of a thousand Spanish soldiers
ACP Hunahpu.png|'''Hunahpu'''<br>The first of the {{Wiki|Maya Hero Twins|Hero Twins}}, the youthful hunter of birds
ACP Treasure Astrolabe.png|Astrolabe - This rare nautical instrument, one of Morgan's prized possessions, was stolen from his house before it was destroyed in the [[Port Royal]] earthquake
ACP Xbalanque.png|'''Xbalanque'''<br>The second of the Hero Twins, nicknamed the Jaguar Sun
ACP Treasure Gold Rum.png|Gold Rum - An ordinary rum bottle filled with gold dust. Captain Morgan's special!
ACP Vucub-Caquix.png|'''{{Wiki|Vucub Caquix|Vucub-Caquix}}'''<br>The false sun-moon demon bird, defeated by the Hero Twins after severing Hunahpu's arm
ACP Buluc Chabtan.png|'''{{Wiki|List of Maya gods and supernatural beings#B|Buluc Chabtan}}'''<br>The God of war, violent death, and human sacrifice
ACP The Hunter God Of Death.png|'''The {{Wiki|Maya death gods#Classic Period: God A|Hunter God of Death}}'''<br>The were-animal, the shape-shifter, hunter of heads, of deer... of humans
ACP Howler Monkey God.png|'''{{Wiki|Howler monkey gods|Howler Monkey God}}'''<br>The Mayan Deity of the Arts, patron of the scribes and artisans
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
|-|Lords of the Night 1=
===[[François l'Olonnais]] - The Bane of the Spanish===
;Lords of the Night 1
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The 9-day cycle
ACP Treasure Pirate Cutlass.png|Pirate Cutlass - This blade was used to behead an entire Spanish crew. The only survivor was left alive to spread the tale of this pirate's cruelty
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ACP Treasure Gaucho Knife.png|Gaucho Knife - The gaucho uses this tool to eat, kill and protect, but this pirate turned it into a torture instrument
ACP God 1.png|'''God 1'''<br>The Powerful Lord of the Center, representing energy and enthusiasm
ACP Treasure Old Pocket Watch.png|Old Pocket Watch - This family treasure from the 16th century was finally surrendered to this pirate after hours of merciless torture
ACP God 2.png|'''God 2'''<br>The sacrificial knife, symbol of responsibility and personal sacrifice
ACP Treasure Pieces of Eight.png|Pieces of Eight - A coffer full of silver coins worth eight reales each, part of a classical pirate bounty, this one taken during the sacking of Maracaibo
ACP God 3.png|'''God 3'''<br>The {{Wiki|Piltzintecuhtli|God of Sun}}, symbol of the need for respect and recognition
ACP Treasure Bag of Gemstones.png|Bag of Gemstones - Small, yet valuable. This pirate found these stones in the house of a noble in Gibraltar, hours before the city was sacked
ACP God 4.png|'''God 4'''<br>The {{Wiki|Centeotl|God of Maize and Subsistence}}, representing protection and communication
ACP Treasure Gold Tooth.png|Gold Tooth - The only remains of this pirate after he was captured and dismembered by the native tribes of the New Kingdom of Granada
ACP God 5.PNG|'''God 5'''<br>The {{Wiki|Mictlantecuhtli|God of Death}}, symbol of sensitivity and touchiness
ACP God 6.png|'''God 6'''<br>The {{Wiki|Chalchiuhtlicue|Goddess of Jade Water}}, representing independence and the longing for recognition
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
|-|Lords of the Night 2=
===Exquemelin - The Barber Surgeon===
;Lords of the Night 2
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
The character archetypes
ACP Treasure Famous Book.png|Famous Book - The History of the Bouccaneers of America is a classical account of the lives of the famous early Golden Age pirates. Henry Morgan had it censored and amended to convey a more "proper" tale of his life
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ACP Treasure Medicine Chest.png|Medicine Chest - The most precious thing on a ship. Many a life could be saved with the potions stored in this wooden box... except when their illiterate user mixed them up
ACP God 7.png|'''God 7'''<br>The {{Wiki|Tlazolteotl|Goddess of Confession}}, representing refinement and sexuality
ACP Treasure Surgeon's Saw.png|Surgeon's Saw - When limbs were doomed and pirates drunk enough to lie on the surgeon's table, the improvised doctor pulled out these tools and did what had to be done
ACP God 8.png|'''God 8'''<br>The {{Wiki|Tepeyollotl|Jaguar God}}, symbol of liveliness and the need for conversation
ACP Treasure Company Stock.png|Company Stock - This piece of paper issued by the West India Company is worth a lot more than it looks. After King Louis XIV dissolved the company in 1674, he had all the company shares bought back
ACP God 9.png|'''God 9'''<br>The {{Wiki|Tlaloc|God of Rain}}, representing independence and self-sufficiency
ACP Treasure Huguenot Cross.png|Huguenot Cross - The proud property of a persecuted people, the members of the Protestant Reformed Church of France
ACP Dresden Codex.png|'''[https://www.slub-dresden.de/en/collections/manuscripts/the-dresden-maya-codex/ Dresden Codex]'''<br>The oldest book written in the Americas played a key role in deciphering Mayan hieroglyphs
ACP Treasure Gold Razor.png|Gold Razor - This barber's utensil was offered to Henry Morgan's barber by the infamous captain himself... after he stole it from a rich Spanish conquistador
ACP Madrid Codex.png|'''[http://www.famsi.org/mayawriting/codices/madrid.html Madrid Codex]'''<br>Discovered during the Spanish conquest, this codex provides precious almanacs and astronomical tables
ACP Mayan Calendar.png|'''{{Wiki|Haab'|Mayan Calendar}}'''<br>The cyclical nature of time perceived by the Mayas, cornerstone of their life-death imagery
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</gallery>
 
|-|Lords of Light=
===African relics - A plundered continent===
;{{Wiki|Bacab|Lords of Light}}
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Deities of the Earth
ACP Treasure Dogon Axe.png|Dogon Axe - The animal figures engraved on this ceremonial bronze axe lend their strength to the warrior wielding it
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ACP Treasure Ram's Head.png|Ram's Head - This ceremonial artifact was worn by the Olowo, the chief of the Owo state, to assert his power
ACP Cantzicnal.png|'''Cantzicnal'''<br>Son of Itzamna and Ixchel, the God of the Northern Sky represents the cold north wind
ACP Treasure Hunting Horn.png|Hunting Horn - Carved from an elephant's tusk, this [[hunting]] tool from the kingdom of Kongo allowed the hunters to coordinate deadly attacks
ACP Hosanek.png|'''Hosanek'''<br>The God of the Southern Sky stands like a pillar supporting the heavens and reveals the golden hue of the corn
ACP Treasure Sacred Leopard.png|Sacred Leopard - Stolen from the kingdom of Benin, this ivory leopard was one of the symbolic representations of the Oba, the king
ACP Hobnil.png|'''Hobnil'''<br>Standing in the Far East, Hobnil supports the eastern sky and glows with the warm red of the rising sun
ACP Treasure Egyptian Scarab.png|Egyptian Scarab - Placed on the throat, chest and heart of the mummy, these artifacts allowed their bearer to be accepted in the eternal afterlife
ACP Saccimi.png|'''Saccimi'''<br>The Pillar God of the Western Sky is represented by the color black, the shade of the sky after the sun has set
ACP Treasure Soul Washer.png|Soul Washer - Worn by high-ranking members of the Ashanti people, this protective pectoral disk was also a convenient way to store wealth
ACP Stone Tablet.png|'''Stone tablet'''<br>This tablet represents a Bacab, any of the four Mayan deities of the interior of the earth
ACP Itzamna.png|'''Itzamna'''<br>The creator deity, residing in the sky. The invisible high god
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</gallery>
 
|-|Vikings artefacts=
===Sea treasures - Rare finds===
;[[Vikings]] artefacts
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
First explorers
ACP Treasure Teardrop Pearl.png|Teardrop Pearl - The rounder and smoother the pearl, the more precious the find
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ACP Treasure Sea Glass Necklace.png|Sea Glass Necklace - This gorgeous necklace was made with the most beautiful pieces of sea glass
ACP Drinking Horn.png|'''Drinking Horn'''<br>A very common [[Viking]] accessory, made from the horns of [[goat]]s or [[cattle]]
ACP Treasure Lion's Paw.png|Lion's Paw - A rare seashell used as a mount for this wonderful set of jewels
ACP Viking Shield.png|'''Viking Shield'''<br>The unique way of holding the shield allowed Vikings to use it as an offensive and defensive tool
ACP Treasure Gold Nautilus.png|Gold Nautilus - A nautilus shell serves as the main structure of this exceptional gold-plated sculpture
ACP Viking Helmet.png|'''{{Wiki|Viking Age arms and armour#Helmet|Viking Helmet}}'''<br>An expensive addition to the Viking's fighting gear, making it a rare find
ACP Treasure Glory of the Atlantic.png|Glory of the Atlantic - The Conus Granulatus is one of the rarest and most prized seashells of the West Indies
ACP Viking Sword.png|'''Viking Sword'''<br>Rarer than the [[Battle Axe|battle axe]], this prestigious weapon was the prerogative of chieftains and kings
ACP Treasure Black Pearl.png|Black Pearl - The smooth surface of this perfectly round pearl makes it an extremely rare natural occurrence
ACP Sacred Runes.png|'''Sacred Runes'''<br>[[Odin]]'s gift to humanity. [[Runes]] can be used for casting spells or blessing people and places
ACP Bracelet.png|'''Bracelet'''<br>Who was supposed to wear this wonderful piece of craftsmanship?
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</tabber>
===Lucky charms - Symbols of future wealth===
<tabber>
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
|-|Mayan Weapons=
ACP Treasure Wealth Elephant.png|Wealth Elephant - In the ancient kingdom of Siam, the albino elephant was a sacred elephant that had to be tended to with much care
;Mayan Weapons
ACP Treasure Emerald Clover.png|Emerald Clover - One leaf for faith, one leaf for hope, one leaf for love, and one leaf for luck
Classic headbreakers
ACP Treasure Jade Pig.png|Jade Pig - In [[China|Chinese]] culture, jade and pigs were symbols of good fortune
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ACP Treasure Bloodstone Bonbonniere.png|Bloodstone Bonbonniere - With its distinctive red spots, the bloodstone was commonly used to stop bleeding and bring change
ACP Hul'che.png|'''{{Wiki|Spear-thrower|Hul'che}}'''<br>A wooden shaft used to throw darts or arrows at great speed
ACP Treasure Albatross Pendant.png|Albatross Pendant - When sailors saw this bird at sea, they took it as a sign that fortune was on their side
ACP Short Spear.png|'''Short Spear- A powerful throwing weapon used by hunters and warriors alike
ACP Treasure Dreamcatcher.png|Dreamcatcher - The symbol of the Spider Woman, who watched over the Ojibwe children during the darkest hours
ACP Club.png|'''Club'''<br>The short handle of this finely-carved spear gave its wielder maximum strength on impact
ACP Obsidian Axe.png|'''[[Obsidian Axe]]'''<br>The blade of this short axe was so strong it could crack a man's head with one single blow
ACP Obsidian Dagger.png|'''Obsidian Dagger'''<br>Carved from one block of solid [[Obsidian glass|obsidian]], this knife was truly unbreakable
ACP Blowgun.png|'''[[Blowpipe|Blowgun]]'''<br>The length and small diameter of this traditional blowgun allowed for great precision
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</gallery>
 
|-|Chess Pieces=
===Rare weapons - From all over the world===
;Chess Pieces
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Ancient gameplay
ACP Portuguese Blunderbuss.png|Portuguese Blunderbuss - This fire-breathing weapon, often referred to as dragon, could be loaded with various types of ammunition, including gravel and sand
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Flintlock Pistols.png|Flintlock Pistols - This finely ornamented pair of weapons most probably belonged to a rich Dutchman
ACP Pawn.png|'''Pawn'''<br>The isolated pawn casts gloom over the entire chessboard
ACP Musketeer Rapier.png|Musketeer Rapier - Who knows how this outdated old-world weapon found its way to the West Indies?
ACP Knight.png|'''Knight'''<br>Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game
ACP Indian Dagger.PNG|Indian Dagger - This silver katar was used as an extension of the arm and fist to deal deadly attacks to the head and torso of its wielder's enemies
ACP Bishop.png|'''Bishop'''<br>The future belongs to he who has the bishops
ACP Ottoman Saber.png|Ottoman Saber - This one-handed curved weapon favored by the Turks originated from the famous Mongol blades
ACP Rook.png|'''Rook'''<br>Chess is, above all, a fight
GermanAxePistolACP.png|German Axe-Pistol - This seventeenth century weapon combined two very functional melee favorites for maximal damage
ACP Queen.png|'''Queen'''<br>When you see a good move, look for a better one
ACP King.png|'''King'''<br>Life is more than just chess. Though a king dies, life goes on
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</gallery>
 
|-|Animal Kingdom=
===Snuff bottles - Crafted in the Orient===
;Animal Kingdom
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
Holy figures
ACP Elderly Man.png|Elderly Man - Carved from a bone, this snuff bottle represents the face of a happy tobacco-sniffing old man
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Red Carp.png|Red Carp - A red colored snuff bottle engraved with swimming carp fish. A symbol of success and prosperity
ACP Egyptian Cat.png|'''Egyptian [[Cat]]'''<br>Seen as a blessing for killing mice, vermin, and [[snake]]s, cats became associated with protection and progress
FishFlowerACP.png|Fish Flower - A turquoise snuff bottle to store one's ration of powdered tobacco
ACP Chinese Dragon.png|'''{{Wiki|Chinese dragon|Chinese Dragon}}'''<br>A powerful animal figure symbolizing the power of nature, the control over water, and the luck bestowed on the worthy souls
ACP Twin Relief.png|Twin Relief - These two hand-carved Chinese snuff bottles feature the finest coral, lapis and turquoise beadings
ACP Mayan Turtle.png|'''Mayan Turtle'''<br>A sacred symbol of the Earth, associated with the myth of creation and perpetual rebirth of the sun
ACP Ivory Solace.png|Ivory Solace - This Chinese snuff bottle is engraved with a scene from the life of Confucius
ACP Roman Eagle.png|'''{{Wiki|Aquila (Roman)|Roman Eagle}}'''<br>A symbol of strength and power, the [[eagle]] was the emblem of the [[Roman Empire|Roman]] legions
ACP Tibetan Silver.png|Tibetan Silver - This ancient snuff bottle worn around the neck would preserve one's tobacco from the cold and heat
ACP Persian Griffin.png|'''[[Iran|Persian]] [[Griffin (mythology)|Griffin]]'''<br>This amalgam of an eagle and a lion served as palace ornaments and represented the guardians of light
ACP Greek Horse.png|'''[[Greece|Greek]] [[Horse]]'''<br>The famous {{Wiki|Trojan Horse}}, symbol of man's trickery and intelligence
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</gallery>
 
|-|The Zodiac 1=
===Alcohol - Drunk on plunder===
;The Zodiac 1
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
The Sun's path
ACP Old Cognac.png|Old Cognac - Somewhere in the world, a parched French captain must be miserable...
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Wine Crate.png|Wine Crate - This precious loot will turn a thirsty pirate into the most sophisticated drunk
ACP Aries.png|'''{{Wiki|Aries (constellation)|Aries}}'''<br>Depicted as a man with a [[Sheep|ram]]'s head by the Egyptian, Aries represented fertility and creativity
ACP Ale Cask.png|Ale Cask - A healthy ration of pale ale. A light yet excellent drink, recommended for the whole family
ACP Taurus.png|'''{{Wiki|Taurus (constellation)|Taurus}}'''<br>One of the earliest constellations, with the giant star {{Wiki|Aldebaran}} as the bull's bloodshot eye
ACP Jamaican Rum.png|Jamaican Rum - The pirate classic drink. The Caribbean's signature alcohol
ACP Gemini.png|'''Gemini'''<br>[[Kastor and Polydeukes|Castor and Pollux]] are its two brightest stars, the Great Twins united by [[Zeus]] in immortality
ACP Vintage Bordeaux.png|Vintage Bordeaux - This old precious bottle must have been saved for a very special occasion
ACP Cancer.png|'''{{Wiki|Cancer (constellation)|Cancer}}'''<br>The dimmest of the zodiacal constellations, the Dark Sign is black and deprived of eyes
ACP Whiskey.png|Whiskey - A product of the Old Bushmills Distillery in Ireland, the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world
ACP Leo.png|'''{{Wiki|Leo (constellation)|Leo}}'''<br>Identified by the Greeks as the [[Nemean Lion]] killed by hero [[Herakles|Heracles]] as one of the [[Labours of Hercules|twelve labors]]
ACP Virgo.png|'''{{Wiki|Virgo (constellation)|Virgo}}'''<br>Associated with fertility, abundance or the goddess of [[wheat]] and agriculture
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
|-|The Zodiac 2=
===Mayan Genesis - The Creation Myth===
;The Zodiac 2
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The Moon's path
ACP Hunahpu.png|Hunahpu - The first of the Hero Twins, the youthful hunter of birds
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ACP Xbalanque.png|Xbalanque - The second of the Hero Twins, nicknamed the Jaguar Sun
ACP Libra.png|'''{{Wiki|Libra (constellation)|Libra}}'''<br>With its stars representing the scales of justice, this constellation is the symbol of truth and civility
ACP Vucub-Caquix.png|Vucub-Caquix - The false sun-moon demon bird, defeated by the Hero Twins after severing Hunahpu's arm
ACP Scorpio.png|'''{{Wiki|Scorpius|Scorpio}}'''<br>Sent by [[Apollo]] to attack the huntsman [[Orion]] and kill him, the [[Scorpion]] was later raised to heavens by Zeus
ACP Buluc Chabtan.png|Buluc Chabtan - The God of war, violent death, and human sacrifice
ACP Sagittarius.png|'''{{Wiki|Sagittarius (constellation)|Sagittarius}}'''<br>The constellation resembles a stick figure archer pointing its bow towards the Scorpion's heart
ACP The Hunter God Of Death.png|The Hunter God of Death - The were-animal, the shape-shifter, hunter of heads, of deer... of humans
ACP Capricorn.png|'''{{Wiki|Capricornus|Capricorn}}'''<br>Represented as a hybrid of a goat and a fish since the 21st century BC, when the winter solstice occurred under Capricorn
ACP Howler Monkey God.png|Howler Monkey God - The Mayan Deity of the Arts, patron of the scribes and artisans
ACP Aquarius.png|'''{{Wiki|Aquarius (constellation)|Aquarius}}'''<br>The water bearer, holder of the spring rains and the destructive floods of the ancient times
ACP Pisces.png|'''{{Wiki|Pisces (constellation)|Pisces}}'''<br>Two fish tied by a cord, [[Aphrodite]] and [[Eros]] leaping into the sea to escape the monster [[Typhon]]
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</gallery>
 
|-|Headdresses=
===Lords of the Night 1 - The 9-day cycle===
;Headdresses
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Gorgeous adornments
ACP God 1.png|God 1 - The Powerful Lord of the Center, representing energy and enthusiasm
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP God 2.png|God 2 - The sacrificial knife, symbol of responsibility and personal sacrifice
ACP Warrior Headdress.png|'''Warrior Headdress'''<br>Designed to impress enemies and imbue the warrior with the strength of mythological animals
ACP God 3.png|God 3 - The God of Sun, symbol of the need for respect and recognition
ACP Priest Headdress.png|'''Priest Headdress'''<br>The symbol of the priest's status, the human link between gods and men
ACP God 4.png|God 4 - The God of Maize and Subsistence, representing protection and communication
ACP Tuccan Headdress.png|'''Tucan Headdress'''<br>This richly decorated headdress was worn by an influent Mayan nobleman
ACP God 5.PNG|God 5 - The God of Death, symbol of sensitivity and touchiness
ACP Great Tree Headdress.png|'''Great Tree Headdress'''<br>This headdress associated its bearer with the Great Tree, the central pole holding up the sky
ACP God 6.png|God 6 - The Goddess of Jade Water, representing independence and the longing for recognition
ACP Sacred Bird Headdress.png|'''Sacred Bird Headdress'''<br>This headdress is a tribute to the Celestial Bird, a figure of the Mayan Creation myth
ACP Crocodile Headdress.png|'''Crocodile Headdress'''<br>The headdress is an homage to the [[crocodile]], the original animal, symbolizing new beginnings and new potential
</gallery>
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</tabber>
===Lords of the Night 2 - The character archetypes===
<tabber>
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|-|Independence Day=
ACP God 7.png|God 7 - The Goddess of Confession, representing refinement and sexuality
;Independence Day
ACP God 8.png|God 8 - The Jaguar God, symbol of liveliness and the need for conversation
Revolutionary war artifacts
ACP God 9.png|God 9 - The God of Rain, representing independence and self-sufficiency
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center">
ACP Dresden Codex.png|Dresden Codex - The oldest book written in the Americas played a key role in deciphering Mayan hieroglyphs
ACP War Drum.png|'''War Drum'''<br>The drums were an important part of the battlefield communications system, with various drum rolls used to sign different commands from officers to troops
ACP Madrid Codex.png|Madrid Codex - Discovered during the Spanish conquest, this codex provides precious almanacs and astronomical tables
ACP Cocked Hat.png|'''Cocked hat'''<br>Troops with flintlock muskets tended to knock each other's wide brimmed hats off when they drilled in close formation, so they sewed the brims to the crown
ACP Mayan Calendar.png|Mayan Calendar - The cyclical nature of time perceived by the Mayas, cornerstone of their life-death imagery
ACP Engraved Powder Horn.png|'''Engraved Powder Horn'''<br>Probably used on board ship for priming the [[cannon]] with fine powder
ACP American Gunsmith.png|'''American Gunsmith'''<br>An American gunsmith assembled this pistol utilizing parts from a {{Wiki|Pistolet modèle 1733|Model 1733}} French dragoon pistol
ACP Revolutionary Grenade.png|'''Revolutionary Grenade'''<br>Grenades of this type played an important part in the biggest naval battle of the [[American Revolutionary War|Revolutionary War]]
ACP Grand Union Flag.png|'''Grand Union Flag'''<br>The first emblem of the [[United States]] Navy after the [[Declaration of Independence]]
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|-|Pirates' Day=
===Lords of Light - Deities of the Earth===
;Pirates' Day
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center" spacing="small" widths="180">
Navigation tools
ACP Cantzicnal.png|Cantzicnal - Son of Itzamna and Ixchel, the God of the Northern Sky represents the cold north wind
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ACP Hosanek.png|Hosanek - The God of the Southern Sky stands like a pillar supporting the heavens and reveals the golden hue of the corn
ACP Miniature Globe.png|'''Miniature Globe'''<br>The entire living world in the palm of your hand
ACP Hobnil.png|Hobnil - Standing in the Far East, Hobnil supports the eastern sky and glows with the warm red of the rising sun
ACP Bronze Compass.png|'''Bronze Compass'''<br>This apparently mundane tool is encased in precious metal
ACP Saccimi.png|Saccimi - The Pillar God of the Western Sky is represented by the color black, the shade of the sky after the sun has set
ACP Antique Compass.png|'''Antique Compass'''<br>One of man's oldest tools, used to mark distances and establish one's position on a map
ACP Stone Tablet.png|Stone tablet - This tablet represents a Bacab, any of the four Mayan deities of the interior of the earth
ACP Nocturnal.png|'''Nocturnal'''<br>Used to tell time by the celestial clock. One ring was set to the date and the arm aligned with the correct stars
ACP Itzamna.png|Itzamna - The creator deity, residing in the sky. The invisible high god
ACP Legendary Spyglass.png|'''Legendary Spyglass'''<br>This precious tools is rumoured to have belonged to a merciless French pirate
ACP Ancient Map.png|'''Ancient Map'''<br>The extraordinary travels of [[William Dampier]], the first man to circumnavigate the world three times
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|-|Halloween=
===Vikings artefacts - First explorers===
;Halloween
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Esoteric stuff
ACP Drinking Horn.png|Drinking Horn - A very common Viking accessory, made from the horns of goats or cattle
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ACP Viking Shield.png|Viking Shield - The unique way of holding the shield allowed Vikings to use it as an offensive and defensive tool
ACP Thinking Skull.png|'''Thinking Skull'''<br>Traces of stone chips were found in the skin around the neck, suggesting that the victim was killed with antiquated tools, probably for sacrifice
ACP Viking Helmet.png|Viking Helmet - An expensive addition to the Viking's fighting gear, making it a rare find
ACP Torture Doll.png|'''Torture Doll'''<br>The Slaves brought from [[Africa]] brought their own form of image magic known as {{Wiki|Vodun art|Bocio}}
ACP Viking Sword.png|Viking Sword - Rarer than the battle axe, this prestigious weapon was the prerogative of chieftains and kings
ACP Snake in a Jar.png|'''Snake in a Jar'''<br>Snakes are considered to be the holders of intuitive knowledge<br>knowing that which cannot be spoken
ACP Sacred Runes.png|Sacred Runes - Odin's gift to humanity. Runes can be used for casting spells or blessing people and places
ACP Sacrificial Wooden Stake.png|'''Sacrificial Wooden Stake'''<br>Used for the purposes of mastering divine magnetism, by giving the sacrificed life energy to the gods
ACP Bracelet.png|Bracelet - Who was supposed to wear this wonderful piece of craftsmanship?
ACP Shrunken Head.png|'''Shrunken Head'''<br>Reduce the head of his enemy allows to lock in his mind and thus to prevent his revenge
ACP Spirit Bottles.png|'''Spirit Bottles'''<br>In many instances the spirits trapped within the typical Voodoo Spirit Bottle are benevolent and are easily encouraged to act on behalf of their keepers, either in bringing luck or love or in keeping evil far away
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|-|Christmas=
===Mayan Weapons - Classic headbreakers===
;Christmas
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Celebration items
ACP Hul'che.png|Hul'che -
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ACP Short Spear.png|Short Spear-
ACP Alcool Cups.png|'''Alcool Cups'''<br>Set of British Royal Navy Rum or Grog Measures'''<br>1 Quart, 1 Pint and 2 ½ Pint Measures
ACP Club.png|Club -
ACP Music Instrument.png|'''Music Instrument'''<br>Sailors have a long tradition of entertaining themselves with song, and Christmas carols were very popular at the time
ACP Obsidian Axe.png|Obsidian Axe -
ACP Silver Cutlery.png|'''Silver Cutlery'''<br>Old silver plates, forks and spoons used by pirates for celebrations
ACP Obsidian Dagger.png|Obsidian Dagger -
ACP Treasure Coins.png|'''Treasure Coins'''<br>Pirates consistently had access to better food than most sailors, plenty of liquor, and exotic spices because of their richness. Pirates were often warmly welcomed by business associates who enjoyed partying with these charming rogues
ACP Blowgun.png|Blowgun -
ACP Wooden Harpoon.png|'''Wooden Harpoon'''<br>For pirates, the hunt would be part of the excitement of the holiday. They also had the right to feast for Christmas!
ACP Bell of the Whydah.png|'''Bell of the [[Whydah]]'''<br>A ship's bell is used to indicate the time aboard a ship and hence to regulate the sailor's duty watches
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|-|Chinese New Year=
===Chess Pieces - Ancient gameplay===
;{{Wiki|Chinese New Year}}
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Chinese pirates' treasure
ACP Pawn.png|Pawn - The isolated pawn casts gloom over the entire chessboard
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ACP Knight.png|Knight - Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning game
ACP Red Flag.png|'''Red Flag'''<br>The Red Flag was one of the most powerful {{Wiki|Pirates of the South China Coast|pirate fleets in all of China}}, controlled by the famous and powerful female pirate [[Ching Shih]].
ACP Bishop.png|Bishop - The future belongs to he who has the bishops
ACP Magnetic Compass.png|'''Magnetic Compass'''<br>First invented as a device for divination as early as the Chinese [[Han dynasty|Han Dynasty]], the magnetic compass was later adopted for navigation by the [[Song dynasty]] Chinese during the 11th century.
ACP Rook.png|Rook - Chess is, above all, a fight
ACP Dao Sword.png|'''[[Dao|Dao Sword]]'''<br>{{Wiki|Piracy#Asia|Chinese pirates}} mostly fought with traditional Chinese weapons as dao, [[jian]], {{Wiki|Qiang (spear)|qiang}} and {{Wiki|Huochong|gun}}.
ACP Queen.png|Queen - When you see a good move, look for a better one
ACP Traditional Clothes.png|'''{{Wiki|Hanfu|Traditional Clothes}}'''<br>This kind of clothes was worn by most people and pirates themselves at this period.
ACP King.png|King - Life is more than just chess. Though a king dies, life goes on
ACP Dragon Seal.png|'''Dragon {{Wiki|Seal (East Asia)#Chinese usage|Seal}}'''<br>Ivory dragon seal with carved decoration, dated from pirates' age.
ACP Antique Chinese Pot.png|'''Antique {{Wiki|Hu (vessel)|Chinese Pot}}'''<br>Painted pottery pot with raised reliefs of dragons and phoenixes.
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===Animal Kingdom - Holy figures===
==Behind the scenes==
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The description of the Garnet Ring is a play on the {{Wiki|One Ring#Appearance|phrases}} upon the fictional {{Wiki|One Ring}} in {{Wiki|J. R. R. Tolkien}}'s book {{Wiki|The Lord of the Rings}}.
ACP Egyptian Cat.png|Egyptian Cat -
ACP Chinese Dragon.png|Chinese Dragon -
ACP Mayan Turtle.png|Mayan Turtle -
ACP Roman Eagle.png|Roman Eagle -
ACP Persian Griffin.png|Persian Griffin -
ACP Greek Horse.png|Greek Horse -
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==Reference==
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{ACP}}
[[Category:Objects]]
[[Category:Objects]]
[[Category:Alonzo Batilla's collections]]
[[Category:Alonzo Batilla's collections]]
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Latest revision as of 00:25, 11 May 2026

Over the course of his time in the West Indies during the early 18th century, the pirate Alonzo Batilla came across many treasures, the maps to which he retrieved from the wrecks of merchant and military ships alike, after besting them in naval combat.[1]

Treasures[edit | edit source]

Hernán Cortés

The Spanish Conquistador

San José
The Rich Galleon

Imperio Español
The Treasure Fleet

Gems
The Rare Stones

Lovers' souvenirs
Dangerous Liaisons

British Empire
The Navy's finest

Aztec relics
Of Gods and Men

Mayan relics

The Lost Empire

Incarelics
Children of the Sun

Strange artifacts
The Oddest Treasures

Henry Morgan
The King of Pirates

François l'Olonnais
The Bane of the Spanish

Exquemelin
The Barber Surgeon

African relics

A plundered continent

Sea treasures
Rare finds

Lucky charms
Symbols of future wealth

Rare weapons
From all over the world

Snuff bottles
Crafted in the Orient

Alcohol
Drunk on plunder

Mayan Genesis

The Creation Myth

Lords of the Night 1
The 9-day cycle

Lords of the Night 2
The character archetypes

Lords of Light
Deities of the Earth

Vikings artefacts
First explorers

Mayan Weapons

Classic headbreakers

Chess Pieces
Ancient gameplay

Animal Kingdom
Holy figures

The Zodiac 1
The Sun's path

The Zodiac 2
The Moon's path

Headdresses
Gorgeous adornments

Independence Day

Revolutionary war artifacts

Pirates' Day
Navigation tools

Halloween
Esoteric stuff

Christmas
Celebration items

Chinese New Year
Chinese pirates' treasure

Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]

The description of the Garnet Ring is a play on the phrases upon the fictional One Ring in J. R. R. Tolkien's book The Lord of the Rings.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]