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Containment Class:
keter
Secondary Class:
esoteric
Disruption Class:
keneq
Risk Class:
danger
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Special Containment Procedures:
The Carpathian Mountain range is to be designated as a strict nature reserve with the explanation that several endangered species habiting the area are in need for preservation and scientific monitoring. Foundation personnel will operate in the area under the guise of being scientists and conservationists studying the local wildlife.

Foundation military assets are to set up a perimeter around the range prohibiting trespassers from entering the area. Radar units and surface-to-air missile (SAM) batteries are to be set up in strategic positions along the range. SAMs are to utilise electro-optical; and laser guidance systems. The former will be used to track the creature movements and the latter should only be used if the creature attempts to leave the mountain range. Satellite imaging will also be used to provide surveillance with a 0.1 second delay.

At least 1 squadron of fighters, preferably air superiority and/or interceptor aircraft are to be kept on stand-by at airbases in the vicinity of the Carpathians. These aircraft are to be assisted by AWACS as well as air defence systems on the ground; and equipped with electro-optical and laser beam riding anti-aircraft missiles (AAMs).

Personnel carrying out tasks away from research stations must wear SCRAMBLE v2 goggles at all times. In the case of goggles malfunctioning, personnel are to immediately make their way back to base. An MTF battalion is to be based in the territories surrounding the mountain range to rescue jeopardised personnel. Remote cameras are to be used to monitor SCP-XXXX. Any live video surveillance in the containment zone must also have the stated 0.1 second delay in their feed.

Description:
SCP-XXXX is a creature, 7.62m in length, 2.50m in height when stood fully upright, possessing ornithic and reptilian characteristics. Its head and neck resemble that of the bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) along with its feet and wings, while the rest of the body has reptilian characteristics.

The creature possesses two large feathered wings with a wingspan of 9.14m which can fold to create two clawed forelimbs used for supporting itself similar to the Common vampire bat (Desmodus rotundus) and to move in a quadrupedal manner.

Two muscular hind legs allow SCP-XXXX to also walk and run bipedally. Additionally, it has a muscular snake-like tail which ends in foldable rectrices1. These three appendages are capable of delivering powerful blows.

SCP-XXXX vocalisations are a mix of those produced by Old World vultures and snakes.

The creature has 2 rows of sharp, backwards curving teeth on both the upper and lower beak including two fangs on the upper beak which inject venom. SCP-XXXX’s venom is extremely potent, possessing both neurotoxic and cytotoxic properties. Any living thing in contact with the venom, via directly getting bitten by SCP-XXXX or indirectly through touching or contamination will result in death within 2 minutes. Effects on human subjects include a loss of coordination; delirium; accelerated lysis; paralysis; asphyxia; and death. Corpses of victims will appear withered with massive internal injuries.

Its eyes are similar to those of the King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah). When SCP-XXXX makes eye contact with an individual, the individual will immediately die. Autopsy on those afflicted by SCP-XXXX’s sight show injuries and effects consistent with those in individuals which have come into contact with SCP-XXXX’s venom. SCP-XXXX is also immune to all known toxins.

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Addendum 1: Discovery

Sightings were reported in the across Europe throughout the 20th Century, with a majority concentrating in the Carpathians and its surrounding area. It is suspected that SCP-XXXX sightings cover such a large territory due to the creature’s ability to fly quickly at very high altitudes; and being able to crawl in cave systems and dense forests to cover ground undetected. After a period during which sightings stopped, it was later photographed in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone by soldiers two days after the accident7.

SCP-XXXX became a very high priority for The Foundation after Incident-XXXX-1. The Foundation was contacted by [REDACTED] on behalf of the Ukrainian government in 14th July 2007, after the discovery of a mass Withering Event. MTF Beta-7 "Maz Hatters" were deployed to Ukraine and assets in neighbouring countries were kept on high alert due to SCP-XXXX tendency to wander.

SCP-XXXX was discovered in the Polissya hotel in Pripyat by Beta-7 following the radio signal of the missing Ukrainian CBRN team.

The creature managed to escaped and the missing personnel were administered Class-A amnestics.

SCP-XXXX is currently residing in the Carpathian Mountain range where a large scale containment perimeter has been set up. Due to the friendly relationship between the local Hutsuls and SCP-XXXX, they will be allowed to stay in the containment zone.

Addendum 2.1:
During the investigation of a Withering Event, a video camera belonging to one of the victims was discovered. The D-Class who viewed the footage stated he saw the basilisk looking at the camera. No effects were observed.

Slowing down the footage revealed that SCP-XXXX has a set of fully transparent nictitating membranes, which opens up during a visual based attack. Once opened, the creature’s pupils turn a luminescent golden yellow with a slight reddish ring surrounding it while the creature produces a vocalisation similar to the King Cobra’s growling. Once the target has been killed, this third eyelid closes and the eyes return back to normal.

Addendum 2.2:
Despite the discovery that its normal gaze is not lethal, the creature is still considered a major cognito-hazard and the necessary precautions are still needed to be taken. Since the gaze is neutralised as recorded footage, a specially designed set of automated goggles providing a video feed with a 0.1 second delay will be developed using the SCRAMBLE goggles.

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Addendum 3: Observations in containment
Despite its size, the creature is incredibly agile, being able to move on land, scale up vertical structures, and fly with ease.

SCP-XXXX has excellent vision, which helps it see in low-light conditions, and thermal pits on its beak which enable it to sense heat signatures, allowing it to see even in pitch darkness. The entity also possesses acute olfaction.

SCP-XXXX was discovered to have an additional 2 humanoid arms which come out from its body to use for tasks requiring more dexterity. It is unknown how these limbs are concealed in the body.

Examination of feather samples show that they are covered with minute scales, creating a hard but lightweight protective surface. These scales along with the larger ones covering SCP-XXXX’s body make the creature impervious to damage from melee weapons and guns up to 30mm in caliber. SCP-XXXX’s scales also possess radar absorbent properties, allowing it to have a disproportionately small Radar Cross Section (RCS) compared to its size.

These findings imply that SCP-XXXX might have adapted to attack aircraft.

It is suggested that blast damage could stun the creature, and large explosions can possibly injure the creature enough to be safely handled or force it to retreat to heal.

The locals have been observed leaving food for the creature as offerings. These include livestock, bryndza8as well as other oily foods.

There has been an increase of arguments between personnel stationed in the mountains Complaints of taunts and misunderstandings are rife.

Addendum 4:

Exploration Video Log Transcript

Date: 16/6/2010

Exploration Team: MTF Kappa-2 (Mountain Men)

Subject: SCP-XXXX - Romania, Carpathian Mountains

Team Lead: Researcher Florin Nicolescu

Team Members: Agent Rednic, Agent Ciobanu, Agent Willard, D-1347, D-1688

[BEGIN LOG]

Goggle feed shows the men walking in the forest. Researcher Nicolescu is directing the team lead by Agent Rednic to the site from the station's security room.

Rednic: Goggles are operational.

Nicolescu: Everyone else?

Ciobanu: Working.

D-1347: Working.

Willard: Yes. Working fine.

D-1688: Good. They're quite bright.

Nicolescu: It's to help see in the dark, D-1688. Your eyes will adjust.

They continue walking until they reach a clearing. The carcass of a Red deer can be seen.

Ciobanu: We're at the spot. Coast is clear.

Nicolescu: Alright, you've been briefed on what to look for.

Ciobanu: Yes…yes. Feathers, scales, and shit.

Nicolescu: I suggest a little more clarity.

Ciobanu: Sorry. [Pauses] What's that word for shi-

D-1347: Faeces.

Ciobanu: (to D-1347) He's talking to me, buddy. Get to work! (whispering to Nicolescu])Yeahhhh, that.

Willard: Man you got schooled by a D.

Nicolescu: (Muffled giggling) Yes, collect the samples and return to base. Be wary of venom residue. Collect samples of that if discovered.

The D-class begin collecting samples.

Rednic: I think we should be worried about more than just venom.

Nicolescu: We're looking at the cameras. We've had the locals keep SCP-XXXX occupied far away with food. You'll have enough time.

Rednic: I hope so. I find it strange how they manage to keep it tame towards them.

D-1688: Well I'd be if I was getting free food. And that delicious.

D-1347: Hehe. I second that!

Ciobanu: Alright guys. Let's get the stuff.

D-1347: We are.

Rednic: That's true, the explanation for providing it caught my attention when I spoke with them.

Nicolescu: Hmm? What was it?

Rednic: Well among the offerings and peace keeping stuff, they mentioned, I'm not sure if I mistranslated this, fuel.

Nicolescu: Fuel?

Ciobanu: That's a weird way to say food.

Rednic: That's why I'm not sure. You guys speak the language.

Nicolescu: I'll take note of it and check it out. D-1347, have the samples been collected.

D-1347: Almost done. Got 4 feathers. Some scales, And blood samples from the carcass.. Just packing it.

Ciobanu: Well hurry up! We can't stay for long.

D-1688: Alright! Alright! We're done.

The D-class get up

Nicolescu: Good. Head back to base.

Rednic: Yes Sir.

The men begin making their way back. During the walk, D-1688 trips on a branch

D-1688: Shit.

Ciobanu: Watch your step D-1688. These are valuable samples.

D-1688: Ok! Ok!

Just as they continue walking, Agent Ciobanu stops.

Ciobanu: What did you say to me?

D-1688: What?

Ciobanu: Did you just call me a bitch!?

D-1688: N-No I didn't.

Nicolescu: Ciobanu, no one said anything.

Ciobanu: (Pauses)Ok. Go.

The men continue walking.

Ciobanu: (Points his gun at D-1688) Enough with this D-1688! Stop calling me that!

Willard: Ciobanu, calm down, we'll deal with him at base.

Agent Rednic and the D-classes turn to look at Ciobanu

D-1688: Look it didn…Woah, calm down.

D-1347: What the hell are you on? No one said shit!

Rednic: Ciobanu stand down.

Ciobanu: This guy has been saying insults under his breath for the past two minutes. How can you not hear it?

D-1347: I'm right next to him. He said nothing!

Ciobanu: Bullshit!(Turns to Agent Willard.) You heard it too, right?

Willard: Yes. Come on D-1688. Just apologise.

The D-class and Agent Ciobanu begin arguing

Nicolescu: Everyone calm down! I repeat. Calm down. Ciobanu, I promise you no-one said anything.

D-1347: Exactly. Stop pointing-

Nicolescu: D-1347, refrain from making comments or you will face disciplinary action. And Ciobanu please lower your wea-Oh dear.

SCP-XXXX can be seen pecking at a remote camera until the footage cuts out.

Rednic: What? What's wrong?

Nicolescu: (Away from the mic) I need eyes on it now. Check every camera.

Willard: What's going on? Shut up guys!

Rednic: Sir! What is happening?

(The men stop arguing and look at Agent Rednic)

Nicolescu: (Back to mic) Get back to base as quickly as you can, SCP-XXXX destroyed the camera, we lost foot-

(Speaking can be heard in the background)

Rednic: Affirmative. Hurry up guys, we have to go. Haul ass!

(The men begin running. D-1347's footage shows movement in the trees)

D-1347: What is that?

Nicolescu: SCP-XXXX has been spotted nearby your area. Recovery team is being prepped.

Rednic: Noted we're getti-

(Screaming can be heard from behind Rednic. The men turn to see Ciobanu writhing on the ground. Venom is seen being sprayed onto him by SCP-XXXX from a distance.)

D-1347: Oh! What the fuck!

Ciobanu: AHHHHHH! AHH! AH FU- A-E-(incoherent sounds)

Willard: Fire! Fire!

Rednic: (Hands a pistol to D-1688) Take it! Go!

The Agents open fire while the D-class run with the samples. The creatures rushes forward and slashes Willard with its forelimb. It then hits Rednic with it's tail.

Rednic: AHH! My leg. Shit.(Pulls the pin-off some grenades.) Let's go you feathery bastard.

Agent Rednic's footage shows SCP-XXXX looking at him before quickly crawling away.

D-1347: Come on man! Le-

D-1347 and D-1688 get knocked over and they tumble down the slope. D-1688's goggles hit a rock and the footage cuts. D-1347 falls onto flat ground. His footage is now blurry. An explosion is heard.

Nicolescu: K-2-R12. Kappa-2-R12. Is anyone still alive?

(D-1347's footage begins moving.)

D-1347:(Grunts and coughs) I'm alive. Damn! My back! Myk. Where are you man?

Nicolescu: I'm sorry. He's dead. Get up, you need to get out of there.

D-1347: Myk. Oh fuck! He had a wife.

Nicolescu: D-1347 you need to-

(SCP-XXXX can be heard shrieking in the distance)

D-1347: Oh shit…shit!

D-1347 runs into a nearby crevice.

D-1347:The goggles! The goggles…they're cracked. What should I do!?

Trees can be heard rustling in background.

Nicolescu: [In Romanian] Daniel! Close your fucking eyes! Now!

D-1347 can be seen curled up in the crevice. The sounds of rocks crunching can be heard above. SCP-XXXX descends down the slope slowly. It crawls onto the ledge 15 metres from D-1347's location. It looks around and begins hissing.

Nicolescu: Do. Not. Move.

SCP-XXXX stands on its hindlegs, seeming to scan its environment. It turns its head in the direction of D-1347

Nicolescu: Oh no. No…no…no.

D-1347: [In Romanian] Wh-What's goin-

Nicolescu: [In Romanian] Shut your mouth!

SCP-XXXX stealthily walks towards that direction. It is now 3 meters from the hidden D-class. D-1347's suppressed breathing can be heard increasing.

SCP-XXXX's neck turns the bend. It is seen staring directly at D-1347. It's low-pitched breathing is heard.

D-1347:(Muffled crying) Ma…mama.

SCP-XXXX opens its beak. Just as it goes to fully turn the bend, it is hit multiple times in the side of the head as gunfire rings out from the trees. SCP-XXXX turns to the source of the firing. It shrieks and charges at the shooter.

Nicolescu: Run! Now!

D-1347's instantly gets up and sprints into the forest. As he runs, he turns briefly to see the commotion. An orange figure is seen between the gunflashes before the creature flies into it.

After several minutes of running and Researcher Nicolescu giving him directions, D-1347 makes it to the research station.

Nicolescu: Yes! (Turns to other personnel.) Open the door!

The door to the stations opens to see 2 guards along with Nicolescu. The man runs into the building as gunfire is heard behind him and the door slams shut. D-1347 collapses to the floor.

Nicolescu: You alright?!

D-1347: (Panting) I think so. Fucking hell.

Vocalisations are heard and SCP-XXXX is seen flying off from a window.

[END LOG]

SCP-XXXX breached the perimeter. A squadron of fighters from the nearest airbase was deployed. Despite the loss of two fighters, the combined air and ground defences were successful in downing the creature.

Personnel at the scene reported that all vegetation surrounding the creature began to wither, and a sickening odour was detected. One of the agents went close to SCP-XXXX and suddenly collapsed. He was diagnosed later with blood poisoning akin to the symptoms of radiation poisoning. MTF Beta-7 "Maz-Hatters" were immediately called to the scene.

It was discovered that SCP-XXXX's blood was extremely toxic. Despite this, the creature was confirmed dead and the body was taken for autopsy.

Addendum 5:
Shortly after the killing of the creature, multiple Withering Events occurred consecutively at Foundation research stations across the Carpathians.

Footage showed multiple instances of the SCP-XXXX exiting the mountains and attacking Foundation assets. Several instances were reported breathing fire and razing Foundation vehicles.

However, the autopsy of the dead basilisk would raise further questions.

Based on the distinctiveness of the features, appeared that the creature had not evolved, but was engineered. Moreover, examination of the humanoid arms revealed the word "Dragan"" tattoed on the right forearm.

The Foundation would later receive information from Researcher Nicolescu and D-1347, who had survived the basilisks' attack on RS-12.

Due to the nature of the encounter, statements from SCP-XXXX were reenacted by the two personnel.

Log Transcript

The recording takes place around an hour after the downing of the SCP-XXXX instance. Research Station-12 was attacked by multiple instances of the creatures.

[BEGIN LOG]

Researcher Nicolescu and D-1347 are holed up in the security room.

D-1347: With all due respect I thought you had…like…the cavalry coming.

Nicolescu: It will probably take a while. The situation is a little dire out there.

D-1347: Just a "little dire". Come on Sir! One shredded the place and now there's God knows how many!

Nicolescu: Look I'm trying to get help. Pissing ourselves again is not going to help.

D-1347: Sure, but we only have rifles and a pistol against fu-

Nicolescu: (Holds up his index finger) Shhh!…Shhh. Do you hear that?

D-1347: Hear what?

Nicolescu: Listen.

The two men stay silent. Soft singing can be heard through the speakers.

D-1347: A survivor?

Nicolescu: Who the hell sings in this situation!

Singing gets louder.

D-1347: (Gulps audibly)Tha-That's Mykola's song.

Nicolescu: Pardon?

D-1347: Mykola. D-1688. He sings that at night to help him sleep9. Could he-

Nicolescu: Sounds like an old man, I can't see whe-

Nicolescu turns to see D-1347 standing still.

Nicolescu: What's wrong?

D-1347: S-Sir

Nicolescu: Daniel. What's wrong?

D-1347 points at the door camera footage. An SCP-XXXX instance can be seen staring at the camera. It opens it's mouth slightly. A hissing sound can be heard along with the singing male voice.

They look at each other before looking at the door.

Nicolescu: Di- It-It's locked.

D-1347: I don't think that will stop it.

The singing stops.

SCP-XXXX: [In Romanian] Do you see me?

[The conversation is carried out in Romanian.]

(The men remain silent)

SCP-XXXX: I could make myself more visible by joining you in there. I would like to talk.

Nicolescu gestures to D-1347 to train his gun at the door.

Nicolescu: To be clear, we are armed, and backup is on the way.

SCP-XXXX: I think your backup is being eaten at the moment.

Nicolescu: (Pauses)

SCP-XXXX: May I know the owner of this voice?

Nicolescu: (Gulps) Uh-u- My name is Florin Nicolescu. I am a researcher.

SCP-XXXX: Ah! A local. Greetings. And your friend?

Nicolescu: He's local too.

D-1347: Yes. Why are you doing this?

SCP-XXXX: Why? Self-defence.

D-1347: Bullshit! You hunted us! You killed my friend!

SCP-XXXX: Oh! That wasn't me. That was my comrade.

D-1347: So?! You all still attacked us.

SCP-XXXX: You are forcing us into hiding, and thus hindering our efforts. I should hav-

Nicolescu: Wait pardon me. Hold on. What you mean "hindering our efforts"?

SCP-XXXX: You fools. We are here to stop the spread of the dracul. And you're fighting us?

Nicolescu: Drac- You mean the vampires.

SCP-XXXX: What else, doctor?! We have been doing so for years and then you send in aircraft to kill us, and keep us here, while that monstrosity thrives.

Nicolescu: You were killing peopl-

SCP-XXXX: We kill those who impede in our efforts and encroach upon our stronghold. Collateral is expected in the mission. I agree some could have been avoided. On behalf of my kin, I am sorry, but it is all for the greater good.

Nicolescu: Your kin downed a stealth aircraft. And several others.

SCP-XXXX: It's was-(Cocks head)Wait…Stealth?

(The instance produces a vocalisation of a vulture squawking in a manner similar to cackling)

SCP-XXXX: It was trying to stay hidden?! Dragan told us it lit up like a firefly.

D-1347: Who's Dragan?

SCP-XXXX: Huh? Oh that's the one who took it down. And the one who hunted you and…is now sadly dead. That bastard bombed one of our nests, and killed his wife, Elena. We all have names, I am Stefan. So he was understandably mad. He then convinced all of us to be wary of aircraft near our mountains.

Nicolescu: I believe that was accidental. The target was a Serb camp, n-not the nest.

SCP-XXXX: Hmmm…the others will have to be convinced.

Nicolescu: I'm sorry on behalf of our organisation.

SCP-XXXX: Apology accepted. But the fact remains that you are doing a big mistake by impeding our task. We have been forced to move through tunnels and fight underground.
Our numbers are only increasing, and so will the attacks. So I require you to make a deal. You might want a paper.

Researcher Nicolescu gestures to D-1347 to give him a paper. He takes out a pen and starts writing.

Nicolescu: Ready.

SCP-XXXX: We will stop the attacks if your organisation stops attacking and pushing us into captivity. We both have a common enemy, so it would be wise to work with each other to vanquish it.

Nicolescu: Done. I will relay the message.

SCP-XXXX: Good. I hope you are wise. Farewell.

The creature crawls out of the station and flies away.

[END LOG]

[When this recording was played to higher-ups, only the two personnel could be heard conversing. It has been realised that SCP-XXXX is capable of telepathic speech.]

The following is a reenactment of the song made by D-1347:

Addendum 6:
The following journal was provided to Foundation personnel together with a Shepard's axe by several village elders. This excerpt is translated from Rusyn for convinience.


To whomever this may concern… we did it. We created something that can keep back the dracul, the monsters in the night.

Our fate was in question. As much we loved the Grand Karcisist and his beliefs, we could not stand by as our fellow people are slaughtered to feed this…monstrosity. I do not care what is thought of us. No loving God will allow and even demand the blood of our loved ones. We made the fateful decision upon learning that the Mother is spreading. We will not allow others to befall the same fate as our country. So we left to the mountains to create something to stop this, in the only way we could.

To protect us from the beasts, we looked to the legends of old. And there we found our answer:

The Basilisk.

A creature which destroys life with its mere gaze and potent venom. We engineered our creation in its image. We travelled far and wide to collect samples for traits which would help it in combating the vampires. Lammergeier for aerial prowess and digestive abilities. Hamadryad for it piercing stare and, as well as multiple venomous creatures, for toxicity. We even spliced it with our own to give it awareness and ability to speak, and soon names.

And they have proven themselves. We must have hurt the beast as the earth shook. Quite a few times actually.

The basilisks have also begun mating and later laying eggs. We were overjoyed. We allowed them to spread throughout the mountains and make nests. Soon we would have an armada to rid this land of the beast.

Addendum 7:
A truce has been made with SCP-XXXX. The Foundation will allow them to inhabit the Carpathians to serve as a defence against SCP-2191 activity. Plans are being made.

The use of SCP-XXXX''s venom is being considered to neutralise Sarkic anomalies.

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