Object

Grail Knight's Shield Rubbing

A water-soaked paper rubbing taken from the Grail Knight’s shield in the Venice apartment, revealing faint shield impressions and the inscription 'Alexandretta' (modern Iskenderun). Brody, nursing a head wound from his clash with Kazim, deciphers the inscription while pressing the rubbing against the table. Indy leans in, connecting the revealed location to Henry Sr.’s incomplete map and the Grail Tablet’s verse, as sunlight filters through the room and urgency mounts. This clue directly links to the next step in the Grail quest.

2 appearances

Purpose

Revealing the city name (Alexandretta/Iskenderun) that completes the Grail path

Significance

Unlocks the missing piece of Henry Jones Sr.'s map, shifts scattered clues into a clear route, and forces Indy to split the team—Brody to Iskenderun with Sallah, Indy to rescue his father—against closing Nazi pursuit

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S1E3 · INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE

The Map’s Missing Piece: Alexandretta and the Race to Iskenderun

The Grail Knight’s shield rubbing is the linchpin of the scene, a water-soaked paper impression taken from an ancient shield. Brody studies it intently, tracing the faded lines with his fingers while pressing an ice pack to his head. The rubbing reveals the name ‘Alexandretta’, the long-lost starting point of the Grail quest, which Indy confirms as the modern-day Iskenderun. This object bridges the gap between fragmented clues, providing the critical missing piece that aligns with Henry Jones Sr.’s map and the Grail Tablet’s verse. Its decryption is the catalyst for the team’s strategic split, as Indy and Brody realize the urgency of their mission.

Before: Water-soaked and fragile, lying on the table in the Venice apartment. The impression is partially obscured by moisture but still legible enough for Brody to decipher.

After: Dryer and more stable after being studied, now tucked away as part of the team’s confirmed clues. Its role as a key to the Grail’s path is solidified, and it will likely be referenced or carried forward in the next phase of the quest.

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S1E3 · INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE

The Map Unfolds: Iskenderun as the Crossroads of Fate

The water-soaked Grail Knight’s shield rubbing is the linchpin of this event. Brody, despite his head wound, deciphers its faded inscription—Alexandretta—which bridges the gap between the Grail Tablet’s cryptic verse and Henry Sr.’s incomplete map. Indy’s historical knowledge then connects the name to the Crusader siege, unlocking the route to the Canyon of the Crescent Moon. The object’s physical fragility (waterlogged, nearly illegible) mirrors the team’s own battered state, but its revelation is the spark that ignites their next move. Indy tucks the rubbing into his bathrobe pocket, symbolizing its transition from clue to actionable intelligence.

Before: Waterlogged and crumpled, lying on the table in the Venice apartment. Its inscription is partially obscured but legible with careful study.

After: Dryer (absorbed into the bathrobe pocket), now a confirmed clue leading to Iskenderun. Its role shifts from passive artifact to active guide for the team’s next steps.

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