 Item Number – SCP-349 Object Class – Safe Special Containment Procedures – SCP-349 resembles a mundane graveyard and poses no apparent threat to the secrecy of Foundation operations, or visitors to the site. Current containment protocols are limited to constant remote surveillance, the maintenance of a physical barrier to prevent casual unauthorized entry, and the assignment of a response team to deal with vandalism or other threats to site integrity. Plans exist to expand the site as necessary to accommodate theorized growth. Description – The artifact designated SCP-349-1 is a large granite tombstone, approximately 400 years old. The primary inscription reads Nicholas Flamel, followed by the dates 1376-1606. Underneath these inscriptions, there lies the legend, you have failed, in large capital letters. The tombstone is damaged and partially eroded, with several large cracks evident across its face. It was reported by a Foundation agent, an amateur genealogist in cemetery plot near Bath, England, on- SCP-349 is a cemetery located within a desolate forest clearing three kilometers away. It was discovered after a thorough search of the area, where SCP-349-1 was discovered. Because of allusions to restricted SCP related information, said agent sealed the area and contacted the Foundation. The cemetery is surrounded by a black wrought iron fence, with a single gothic style arched gate. Inside are small memorials to a variety of individuals from around the world, and from throughout recorded history, and possibly earlier. The area is apparently maintained through unidentified means, as weed growth and natural erosion are both inhibited within the fence's confines. The epitaphs are brief and vicious, and the inscriber appears to eagerly claim responsibility for the death of each individual. In some cases, the inscriptions are particularly spiteful or vindictive, and seem to indicate personal animosity between the inscriber and the individual interred. Sea Survey 349b An analysis of historical records has been able to confirm the existence of some of the individuals mentioned, often by way of mythology. All substantiated historical personalities appear to have pursued or supposedly attained eternal life through a diversity of means. This does not appear to include those who were born with immortality, such as brrr, or races or species such as the data expunged. Among those identified are personages who are obscure, hidden, or only known to be unaging to certain esoteric orders, and whose existence is a secret to common knowledge. This includes brrr, who are known only in Foundation records. Furthermore, the site references a number of famous figures who apparently passed on much later than historically recorded, such as Christopher Columbus, Sir Francis Bacon, and Albert Heim. Finally, there exists a small group of buried individuals, for which we have no important files or mythology. A few have been tentatively identified as rich or eccentric figures of little renown from many places and times. Full information is available in Survey 349b. Individuals referenced within SCP-349 appear to have lived an average of 100 years longer than the mean lifespan at their time of death. The longest life recorded at the site as of this writing was, through careful study and comparison to ancient biblical Gospels, theorized to be that of the wandering Jew 750 years. Based on this figure's supposed death, it is hypothesized that data expunged. Memorial materials and design, body preparation, burial style, religious symbolism, and inscription languages all appear to correspond to the era and culture in which the deceased was born. The oldest site identified is a carved pile of elephant bones, fit together with grooved notches and covered in incomprehensible pictographs and tribal marking. The earliest decipherable inscription is in Sumerian, on a simple rock dedicated to Kuaia the Heart Eater. You sold your clan into slavery and devoured the flesh of your family and received your reward. The corpses in most graves are in states of decay corresponding to their age, some of the older ones almost dust. Despite the variety of burial methods, close inspection reveals that a majority, roughly 90% of the plots, show scratch marks on the material that was blocking escape or signs of attempted tunneling to the surface. Nevertheless, each plot excavated so far has a corpse or set of bones afforded to it. The confirmed age of the various plots, the historical accuracy of its allusions, and the demonstrated familiarity of its keeper with classified foundation knowledge of modern immortals, suggests that SCP-349 is not a simple hoax. Containment has been established to facilitate study and to determine if contact can be made with the entity, or entities, responsible for it. Active intervention of these beings is theorized to have been responsible for as well as the demise of SCP-149-D while in Foundation custody, during data expunged. The latter is one of two unique instances where an entirely preserved body was unearthed, although the preservation seems to derive from properties that deceased displayed in life, rather than any condition imposed in death. The other instance is the remnants of Calothi-Soci of Britannica, a little known mythological figure who could apparently withstand volleys of arrows and direct strikes with swords. In both cases, they were found with extreme terror on their faces, and their mouths were twisted as if screaming. Addendum 349A Deeper within the Necropolis, excavators found a crypt holding a series of unrelated corpses placed together deliberately, apparently in a place of honor. Investigation into their identities, data expunged. Critic containment has been imposed to prevent any suggestion of this from reaching the public, as data expunged. Inscription Survey 349B Nicholas Flamel, 1376-1606 You have failed. Count St. Germain, 1713-1901 Nice trick. Tithonus, negative 465-370 Exactly what you wanted. Sir Galahad, 1222-damaged Pure thy heart shall ever remain Christopher Columbus, 1451-1520 A whole new world to explore Sir Francis Bacon, 1561-1739 Think of the children Erebert Heim, 1914-2008 A final solution Classified Note 349C The legitimate nature of SCP-349 is corroborated by the apparent familiarity of its keeper with classified intelligence concerning extra-normal individuals. The following incidents are referenced on a grave marker within the site, where possible interd remains have been positively identified as the individual mentioned. Data Expunged Individuals the Foundation has previously observed and registered as humans who have achieved immortality. Said individuals had either died bizarre deaths, or escaped Foundation surveillance and disappeared. The locations of the other are currently unknown, have expressed through limited contact that they are being hunted and that they do not trust the Foundation to protect them. The identities of all Data Expunged. The serum apparently worked, and subjects displayed no adverse reactions until Data Expunged. A parent paranoia persisted in Data Expunged. No corpses were recovered. SCP-149-D A high-powered keter class human who had attained apparent invulnerability and immortality after experimenting with springs and fountains located in b***** designated SCP- Containment of his holding cell was breached on his 117th birthday, and SCP-149-D was never recovered, presumed at the time to be escaped and at large. DNA recovered from the intact body was verified to be that of SCP-149-D. Lesson Complete If you missed the previous orientation, go watch SCP-348, a gift from Dad, right now. Or for the complete course, watch this playlist.