SCP 5532 - The "Sorceress"

Item #: SCP-5532: The "Sorceress"

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-5532 is to be kept in a standard room with one bed, nightstand, a desk, bathroom, and a table with a computer. Note, the computer of course has limited access, and is to be closely monitored. SCP-5532 is permitted to use this for gaming and journal entries for extended questioning, pen and paper are not permitted in any capacity and computer privileges can be revoked for any deviancy away from cooperative behavior. SCP-5532 appears fascinated by technology, and can easily be distracted with any sort, no matter how mundane. However, the more advanced, the longer SCP-5532 can be kept occupied and prevent iterations of SCP-5532-1 detailed below.

Update 12/██/20██

SCP-5532 is not to be given technology that goes over the budget of 45 USD$, as personal discovered simple items such as tomagachi's, fidget cubes, and even closed circuit lights can entertain SCP-5532 for a number of days. The computer added was given in regards to SCP-5532 extensive cooperation with foundation personal, as well as to assist with interviews. Please note, no further expensive gifts are needed, and we can keep the budget to a comfortable 45 USD$ every six months.

SCP-5532 remains courteous above all things, and has yet to show any open hostility to Foundation Personal during it's time in containment. Extensive security is not necessary, though physical and verbal contact with SCP-5532 is to be kept to a minimum except during scheduled interview times. Let it be noted that these interviews must be done in pairs, and swapped between every other question. Extensive discussion with SCP-5532 has lead to varying effects. Headaches, migraines, hallucinations, and in one case brain hemorrhaging. It is not yet known if this is intended, as SCP-5532 has no recollection of causing these issues. SCP-5532-1 does appear amused when hearing these reports though.

SCP-5532 has been designated as the primary voice, which is mostly kind and cooperative. The secondary voice, an entirely separate psyche, has been given the designation SCP-5532-1, and is to be ignored and kept isolated until SCP-5532 has regained control. There is no guaranteed way to determine when SCP-5532 has regained control, but more often than note the notable difference is 5532 will refer to research personal as Doctor, with a respectful tone, and 5532-1 appears to refer to them as medicine men or medicine women. With no guaranteed method, this remains, as of now, the only method that is available. Caution is advised when approaching SCP-5532 after any instance of 5532-1.

Addendum SCP-5532-1: SCP-5532's existence was first noted during a police raid in Brooklyn at ██████. Police were informed of strange noises and a sulfuric like smell coming from an abandoned home in a residential area. Upon entering police found signs of multiple homicides in the home's basement. At least a hundred bodies were found with ritualistic occult like symbols in blood drawn on and beneath them. A disinformation campaign is currently underway to ensure residents write it off as just another serial killer, though SCP-5532-1 has claimed credit and pride for the incident, even bragging about the event fondly to foundation personnel.

Description: SCP-5532 takes the form of a young woman of Irish descent, with long red hair and pale skin. The only notable biological feature is the entity's eyes appear almost like an aurora borealis, and change in color as such with varying degrees. There appears to be no correlation between any psychological statuses and this biological mutation. SCP-5532 stands just a little over 1.5 meters. SCP-5532 is also covered in tattoos of Celtic and Norse origins, most commonly associated with ancient druids and religious leaders. While SCP-5532 appears to be in her late 20's, she has routinely assured us she is in fact much older. Historical events have been discussed, and SCP-5532's descriptions are remarkably detailed. An ongoing investigation is currently underway to accurately determine 5532's age.

SCP-5532 appears to have healing capabilities. Even if cuts are inflicted on areas with heavy tattoo covering, the tattoos will regenerate with the skin. MTF field agents reported that upon first meeting an instance of SCP-5532-1, the entity attempted a violent escape. Even with gun shot wounds from 5.56 based ammunition through the skull, and a severed limb from explosive weaponry, the entity was able to heal itself before being properly apprehended. While injured, there were thankfully no causalities.

SCP-5532 and 5532-1 appear to have an innate immunity to any sort of psychological influence from other SCP's, as well as an immunity to mental shifts and effects from outside entities. Testing with other mental affecting SCP's currently under review, but is expected to be approved once SCP-5532 learns to fully control 5532-1's erratic episodes.

SCP-5532 speaks a handful of languages, including Old Norse, Irish and Scottish Gaelic, Anglo Saxon, French, Russian, Mandarin, Japanese, Arabic, and Modern English. SCP-5532, on a more detailed manner, is a self-proclaimed Sorceress and Necromancer. The entity as a whole appears to have some degree of reality warping capabilities. The entity has been seen to use their abilities to melt through reinforced concrete walls, raise the cadavers or even pieces of them back to an animated state, and even dominate the minds of animals and sometimes humans. At any point if 5532 wanted to, it could simply leave, but appears to have a friendly affiliation with many foundation personal, and so by its own words it choses to stay.

SCP-5532 appears to credit most of its desire to stay towards being able to sometimes see one foundation MTF agent in particular, Agent Rook. Agent Rook having been noted as the first to make contact with SCP-5532 and capture it, as well as the one that successfully apprehended the violent instance of SCP-5532-1 during it's first outburst when being apprehended. It is unknown the volume of effectiveness of this MTF agent's presence, but for the time being Agent Rook has been requested to stay on site indefinitely. 5532 has appeared to become extremely bashful and less prone to 5532-1's erratic episodes. Agent Rook has been permitted limited and supervised time to associate and chat with 5532, and has yet to encounter any instance of 5532-1's episodes, nor has this agent experienced any of the mental effects extended conversation appears to create. 5532 has admitted it feels an attraction to said Agent, and thus for the time being Agent Rook is able to act as a liaison for extended questioning or experimentation.

Addendum 5532.2: The following is a log of all SCP-5532 instances of reality warping capabilities.

Instance #1 - Fireball

Description: SCP-5532 creates a small ball of fire seemingly from thin air. The entity then slowly lets it grow to about the size of a basketball.

Note: Fire Suppression systems with authorized, but unnecessary as SCP-5532 quickly extinguished the flames.

Outcome: Additional sprinklers have been requested at SCP-5532's containment cell.

Instance #2 - Curing Affliction

Description: D-Class 446 is delivered to SCP-5532s room. Subject D-446 is known for having a rather painful variation of the skin condition, eczema. SCP-5532 once again cuts into itself before beginning to chant in Old Norse. SCP-5532 draws a sigil in the shape of a runic bird, making mention of Eir as they do so, on the chest of D-class personnel. Within a few moments, D-Class 446's skin inflammation begins to dissipate until it is no longer around.

Notes: D-Class has remained functional, but has complained recently of constant headaches. At the mention of this, SCP-5532-1 cackled wildly.

Outcome: D-Class 446 is to be carefully monitored and kept in isolation until repercussions are known. So far after a month, no abnormal effects have been noted.

Instance #3 - Commune with Dead
██████████████████ Redacted by request of 05 Council.

Note: SCP-5532 is no longer allowed to be within several hundred meters of any morgue. Transfer to new cell is complete. Request for Class-A Amnestics are approved for Foundation Personal that were at the front of the event notated as "Tainted Lazurous" . Class-B Amnestics are approved for Foundation Personal that hold relation to any of the afflicted bodies.

Instance #4 - Sigils

Description: SCP-5532 describes these as traps of some kind, and testing has shown they do indeed act as almost landmine like wells of energy with varying effects. D-Class 162 was requested to test what SCP-5532 refers to as "Dazzling Lights". Upon arriving, D-Class personnel stepped on a runic sigil glowing bright red on the ground. In an instant, only the charred remains of a blackened skeletal structure were left.

Notes: SCP-5532 had tried to draw the rather large symbol in blood, but complained she did not have enough. A blood bag was delivered as a substitute. SCP-5532 argued it was not acceptable. SCP-5532 has also argued that the affect was due to this, as the sigil was meant simply to cause a blinding light.

Outcome: SCP-5532 is no longer allowed any sort of writing utensil, thus once again why the computer is much more appropriate for any extended questioning.

Instance #5 - Raise Dead

Description: SCP-5532 describes an extensive process to ensure both it and others can be resurrected. It's ability to perform this on itself is what it credits to its long lifespan. 5532 was given the corpse of a long deceased D Class subject. 5532 proceed to cut their finger, muttering something then drawing a simple symbol on the subjects forehead. Within seconds the body rose up, and D Class subject displayed immediate signs of fear and confusion.

Notes: SCP-5532 commanded subject D Class 3333 to stand at attention, to which D Class subject agreed. A variety of other small tasks were requested, and 5532 obeyed in ordering D Class 3333 to perform certain mental tasks requested by foundation researchers. D Class 3333, despite showing extreme signs of decay, was able to perform simple equations, was aware of certain historical events it knew prior to death, and even recalled how they had died and which agent terminated them for non-compliance.

Outcome: SCP-5532 commanded the D Class subject to take its own life once testing was done, causing a much distressed D Class 3333 to commit suicide amid protests. 5532 apologized to foundation personal, stating this was much easier than what they used to do, before describing how previous instances were commanded to jump onto funeral pyres during the early 9th century. 5532 is not to be allowed within 100 meters of any foundation morgues.

Note: Due to the nature of SCP-5532 appearing to require blood as a power source for more catastrophic effects to its abilities, no further testing of it's supposed spells are allowed until further notice. SCP-5532 has claimed to be able to open gates to separate realities, but requires a number of bodies and components. Testing is forbidden without at least two 05 council approvals. It should also be noted SCP-5532 has stated blood is only necessary to make their spells potent, and can be done with any writing materials.

The following is an interview with SCP-5532 regarding it's abilities.

Interviewed: [SCP-5532]

Interviewer: [Dr. Tanner and Dr. Martinez assisting]

Foreword: [This interaction was one of the more pleasant ones. However SCP-5532-1 was soon able to derail the conversation, thankfully though the interview was finished with SCP-5532. Note, this interview led us to the discovery that interviews must be done in pairs.]

<Begin Log, [18:33]>

Dr. Tanner: Good Evening SCP-5532

SCP-5532: Hello Doctor! It's good to hear from someone again. I wanted to thank the staff for providing food and this device with books on it. Technology really is the cold.

Dr. Tanner: You seem rather excited given the circumstances. Also did you mean to say it is cool?

SCP-5532: Yes, it is the cool. Also, I am excited yes, it is very comfortable here. Plenty of food, very nice people, and other strange things to look at. This is good. This is very good. I am happy.

Dr. Tanner: Well we are glad to hear that. Now we have a few questions, SCP-5532, so please listen well.

SCP-5532: Oh my name is ██████████ of ██████████, you do not need to call me by numbers.

Dr. Tanner: I'm afraid I do. Now then, SCP-5532, the tattoos on your body. They appear to be Norse and Celtic. Could you tell us a bit more about them?

SCP-5532: Oh! My tattoos? Of course. I got them from ██████████ of the druid circle associated with ██████████. I was a student under my mother after my father was killed in the raids. They were marks to show I was learning quickly. I was captured though and found myself among Norse people. Odin be praised, and all the Gods. They took me in and let me practice as long as I helped speak for the Gods. I earned more tattoos studying under ██████████. We lived near the city of █████. It was very lovely. They are pretty, no? They go all over. I believe they make me look dashing!

Dr. Tanner: Indeed. SCP-5532, how is it you do what you do? You've shown your ability to conjure up fire, cure wounds, inflict them, and your incident with the corpse has only made more questions. Is this more of a psionic capability, do you just think and it happens?

SCP-5532: Oh it is the Gods! My mother would say we were kissed by the Gods as small babes, and would one day serve the Aesir in the next life. I was also told to it was the Fey, marking their future servants.

Dr. Tanner: That doesn't explain anything about your powers though, SCP-5532. Why are you able to do these things? Why do you need blood?

SCP-5532: I am not sure what you mean Doctor? I just do. It is much like breathing I suppose? I am sorry, I do not know. The blood I do know makes it more of pure, makes the spells work better.

Dr. Tanner: 5532 you have been cooperative so far. Do we need a translator? How are you able to do these things? Is blood some sort of energy you use? These sigils you drew as well to create traps. What exactly are they? The language used is not associated with any of the spoken ones you've used with us. We need answers, 5532

SCP-5532: I do not know? I am sorry.
Dr. Tanner: (Sigh) Well then … Next question. Are there others like you?

SCP-5532: …… I… .

Dr. Tanner: 5532? … 5532 are there others like you?

SCP-5532: I do not wish to answer.

Dr. Tanner: Well that's not how this works. 5532 please, we want to know in order to assist. What if they're in trouble?

SCP-5532: I do not wish to say. (Note, SCP-5532 grows continually more and more anxious, until 5532-1 emerges.)

Dr. Tanner: 5532 please answer the ques (a loud smack is heard as 5532 slams her first on the table)

SCP-5532: We said we don't want to talk about it! What's so hard to understand about that with you people? Are you idiots?! I thought this place was filled with medicine men, but clearly you don't know what it means when a girl says no. So let me peel the skin from your bones and fill you in, you stupid-
(Note, interview was cancelled for a few hours until SCP-5532 regained consciousness)
Dr. Tanner: Well, are we feeling better, 5532?
SCP-5532 I am sorry Doctor. My sister gets protective.
Dr. Tanner: It's alright. Let's just do one or two more, ok?
SCP-5532 If we do, can I make a request?

Dr. Tanner: If it's within my power. What did you want?
SCP-5532 I would like a hamburger from the mess hall. I was given one when I first arrived, I would like it again. Oh! And if Agent Rook is available, the one who escorted me to the room. I would love to see him again. He is very nice, we played cards last time and chess. I want to play again!

Dr. Tanner: I believe the food request can be arranged, but I make no promises regarding dining companions. Though can we clarify something before we continue with the standard questions. What is your objective with this Agent?
SCP-5532: Agent Rook! Oh I love him deeply. Friend and hopefully lover. The way he put a bullet right in my skull not once but five times in a row while my sister was using the body to run and jump, battling his companions. I must admit I was stricken. Agent Rook not only rearranged my brain, but used his explosions to remove my arm and destroy most of my organs. That kind of warrior, surely he will have a great story to tell in Valhalla. I dream of going with him. Plus he is cute! What better feeling than to be in love? Especially with someone who could kill you? Tis the best feeling.

Dr. Tanner: So you're infatuated with this Agent then, that's it? Nothing more to it?
SCP-5532: Very much so. The way he shot my knees to slow my sister, my lung to knock us down, the heart to kill, and then the head when we wouldn't stop moving, oh and when he took his helmet off, handcuffed us, and I saw those beautiful brown eyes. Like honey they were, it made me feel young again. I knew then I had to stay with your foundation. Oh and his personality, he is such a gentlemen, sweet, oh I just can't get enough. My sister thinks I'm getting too attached, but I've never truly been in love. There have been others in my eternal life, sure, but none made my heart beat so much. Oh I am in love, Dr. And it is such a sweet feeling.
Dr. Tanner: Hm, very well then. So then let's continue with the main line of questioning. Can you tell me about your sister?
SCP-5532: My sister? Of course! She was always very graceful. She was very tall, very strong, smart, and great with her magic. Many men from the city wanted her hand, and she loved many of them. I was … Nervous, but she helped me greatly. We were twins believe it or not! But she was very much different than me. The last time I saw her … We were joining the raid on what is now France. The walls were tall and the French well armed. We were casting spells of fire, poison, and even raising the dead so they could fight for Valhalla if they died too soon. Before I knew it I heard several thunks. I saw my sister dying with crossbow bolts in her chest and … And I … (SCP-5532 begins crying for a few moments)

Dr. Tanner: I … am sorry 5532, what happened after?
SCP-5532-1 (At this point, 5532 stops crying, and appears to be taken over by 5532-1) I died genius. You're a medicine man, put two and two together, cross bow bolts to the heart are not the secret to long life. The goddess Hel decided I was to be hers, but I didn't want that. So we made haste on a ritual to bring me back. Another bolt hit my sister and stopped it midway. So I was stuck in her body and not mine.

Dr. Tanner: 5532-1 I take it? Well then, how were you able to do this? Come back?
SCP-5532-1 Being a soldier back then meant being evil more often than not. She brought dead frenchmen near me. I swallowed a few souls and dumped them in Helheim, then clawed my way back up, using them like a ladder. Blood, bodies, and souls of the damned.

Dr. Tanner: Someone prepare some aspirin (Note, Dr. Tanner is visibly in minor pain) Well if you wish to remain uncooperative, one final question, 5532-1. When foundation personal found you, you were with a lot of corpses in your position. What were these for?
SCP-5532-1 (SCP-5532-1 grins and chuckles) They were to open a Gate. A gate to the Gods. Loki was hoping to play that day for at least a short time. I was just a few bodies short, just a few of witnessing the Gods again. They talk to me sometimes, and I relay it to my sister. It is just a matter of time. Perhaps one day I'll complete it. The Gods willing.

Dr. Tanner: Is that a threat SCP-5532-1?
SCP-5532-1 (Breathy Chuckle) No, no, not a threat medicine man. It is a promise to the Gods.

<End Log, [22:30]>

Closing Statement: [After the interview, Dr. Tanner experienced a migraine and described hallucinations of rather grim renditions of Norse and Celtic mythological creatures. Dr. Tanner recovered within a few days, but their assistants were unharmed by the event. It is here that interviews in pairs of two are now required for any further contact with 5532.]