Divine Science: Chapter 1 – Maria Amiel

Chapter 1 of the Hermetecist memory pack from the Facebook game, Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy.

Memory Details

Subject: Maria Amiel

Location: Western Europe

Time Period: 1527 CE

In-Game Introduction Video

Video Summary:Please wait while we synchronize the DDS. Close your eyes and try to relax. Inhale deeply, exhale. Inhale, again exhale. That's it.

The Renaissance as early as 14^thCentury, Italian scholars began to reexamine classical lore. Triggering revitalization of knowledge throughout out Europe. You will explore the memories on one of the Paracelsus's assistants, Maria Amiel. Please report your findings.

Discovery

I have cut short my visit to Mother. Though I was happy to see her and my sisters, I cannot say the same about her new husband. Besides, I have neglected my duties long enough.

Secrets

Secrets.

• I open the door to Professor von Hohenheim's laboratory."Maria!"At all man with a swarthy complexion stands next to him. He stares at me, mouth agape.
• "Maria!"I almost fail to recognize the professor's voice."I did not expect you so soon!"The stranger smiles when I glance at him.
• "Maria!"Frantically,Bombastus piles sheets infront of him,forming an un even pyramid on his desk.What is he trying to hide?
• The professor wets his lips, searching the room with wide eyes. When his gaze finally rests on his companion, he stops fidgeting with the paper.
• The professor takes a deep breath and smiles at me. There can be no doubt: something is definitely wrong!
• Bombastus introduces his colleague, Signor Giovanni Borgia, Duke of Nepi. He bows and greets me with a silky voice. Mechanically, I salute our guest.
• Sheets of paper glide to the floor as Bombastus quickly puts his hands behind his back. He took something from the table, I'm sure of it. The Old Devil!

Nothing to hide

Nothing to hide.

Bombastus keeps his hands behind his back,his ashy forehead glistening with sweat. I can tell that he has not slept in days.

• "What is going on here?" I recognize Mother in my tone of voice and instantly regret having spoken so impertinently. The professor is a great man.
• Bombastus' eyes are so wide I fear they are going to burst out of his head. He stares intently at his friend and manages to croak, "Giovanni?"
• The stranger explains that he has come to seek the professor's wisdom, that he has some questions for him.
• Bombastus is eager to answer Signor Borgia's questions, and glad to change the subject. His hands move behind his back, as if slipping something in a pocket. I pretend not to notice.
• Sensing his guest's hesitation, the professor explains that he can speak infront of me, that I am his most trustworthy assistant.
• I do not fully follow the conversation, for Signor Borgia speaks mainly in riddles only the professor understands. I remain quiet, nodding and smiling politely when expected to do so.