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The study of the groundbreaking work of the Isu scientist Consus on the Shrouds of Eden is considered to be one of the keys to unlocking the secrets of many other Precursor artifacts. Differently from all other Isu creations, the Shrouds resemble pieces of ordinary cloth, possessing extraordinary capabilities of restoration and healing. As we learned, the original Shroud, designed by Consus himself, probably served as a vessel for his consciousness to allow a temporary possession of a living user's body. We also know that several Shrouds were made, although we do not know how many, nor we know much about their powers.
The original Shroud used to be contained within a plain wooden box and can be described as a white cloth stained with blood and bearing the faint imprint of a human shape. Its most renowned owner was probably Jesus of Nazareth, who utilized its powers to heal many followers in his time. Other instances of Shrouds recorded in history include the legendary Golden Fleece of Grecian myth, and Joseph's coat of many colors.
All Shrouds are known to be able to mend wounds, reverse defects, and even amplify an individual's healing prowess and strength, as long as a user maintains contact with one of them. However, despite their astonishing capabilities, Shrouds cannot reverse death—while they can temporarily revive and animate deceased bodies, proper restoration of life remains beyond their reach. Finally, it has been reported that using these artifacts can have dire consequences, as individuals who utilize the Shrouds may be driven to madness or experience physical deterioration.
Our research at Abstergo is shedding some light on the way the Shrouds work. When applied to a body, these artifacts scan for damage and initiate cellular-level reconstruction, even in cases of partial decomposition. This intriguing discovery has sparked further investigation into the possibility of reconstructing actual Isu individuals from existing DNA samples. Our ongoing research into the Shrouds of Eden and the groundbreaking work of Consus continues to unravel the mysteries surrounding these artifacts and their profound influence on our understanding of the Isu civilization.
Known Owners: Edward Kenway, Crawford Starrick, Álvaro Gramática
Current Status: In the hands of Álvaro Gramática
This Shroud of Eden was discovered in the early 18th century by Assassin Edward Kenway, who hid it within the Tower of London. Kenway left clues to the Shroud's whereabouts in his journal, enabling it to be found by future Assassins.
British Templar Grand Master Crawford Starrick found the Shroud in 1868, using it to render himself nearly invincible, but the Assassins were hot on his heels. Starrick was defeated, the artifact returned to the Tower of London once more.
The Shroud remained hidden until 2015. Its reappearance sparked a race between the Assassins and Templars.
Known Owners: Unknown, Aleksi
Current Status: Unknown
The Shrouds of Eden are rare artifacts with mysterious healing capabilities whose earliest appearance can be traced back to Greek mythology. This specific Shroud represents one of Juno's first failed experiments to clone the technology developed by Consus. The result is a Shroud of Eden that maintains the original's extraordinary healing properties, significantly improving the wearer's physical faculties, but retains fragments of the consciousnesses of the Isu Consus and Juno. Both consciousnesses can speak with the wearer and attempt to possess them. For this reason, wearing the Shroud of Eden can be dangerous, eventually leading to insanity and death.
