Angels & Demons Setting & Symbolism

Angels & Demons Objects/Places

Illuminati

The Illuminati, meaning the enlightened ones, is a secret brotherhood that began in the 1500s. The camerlengo uses the Illuminati as a cover for his actions.

CERN

CERN is a company in Switzerland that produces the first particles of antimatter. Maximillian Kohler is the head of the company, and both Vittoria and her father work for him. The antimatter is stolen from a lab on the grounds.

Vetra's Lab

Leonardo Vetra shared his lab with his daughter Vittoria. The Hassassin uses Vetra's eye to enter the lab and steal the antimatter.

Antimatter

Highly unstable, antimatter is the opposite of matter. A canister of antimatter is placed in the Vatican and will destroy everything around it if it is not placed on the battery recharger by midnight. The camerlengo takes the canister and explodes it in the air to save the Vatican.

Sistine Chapel

The cardinals are sequestered in the Sistine Chapel during conclave, while they elect...
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