Once the wielder is safe, the SCP-3668-1 instances will perform a 
congratulatory gesture towards the wielder before demanifesting. 
Examples of these gestures include hugging the wielder, kissing the 
wielder on the forehead and saluting the wielder. 


On the back of SCP-3668 is an inscription in unidentified runic 
characters. The Estate noir, a Foundation precursor organization 
that possessed SCP-3668, utilized anomalous means to create a 
translation of this inscription. Translated from the French produced 
by the Estate noir into English, this transcription reads: 


Let the love of your ancestors be your shield. 


Addendum: Provenance of 
SCP-3668 


Evidence indicates that SCP-3668 is approximately three 
thousand years old, although the anomalous properties of the 
item prevent any proper method of dating the object. 
SCP-3668 (or an object of identical description) has been 
contained and utilized by several groups over the past three 
thousand years. 


As complete of a history of SCP-3668 as can be assembled 
follows below. This timeline is not complete, as there are 
several gaps in the historical record where the location of 
SCP-3668 is unknown. Some of these gaps are believed to be 


church doctrine, and rate at least 15 centiakiva more on the 
Brandon-Spencer Piety Scale. These effects increase in intensity 
the longer the subject uses the object, culminating in local reality 
changes, signified by all bodies of water within a 5 meter radius 
turning into an equivalent liquid that is considered "holy" in the 
subject's religion. Examples of these changes can be found in Test- 
Log-475 


Addendum: SCP-475 came under Foundation containment when 
insubordinate elements of the Horizon Initiative relinquished control 
of it. These elements cited a desire to maintain unity and prevent 
infighting as to why the object could not be kept. SCP-475 was 
allegedly recovered from the residence of the Catholic Cardinal, 

, who was found deceased from injuries "consistent with upside- 
down crucifixion."! The following materials were also provided: 


Access Memoirs of 


| write this document to preserve the personal 
revelation invested in me. Over these past 
years, | have grappled with my faith. Having 
committed it to paper, the idea seems absurd. 
|, a leader of the faith. |, whose vote has 
determined the successor of Peter. |, who has 
undeniable proof of God's glory. The Initiative, 
for all of its missteps and blasphemy, has 
provided undeniable proof of God's glory. 
Proof that has to be withheld from the world 
due to inscrutable agreements with occult 
forces who do not have salvation in mind. 
Despite this undeniable proof, | wrestled with 
fears that God is not almighty. How can a God 
so glorious and almighty stand by as false 
idols exert their forces over man? By the grace 
of God, my fears have been quelled. The night 
before, | beheld an apparition of Mary. To try 
to capture the glory of it would be futile, but it 
is an experience too magnificent to withhold. 
We were out at sea. Below the waves, | could 
see the Church Penitent, awaiting purification. 


the result of past anomalous containment groups obfuscating 
the existence of SCP-3668. 


Origin: circa 1200 BCE - 800 BCE 


The exact date of origin of SCP-3668 is currently unknown, but 
estimates have been made given the style of the object, which 
was present in shields created between 1200 BCE and 800 
BCE. SCP-3668 does not appear within the historical record 
until 325 BCE. 


It is currently unknown how or by whom SCP-3668 was 
created. The aformentioned period does not coincide with a 
period of known anomalous activity within Scotland. As such, it 
is believed that SCP-3668 is a unique anomalous item, rather 
than being part of a greater series. 


Yetholm-type shields were typically used by individuals of a 
high social standing. The anomalous alterations to SCP-3668 
further indicate this, as such modifications would have likely 
been difficult to produce. 


Scotland: 325 BCE 


The first appearance of SCP-3668 in the historical record 
appears in 325 BCE, when it is briefly mentioned in a historical 
account by the Greek geographer Pytheas of Massalia in his 
work, 70 mEpi TOU QKeavod4. This work describes a journey by 
Pytheas to northwestern Europe, including Scotland. 


No complete copy of this text survives, but the relevant excerpt 
was recorded by the Praetorian Office of Secret Wisdom.® 
Translated from Latin:6 


We landed upon the shore and met with the natives 
of this region of Bretanniké. One of their warriors 
carried an ornate shield, with a design of circles. 
Holding this shield, he is deathless, for the ghosts of 
his fathers would appear before him to defend him. 


Legion XX: 78-85 


During the Roman invasion, SCP-3668 came into the 
possession of Legion XX. SCP-3668 was located in a Pictish 
village and used by one warrior during an attempt to defend 
the village. While the wielder of SCP-3668 was not killed, 
many of the other defenders were and the warrior surrendered. 
Legion XX then took SCP-3668 into their possession. 


SCP-3668 was held by Legion XX and infrequently used in 
combat until the end of Gnaeus Julius Agricola's campaign 
against northern England. At the end of the campaign, it was 
taken into the custody of Agricola himself. 


Praetorian Office of Secret Wisdom: 85-312 


In 85, Agricola was recalled to Rome from Britain. It is believed 
that he brought SCP-3668 with him and presented the item as 
a gift to Emperor Domitian on his return. This is unconfirmed, 
but is believed to be the most likely location of SCP-3668 
during this time period by the Historical Department. 


Regardless of the circumstances under which SCP-3668 came 
to Rome, it was given into the custody of the Praetorian Office 
of Secret Wisdom. The Praetorian Office then began efforts to 
investigate the history of SCP-3668, discovering the mention in 
Ta Epi TOU QKeavov, which was not lost at the time. 


The Praetorian Office held onto SCP-3668 until the Praetorian 
Guard was disbanded in 312. During this period, there were 
several concerted efforts to test the properties of the anomaly. 
SCP-3668 was considered for usage to defend the Emperor, 
but this was denied for unknown reasons. It was recorded that 
SCP-3668 was taken by a former Praetorian Guard, but what 
they did with it is unclear. 


Vatican Holy Office for Secrets and Prophecies: 
807-1808 


The Vatican Holy Office for Secrets and Prophecies’ came 


into the possession of SCP-3668 at some point before 807. 
The exact circumstances under which this occurred are 
unknown. 


The Vatican Holy Office made a concerted effort to learn more 
about SCP-3668, discovering the records of the Praetorian 
Office in the process. Unlike the Praetorian Office, the Vatican 
Holy Office declared SCP-3668 unholy and opted against any 
military usage. 


Unknown: 1096-1104 


In 1096, records of the Vatican Holy Office indicate that 
SCP-3668 was not within the Papal Treasure Trove in 1096. 
These records only note the absence of SCP-3668, and do not 
explain where it was. 


In 1104, records indicate that SCP-3668 was returned to the 
Papal Treasure Trove. Again, records do not indicate where 
SCP-3668 was during this period. It is possible that SCP-3668 
was taken earlier than 1096 CE, or returned earlier than 1104 
CE. 


Napoleon: 1808-1814 


When Rome was annexed into the First French Empire as a 
department, SCP-3668 was taken by French Imperial Forces 
from the Vatican Secret Archive. After learning of the 
anomalous effects of SCP-3668, it was then brought before 
Napoleon as a gift. 


Napoleon began to use the item, due to a personal interest in 
lineage. However, he mostly regarded SCP-3668 as a novelty, 
rather than as a weapon or military tool. As such, it was not 
brought into battle at any time during Napoleon's possession 
of the item. While not being used, it was kept with Napoleon's 
small personal collection of anomalous items. 


Estate noir: 1814-1900 


Following Napoleon's exile to Elba, his personal collection of 
anomalous objects was confiscated by the Estate noir, a 
Foundation precursor agency operating out of France. Among 
the objects within Napoleon's collection was SCP-3668. The 
Estate noir militarized SCP-3668, using it during the Fourth 
Occult War. 


The Estate noir is known to have conducted efforts to obscure 
Napoleon's personal involvement with the anomalous. 
Information concerning SCP-3668 was likely destroyed as a 
result of this. 


Around 1852, Her Majesty's Foundation for the Study of 
Curiosities and Phantasmagoria learned of the existence of 
SCP-3668, and that it was being held by the Estate noir. They 
decided that the artifact, being originally from Scotland and 
dealing with genetic heritage, should fall under their 
jurisdiction, and requested that the Estate noir give the object 
over to their custody. 


The Estate noir refused this demand, forming a point of 
contention between the two groups, which lasted for the next 
forty eight years. Her Majesty's Foundation for the Study of 
Curiosities and Phantasmagoria made multiple requests for 
the return of SCP-3668, but all were denied. 


Foundation: 1900-1924 


Following the Forbidden City Convention, the Estate noir, Her 
Majesty's Foundation for the Study of Curiosities and 
Phantasmagoria and eleven other anomalous containment 
groups merged to form the modern SCP Foundation. 


However, partisan elements of the Estate noir, opposed to the 
merger and the establishment of the modern Foundation, 
destroyed many records of the Estate noir. Among these were 
the files concerning SCP-3668. As such, the archives of the 
Vatican Holy Office are the primary source of information on 
SCP-3668. 


Chaos Insurgency: 1924-1945 


During the Foundation Civil War, which led to the formation of 
the Chaos Insurgency, SCP-3668 was claimed by individuals 
that would later form the Insurgency, along with many other 
anomalous objects with militarization possibility. 


Over the course of the next twenty years, there were scattered 
reports of First Chaos Insurgency operatives using SCP-3668 
during battle. While the Foundation remained aware of 
SCP-3668, recontainment of SCP-3668 was never considered 
a high priority, due to the low danger and threat to normalcy of 
the anomaly. 


Notably, during a Foundation assault on an Insurgency cell in 
1938, a Chaos Insurgent wielding SCP-3668 was directly 
targeted with a Foundation-grade rocket artillery unit and 
survived unharmed. The Chaos Insurgent in question was then 
carried away by SCP-3668-1 instances, and escaped custody. 
This is currently the known upper limit of the abilities of 
SCP-3668. 


Marshall, Carter, and Dark: 1945-1946 


At the end of the Seventh Occult War8 the First Chaos 
Insurgency was defeated by Foundation and Allied Occult 
Coalition forces. Many of their anomalous objects were 
confiscated or destroyed at this time. However, a former 
member of the First Chaos Insurgency eluded custody and 
sold SCP-3668 to Ottaviano Medici, a Marshall, Carter and 
Dark sales representative and auctioneer. 


According to Ottaviano Medici, who was later apprehended for 
unrelated reasons, MC&D sold SCP-3668 to Normand lveries, 
a private collector of anomalous items for approximately 
15,000 USD. Mr. Medici did not learn what Mr. lveries intended 
to use SCP-3668 for. 


Office for Reclamation of Islamic Artifacts: 1982-1991 


In 1982, the ORIA took Esma’'il Kashani into custody for 
terrorism against the state. SCP-3668 was in the possession 
of Esma'il Kashani at the time, and placed into ORIA custody 
afterwards. 


The location of SCP-3668 between 1946 and 1982 is currently 
unknown. Unfortunately, Norman lIveries died in 1976, and 
Esma’'il Kashani was executed by the ORIA three months after 
being taken into custody. 


In 1991, SCP-3668 was offered to the Foundation by the ORIA 
as part of an exchange of anomalous objects. The ORIA 
indicated knowledge of the history of the object, and 
knowledge that the Foundation would be interested in the 
object. This deal was accepted, and SCP-3668 has been in 
Foundation containment since. 


Foundation: 1991-Present 


SCP-3668, after being returned to Foundation custody, was 
placed into a standard Safe-class object locker at Site- . In 
1995, however, a standard routine of Foundation objects 
indicated that it would prove useful as a demonstrative for 
Potomac Briefings. 


The anomalous properties of SCP-3668 are non- 

dangerous, and actively prevent potential harm. This 

minimizes any risk posed when displaying the object. 

SCP-3668 can be easily activated, caused by any threat 

posed to the wielder. This allows for briefings to quickly 

and efficiently display an anomaly. 

¢ When not in use, SCP-3668 is completely inert. 

¢ The extended history of SCP-3668 and the lack of any 
unexpected incidents allows a high degree of confidence 
that SCP-3668 does not possess any additional, 
secondary anomalous properties. 

¢ The provenance of SCP-3668 (particularly past owners, 

such as Napoleon) allow an agent to establish the 

widespread nature of the anomalous while being truthful. 


As such, SCP-3668 is an ideal object for usage in Potomac 


Briefings. In a 9-3-1 vote, the O5 Council voted to use 
SCP-3668 as such, rather than a more traditional Containment 
Profile. 


Footnotes 

1. Potomac Briefings are given by Foundation agents to new 
inaugurated United States politicians, covering the existence of the 
anomalous and the Foundation. These Briefings typically overstate 
the danger posed by anomalies within containment, in order to 
enhance cooperation between the United States government and 
the Foundation. 

2. A Yetholm-type shield is a distinctive type of shield originating 
from approximately 1200-800 BCE, primarily originating from Britain 
and Ireland. 

3. Typically, wielders are able to identify SCP-3668-1 instances as 
parents or grandparents. Individuals with notable genealogies have 
been able to identify SCP-3668-1 instances as earlier ancestors. 
4. Translation:Concerning the Things of the Ocean 

5.Cura Praetoria Sapientae Occultae, a division of the Praetorian 
Guard dedicated to the containment and/or destruction of 
anomalous creatures and objects that were a threat or 
inconvenience to the Roman empire. 

6.7 Trepi TOD Qxeavobwas originally written in Ancient Greek. 
However, the excerpt preserved by the Praetorian Office was a 
translation of the original Greek into Latin. 

7. Also known as theSecretorum Camerus Prophetias, the Vatican 
Holy Office was a group dedicated to the concealment of the 
anomalous, under the supervision of the Catholic Church. It later 
merged with the Foundation in 1964, having previously been 
opposed to the Royal Office for Christian Artefacts, a Protestant 
organization and precursor to the Foundation. 

8. Also referred to as the Second Global Occult War. 


SCP-3669: A Mathematics Self Help Book 


Item #: SCP-3669 
Object Class: Safe Keter 


Special Containment Procedures: One copy of SCP-3669 is to 
remain in Wing B of Site 33. All extant copies of SCP-3669 are to be 
immediately destroyed, and all extant instances of SCP-3669-1 are 
to be placed in Wing B of Site 33 for further testing given Class-E 
amnestics and released into society. Four instances of SCP-3669-1 
are to remain in Wing B of Site 33. 


Due to Incident 3669-47, in the event of a containment breach a full 
investigation of the premises SCP-3669 was reported in must be 
conducted, and any civilians related to the owner of the copy of 
SCP-3669 must be investigated for traces of SCP-3669-1. 


Further testing of SCP-3669 is subject to O5 approval, and 
SCP-3669-1 will be created from select Class D personnel only for 
the duration of testing.