Pieces of Eden

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Known Pieces of Eden and their uses:

Apple #5 - Previously in the hands of Ezio Auditore, now in the hands of the Assassins; was used primarily in Ezio's time as a way for Minerva to speak to him, but like all other Apples, can be used to physically and mentally compel subjects into certain actions. Its current specific location is unclear, but is most likely with a cell somewhere in North America.

Shroud of Turin - A tattered piece of cloth, apparently linen, that helps dramatically accelerate the healing process in humans. Due to its deteriorated state and religious significance, it is little used and difficult to access. It is currently located in Turin, Italy.

Staff of Eden / Imperial Sceptre - This Piece of Eden was (theoretically) destroyed by the Assassin Nikola Tesla in the Tunguska Incident. Records on its specific uses have been lost, but it was likely used for the same purpose as other staves: to compel loyalty in followers, not entirely unlike Apples. Its last known location was Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia.

Ankh - The Ankh, like the Shroud, was used to accelerate the healing process, and could even "resurrect the dead." This is not a true resurrection, however, as bodily functions soon (within 24 hours) cease again. It's current location is unknown, but suspected to be somewhere in Central or Eastern Europe.

How to obtain and use a Piece of Eden:

For the most part, obtaining Pieces of Eden will need to be coordinated as player plots, as PoEs transfer from Templar hands to Assassin hands (or maybe Erudito hands or independent faction hands?). For the moment, the only PoEs available in game are the ones listed above. Further PoEs will be gradually added to the game through events, which will require certain action (or, potentially, inaction) from the players. These events usually come in the form of puzzles or a series of riddles to be solved (in keeping with the style of the source games); more details regarding each will be introduced with the associated events. Be prepared to collaborate with other members of your faction, as it's unlikely any grouping of puzzles can be solved by an individual!

As for using Pieces of Eden, while anyone has the potential to activate a PoE, only people with Precursor genetics have a chance to control them (and even then, imperfectly), so use at your own risk. Side effects include: injury, being reduced to a vegetable, severe hallucinations, and death. Is it worth risking that just to control a few civilians?

To Al Mualim it was. Maybe you'll feel the same once you have one in your hands and can feel the power and potential hidden within.