Object

Knight's Coffin with Grail Engravings

Ancient oak caskets reinforced with brass straps line the waterlogged catacombs. Indy and Elsa inspect one knight's coffin, its lid engraved with symbols matching Henry Jones Sr.'s Grail Tablet, confirming the second marker. Indy topples this coffin to form an air pocket amid flaming oil and swarming rats, diving beneath it with Elsa to survive Kazim's arson attack. Skeletal remains tumble out during the chaos.

2 appearances

Purpose

Contains knight's remains and protective Grail engravings as a historical clue; doubles as improvised shelter creating an air pocket for underwater escape from fire.

Significance

Bears the shield engraving as the quest's second Grail marker, shifting the narrative from scholarly discovery to visceral survival. Indy overturns it under duress, forging trust with Elsa amid rising Nazi threats and testing their endurance.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S1E3 · INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE

The Rat Passage Trial: Fire, Faith, and the Shield of the Grail

The knight’s coffin is the centerpiece of the burial chamber, bearing engravings that match Henry Jones Sr.’s Grail Tablet. Indy and Elsa inspect it, confirming it as the second marker in their quest. The coffin’s ornate design and historical significance make it a symbol of the Grail’s ancient protectors, and its discovery is a triumphant moment before Kazim’s ambush forces them into a life-or-death escape. The coffin’s lid is toppled by Indy to create an air pocket, saving their lives.

Before: Sealed and resting on the altar, containing the decomposed remains of a knight and the Grail marker shield.

After: Opened by Indy and Elsa, inspected for the Grail marker, and later toppled to create an air pocket during the fire.

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S1E3 · INDIANA JONES AND THE LAST CRUSADE

The Catacombs' Inferno: Fire, Rats, and the Grail's Mark

The knight’s coffin, elevated above the others, bears the Grail’s second marker on its shield. Indy and Elsa inspect it, confirming its match to Henry’s Grail Tablet. When Kazim ignites the oil, Indy topples the coffin to create an air pocket, using it as a lifeline. The coffin’s brass straps and oak construction make it sturdy enough to trap air, saving them from the fire. Its original purpose (guarding the Grail) is subverted to aid the very seekers the Brotherhood seeks to stop.

Before: Intact, lid closed, resting on the altar.

After: Overturned in the water, serving as an air pocket.

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