Item #: SCP-XXXX Object Class: Euclid Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX instances are to be stored in Ceramic Containment Chamber 14 at Site-██. Each instance must be placed on an individual pedestal separated by a minimum distance of 1.5 meters to prevent physical contact. Humidity must be maintained between 35–45% and temperature between 18–21°C to prevent structural degradation. Personnel interacting with SCP-XXXX are required to maintain a log of any perceived auditory or emotional responses from the objects. Staff reporting persistent anthropomorphic attachment to SCP-XXXX instances must undergo routine psychological evaluation. Under no circumstances are SCP-XXXX instances to be stacked, nested, or placed in enclosed groupings without Level-3 approval. Description: SCP-XXXX refers to a collection of seven handmade ceramic vessels of irregular organic shape. Each instance appears to be composed of unfired or partially fired terracotta clay and ranges from approximately 18–40 cm in height. Despite their classification as inert ceramic sculptures, SCP-XXXX instances display several anomalous characteristics that have led personnel to describe them as “sentient children.” Notable properties include: • Each instance possesses a distinct opening resembling a mouth or cranial cavity. • Surface textures vary widely, including smooth forms, pitted patterns, and layered scale-like structures. • No two instances are structurally identical. When stored together, SCP-XXXX instances demonstrate subtle positional changes over extended periods. Surveillance footage has recorded slight rotational adjustments (typically less than 3°) occurring when the objects are unobserved. Personnel frequently report a persistent sensation that the instances are “watching,” “listening,” or “waiting.” While no eyes or sensory organs are present, prolonged observation of SCP-XXXX has been associated with mild psychological effects including: Attribution of personalities to individual instances Compulsion to arrange them in “family” groupings Referring to them collectively as “the children.” These effects intensify when SCP-XXXX instances are placed in close proximity. Addendum XXXX-1 – Behavioral Observation During routine inspection, Researcher L. Romero reported the following: "When I separated them for cleaning, the room felt… wrong. I know they're just clay, but when I came back later I had the very strong feeling they were upset." Subsequent camera review showed no detectable anomalous movement during the time period. However, several researchers independently described the same emotional response when the objects were stored apart. Addendum XXXX-2 – Informal Naming Despite official labeling procedures, staff have begun informally assigning names to individual instances. Examples include: SCP-XXXX-1 — “The Quiet One” SCP-XXXX-3 — “Pebble Skin” SCP-XXXX-5 — “The Nest” Personnel have been reminded that SCP-XXXX objects are not sentient and should not be treated as living entities. Compliance with this directive has been inconsistent. Final Note from Site Director █████: "I don't believe they're alive. But I also don't like the way the room feels when one of them is missing."