Ezio: Assassin’s Creed

“I have lived my life as best I could, not knowing its purpose, but drawn forward like a moth to a distant moon; and here at last, I discover a strange truth. That I am only a conduit, for a message that eludes my understanding.”

mixed media, 2017

This box’s write up was written as a letter so it is very long and verbose, but I will post the contents here as a list. The Top lid is painted with the Assassin’s Creed-typical “A” and the inside lid is painted with raven feathers and the bottom of a Raven jaw in the shape of that very same “A.”

Stones:

Stilbite Cluster with Apophyllite- Intuition, guidance (apophyllite- being a vehicle or messenger)

Labradorite- transformation, awakening, becoming aware of self/truth

Carnelian- inner strength, gaining control of anger and emotion, using it to help you

White Agate- overcoming tragedy and negativity

Bloodstone- courage, strength

Garnet- connection between spirit and body, protector, represents blood

Citrine- passion, clarity

Tiger eye (pebbles)- strength, drive, motivation, achieving goals

Potions/Bottles:

  1. Rosemary, calendula, bay leaf, jasmine, anise, mugwort- prophecy. Witnessing things coming to be.
  2. Hibiscus, red quartz, chamomile- passion, romance
  3. Bluebell, cloves, lilac, cascarilla powder- truth. Gaining what is sought. Kinship, driving away evil. Passing down wisdom, protection. (Mentor/protector after he leaves the brotherhood)
  4. Fluorite, tobacco, lavender, mint- discovering your strength. Refusal and then acceptance of who you are – coming into your destiny.
  5. Red coral and sea salt- Italian protection charm, repels curses and the evil eye.
  6. Sage- dealing with grief and loss. Lavender, lemon balm -healing. Yarrow- fight helplessness, continue despite fear.
  7. Skullcap, black salt, river stones, vervain- suffering, being weighed down by grief or cursed. Loss of family, helplessness.
  8. Feathers – connection to the rest of the series/Altair and Desmond. Eagle skull-the Assassin symbol and using feathers to represent kills, etc
  9. Brass feather charms and red string- destiny tying people together – brother collecting feathers in a box.