Object

Sanctuary's Poisoned Dart Holes

Narrow recessed holes pierce the domed sanctuary's ancient stone walls, hiding launch points for poisoned darts. Indy spots one while scanning traps, torch in hand as he tests patterned tiles; a dead bird nearby bristles with embedded needles, proof of their lethal aim. Darts fire via pressure tiles, one lodging in Indy's torch to expose the mechanism.

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Purpose

Launch poisoned darts at intruders who step on trap tiles

Significance

Indy's discovery of the holes and pierced bird reveals the temple's deadly defenses, embedding dread in the idol heist; the fired dart escalates from caution to flight as mechanisms awaken.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

1 moments

S1E1 · RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK

The Idol Swap — Temple Awakens

Recessed holes in the walls are identified by Satipo and Indy as the origin points for the tiny darts; their discovery converts abstract risk into actionable knowledge and guides Indy's crossing strategy.

Before: Hidden within the sanctuary walls, visible only after dart evidence draws attention to them.

After: Not structurally changed, but now recognized and pointed out as active trap origins; functionally proven by fired darts.

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