Alonzo Batilla's treasures

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 would retrieve from the wrecks of merchant and patrolling ships alike, after having engaged them in naval combat.

## Treasures

### Hernán Cortés - The Spanish Conquistador

Heart of Gold - A large gold nugget shaped like a human heartMontezuma's Goblet - A container used by the Aztec ruler to drink chocolate before entering his haremFinger Ring - A ring made of cast gold representing the sacred figure of the jaguarSacred Mask - This sacred relic was not intended to be worn, but placed on statues as a tribute to the GodsLingote de Oro - A convenient way to carry stolen gold after the looting of TenochtitlanTurtle Necklace - A relic worn by the elected ruler of the Aztec people, Moctezuma II
### San José - The Rich Galleon

Precious Box - This finely-crafted box was destined for the wife of an unlucky conquistadorPeruvian Coin - Forged in 1701 by the Viceroyalty of Peru, this coin features the initials of Philip V, the King of SpainMoney Chain - The gold links of this chain were designed to be twisted open and used as currencyMythical Cup - This decorative object from the captain's cabin is adorned with phoenixes, dragons, and unicornsEmerald Pendant - At a time where ostentatious displays of wealth were forbidden, only the most powerful could afford to wear this beautiful piece of jewelryMaster's Ring - Carved with the family crest, this ring was passed on from generation to generation
### Imperio Español - The Treasure Fleet

Gold Bars - Forged in the colonies, these numbered gold bars financed the expensive wars of the Spanish crownGold Cob - A gold coin featuring the Jerusalem crossCross Chain - This chain is embellished with a gold cross and a medallionEmerald Gold Pin - Lost in 1622, this precious relic was found by a lucky treasure hunter in 1985Spanish Doubloon - A coin forged in Spain and used as trade currency in the CaribbeanBosun's Whistle - A tool for communicating orders to the sailors perched high up in the rigging
### Gems - The Rare Stones

Sacred Emerald - This legendary Aztec relic was destined to be reclaimed by Quetzalcoatl upon his return among the mortalsRuby Tooth - This stone was an extremely rare find in the mines of the Spanish coloniesRaw Sapphire - This pure blue gemstone was dug out by a native slave in the mines of Nuevo Reino de GranadaMassive Jade Stone - A rare and valued find from the Motagua River in Nueva EspañaLarge Amethyst - This precious stone was found in the Malto Grosso in Colonial BrazilGolden Topaz - Only the rarest of topaz stones shine like gold nuggets
### Lovers' souvenirs - Dangerous Liaisons

Soiled Crucifix - A pious French woman lost her crucifix along with her virtue in the arms of a legendary pirateOriental Hairpin - An ancient oriental artifact from the pleasure houses of the OrientLost Earrings - These were taken as a souvenir by a notorious French pirateLady's Ring - Presented as a gift by a rich nobleman, this ring was stolen along with a lady's heartLover's Coin - Bending gold coins was a custom when offering them to court a ladyGarnet Ring - One ring to woo them all and in his cabin, bed them
### British Empire - The Navy's finest

Captain's Button - A gold button torn from a Royal Navy uniformRoyal Navy Ring - Engraved with the letters HMS - Her Majesty's Ship - this ring belonged to a Royal Navy officerNoble's Knife - Fitted with a mahogany and gold handle, this sailor's tool must have belonged to a man of noble birthGold Sovereign - A coin representing Queen Mary I, with a nominal value of one pound sterlingMourning Ring - Death is a part of life. This relic belonged to a venerable land-owning familyLost Chalice - Intrepid Jesuit priests expelled during the Reformation used this chalice to celebrate Mass
### Aztec relics - Of Gods and Men

Mask of the Deity - Tezcatipoca was associated with night, wind, sorcery, mischief, beauty, war, strife... and jaguarsTurquoise Mask - Made from a most precious stone, this mask of Quetzalcoatl was sent as tribute to the Aztec capitalSacrificial Knife - A great sacrifice sustains the universe. Earth, food, people... all spring from the bodies of the sacrificial godsJade Mask - The ceremonial death mask of an Aztec rulerMosaic Mask - An ornamental turquoise mask representing Xiuhtechuhtli,the Aztec god of fire, day, and heatAncient 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
### Mayan relics - The Lost Empire

Statue of the Deity - Itzamna, the founder of Mayan culture, taught people how to grow plants, use medicine, and draw calendarsState of the Goddess - Ixhcel, the Goddess of childbirth and rainbows, decides how the moon affects men and womenFertility Sculpture - Mayan women made offerings to the fertility goddess twice in their lifetime: once as a child, once as a motherDeity's Head - A ten pound piece of jade carved in the shape of the sun godOnyx Tool - A hunting and fighting tool made of a precious, solid materialMayan Codex - Pages featuring the Mayan calendar and its numeral system
### Inca relics - Children of the Sun

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 peopleCeremonial Mask - This mask of Mama Quilla, the moon mother, was used as a temple ornamentRitual Mask - The Incas' gold masks are amongst the finest ever forgedDeath Mask - Pre-dating the Incan empire, this mask was designed to be entombed for eternityState of Viracocha - The creator God, father of all spirits and living beings in the universeStatue of Kon - The god of rain and wind, son of the sun god and moon mother

### Strange artifacts - The Oddest Treasures

Ancient Mask - Was this mysterious mask molded on a living man's head?Chart Divider - A legendary pirate captain used this golden tool to navigate the seas and capture his prizesAncient Grooming Tool - An earwax and toothpick spoon, fallen out of fashion over the centuriesMixtec Serpent - The double-headed serpent is associated with Quetzalcoatl, the all powerful Aztec godSkull Goblet - An old Mixtec artifact used to collect the blood of sacrificed humansFlying Device - An age-old Mayan relic resembling a bird... or is it a glider?
### Henry Morgan - The King of Pirates

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 CartagenaLetter 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 piratesMagdalena 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 MaracaiboAncient Artifact - This relic was stolen by Morgan during the looting of Panama, a bloody episode that claimed the lives of a thousand Spanish soldiersAstrolabe - This rare nautical instrument, one of the Morgan's prized possessions, was stolen from his house before it was destroyed in the Port Royal earthquakeGold Rum - An ordinary rum bottle filled with gold dust. Captain Morgan's special!
### François l'Olonnais - The Bane of the Spanish

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 crueltyGaucho Knife - The gaucho uses this tool to eat, kill and protect, but this pirate turned it into a torture instrumentOld Pocket Watch - This family treasure from the 16th century was finally surrendered to this pirate after hours of merciless torturePieces 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 MaracaiboBag of Gemstones - Small, yet valuable. This pirate found these stones in the house of a noble in Gibraltar, hours before the city was sackedGold Tooth - The only remains of this pirate after he was captured and dismembered by the native tribes of the New Kingdom of Granada
### Exquemelin - The Barber Surgeon

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 lifeMedicine 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 upSurgeon'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 doneCompany 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 backHuguenot Cross - The proud property of a persecuted people, the members of the Protestant Reformed Church of FranceGold 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
### African relics - A plundered continent

Dogon Axe - The animal figures engraved on this ceremonial bronze axe lend their strength to the warrior wielding itRam's Head - This ceremonial artifact was worn by the Olowo, the chief of the Owo state, to assert his powerHunting Horn - Carved from an elephant's tusk, this hunting tool from the kingdom of Kongo allowed the hunters to coordinate deadly attacksSacred Leopard - Stolen from the kingdom of Benin, this ivory leopard was one of the symbolic representatives of the Oba, the kingEgyptian Scarab - Placed on the throat, chest and heart of the mummy, these artifacts allowed their bearer to be accepted in the eternal afterlifeSoul Washer - Worn by high-ranking members of the Ashanti people, this protective pectoral disk was also a convenient way to store wealth
### Sea treasures - Rare finds

Teardrop Pearl - The rounder and smoother the pearl, the more precious the findSea Glass Necklace - This gorgeous necklace was made with the most beautiful pieces of sea glassLion's Paw - A rare seashell used as a mount for this wonderful set of jewelsGold Nautilus - A nautilus shell serves as the main structure of this exceptional gold-plated scultpureGlory of the Atlantic - The Conus Granulatus is one of the rarest and most prized seashells of the West IndiesBlack Pearl - The smooth surface of this perfectly round pearl makes it an extremely rare natural occurrence
### Lucky charms - Symbols of future wealth

Wealth Elephant - In the ancient kingdom of Siam, the albino elephant was a sacred elephant that had to be tended to with much careEmerald Clover - One leaf for faith, one leaf for hope, one leaf for love, and one leaf for luckJade Pig - In Chinese culture, jade and pigs were symbols of good fortuneBloodstone Bonbonniere - With its distinctive red spots, the bloodstone was commonly used to stop bleeding and bring changeAlbatross Pendant - When sailors saw this bird at sea, they took it as a sign that fortune was on their sideDreamcatcher - The symbol of the Spider Woman, who watched over the Ojibwe children during the darkest hours
### Rare weapons - From all over the world

Portuguese Blunderbuss - This fire-breathing weapon, often referred to as dragon, could be loaded with various types of ammunition, including gravel and sandFlintlock Pistols - This finely ornamented pair of weapons most probably belonged to a rich DutchmanMusketeer Rapier - Who knows how this outdated old-world weapon found its way to the West Indies?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 enemiesOttoman Saber - This one-handed curved weapon favored by the Turks originated from the famous Mongol bladesGerman Axe-Pistol - This seventeenth century weapon combined two very functional melee favorites for maximal damage
### Snuff bottles - Crafted in the Orient

Elderly Man - Carved from a bone, this snuff bottle represents the face of a happy tobacco-sniffing old manRed Carp - A red colored snuff bottle engraved with swimming carp fish. A symbol of success and prosperityFish Flower - A turquoise snuff bottle to store one's ration of powdered tobaccoTwin Relief - These two hand-carved Chinese snuff bottles feature the finest coral, lapis and turquoise beadingsIvory Solace - The Chinese snuff bottle is engraved with a scene from the life of ConfuciusTibetan Silver - This ancient snuff bottle worn around the neck would preserve one's tobacco from the cold and heat
### Alcohol - Drunk on plunder

Old Cognac - Somewhere in the world, a parched French captain must be miserable...Wine Crate - This precious loot will turn a thirsty pirate into the most sophisticated drunkAle Cask - A healthy ration of pale ale. A light yet excellent drink, recommended for the whole familyJamaican Rum - The pirate classic drink. The Caribbean's signature alcoholVintage Bordeaux - This old precious bottle must have been saved for a very special occasionWhiskey - A product of the Old Bushmills Distillery in Ireland, the oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world
### Mayan Genesis - The Creation Myth

Hunahpu - The first of the Hero Twins, the youthful hunter of birdsXbalanque - The second of the Hero Twins, nicknamed the Jaguar SunVucub-Caquix - The false sun-moon demon bird, defeated by the Hero Twins after severing Hunahpu's armBuluc Chabtan - The God of war, violent death, and human sacrificeThe Hunter God of Death - The were-animal, the shape-shifter, hunter of heads, of deer... of humansHowler Monkey God - The Mayan Deity of the Arts, patron of the scribes and artisans
### Lords of the Night 1 - The 9-day cycle

God 1 - The Powerful Lord of the Center, representing energy and enthusiasmGod 2 - The sacrificial knife, symbol of responsibility and personal sacrificeGod 3 - The God of Sun, symbol of the need for respect and recognitionGod 4 - The God of Maize and Subsistence, representing protection and communicationGod 5 - The God of Death, symbol of sensitivity and touchinessGod 6 - The Goddess of Jade Water, representing independence and the longing for recognition
### Lords of the Night 2 - The character archetypes

God 7 - The Goddess of Confession, representing refinement and sexualityGod 8 - The Jaguar God, symbol of liveliness and the need for conversationGod 9 - The God of Rain, representing independence and self-sufficiencyDresden Codex - The oldest book written in the Americas played a key role in deciphering Mayan hieroglyphsMadrid Codex - Discovered during the Spanish conquest, this codex provides precious almanacs and astronomical tablesMayan Calendar - The cyclical nature of time perceived by the Mayas, cornerstone of their life-death imagery
### Lords of Light - Deities of the Earth

Cantzicnal - Son of Itzamna and Ixchel, the God of the Northern Sky represents the cold north windHosanek - The God of the Southern Sky stands like a pillar supporting the heavens and reveals the golden hue of the cornHobnil - Standing in the Far East, Hobnil supports the eastern sky and glows with the warm red of the rising sunSaccimi - The Pillar God of the Western Sky is represented by the color black, the shade of the sky after the sun has setStone tablet - This tablet represents a Bacab, any of the four Mayan deities of the interior of the earthItzamna - The creator deity, residing in the sky. The invisible high god
### Viking artifacts - First explorers

Drinking Horn - A very common Viking accessory, made from the horns of goats or cattleViking Shield - The unique way of holding the shield allowed Vikings to use it as an offensive and defensive toolViking Helmet - An expensive addition to the Viking's fighting gear, making it a rare findViking Sword - Rarer than the battle axe, this prestigious weapon was the prerogative of chieftains and kingsSacred Runes - Odin's gift to humanity. Runes can be used for casting spells or blessing people and placesBracelet - Who was supposed to wear this wonderful piece of craftsmanship?
### Mayan Weapons - Classic headbreakers

Hul'che - A wooden shaft used to throw darts or arrows at great speedShort Spear - A powerful throwing weapon used by hunters and warriors alikeClub - The short handle of this finely carved spear gave its wielder maximum strength on impactObsidian Axe - The blade of this short axe was so strong it could crack a man's head with one single blowObsidian Dagger - Carved from one block of solid obsidian, this knife was truly unbreakableBlowgun - The length and small diameter of this traditional blowgun allowed for great precision
### Chess Pieces - Ancient gameplay

Pawn - The isolated pawn casts gloom over the entire chessboardKnight - Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward. They may be beaten, but they may start a winning gameBishop - The future belongs to the who has the bishopsRook - Chess is, above all, a fightQueen - When you see a good move, look for a better oneKing - Life is more than just chess. Though a king dies, life goes on
### Animal Kingdom - Holy figures

Egyptian Cat - Seen as a blessing for killing mice, vermin, and snakes, cats became associated with protection and progressChinese Dragon - A powerful animal figure symbolizing the power of nature, the control over water, and the luck bestowed on the worthy soulsMayan Turtle - A sacred symbol of the Earth, associated with the myth of creation and perpetual rebirth of the sunRoman Eagle - A symbol of strength and power, the eagle was the emblem of the Roman legionsPersian Griffin - This amalgam of an eagle and a lion served as palace ornaments represented by the guardians of lightGreek Horse - The famous Trojan Horse, symbol of man's trickery and intelligence
### The Zodiac - The Sun's path

Aries - Depicted as a man with a ram's head by the Egyptian, Aries represented fertility and creativityTaurus - One of the earliest constellations, with the giant star Aldebaran as the bull's bloodshot eyeGemini - Castor and Pollux are its two brightest stars, the Great Twins united by Zeus in immortalityCancer - The dimmest of the zodiacal constellations, the Dark Sign is black and deprived of eyesLeo - Identified by the Greeks as the Nemean Lion killed by hero Heracles as one of the twelve laborsVirgo - Associated with fertility, abundance or the goddess of wheat and agriculture
### The Zodiac - The Moon's path

Libra - With its stars representing the scales of justice, this constellation is the symbol of truth and civilityScorpio - Sent by Apollo to attack the huntsman Orion and kill him, the Scorpion was later raised to heavens by ZeusSagittarius - The constellation resembles a stick figure archer pointing its bow towards the Scorpion's heartCapricorn -Represented as a hybrid of a goat and a fish since the 21st century BCE, when the winter solstice occurred under CapricornAquarius - The water bearer, holder of the spring rains and the destructive floods of the ancient timesPisces - Two fish tied by a cord Aphrodite and Eros leaping into the sea to escape the monster Typhon
### Headdresses - Gorgeous adornments

Warrior Headdress - Designed to impress enemies and imbue the warrior with the strength of mythological animalsPriest Headdress - The symbol of the priest's status, the human link between gods and menTucan Headdress - This richly decorated headdress was worn by an influent Mayan noblemanGreat Tree Headdress - This headdress associated its bearer with the Great Tree, the central pole holding up the skySacred Bird Headdress - This headdress is a tribute to the Celestial Bird, a figure of the Mayan Creation mythCrocodile Headdress - The headdress is an homage to the crocodile, the original animal, symbolizing new beginnings and new potential
### Independence Day - Revolutionary war artifacts

War Drum - The drums were an important part of the battlefield communications system, with various drum rolls used to sign different commands from officers to troopsCocked hat - 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 crownEngraved Powder Horn - Probably used on board ship for priming the cannon with fine powderAmerican Gunsmith - An American gunsmith assembled this pistol utilizing parts from a Model 1733 French dragoon pistolRevolutionary Grenade - Grenades of this type played an important part in the biggest naval battle of the Revolutionary WarGrand Union Flag - The first emblem of the United States Navy after the Declaration of Independence
### Pirates' Day - Navigation tools

Miniature Globe - The entire living world in the palm of your handBronze Compass - This apparently mundane tool is encased in precious metalAntique Compass - One of man's oldest tools, used to mark distances and establish one's position on a mapNocturnal - Used to tell time by the celestial clock. One ring was set to date and the arm aligned with the correct starsLegendary Spyglass - This precious tool is rumored to have belonged to a merciless French pirateAncient Map - The extraordinary travels of William Dampier, the first man to circumnavigate the world three times
### Halloween - Esoteric stuff

Thinking Skull - Traces of stone chips were found in the skin around the neck, suggesting that the victim was killed with antiquated tools, probably for sacrificeTorture Doll - The Slaves brought from Africa brought their own form of image magic known as BocioSnake in a Jar - Snakes are considered to be the holders of intuitive knowledge - knowing that which cannot be spokenSacrificial Wooden Snake - Used for the purposes of mastering divine magnetism, by giving the sacrificed life energy to the godsShrunken Head - Reduce the head of his enemy allows to lock in his mind and thus to prevent his revengeSpirit Bottles - 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
### Christmas - Celebration items

Alcool Cups - Set of British Royal Navy Rum or Grog Measures - 1 Quart, 1 Pint and 2 1/2 Pint MeasuresMusic Instrument - Sailors have a long tradition of entertaining themselves with song, and Christmas carols were very popular at the timeSilver Cutlery - Old silver plates, forks and spoons used by pirates for celebrationsTreasure Coins - 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 roguesWooden Harpoon - For pirates, the hunt would be part of the excitement of the holiday. They also had the right to feast for Christmas!Bell of the Whydah - A ship's bell is used to indicate the time aboard a ship and hence to regulate the sailor's duty watches
### Chinese New Year - Chinese pirates' treasure

Red Flag - The Red Flag was one of the most powerful pirate fleets in all of China, controlled by the famous and powerful female pirate Ching ShihMagnetic Compass - First invented as a device for divination as early as the Chinese Han dynasty, the magnetic compass was later adopted for navigation by the Song Dynasty Chinese during the 11th century.Dao Sword - Chinese pirates mostly fought with traditional Chinese weapons as dao, jian, qiang, and gunTraditional Clothes - This kind of clothes was worn by most people and pirates themselves as this period.Dragon Seal - Ivory dragon seal with carved decoration, dated from pirates' ageAntique Chinese Pot - Painted pottery pot with raised reliefs of dragons and phoenixes
## References

* *Assassin's Creed: Pirates*

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