Laurantius told Amicia that an ancient evil lurks in Hugo's blood, and that this evil is awakening. Shortly before dying, the old alchemist entrusted Lucas, his apprentice. with the mission of helping the orphans reach Chateau d'Ombrage. There, they will finally be safe from the Inquisition.
CODEX - Hugo's Herbarium: 1/1 - Gifts: 1/1 - Curiosities: 2/2
Gladiolus (Hugo's Herbarium), the flower located at the left end turn of the aqua duct after Hugo playing with shield, go left and run until the end of the path.
Found in both tended gardens and wild fields, many of its variants are poisonous, but one of them was consumed in dishes and used in remedies. The shape of its leaves, reminiscent of a Gladius sword, made it the flower of heroes and gladiators in the Roman era; a symbol of strength and vigor.
Ballastella (Jacob's staff), (Gifts), it's located at the burning sword haystack, north-west from the fire ballista.
The ballastlella is as useful a tool in astronomy as it is in the military arts, and it spread far and wide in the early thirteenth century. Capable of highly precise measurements, it is used to calculate angles and distances, particularly for calibrating siege weapons. When combined with a compass this instrument allows attackers to take control of the field, giving them a definite strategic advantage.
Sickle (Curiosities), it's inside the wooden box, north-east from the high tower and guarded by a soldier.
A tool used to collect wheat, used here as a makeshift weapon. Since most soldiers were simply commoners who had been forcibly drafted, few of them were properly trained of equipped. It wasn't uncommon for them to fight in rags with a mere knife as their sole weapon.
Oliphant (Curiosities), it's located east side of the two hanged mans.
Easily transportable, capable of only one single note, but audible from far away, Oliphants ensured communication between the various units of an army. It signaled gathering, advancing or falling back--a highly complex and yet viral tool to spread information quickly and clearly in the midst of the noise.
