SCP-XXXX

Item#: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Keter

A photograph of the outermost interior of SCP-XXXX taken by a drone.

Special Containment Requirements: Containment Site-██ is a 76,000-acre restricted zone surrounding SCP-XXXX. A cover story has been disseminated claiming this area has been chosen as a preservation habitat for reindeer. Access to SCP-XXXX is prohibited to those of Level-3 and higher. Security teams are stationed at around the perimeter fence are to be changed every [REDACTED] hour. All personnel entering SCP-XXXX are to be screened for emotional disturbances for up to 5 days. All civilians witnessing entities from SCP-XXXX are to be to be administered Class-C amnestics. The preserve surrounding SCP-XXXX is to by stocked biannually with reindeer, wild boar, and musk ox to sustain local populations of SCP-XXXX-A.

Personnel are forbidden to enter SCP-XXXX under any circumstances unless for testing purposes. All unauthorized personnel within SCP-XXXX's boundaries, attempt to gain unauthorized entry SCP-XXXX, are to be removed immediately by force. Instances of SCP-XXXX-A are allowed to traverse the entire containment area so long as they nest exclusively in SCP-XXXX. Hostile SCP-XXXX-A instances are to be subdued through the use of heavy sedatives. Termination of a SCP-XXXX-A instance is to done as a last resort to maintain a peaceful relationship with the entities. All instances of SCP-XXXX-B are to be terminated upon exiting SCP-XXXX, using automatic weapons, stationed artillery emplacements, and/or ceramic-piercing shells, as necessary. If an instance of SCP-XXXX-B manages to breach containment, all available security teams must engage the entity via aircraft.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a cave located in the Northernmost border of the Scandinavian Mountains in the country of Norway. The mouth of the cave is approximately 40m in diameter and leads to a spiral tunnel that descends approximately 1.5 kilometers below the surface before opening up to a vast cavern approximately 30 square kilometers long which is too immense to be part of the landscape's geology. Leading researchers to believe that the internal structure is a pocket dimension. The ceiling of SCP-XXXX is lined with a bioluminescent fungus of an unknown genus that provides ample lighting to the cave's interior, collecting samples of this fungus has so far remained impossible as it will degrade rapidly upon leaving SCP-XXXX. The floor of the cave is covered to a depth of three (3) meters in gold coins, jewelry, and various artifacts of Celtic origin. Most notably, the walls of the chamber are lined with statues/sculptures depicting dragons, Norse gods as well as a few that bear a strong resemblance to notable SCPs such as SCP-3000, SCP-682, and SCP-███. All objects, removed from SCP-XXXX have so far possessed no anomalous properties. Attempts to seal or damage SCP-XXXX will cause the entrance to emit a bright red light before [DATA EXPUNGED], causing heavy losses of both Foundation equipment and personnel.

SCP-XXXX exerts powerful hypnotic effects on humans within a 900-meter radius from the mouth of the cave. Individuals within this radius reported feeling a strong curiosity towards SCP-XXXX after twenty (20) minutes of exposure. After thirty (30) minutes to two (2) hours of exposure, individuals will attempt to enter SCP-XXXX, 60% of individuals have known to display high levels of aggression and paranoia towards those who try to intervene, but will otherwise ignore all outside forces. Upon reaching the interior of SCP-XXXX, individuals will collect the artifacts around them, gathering treasure into mounds between one and two meters high, which the subject will then bury themselves in. Once inside, the subject enters a comatose state lasting between (2) to (3) hours. The process that takes place, however, has yet to be examined. But after this stage, the individual is to be classified as SCP-XXXX-A or SCP-XXXX-B.

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Instances of SCP-XXXX-A are reptilian entities measuring between 10-20m in length and 4-7m in height depending on the subjects age and sex, female instances in general being slightly larger than males. While they vary greatly in appearance and color, SCP-XXXX-A are quadrupedal using their long prehensile tails for balance which are often adorned with fins/spines. The subjects forelimbs are replaced with muscular wings resembling specimens of the Chiroptera genera approximately 15-19 m in length, each ending with three dexterous claws which augment terrestrial locomotion such as running and climbing. All instances of SCP-XXXX-A adorn horns/crests that vary between entities and seem to have no function other than display. The majority of SCP-XXXX-A instance's skin is covered in thick, iridescent scales comprised of an unknown metallic alloy.

In spite of the enormous size, all instances of SCP-XXXX-A are fully capable of sustained flight through the aid of buoyant gas chambers placed just above the lungs containing hydrogen and methane. While airborne, entites can reach speeds of up to 150 mph and have a diving speed of 350 mph.The defining trait of SCP-XXXX-A is their ability expel a stream or blast of fire from their jaws at a temperature in excess of 1200-2000 Celsius at a maximum distance of 40m, organic matter that comes into contact will be become completely engulfed by flames and incinerated.

SCP-XXXX-A instances are capable of oviparous reproduction which requires both a male and female entities. Eggs of SCP-XXXX-A are laid in clutches of 1-6 per nest; nests are build in dens elevated least 20 meters above the floor of SCP-XXXX constructed using branches, stones, and animal hides. However, the population of entites is self regulated through the instinctive cannibalism of undesired eggs.

Skull replica of Field Researcher Dr. Ravenfield made using X-Ray scans several days after she returned to the foundation in 4/12/2009.

While instances of SCP-XXXX-A retain memories of their lives prior to their exposure to SCP-XXXX's anomalous properties, many traits have been altered as a result their transformation:

• Instances of SCP-XXXX-A are highly are predatory in nature and will actively hunt and consume live prey regardless of prior lifestyle choices or belief systems. D-18292, a lifelong Buddhist and vegan, adopted typical hunting behavior patterns immediately after transformation.

• All SCP-XXXX-A instances seem to lose their desire to safeguard the artifacts within SCP-XXXX after their transformation and allow samples to be taken freely.

• All known instances of SCP-XXXX-A are strictly nocturnal and will retreat back to SCP-XXXX during daylight hours.

• Most instances of SCP-XXXX-A are solitary while outside of SCP-XXXX and will actively avoid any attempts at human contact with the exception of site personnel as per agreements for their containment.

• Female instances SCP-XXXX-A tend to be more aggressive and boisterous than male entities and will often compete with one another for hunting grounds and enrichment while the latter are more docile and prefer to negotiate as opposed to fighting.

• While fully capable of speech, most instances of SCP-XXXX-A communicate to one another through simple vocalizations and body language, [DATA EXPUNGED].

• Newly-hatched instances of SCP-XXXX-A are extremely precocious, and progress to self-sufficiency within weeks, entities are mature at the age of (25)yrs.

• Instances of SCP-XXXX-A appear to be incapable of stopping humans from entering SCP-4405 unless provoked. But in a separate case, a rogue instance would actively capture humans and expose them to SCP-4405's hypnotic effects. When questioned of this behavior, they claim the it is beyond their control.

• Most subjects metamorphosed into SCP-XXXX-A appear to be unalarmed by their transformation and will assume the natural behaviors of other SCP-4405-A instances. The only exception to this being Dr. Ravenfield.

• SCP-XXXX-A instances appear to become distressed by upon the manifestation of SCP-XXXX-B and will instinctively retreat deep within the caverns of SCP-XXXX, perhaps this is due to SCP-XXXX-B's unpredictable and violent nature.

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The deceased body of SCP-XXXX-B-07 just before its transport to Armed Bio-Containment Area-14 for further study in 09/18/2017.

SCP-XXXX-B are enormous, hexapodal, reptilian entities with a body length of 80m and a wingspan of 100m. The skin of SCP-XXXX-B is covered in green iridescent scales which are highly resistant to most conventional weaponry; sedatives and incineration proving to be the least effective. Heavy artillery and explosives have proven to be moderately effective in damaging and subduing the entity, however, ceramic piercing shells are most efficient when terminating SCP-XXXX-B. Each of its forelimbs ends with five hooked claws, which aid it in climbing and grasping but make for lethal weapons.

Instances of SCP-XXXX-B have long, prehensile tails ending with a large arrow-shaped barb. The basic function of which appears to be used as a counterbalance and a secondary weapon which has so far been capable of incurring heavy damage to armored Foundation personnel carriers. SCP-XXXX-B's jaws are lined with long, curved serrated teeth similar in function to those specimens of Varanus komodoensis. Through the use of unarmed tanks driven by D-class personnel, the bite force SCP-4405-B instances have been estimated at a minimum closing force of 84,000 psi.

Instances of SCP-XXXX-B appear to share the same memories and behavior to their previous manifestations and are physically and genetically identical. This has led researchers to speculate that SCP-4405-B is a single entity that uses human hosts to manifest. Instances of SCP-XXXX-B are proud and arrogant, claiming humanity to be inferior, demonstrating predatory behaviors towards all sentient life with the sole exception of SCP-XXXX-A instances unless provoked.

The aftermath of incident SCP-XXXX-B.4 in 6/16/2008.

So far, there have been 9 manifestations of SCP-XXXX-B, each resulting in an attempted containment breach, █ of which were successful. If an escape attempt is successful, SCP-XXXX-B will travel up to 800 miles from SCP-XXXX, attacking human settlements and dense congregations of wildlife, often shouting profanity towards its victims. Within 3-7 days after its escape, the entity will search for a suitable territory, usually mountains isolated from human habitation, but are always accessible by foot. SCP-XXXX-B will then proceed to clear the area of obstructions and [DATA EXPUNGED], resulting in another instance of SCP-4405.

Discovery: SCP-XXXX was first brought to the foundation's attention in 07/25/19██ when reports of ███ hikers going missing in a span of (14) years which seemed to coincide with sightings of "dragons" within the area. Task forces were dispatched to investigate the source of these reports, whereupon they discovered SCP-XXXX and its anomalous properties. Witnesses of SCP-XXXX-A were given Class-B amnestics and a cover story claiming that hazardous terrain and snowstorms being responsible for the disappearances. Instances of SCP-XXXX-A already inhabiting the area surrounding SCP-XXXX were cooperative with foundation personnel and the site was established with minimal difficulty.

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Addendum SCP-XXXX.1: Incident SCP-XXXX-B-1

On 12/13/1985, two Class-D personnel were sent to SCP-XXXX so the foundation could study SCP-XXXX's anomalous properties. D-120 was given a radio to inform staff of the events that may occur during their exposure to SCP-XXXX. After 1 hour, both D-120 and D-054 entered the cave and fell under SCP-4405's compulsive effect, connection was lost after D-120 proceeds to bury himself in gold upon reaching the interior of SCP-XXXX. Approximately six hours into the experiment, loud roaring resonated from SCP-XXXX. Followed by the emergence of an instance of SCP-XXXX-A which was presumed to be D-120 with massive puncture wounds in its throat and head, and the membrane of its wings were shredded and crumpled. The entity staggered 30 meters from the entrance of the cave before collapsing to the ground and expiring from blood loss and extensive physical trauma. Mobile task forces were sent to the area surrounding SCP-XXXX to investigate.

Only five minutes after they were dispatched, and the first instance of SCP-XXXX-B (formerly D-054) rushed from the cave, reports from surviving personnel claim that the specimens' forelimbs and snout being covered in blood and tissue from the instance of SCP-XXXX-A. The SCP-XXXX-B paused momentarily to survey it's current location, before turning its attention to the deceased SCP-XXXX-A and violently consumed the entity. Personnel was ordered to move in closer to SCP-XXXX-B when the entity took notice of the task force. SCP-XXXX-B immediately attacked the site personnel, decimating nearly the entire squad while only sustaining a few superficial injuries. The creature took flight and attempted to breach containment, but became preoccupied in destroying the guard towers and facilities within Site-██ with its fire breath, resulting in ███ staff deaths and 432 injuries. During this, SCP-XXXX-B boasted endlessly of its destructive prowess, identifying itself as "Níðhöggr, Lord of Dragons". SCP-XXXX-B continued its attack for two hours before being successfully shot down by Agent ██████ who managed to fire a rocket launcher from a helicopter into SCP-XXXX-B's left shoulder, severely damaging its wing. SCP-XXXX-B was subsequently terminated via concussive missile artillery, but not before exclaiming to surviving foundation staff.

SCP-XXXX-B: You wretched, short-sighted, covetous, mammalian scum! You cannot prevent what has been foretold-(coughs and wheezes)-We all know mankind's dominion over this world is coming to an end! You may have beaten me now, but I will see you all in Hellheim yet… (SCP-XXXX-B collapses into a seizure and foams blood from its jaws for 7 minutes before expiring)

The body of SCP-XXXX-B was taken to Armed Bio-Containment Area-14 for dissection and genetic testing despite of the extensive damage sustained to the corpse. Other SCPs that breached containment during the incident were eventually contained with no further casualties. SCP-XXXX-A entities resumed their normal behavior the following day when questioned of the events that transpired, many of which claimed to be unaware the entity's existence and became abnormally distressed when questioned further.

Addendum SCP-XXXX.4: Since SCP-XXXX-B's first containment breach, all testing conducting on SCP-XXXX with human subjects have been suspended indefinitely without exception. Any persons attempting to approach or enter SCP-XXXX are to be restrained or terminated depending on their distance from the cave's entrance.

Addendum SCP-XXXX.5: Incident SCP-XXXX-B-2
On 3/2/1986, reports of a lone SCP-XXXX-A instance patrolling over the security barrier were followed by a sudden power outage in the southwestern border and the disappearance of Agent ████ while at his night shift. 7 hours later, an instance of SCP-XXXX-B (presumably Agent ████) emerged from the entrance of SCP-XXXX and attempted to breach containment, causing 78 deaths and 124 injuries before being shot down by missile infantry after a 2 hour struggle. Engineers tasked to find the cause of the power outage revealed that the power generator within the site had been damaged.

Addendum SCP-XXXX.6: Incident SCP-XXXX-1
On 10/14/1986, Researcher Dr.██████ was attempting to barricade the entrance of SCP-XXXX to stop further manifestations of SCP-4405-B when [DATA EXPUNGED] By the time control of Site-██ was reestablished, 46% of security posts and containment facilities had received major structural damage with an estimated ██ deaths and 125 injuries. Several SCP-XXXX-A instances assisted Task Forces in the rescue of 82% of the missing staff. All of the SCPs within Site-██ have since been recontained, Dr.██████ and all personnel involved in the experiment, however, were never recovered. All further attempts to obstruct or neutralize SCP-XXXX were suspended indefinitely.

Addendum SCP-XXXX.8: Several SCP-XXXX-A instances have been questioned for the disappearances of several site personnel and D-Class followed by the sudden manifestations of SCP-XXXX-B instances over the the past three years since the first incident. All the entities interviewed claim to have no involvement with the incidents; however, a few of the SCP-XXXX-A stated that they know of a large male with red stripes on his wings who has been behaving quite unusually ever since the first incident. So far, this target individual has resisted all attempts at communication and has evaded all attempts at capture.

All living SCPs within Site-██ Euclid or higher are to be transported to other sites to reduce the likelihood of a major containment breach as a result of a potential manifestation of SCP-XXXX-B.

Addendum SCP-XXXX.9: Incident SCP-XXXX-B-4
On 6/15/2008, the rogue instance of SCP-XXXX-A was sighted flying over the western border of the security barrier in the early evening before vanishing into the clouds before task forces could capture the entity. All personnel within Site-██ were advised to remain indoors until further notice, however Prof. Jonah Malcolm and his assistant Junior Field Researcher Margaret Ravenfield had left against regulations and were unaccounted for. Three hours after the lock down, an instance of SCP-XXXX-B (presumably Prof.Malcolm) manifested from SCP-XXXX and attempted to breach containment. The entity took flight within thirty seconds upon exiting SCP-XXXX and directly targeted onsite communications and security forces, before it began actively hunting site personnel resulting in 82 deaths and 230 injuries. SCP-XXXX-B was successfully incapacitated after Agent ██████ crashed his plane into its side, killing both of them instantly. Dr. Ravenfield has yet to be found and until further notice, will be presumed deceased.

Addendum SCP-XXXX.10: SCP-XXXX-A-1
On 3/23/2009, the rogue instance was sighted patrolling the northernmost border of the security barrier in the early morning. All site personnel were advised to remain indoors while security teams were dispatched to locate and capture the rogue SCP-XXXX-A instance. However, before the task forces could reach the target, the entity noticed the team and attempted to retreat into SCP-XXXX. The instance of SCP-XXXX-A managed to cross into SCP-XXXX's area of effect, rendering capture impossible. The entity escape was halted however when it was struck down by an adolescent female SCP-XXXX-A instance (later confirmed to be Dr. Ravenfield). The two entities engaged in a brief struggle, before the larger entity managed to pin down Dr. Ravenfield. But as the rogue instance attempted to kill its assailant, it was ambushed by two adult instances of SCP-XXXX-A and was quickly subdued. After recovering from the fight, Dr. Ravenfield interrogated the rogue entity for roughly 5 minutes before killing it with bite to the skull.

Dr. Ravenfield returned to Site-██ to resume her work in the Foundation and submitted her research on SCP-XXXX during her disappearance. The following interview was taken approximately a month after the event.

INTERVIEWER: (Senior Researcher Dr. ██████)

INTERVIEWED: (Field Researcher Dr. Margaret Ravenfield)

FORWARD: Interview with Dr. Ravenfield conducted by Dr. ██████ to discuss details on SCP-XXXX and events following her disappearance. Dr. Ravenfield is moved to a large containment cell and has been given a elevated platform designed to accommodate for her increased size with a properly butchered pig carcass hanging above to encourage her to use it.

[BEGIN LOG]

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Dr. ██████: Margar-I mean Dr. Ravenfield, please enter the containment cell,

Dr. Ravenfield: I'm coming! I coming! Sheesh! You don't have to tell me how to do my own interview.

Dr. Ravenfield enters and immediately begins exploring her cell. Paying careful attention to chew on the support beams of the perch before noticing the suspended carcass.

Dr. ██████: (sighs) Margaret, what are you doing?

Dr. Ravenfield: Just making sure that this tacky piece of junk even works. No hands remember (gestures with her right wing)

Dr. Ravenfield flies onto the perch and proceeds to consume the meat.

Dr. ██████: Don't give me an attitude, young lady! This is an interview, I need you to cooperate.
Dr. Ravenfield: (growls) Alright… lets get this over with.

Dr. ██████: (shuffles papers) Ok, lets see what we got here…Ah! Aside from provide lighting, what function does the fungus have inside the cavern?

Dr. Ravenfield: Well from personal experience, it serves as an anti-depressant and eases egg laying.

Dr. ██████: Wait, are you claiming that you…

Dr. Ravenfield: (Becomes frantic) N-no that's not what I meant! I didn't-

Dr. ██████: (gestures with his hands) I get it! I get it! Relax, you didn't lay any eggs. Now lets skip with the next question.

Dr. Ravenfield: (pauses to regain her composure) Okay… (Deep breath) just tell the next question.

Dr. ██████: So, did you have to learn to fly and breath fire or are these instinctive?

Dr. Ravenfield: (Cock her head in interest) Well, the basic instincts were there. I knew the motions,(briefly stretches her wings before sitting back down), but had no direction. Which led to a few… (repressed laughter) crash landings. But fortunately, the elders were there to give me some tips.

Dr. ██████: Can you tell who these elders are exactly?

Dr. Ravenfield: Oh, the elders? The elders are the ruling body for our community. They were some of the first people to enter the cave, and have taken it upon themselves to teach newcomers the ways of our society. So far, no one born in the cave has been able to join them though since they haven't lived long enough to gain that status.

Dr. ██████: Can you tell me their names?

Dr. Ravenfield: Well there's Derick, Martha, Charlie, Norbert, and Amelia. The oldest of which being Martha as she was first exposed to SCP-XXXX in 1469.

Dr. ██████: Wait, 1469, that's was before the New World was even discovered. That's impossible, no human can live that long, and what proof do have to support this claim.

Dr. Ravenfield: We are not sure yet. But us dragons seem to have functional immortality. Ever since my stay in SCP-XXXX, I've not seen any SCP-XXXX-A instances suffering from complications relating to old age.

Dr. ██████: So what your saying is that you are basically immortal.

Recoils away from the viewing port and shelters the majority of her body with her wings likely out of distrust and anxiety.

Dr. Ravenfield: In a biological standpoint, yes. But this does mean that I can't be killed through conventional means, so don't get any ideas! Lastly, your Foundation should be well aware of the consequences of those who try to control SCP-XXXX. (raises her head towards the glass, her claws scrap along the platform)

Dr. ██████: Calm yourself Margaret, the Foundation has no plans on experiment on you, your kind, or SCP-XXXX in general in any time in the near future. (gestures reassuringly) Do you need more food, you're usually tense when you get hungry?

Dr. Ravenfield seems to relax and begins to preen the feathers on the tip of her tail.

Dr. Ravenfield: (sighs) You're right, you're right. (chuckles) I can use a quick bite to eat.

** Dr. ██████:** Bring out the second helpings! (gestures to staff members)

Secondary containment door begins to opens, quickly drawing Dr. Ravenfield's attention.

Dr. ██████: (begins putting away paper) Well that about does it for today. Thank you for your cooperation, we'll repeat this tommo… Is, is that a reindeer?

Dr. Ravenfield: Indeed it is. Excuse me for a second! (Screeches Loudly)
Dr. Ravenfield assaults the reindeer with her jaws.
Dr. ██████: (groans) Oh Margaret. What have they to you?

Reindeer continues to scream while being consumed.
[END LOG]