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{{WP-REAL|Shroud of Turin}}
 
{{WP-REAL|Shroud of Turin}}
 
{{Quote|A myth become miracle, the "holy winding sheet" has arrived...|An Assassin describing the Shroud.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}}
 
{{Quote|A myth become miracle, the "holy winding sheet" has arrived...|An Assassin describing the Shroud.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}}
[[File:MemoryShroud01.jpg|framed|The Shroud.]]
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[[File:MemoryShroud01.jpg|250px|thumb|The Shroud]]
The '''Shroud of Eden''' was a linen cloth known to be a mystical object of restoration and healing. Numbered POE66, it was one of the many [[Pieces of Eden]] created by the [[First Civilization]].
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The '''Shroud of Eden''', also known as the '''Shroud of Turin''', is a linen cloth known to be a mystical object of restoration and healing. Numbered '''[[Pieces of Eden|Piece of Eden]] #66''', it was one of the many artifacts created by the [[First Civilization]].
   
 
The Shroud was described as a white cloth stained with blood, which was usually kept in a simple wooden box. The shape of a seemingly tortured man was also burned onto its surface, positioned with arms to his sides and palms forward. However, Church records noted that the man's visage changed multiple times throughout history.
 
The Shroud was described as a white cloth stained with blood, which was usually kept in a simple wooden box. The shape of a seemingly tortured man was also burned onto its surface, positioned with arms to his sides and palms forward. However, Church records noted that the man's visage changed multiple times throughout history.
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==Owners==
 
*[[First Civilization]] (? - ?)<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>
 
*[[Jason]] (? - ?)<ref name="AC2"/>
 
*[[Joseph]] (? - ?)<ref name="AC2"/>
 
*[[David]] (? - ?)<ref name="AC2"/>
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*[[Roman Assassins]] (c. 42 BC)<ref name="ACPL Christmas">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' - [[Holidays: Chapter 1 - Ghosts of Christmas Past]]</ref>
 
*[[Jesus Christ]] of Nazareth (? - 33 AD)<ref name="AC2"/><ref name="ACPL Christmas"/>
 
*[[Geoffroy de Charny]] (? - ?)<ref name="ACPL Christmas"/>
 
*[[Mario Auditore]] (1454)<ref name="ACPL Mario Auditore">''Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy'' - [[Italian Wars: Chapter 3 - Mario Auditore]]</ref>
 
*[[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze|Giovanni Auditore]] (1454)<ref name="ACPL Mario Auditore"/>
 
*[[Rinaldo Vitturi]] (? - 1498)<ref name="ACPL Perotto Calderon">''Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy'' - [[Italian Wars: Chapter 4 - Perotto Calderon]]</ref>
 
*[[Perotto Calderon]] (1498)<ref name="ACPL Perotto Calderon"/>
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*[[Niccolò di Pitigliano]] (1509 – 1510)<ref name="ACPL Francesco Vecellio">''Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy'' - [[Italian Wars: Chapter 2 - Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>
 
*[[Francesco Vecellio]] (1510 - ?)<ref name="ACPL Francesco Vecellio"/>
 
*The Baguttiani (? - 1944)<ref name="ACPL Christmas"/>
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
===Greece===
 
===Greece===
The Shroud's earliest appearance seems to have been in Greek myth, where it was known as the Golden Fleece. A legendary object of strange power, it was recovered by [[wikipedia:Jason|Jason]] and the Argonauts, who took it from a tree guarded by a serpent in Asia Minor.<ref name="AC2">''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref>
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The Shroud's earliest appearance seems to have been in Greek myth, where it was known as the Golden Fleece, a legendary object of strange power. It was recovered by [[Jason]] and the Argonauts, who took it from a tree guarded by a sleepless dragon in Colchis.<ref name="AC2"/>
   
 
===Macedonia===
 
===Macedonia===
{{quote|Whatever power lies within this artifact, it has not returned our Brother to us.|An Assassin commenting on the failed resurrection of Brutus.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}}
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{{Quote|Whatever power lies within this artifact, it has not returned our Brother to us.|An Assassin commenting on the failed resurrection of Brutus.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}}
[[File:Philippi, Macedonia.png|250px|thumb|The Shroud covering Brutus.]]
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[[File:Philippi, Macedonia.png|250px|thumb|left|The Shroud covering Brutus]]
The Shroud later came into the possession of the [[Assassins]] of ancient [[Rome]] for some time. After the assassination of [[Gaius Julius Caesar|Julius Caesar]] in 44 BC, and the subsequent suicide of [[Marcus Junius Brutus|Brutus]] in 42 BC, Brutus' fellow Assassins tried to reanimate him with the Shroud in Philippi, [[wikipedia:Macedonia (region)|Macedonia]].<ref name="ACPL Christmas">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' - [[Chapter 1 - Ghosts of Christmas Past]]</ref>
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The Shroud later came into the possession of the [[Assassins]] of ancient [[Rome]] for some time. After the assassination of [[Gaius Julius Caesar|Julius Caesar]] in 44 BC, and the subsequent suicide of [[Marcus Junius Brutus|Brutus]] in 42 BC, Brutus' fellow Assassins tried to reanimate him with the Shroud in Philippi, {{Wiki|Macedonia (region)|Macedonia}}.<ref name="ACPL Christmas"/>
   
Since they had never used it before, the Assassins feared its effects, but nevertheless wrapped Brutus in the cloth. Though the corpse opened its eyes and moved its arms, it neither breathed nor reacted to any touch, and eventually fell still in a seeming "second death."<ref name="ACPL Christmas" />
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Since they had never used it before, the Assassins feared its effects, but nevertheless wrapped Brutus in the cloth. Though the corpse opened its eyes and moved its arms, it neither breathed nor reacted to any touch, and eventually fell still in a seeming "second death".<ref name="ACPL Christmas"/>
   
As some of the Assassins wept, Brutus was wrapped instead in a burial mantle, and the Shroud was returned to its wooden storage box.<ref name="ACPL Christmas" />
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As some of the Assassins wept, Brutus was wrapped instead in a burial mantle, and the Shroud was returned to its wooden storage box.<ref name="ACPL Christmas"/>
   
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===Middle East===
 
===Middle East===
 
In 1700 BC, the Shroud was known as the famous multicolored coat given to [[Joseph]] by his father Jacob, and in 970 BC, it was thought to be what aided [[David]], second king of Israel, in his fight against Goliath.<ref name="AC2"/>
[[File:Glyph 7-2.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Christ's crucifixion, when the Shroud was taken.]]
 
In 1700 BC, the Shroud was known as the famous multicolored coat given to [[Joseph]] by his father Jacob, and in 970 BC, it was thought to be what aided [[David]], second king of Israel, in his fight against Goliath.<ref name="AC2" />
 
   
However, the Shroud's most famous ownership was by [[Jesus Christ]]. Upon discovering his possession of the Shroud, the [[Templars]] (under the guise of the {{Wiki|Roman Empire}}) had Jesus crucified circa 30 AD.<ref name="AC2" />
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However, the Shroud's most famous owner was [[Jesus Christ]]. Upon discovering his possession of the Shroud, the [[Templars]] (under the guise of the [[Roman Empire]]) had Jesus crucified circa 30 AD, and claimed the Piece of Eden for themselves.<ref name="AC2"/>
   
Jesus' disciples were somehow able to recover the Shroud, and used it to resurrect him. After this, traces of the Shroud disappeared.<ref name="AC2" />
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Jesus' disciples were able to recover the Shroud, and used it to resurrect him. After this, traces of the Shroud disappeared.<ref name="AC2"/>
   
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===Monteriggioni===
 
===Monteriggioni===
 
{{Quote|What better place than our walled city to hide such abominations from mankind? We will bury it deep and set up measures to ensure it remains hidden.|An Assassin regarding the concealment of the Shroud.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}}
 
{{Quote|What better place than our walled city to hide such abominations from mankind? We will bury it deep and set up measures to ensure it remains hidden.|An Assassin regarding the concealment of the Shroud.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}}
[[File:Monteriggioni, Italy.png|thumb|250px|The Assassins of Monteriggioni examining the Shroud.]]
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[[File:Monteriggioni, Italy.png|thumb|250px|The Assassins of Monteriggioni examining the Shroud]]
The Shroud eventually came into the possession of [[Geoffroi de Charney]], a French Templar of the mid-14th century. It was stolen from him by the Assassins of [[Monteriggioni]], who replaced it with a careful forgery.<ref name="ACPL Christmas" /><ref name="ACPL Mario Auditore">''Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy'' - [[Chapter 3 - Mario Auditore]]</ref>
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The Shroud eventually came into the possession of [[Geoffroy de Charny]], a [[France|French]] Templar of the mid-14th century. It was stolen from him by the Assassins of [[Monteriggioni]], who replaced it with a careful forgery.<ref name="ACPL Christmas"/>
   
Upon confirming the Shroud's validity, they decided that the Shroud needed to be hidden. After concealing the artifact with claims of fraud and falsified Church records, the city well was drained and excavated further in order to store the Shroud.<ref name="ACPL Christmas" /><ref name="ACPL Mario Auditore" />
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Upon confirming the Shroud's validity, an [[House of Auditore|Auditore]] Assassin<ref name="ACPL Mario Auditore"/> decided that the Shroud needed to be hidden. After concealing the artifact with claims of fraud and falsified Church records, the city well was drained and excavated further in order to store the Shroud.<ref name="ACPL Christmas"/>
   
The Templars eventually discovered the location of the Shroud, thus, in 1454, the condottiero [[Federico da Montefeltro]] was sent to besiege the city. [[Mario Auditore]] successfully repelled the attack, and through a confession from an enemy spy, [[Luciano Pezzati]], he learned that the siege had merely been an attempt to gain access to something hidden under Monteriggioni.<ref name="ACPL Mario Auditore" />
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The Templars eventually discovered the location of the Shroud, thus, in 1454, the condottiero [[Federico da Montefeltro]] was sent to besiege the city. [[Mario Auditore]] successfully repelled the attack, and through a confession from an enemy spy, [[Luciano Pezzati]], he learned that the siege had merely been an attempt to gain access to something hidden under Monteriggioni.<ref name="ACPL Mario Auditore"/>
   
With a team of historians and architects, Mario searched for any record of the artifact, but only found vague references to the city well. He and a team of soldiers eventually found a hidden entrance on the back wall of the well, and were led into a narrow corridor filled with traps. As they passed through it, many men lost their lives to the razor wires, pitfalls and tripwire arrows, with Mario himself losing his left eye to a swinging pendulum.<ref name="ACPL Mario Auditore" />
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With a team of historians and architects, Mario searched for any record of the artifact, but only found vague references to the city well. He and a team of soldiers eventually found a hidden entrance on the back wall of the well, and were led into a narrow corridor filled with traps. As they passed through it, many men lost their lives to the razor wires, pitfalls and tripwire arrows, with Mario himself losing his left eye to a swinging pendulum.<ref name="ACPL Mario Auditore"/>
   
[[File:PL Chasing Miracles.jpg|left|thumb|250px|The hidden Shroud in its box.]]
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[[File:PL Chasing Miracles.jpg|left|thumb|250px|The hidden Shroud in its box]]
Eventually, the few remaining men reached the final room, which only contained a simple wooden box. All present heard a voice that promised to heal their injuries, but as Mario warned his men not to open the box, they attacked him. The condottiero was forced to kill them, and only just managed to return to the city, ignoring the screams and temptations projected into his mind by the artifact.<ref name="ACPL Mario Auditore" />
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Eventually, the few remaining men reached the final room, which only contained a simple wooden box. All present heard a voice that promised to heal their injuries, but as Mario warned his men not to open the box, they attacked him. The condottiero was forced to kill them, and only just managed to return to the city, ignoring the screams and temptations projected into his mind by the artifact.<ref name="ACPL Mario Auditore"/>
   
Fearing its powers, Mario hid the Shroud temporarily within [[Villa Auditore|his Villa]], then sent for his brother, [[Giovanni Auditore]], who took the Piece of Eden far away from Monteriggioni. The Shroud was no longer mentioned afterwards, and Mario dismissed it as ''"the Brotherhood's problem now."''<ref name="ACPL Mario Auditore" />
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Fearing its powers, Mario hid the Shroud temporarily within [[Villa Auditore|his Villa]], then sent for his brother, [[Giovanni Auditore da Firenze|Giovanni Auditore]], who took the Piece of Eden far away from Monteriggioni. The Shroud was no longer mentioned afterwards, and Mario dismissed it as "the Brotherhood's problem now".<ref name="ACPL Mario Auditore"/>
 
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===Agnadello===
 
===Agnadello===
 
{{Quote|So... beautiful! It is a plain thing, carefully folded inside a simple wooden box, but it is also so much more!|Perotto Calderon first encountering the Shroud.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}}
 
{{Quote|So... beautiful! It is a plain thing, carefully folded inside a simple wooden box, but it is also so much more!|Perotto Calderon first encountering the Shroud.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}}
[[File:Revelation.jpg|250px|thumb|The Shroud covering Perotto's son, Giovanni Borgia.]]
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[[File:Revelation.jpg|250px|thumb|The Shroud covering Perotto's son, Giovanni Borgia]]
As of 1498, [[Perotto Calderon]] was an undercover Assassin spying on the Borgia, though he fell in love with the Templar [[Lucrezia Borgia]], who eventually ended up pregnant. However, [[Giovanni Borgia|their child]] was birthed deformed, and was diagnosed to die within a few days. Knowing of the artifact his Brotherhood kept, Perotto took his son and escaped to [[Agnadello]].<ref name="ACPL Perotto Calderon">''Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy'' - [[Chapter 4 - Perotto Calderon]]</ref>
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As of 1498, [[Perotto Calderon]] was an undercover Assassin spying on the Borgia, though he fell in love with the Templar [[Lucrezia Borgia]], who eventually became pregnant with his child. However, [[Giovanni Borgia|the boy]] was born deformed, and was expected to die within a few days. Knowing of the potentially life-saving artifact his Brotherhood kept, Perotto took his son and escaped to [[Agnadello]].<ref name="ACPL Perotto Calderon"/>
   
Perotto soon arrived at the home of [[Rinaldo Vitturi]], who he knew was guarding the Shroud. Though he was forced to kill many of his own Brothers, Perotto successfully used the Shroud to heal his son, but was later executed by his fellow Assassins for breaking [[the Creed]].<ref name="ACPL Perotto Calderon" />
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Perotto soon arrived at the home of [[Rinaldo Vitturi]], who he knew was guarding the Shroud. Though he was forced to kill many of his own Brothers, Perotto successfully used the Shroud to heal his son, but was later executed by his fellow Assassins for breaking [[the Creed]].<ref name="ACPL Perotto Calderon"/>
   
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===Lonigo===
 
===Lonigo===
{{quote|I have no choice. Whatever power this thing holds, I must try to unleash it!|Niccolò di Pitigliano, just before attempting to use the Shroud.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}}
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{{Quote|I have no choice. Whatever power this thing holds, I must try to unleash it!|Niccolò di Pitigliano, just before attempting to use the Shroud.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}}
[[File:White2.png|250px|thumb|left|Niccolò di Pitigliano wrapped in the Shroud.]]
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[[File:White2.png|250px|thumb|left|Niccolò di Pitigliano wrapped in the Shroud]]
The Shroud then fell into the hands of [[Niccolò di Pitigliano]], likely during or around the [[Battle of Agnadello]] in 1509, of which he was a participant. In 1510, the Assassin [[Francesco Vecellio]] was sent to kill Niccolò, and to retrieve the Piece of Eden.<ref name="ACPL Francesco Vecellio">''Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy'' - [[Chapter 2 - Francesco Vecellio]]</ref>
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The Shroud then fell into the hands of [[Niccolò di Pitigliano]], likely during or around the [[Battle of Agnadello]] in 1509, of which he was a participant. In 1510, the Assassin [[Francesco Vecellio]] was sent to kill Niccolò, and to retrieve the Piece of Eden.<ref name="ACPL Francesco Vecellio"/>
   
Though Francesco succeeded in striking a deadly blow, Niccolò survived by touching the Shroud; which he was able to drag himself towards despite his injuries. Temporarily rejuvenated, he took the artifact from its hiding place and managed to flee his burning manor.<ref name="ACPL Francesco Vecellio" />
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Though Francesco succeeded in striking a deadly blow, Niccolò survived by touching the Shroud; which he was able to drag himself towards despite his injuries. Temporarily rejuvenated, he took the artifact from its hiding place and managed to flee his burning manor.<ref name="ACPL Francesco Vecellio"/>
   
However, he wished to be healed completely, and thus wrapped himself in the cloth. At this point, though, the artifact turned against him and destroyed his body, finishing the Assassin's job. Francesco, who had anticipated this, reappeared and took the Shroud from his dying grip.<ref name="ACPL Francesco Vecellio" />
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However, he wished to be healed completely, and thus wrapped himself in the cloth. At this point, though, the artifact turned against him and destroyed his body, finishing the Assassin's job. Francesco, who had anticipated this, reappeared and took the Shroud from his dying grip.<ref name="ACPL Francesco Vecellio"/>
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===London===
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{{Quote|I hope you never find the Shroud, you have no idea of what it truly can do.|[[Lucy Thorne]] to [[Evie Frye]], 1868.|Assassin's Creed: Syndicate}}
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By 1868, during the [[Industrial Revolution]], both Assassins and Templars were looking for the Shroud in London.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgEgMy_DH38 Youtube - ''Assassin's Creed: Syndicate'' - Evie Gameplay Demo]</ref>
   
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===Milan===
 
===Milan===
{{quote|Goose chase in the middle of a warzone while our own boys are dropping the bombs on me. For what? Chance that it may be the real thing? Right... been at this nearly twenty years and I don't even believe it exists.|The Templar agent sent to search for the Shroud.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}}
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{{Quote|Goose chase in the middle of a warzone while our own boys are dropping the bombs on me. For what? Chance that it may be the real thing? Right... been at this nearly twenty years and I don't even believe it exists.|The Templar agent sent to search for the Shroud.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}}
[[File:Milan, Italy.png|thumb|250px|The sale of the Shroud in Milan.]]
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[[File:Milan, Italy.png|thumb|250px|The sale of the Shroud in Milan]]
On Christmas Day of 1944, in the middle of [[World War II]], a Templar agent was directed to a restaurant in [[Milan]], in order to purchase an artifact claimed to be the Shroud. Though dubious, he brought a large sum of money through the war zone and met with one of the Baguttiani family, who showed him a folded cloth in a wooden box.<ref name="ACPL Christmas" />
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On Christmas Day of 1944, in the middle of [[World War II]], a Templar agent was directed to a restaurant in [[Milan]], in order to purchase an artifact claimed to be the Shroud. Though dubious, he brought a large sum of money through the war zone and met with one of the Baguttiani family, who showed him a folded cloth in a wooden box.<ref name="ACPL Christmas"/>
   
To his surprise, the agent was able to confirm the Piece of Eden's identity using a metallic [[Abstergo Industries]] logo keychain, which vibrated upon being brought near the Shroud.<ref name="ACPL Christmas" />
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To his surprise, the agent was able to confirm the Piece of Eden's identity using a metallic [[Abstergo Industries]] logo keychain, which vibrated upon being brought near the Shroud.<ref name="ACPL Christmas"/>
   
 
==Use and side effects==
 
==Use and side effects==
{{quote|The voice does not seem hostile, despite its urgency. Perhaps it does only wish to heal, but I will not take a chance!|Mario Auditore, regarding the use of the Shroud.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}}
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{{Quote|The voice does not seem hostile, despite its urgency. Perhaps it does only wish to heal, but I will not take a chance!|Mario Auditore, regarding the use of the Shroud.|Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy}}
[[File:Sideeffects.png|thumb|250px|left|The Shroud destroying Niccolò di Pitigliano.]]
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[[File:Sideeffects.png|left|thumb|250px|The Shroud destroying Niccolò di Pitigliano]]
The Shroud has been used to heal wounds of varying severity, mending injuries ranging from stab wounds to birth defects. It spoke in an almost kind voice that constantly offered healing, and urged its users to not believe in their own frailty.<ref name="ACPL Perotto Calderon" /><ref name="ACPL Francesco Vecellio" />
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The Shroud has been used to heal wounds of varying severity, mending injuries ranging from stab wounds to birth defects. It spoke in an almost kind voice that constantly offered healing, and urged its users to disregard their own physical frailty.<ref name="ACPL Perotto Calderon"/><ref name="ACPL Francesco Vecellio"/>
   
Despite the rumors of its abilities to do so, it could not be used to bring a being back to life. However, it could reanimate bodies to a small degree, and for a short amount of time.<ref name="ACPL Christmas" />
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Despite the rumors of its abilities to do so, it could not be used to bring a being back to life. However, it could reanimate bodies to a small degree for a short amount of time.<ref name="ACPL Christmas"/>
   
The Shroud was also known to cause severe hallucinations in those who had used it, and (in extreme cases, such as that of Niccolò di Pitigliano) could also seem to tear a person from the inside out.<ref name="ACPL Francesco Vecellio" />
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The Shroud was also known to cause severe hallucinations in those who had used it, and (in extreme cases, such as that of Niccolò di Pitigliano) could also seem to tear a person from the inside out.<ref name="ACPL Francesco Vecellio"/>
   
[[File:Lateral Vision PL.jpg|thumb|250px|Perotto appearing in Giovanni's dreams.]]
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[[File:Lateral Vision PL.jpg|thumb|250px|Perotto appearing in Giovanni's dreams]]
Giovanni Borgia in particular suffered lasting effects from the Shroud. Though the artifact healed his defective body as a baby, throughout his childhood, he would have vivid dreams of the [[Bleeding Effect|memories of others]] who had come into contact with the Shroud, such as his father and Marcus Junius Brutus. Additionally, he frequently spoke with a being no one else could see, one he called [[Giovanni Borgia#Consus|Consus]].<ref name="ACPL Giovanni Borgia">''Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy'' - [[Chapter 2 - Giovanni Borgia]]</ref>
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Giovanni Borgia in particular suffered lasting effects from the Shroud. Though the artifact healed his defective body as a baby, throughout his childhood, he would have vivid dreams of the [[Bleeding Effect|memories of others]] who had come into contact with the Shroud, such as his father and Marcus Junius Brutus.<ref name="ACPL Giovanni Borgia Rome">''Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy'' - [[Rome: Chapter 2 - Giovanni Borgia]]</ref>
   
In his later life, Giovanni would become known among the other Assassins as one who "spoke" with Pieces of Eden, and was particularly receptive to their presence. This led to him being sent on a mission to identify and retrieve [[Crystal Skulls|one such artifact]] in the New World.<ref name="ACPL Giovanni Borgia" />
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Additionally, Giovanni frequently spoke with a being no one else could see, an entity he called [[Consus]].<ref name="ACPL Giovanni Borgia Rome"/>
   
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In his later life, Giovanni would become known among the other Assassins as one who "spoke" with Pieces of Eden, and was particularly receptive to their presence. This led to him being sent on a mission to identify and retrieve [[Crystal Skulls|one such artifact]] in the New World.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy'' - [[Rome: Chapter 4 - Giovanni Borgia]]</ref>
==Owners==
 
* [[First Civilization]] (? - ?)<ref name="AC2" />
 
* [[wikipedia:Jason|Jason]] (? - ?)<ref name="AC2" />
 
* [[Joseph]] (? - ?)<ref name="AC2" />
 
* David (? - ?)<ref name="AC2" />
 
* The Liberatores (? - ?)<ref name="ACPL Christmas" />
 
* [[Jesus Christ]] of Nazareth (? - 33 AD)<ref name="AC2" /><ref name="ACPL Christmas" />
 
* [[Jacques de Molay]] (? - ?)<ref name="ACPL Christmas" />
 
* [[Geoffroi de Charney]] (? - ?)<ref name="ACPL Mario Auditore" />
 
* [[Mario Auditore]] (1454)<ref name="ACPL Mario Auditore" />
 
* [[Giovanni Auditore]] (1454)<ref name="ACPL Mario Auditore" />
 
* [[Rinaldo Vitturi]] (? - 1498)<ref name="ACPL Perotto Calderon" />
 
* [[Perotto Calderon]] (1498)<ref name="ACPL Perotto Calderon" />
 
* [[Niccolò di Pitigliano]] (1509–1510)<ref name="ACPL Francesco Vecellio" />
 
* [[Francesco Vecellio]] (1510 - ?)<ref name="ACPL Francesco Vecellio" />
 
* The Baguttiani (? - 1944)<ref name="ACPL Christmas" />
 
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
* The Shroud is based on a real object known as the Shroud of Turin. It is kept in the royal chapel of the [[Wikipedia:Turin Cathedral|Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist]] in [[Wikipedia:Turin|Turin]], northern [[Italy]].
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*The Shroud was based on a real object known as the Shroud of Turin. It is kept in the royal chapel of the {{Wiki|Turin Cathedral|Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist}} in {{Wiki|Turin|Turin}}, northern [[Italy]].
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*In the French version of ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', the Shroud was referred to as Piece of Eden #36, not #66. Whether or not this was a mistake in the translation remains unknown.
* Coordinates given to [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio Auditore]] and [[Leonardo da Vinci]] in the [[Pythagorean Vault]] in ''[[The Da Vinci Disappearance]]'' [[DLC]] point near the city of [[Wikipedia:Turin (town), New York|Turin, New York]].
 
* In the French version of ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', the Shroud was referred to as Piece of Eden #36, not #66. Whether or not this was a mistake in the translation remains unknown.
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*In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'', [[Erudito]] gave the user three memories of the Shroud as a "Christmas present".
 
*In ''Project Legacy'', one of [[Mnemonic sets]] from the Holiday pack is "Shroud of Turin," with the description "Greatest mystery, or clever hoax?" Its components are: Jesus of Nazareth, Jacques de Molay, Geoffroi de Charney, and [[Cesare Borgia]].
* In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'', [[Erudito]] gives the user three memories of the Shroud as a "Christmas present."
 
* In ''Project Legacy'', one of [[Mnemonic sets]] from the Holiday pack is "Shroud of Turin," with the description "Greatest mystery, or clever hoax?" Its components are: Jesus of Nazareth, Jacques de Molay, Geoffroi de Charney and [[Cesare Borgia]].
 
   
 
==References==
 
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"A myth become miracle, the "holy winding sheet" has arrived..."
―An Assassin describing the Shroud.[src]
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The Shroud

The Shroud of Eden, also known as the Shroud of Turin, is a linen cloth known to be a mystical object of restoration and healing. Numbered Piece of Eden #66, it was one of the many artifacts created by the First Civilization.

The Shroud was described as a white cloth stained with blood, which was usually kept in a simple wooden box. The shape of a seemingly tortured man was also burned onto its surface, positioned with arms to his sides and palms forward. However, Church records noted that the man's visage changed multiple times throughout history.

Owners

History

Greece

The Shroud's earliest appearance seems to have been in Greek myth, where it was known as the Golden Fleece, a legendary object of strange power. It was recovered by Jason and the Argonauts, who took it from a tree guarded by a sleepless dragon in Colchis.[1]

Macedonia

"Whatever power lies within this artifact, it has not returned our Brother to us."
―An Assassin commenting on the failed resurrection of Brutus.[src]
Philippi, Macedonia

The Shroud covering Brutus

The Shroud later came into the possession of the Assassins of ancient Rome for some time. After the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC, and the subsequent suicide of Brutus in 42 BC, Brutus' fellow Assassins tried to reanimate him with the Shroud in Philippi, Macedonia.[2]

Since they had never used it before, the Assassins feared its effects, but nevertheless wrapped Brutus in the cloth. Though the corpse opened its eyes and moved its arms, it neither breathed nor reacted to any touch, and eventually fell still in a seeming "second death".[2]

As some of the Assassins wept, Brutus was wrapped instead in a burial mantle, and the Shroud was returned to its wooden storage box.[2]

Middle East

In 1700 BC, the Shroud was known as the famous multicolored coat given to Joseph by his father Jacob, and in 970 BC, it was thought to be what aided David, second king of Israel, in his fight against Goliath.[1]

However, the Shroud's most famous owner was Jesus Christ. Upon discovering his possession of the Shroud, the Templars (under the guise of the Roman Empire) had Jesus crucified circa 30 AD, and claimed the Piece of Eden for themselves.[1]

Jesus' disciples were able to recover the Shroud, and used it to resurrect him. After this, traces of the Shroud disappeared.[1]

Monteriggioni

"What better place than our walled city to hide such abominations from mankind? We will bury it deep and set up measures to ensure it remains hidden."
―An Assassin regarding the concealment of the Shroud.[src]
Monteriggioni, Italy

The Assassins of Monteriggioni examining the Shroud

The Shroud eventually came into the possession of Geoffroy de Charny, a French Templar of the mid-14th century. It was stolen from him by the Assassins of Monteriggioni, who replaced it with a careful forgery.[2]

Upon confirming the Shroud's validity, an Auditore Assassin[3] decided that the Shroud needed to be hidden. After concealing the artifact with claims of fraud and falsified Church records, the city well was drained and excavated further in order to store the Shroud.[2]

The Templars eventually discovered the location of the Shroud, thus, in 1454, the condottiero Federico da Montefeltro was sent to besiege the city. Mario Auditore successfully repelled the attack, and through a confession from an enemy spy, Luciano Pezzati, he learned that the siege had merely been an attempt to gain access to something hidden under Monteriggioni.[3]

With a team of historians and architects, Mario searched for any record of the artifact, but only found vague references to the city well. He and a team of soldiers eventually found a hidden entrance on the back wall of the well, and were led into a narrow corridor filled with traps. As they passed through it, many men lost their lives to the razor wires, pitfalls and tripwire arrows, with Mario himself losing his left eye to a swinging pendulum.[3]

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The hidden Shroud in its box

Eventually, the few remaining men reached the final room, which only contained a simple wooden box. All present heard a voice that promised to heal their injuries, but as Mario warned his men not to open the box, they attacked him. The condottiero was forced to kill them, and only just managed to return to the city, ignoring the screams and temptations projected into his mind by the artifact.[3]

Fearing its powers, Mario hid the Shroud temporarily within his Villa, then sent for his brother, Giovanni Auditore, who took the Piece of Eden far away from Monteriggioni. The Shroud was no longer mentioned afterwards, and Mario dismissed it as "the Brotherhood's problem now".[3]

Agnadello

"So... beautiful! It is a plain thing, carefully folded inside a simple wooden box, but it is also so much more!"
―Perotto Calderon first encountering the Shroud.[src]
Revelation

The Shroud covering Perotto's son, Giovanni Borgia

As of 1498, Perotto Calderon was an undercover Assassin spying on the Borgia, though he fell in love with the Templar Lucrezia Borgia, who eventually became pregnant with his child. However, the boy was born deformed, and was expected to die within a few days. Knowing of the potentially life-saving artifact his Brotherhood kept, Perotto took his son and escaped to Agnadello.[4]

Perotto soon arrived at the home of Rinaldo Vitturi, who he knew was guarding the Shroud. Though he was forced to kill many of his own Brothers, Perotto successfully used the Shroud to heal his son, but was later executed by his fellow Assassins for breaking the Creed.[4]

Lonigo

"I have no choice. Whatever power this thing holds, I must try to unleash it!"
―Niccolò di Pitigliano, just before attempting to use the Shroud.[src]
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Niccolò di Pitigliano wrapped in the Shroud

The Shroud then fell into the hands of Niccolò di Pitigliano, likely during or around the Battle of Agnadello in 1509, of which he was a participant. In 1510, the Assassin Francesco Vecellio was sent to kill Niccolò, and to retrieve the Piece of Eden.[5]

Though Francesco succeeded in striking a deadly blow, Niccolò survived by touching the Shroud; which he was able to drag himself towards despite his injuries. Temporarily rejuvenated, he took the artifact from its hiding place and managed to flee his burning manor.[5]

However, he wished to be healed completely, and thus wrapped himself in the cloth. At this point, though, the artifact turned against him and destroyed his body, finishing the Assassin's job. Francesco, who had anticipated this, reappeared and took the Shroud from his dying grip.[5]

London

"I hope you never find the Shroud, you have no idea of what it truly can do."
Lucy Thorne to Evie Frye, 1868.[src]

By 1868, during the Industrial Revolution, both Assassins and Templars were looking for the Shroud in London.[6]

Milan

"Goose chase in the middle of a warzone while our own boys are dropping the bombs on me. For what? Chance that it may be the real thing? Right... been at this nearly twenty years and I don't even believe it exists."
―The Templar agent sent to search for the Shroud.[src]
Milan, Italy

The sale of the Shroud in Milan

On Christmas Day of 1944, in the middle of World War II, a Templar agent was directed to a restaurant in Milan, in order to purchase an artifact claimed to be the Shroud. Though dubious, he brought a large sum of money through the war zone and met with one of the Baguttiani family, who showed him a folded cloth in a wooden box.[2]

To his surprise, the agent was able to confirm the Piece of Eden's identity using a metallic Abstergo Industries logo keychain, which vibrated upon being brought near the Shroud.[2]

Use and side effects

"The voice does not seem hostile, despite its urgency. Perhaps it does only wish to heal, but I will not take a chance!"
―Mario Auditore, regarding the use of the Shroud.[src]
Sideeffects

The Shroud destroying Niccolò di Pitigliano

The Shroud has been used to heal wounds of varying severity, mending injuries ranging from stab wounds to birth defects. It spoke in an almost kind voice that constantly offered healing, and urged its users to disregard their own physical frailty.[4][5]

Despite the rumors of its abilities to do so, it could not be used to bring a being back to life. However, it could reanimate bodies to a small degree for a short amount of time.[2]

The Shroud was also known to cause severe hallucinations in those who had used it, and (in extreme cases, such as that of Niccolò di Pitigliano) could also seem to tear a person from the inside out.[5]

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Perotto appearing in Giovanni's dreams

Giovanni Borgia in particular suffered lasting effects from the Shroud. Though the artifact healed his defective body as a baby, throughout his childhood, he would have vivid dreams of the memories of others who had come into contact with the Shroud, such as his father and Marcus Junius Brutus.[7]

Additionally, Giovanni frequently spoke with a being no one else could see, an entity he called Consus.[7]

In his later life, Giovanni would become known among the other Assassins as one who "spoke" with Pieces of Eden, and was particularly receptive to their presence. This led to him being sent on a mission to identify and retrieve one such artifact in the New World.[8]

Trivia

  • The Shroud was based on a real object known as the Shroud of Turin. It is kept in the royal chapel of the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Turin, northern Italy.
  • In the French version of Assassin's Creed II, the Shroud was referred to as Piece of Eden #36, not #66. Whether or not this was a mistake in the translation remains unknown.
  • In Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy, Erudito gave the user three memories of the Shroud as a "Christmas present".
  • In Project Legacy, one of Mnemonic sets from the Holiday pack is "Shroud of Turin," with the description "Greatest mystery, or clever hoax?" Its components are: Jesus of Nazareth, Jacques de Molay, Geoffroi de Charney, and Cesare Borgia.

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