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Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Keter Safe
Special Containment Procedures: Physical access to SCP-XXXX in any form is expressly forbidden. Personnel researching and conducting experiments relating to the connection to SCP-XXXX and our baseline reality must have unanimous approval by the 05 Council.
A small team is kept at the original site SCP-XXXX emerged from to monitor the area for sudden unexplained spikes in energy readings. MTF-458 Theron "Gnome Busters" has been granted long-term funding and trained personnel indefinitely due to the possibility of SCP-XXXX returning.
Site MSTH-8 has been built around SCP-XXXX-1 in █████ South Africa. No personnel may enter the SCP-XXXX-1 effect area without approval from the head researcher Dr Tani. Use of D-Class personnel in the testing of SCP-XXXX-1 must also have written approval from the on-duty senior researcher Dr Tani, and all personnel who enter SCP-XXXX-1's effect area must be closely monitored indefinitely. Unauthorized personnel who enter SCP-XXXX-1 will face disciplinary action and must submit for a full medical analysis. Any evidence of changes to the DNA structure of personnel that have entered SCP-XXXX-1 must either submit to full sterilization or demotion to D-Class personnel.
Description: SCP-XXXX is an alternate dimension that was once identical to Earth, but through a series of large-scale changes to its laws of physics has undergone an SK-Class "Dominance Shift Scenario". It now resembles a "Tolkienesque" fantasy setting with Homo Sapiens being almost entirely extinct. There are an estimated 200 different individual species that are capable of rational thought, problem-solving, introspection about their existence, and the ability to grasp complex topics1. Due to the changes in the laws of physics, society has reverted to the equivalent of the Renaissance in terms of technological understanding.
Within SCP-XXXX, matter has new possible interactions and reactions, the phenomena being designated as SCP-XXXX-1. SCP-XXXX-1 is harnessed by performing specific rituals, hand motions, recitation of phrases, and entering into certain states of mind that would resemble modern Western interpretations of magic2. The results vary wildly with the only common denominator being that the performance of these rituals releases a significant amount of radiation into the local area as a secondary effect3
If a spacial connection is maintained between SCP-XXXX and our baseline dimension then over time the laws of physics from SCP-XXXX will gradually begin to emerge in ours. It is speculated that over time the laws of physics will become identical to SCP-XXXX, entailing the inability to use a vast majority of modern technology, the introduction of SCP-XXXX-1 into The Foundation's dimension, and the eventual extinction of humanity. Due to this threat, it is crucial that at no period is a connection between SCP-XXXX without reasonable grounds.
Addendum: Discovery
First Contact: SCP-XXXX came to The Foundation's attention when PoI LTO98 was admitted to a local hospital due to Acute Radiation Poisoning estimated at 3.0 Gray. It was reported to have been exploring an abandoned quartz mine when multiple crystals began to glow a bright blue color. PoI LTO98 fled the area after beginning to rapidly become ill and contacted authorities upon exiting the mine. After local agents interviewed the subject to confirm the information and the location of the mine, an investigation was launched to confirm the information. The site was found to have abnormally high radiation levels for no known apparent reason, until during the investigation the quartz mine lit up blue, prompting Foundation investigation. Eventually, the source of the radiation was determined to be a long series of nineteen (19) embedded quartz crystals. Attempts to extract the quartz for transport elicited a sudden spike in the radiation, incapacitating nine (9) people who soon recovered with no fatal injuries. The Foundation determined it was more practical to isolate the radiation and create an impromptu site within the quartz mine.
During further research, it was determined that these radiation flashes appeared at regular eight-hour intervals. Doctor Beeton4 was the first to discover that the quartz crystals naturally vibrated at 28kHz, but during a radiation flash, their vibrations wildly alternated between 200mHz and 32kHz in a consistent pattern. Upon studying the vibrations of the quartz crystals, Doctor Beeton found a hidden message in binary as if the crystals were relaying a message. The crystal's frequency modulations were translated into text and the result was this:
"Hello. This message is intended to be received by your world's version of 'The Foundation' or its remnants. If you are not part of this organization or its remnants, please disregard this message. We are an alternate universe version of The Foundation's remnants, and you may refer to us as 'The Stone Layers'. We cannot give more details without first confirming that this is indeed 'The Foundation' communicating with us. Please contact your world's version of the '05 Council' and send us the correct PepGen5 for the phrase 'Who can truly say where the wind blows'. To reply to this message, please connect a low-voltage power source to the nineteen Source Crystals and send the PepGen phrase. If for some reason you cannot create a PepGen or utilize electricity, disregard this message, as it is unlikely you can help us. We wish you luck."
After the message was received, The 05 council was quickly made aware by on-site research staff. It was decided to create a new PepGen for the given phrase, the result being "Fuck you, it's not my birthday!" and was relayed through the quartz crystals. Immediately, there was another radiation flash and a new recorded message.
"Message received. You may communicate with us as you wish. We will be on standby."
Addendum Interview Log XX-XX
Interviewer: Doctor Beeton
Interviewee: Unknown entity residing in SCP-XXXX
Foreword: The Foundation has begun to relay translated messages to an unknown entity residing within SCP-XXXX. The interview took place over the course of three (3) hours.
<Begin Log>
Doctor Beeton: This is a message from The Foundation. We have received your messages and would like to conduct an interview. May we please have your name and designation?
SCP-XXXX: You may call me Ouyu, my designation being 0X-11.
Doctor Beeton: And your designation is equivalent to the 05 Council which, to be clear, oversees the entirety of your organization?
SCP-XXXX: Indeed.
Doctor Beeton: Why have you contacted us?
SCP-XXXX: We are having issues with the containment of several anomalous entities. There are an estimated fifteen Keter class as well as one Apollyon class SCPs that are diverting a majority of our resources and manpower into keeping contained. It has been determined that other dimensions may be able to utilize SRA's6 which would be the only way to contain and neutralize these certain entities.
Doctor Beeton: Why are you unable to utilize SRA's?
SCP-XXXX: Several thousand years ago in our timeline, our technology was equivalent to yours now, but an event of which we do not know the source resulted in a CK-Class "End of Technology Scenario" and an SK-Class "Dominance Shift Scenario". Since then it has become impossible to create new SRA's and the few we have left are used in critical components.
Doctor Beeton: Is humanity no longer the dominant species in your world? What caused the shift?
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SCP-XXXX: Simply put, one day humanity's DNA was altered, and we could no longer reproduce more members of our species. The people who did become pregnant after the event hosted a variety of races which replaced humanity as the dominant species.
Doctor Beeton: That implies you are also thousands of years old. Is this true? Furthermore, are you human?
SCP-XXXX: Yes to both, the council used select SCPs along with sorcery to make themselves immortal. We are all human more or less.
Doctor Beeton: Could you explain what you mean by 'Sorcery'?
SCP-XXXX: After we lost our technology, it was discovered that people could utilize a new source of energy and power. It was impossible to contain this, as mass amnestics was no longer feasible and was discovered independently by thousands of people at once. It turns out that magic can be used as a sort of replacement for technology, with certain its benefits and drawbacks.
Doctor Beeton: What were you intending for us to do to aid you?
SCP-XXXX: We cannot create new SRAs in our dimension. SRAs that continuously function still work as they seem unaffected by the changes in reality, but if they are disabled even temporarily they no longer function. We are requesting the cooperation of your world with ours in order to create a portal between our dimensions so you can send us new SRAs. This is a large request to ask, but please understand that it is in both of our interests to do this. There are powerful entities here that would undoubtedly find a way to eventually enter your dimension. They must be contained, not placated.
Doctor Beeton: We are not capable of creating a portal. How would we cooperate to create this? To be added, this is not yet an agreement.
SCP-XXXX: I understand. I am sending instructions for how to create this portal now. Follow them exactly as given. We will fulfill our end of the setup, and we hope that you fulfill yours. Good luck.
The quartz crystals begin to slowly transmit the data, and it is revealed to be a text document with full instructions for how to create the portal
<End Log>
Addendum: Portal Creation
Summary: The document outlined a complex ritual that must be performed on ███████, 10 years, 2 months, 8 days, and 14 hours from the time of transmission. Notably, at this exact time, all planetary bodies within our solar system will be perfectly aligned. The document outlines the construction of a large octagonal ring with a brass base and complex silver patterns embedded around the entire octagonal ring. There are nineteen (19) slots on the ring, and the instructions say to extract the quartz crystals and cut them so that they fit exactly into each slot. Wires in a direct current circuit will be connected to each crystal so that electricity passes through each. At the designated time, fourteen (14) trained Foundation members will perform a precise intricate dance as 50 Kilowatts of high-voltage electricity is run through each crystal. The instructions note that the crystals will likely explode or be damaged by this process.
The 05 council held a vote, and with a vast majority decided to commit to the ritual in order to proactively deal with the potential threat of an emerging Apollyon Class SCP.
COUNCIL VOTE SUMMARY:
| YEA | NAY | ABSTAIN |
|---|---|---|
| O5-04 | O5-01 | O5-02 |
| O5-05 | O5-03 | |
| O5-06 | O5-13 | |
| O5-07 | ||
| O5-08 | ||
| O5-09 | ||
| O5-10 | ||
| O5-11 | ||
| O5-12 |
| STATUS |
|---|
| APPROVED. PROCEED WITH RITUAL. |
Addendum: The Ritual
Foreword: Dr Beeton, newly promoted to director of Site MSTH-8, oversaw the ritual. MTF-458 Theron "Gnome Busters" spent 4 months before this date preparing fourteen (14) agents to recreate the ritual as accurately as possible while wearing heavy radiation shielding and a Hazmat suit. Director Beeton and Doctor Feyre are observing from a remote location outside of the mine.
<Begin Log>
Director Beeton: I swear if another one of you has to use the goddamn bath-… Ah, I see your recording Doctor Feyre.
Dr. Feyre: As per your orders, Director.
Director Beeton: … Thank you. (Pauses) Take charge, Doctor.
All fourteen agents stand in a line in marked spots in front of the portal. Above it is a red display counting down to zero.
Agent Kim: Alright everyone, get in your fucking places. Just like a rehearsal, we have successfully recreated this fucking dance forty-nine times in a fucking row now and I got no reason to think we will fuck up 50.
Dr Feyre: [Over intercom] Agent 01, you said 'fuck' about a dozen times. We get it.
Agent Kim: [Yelling] Fuck off, Feyre, I don't need your shitty comment!
Dr Feyre: Well, somebody's pissed he has to dance.
Agent Kim: Ey, 2:47's coming up, boys. Remember, trust the tone, not your eyes.
[At 2:47 a loud beeping tone is played and the agents begin performing the dance]
Dr Feyre: Checking power levels… breaker is ready to drop at zero.
[At 2:15 cameras pick up a faint blue glow from the crystals, which is rapidly beginning to increase in intensity. Agent 06 suddenly releases a violent coughing fit but concentrates and does not interrupt his dancing pattern.]
Agent Mason: Nice and easy now. Don't let your body fail you.
[At 1:49 agent 14 vomits inside of their hazmat suit]
Agent Kim: The hell's gotten int-
[At 1:39 agent 13 begins to suddenly collapse, but at the last moment an unseen force lifts them back up and continues with the dance.]
Director Beeton: What are the radiation levels reaching?
Dr Feyre: Nothing.
Director Beeton: What the hell is happening to them?
[Director Beeton mutters something unintelligible to himself before leaning over to the mic]
Director Beeton: [On Intercom] Abort the ritual.
Dr Feyre: Sir-
Director Beeton: I've seen enough shit in my life to know when things are going wrong. Follow my orders or leave, Doct-
[At 1:09 a loud snap is picked up on the mic, later determined to be Agent 09's hip fracturing. The agents ignore Director Beeton's order and agent 09 does not acknowledge the hip fracture.]
Director Beeton: [Sharply Exhales] Oh my god.
[At the 1:00 mark a trail of blue light goes from each agent's chest to a different crystal on the ring. The dance is not interrupted.]
Agent Kim: In holy matrimony, we meet…
Agent Nesmen: Two worlds an infinity apart…
[At the fifty (50) second mark Director Beeton orders security to apprehend the agents. All doors around the portal chamber suddenly seal themselves shut]
Agent Carter: We drank and had merriment…
Agent Franklin: At the midsummer festival…
Agent Harp: Around the lake, we went…
[Infrared readings show each agents internal body heat rapidly plummeting.]
[At the fourty (40) second mark the area inside the ring begins to become an opaque white light]
Agent Ulgrin: We loved.
Agent Maynard: And there was pain…
Agent Ross: And it was beautiful.
[At the thirty (30) second mark each agent's flesh began to rapidly disintegrate inside of the hazmat suit. Director Beeton's hand hovered over the emergency stop for the electrical current.]
Agent Gerns: When I lost you…
Director Beeton: I… I g-gotta stop this…
Dr Feyre: Director… their deaths would be in vain…
Agent Josen: It took everything
[Director Beeton throws his clipboard to the floor and leaves the room. Dr Feyre remains watching the agents.]
[At the twenty (20) second mark Infrared readings show that only their skeletons remain]
Agent Light: In the end
Agent Everett: All I wanted
Agent Chao: Was to tell you
[At the ten (10) second mark their skeletons began to disintegrate]
All Agents: I love you, I love you, I love you-
[The agents continues to repeat the phrase 'I love you' as the portal begins to form. The light brightens to such a luminosity that the air temporarily reaches 250 degrees C until the timer hits zero. The breaker switch successfully flipped exactly as the timer read 00:00 and every crystal violently exploded, leaving only black marks in the sockets. Director Beeton returns to the room as the portal stabilizes, and a seamless spacial bridge within the ring opens up.]
Dr Feyre: I think it worked?
Director Beeton: Send in the main task force with the SRA. I have a bad feeling about this.
[MTF begins cutting through the sealed door. On the other end of the portal is a dense forest, and standing before the other side of the portal is a small humanoid creature with a cone-shaped red hat, resembling common depictions of a garden gnome. It waves directly to the camera.]
Addendum: Interview Log Ouyu
Foreword: Subject, currently designated SCP-XXXX-A, walked through the newly opened portal leading to SCP-XXXX and was apprehended by MTF agents after cutting through the sealed door. An expedition into SCP-XXXX at this moment is pending. MTF has established a perimeter around SCP-XXXX and SRA is fully functional. A table and chair were brought into the portal room and Director Beeton conducted this interview over intercom.
<Begin Log>
[Director Beeton unintentionally breathes into the mic]
Director Beeton: Who are you.
SCP-XXXX-A: Hello, sir! It's me, Ouyu.
[There is a long pause on Director Beeton's end. SCP-XXXX-A begins pulling at his shirt strings as he looks around the room in curiosity.]
Director Beeton: I see. So, you're the one who sent the original messages?
SCP-XXXX-A: That is correct, sir!
Director Beeton: Before we continue, is there any way you can identify yourself as being part of the council? With all due respect this… this is not what I expected.
[Subject proceeds to slap themselves on the forehead and begins to slightly chuckle.]
SCP-XXXX-A: Oh, I see! You don't know about the intricacies of Homunculi! See, I'm operating this craft from a remote location to ensure my safety.
Director Beeton: This… craft?
SCP-XXXX-A: Yup yup! I hand-selected this vessel because I figured it would be the least physically intimidating! Shame the whole permanently jolly thing though!
[SCP-XXXX-A proceeds to mime stifling a cough. Audio and species analysis later determined that they were concerting an immense amount of effort to not say "Ho Ho!" audibly.]
Director Beeton: I see, but this still does not verify whether or not you are a member of the council. Vessel or not, you can see how I'm having a hard time trusting you.
[SCP-XXXX-A proceeds to release a high-pitched noise reminiscent of a squeal, nearby MTF agents attempt to shield their ears.]
SCP-XXXX-A: You get to ask me the memetic code then! Oh, how neat! How Jolly!
[Subject's face visibly cringes as he once again attempts to stifle a "Ho Ho!"]
SCP-XXXX-A: You have no idea how many memetic SCPs went extinct when we lost the internet! How neat to see one again!
Director Beeton: I see… So you are requesting that we use memetic verification to confirm your identity?
SCP-XXXX-A: Yup!
[Director Beeton mutes his mic and directs Dr Feyre to contact Dr Tani]
[SCP-XXXX-A's legs become restless, swinging wildly and kicking the underside of the table. It's face cringes again.]
SCP-XXXX-A: Excuse me just one moment…
[Subject begins performing a complex foot dance resembling a traditional 'Irish Jig' for 20 seconds before climbing back onto the chair.]
Director Beeton: I… What?
[Director Beeton un-mutes his mic]
Director Beeton: We verify your identity at a later point. Assuming you are indeed a member of the 05 council, I will ask questions accordingly, however we will not give any information at this point. Did you intentionally obfuscate some of the details of the ritual?
SCP-XXXX-A: Yup! We figured you would have been less likely to do it if you knew they were sacrifices, Ho Ho!
[SCP-XXXX-A's hand clasps over his mouth]