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Item #: SCP-████ "The Shade
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-████ is to be contained in a specialized humanoid containment chamber at Site-██. The chamber must maintain constant air circulation at a minimum velocity of 0.5 m/s at all times. Ventilation systems are to be equipped with triple redundancy and monitored continuously by automated systems.
All personnel entering SCP-████'s containment chamber must wear Class-VII temporal stabilization suits to prevent chronological displacement effects. Exposure time is limited to 15 minutes per individual, with mandatory 72-hour intervals between exposures. Personnel showing signs of accelerated aging or temporal displacement are to be immediately removed from the facility and placed under medical observation.
CRITICAL: Under no circumstances is SCP-████'s true designation to be spoken aloud within Site-██ or its vicinity. All personnel assigned to SCP-████ are to refer to the entity exclusively as "The Shade" in verbal communication. Vocalization of SCP-████'s actual designation triggers immediate anomalous effects including temporal displacement events. SCP-████'s true designation is classified as a Level 4 memetic hazard and is stored in Secure Database ██████, accessible only to personnel with Level 4 clearance or higher.
WARNING: Any personnel who accidentally or intentionally vocalize SCP-████'s true designation are subject to immediate disciplinary action and memory modification protocols.
Security protocols must account for potential infiltration attempts by members of the religious group known as "The Storm Watchers." All individuals claiming historical knowledge of SCP-████ are to be detained and questioned under Protocol Omega-7.
In the event of ventilation system failure, emergency protocols are to be enacted immediately to restore air circulation. Prolonged containment without adequate airflow may result in catastrophic structural damage to containment infrastructure.
Description: SCP-████ is a humanoid entity measuring approximately 1.6 meters in height, appearing to be a young male with braided hair of teal coloration. The entity possesses large, feathered wings that exhibit an iridescent quality with transparent tips. Distinctive teal markings are present across portions of SCP-████'s exposed skin. SCP-████ is adorned in what appears to be gold ornaments and flowing garments resembling ancient ██████ textiles. Despite prolonged containment, the entity's physical form remains in pristine condition, showing no signs of decay or deterioration.
Despite its cherubic and non-threatening appearance, personnel are advised that SCP-████ represents a significant anomalous threat. Analysis of recovered materials suggests the entity is connected to a historical period predating known human civilization by several millennia.
SCP-████ appears to be in a state of deep sleep and has shown no signs of consciousness since initial containment. However, the entity demonstrates several passive anomalous properties:
Temporal Field Emission: SCP-████ continuously generates a localized temporal distortion field extending approximately 50 meters from its position. Organic matter within this field experiences mild chronological acceleration or deceleration. Human subjects typically age or de-age by 6-12 months per hour of exposure, while plant matter experiences accelerated growth or decay cycles equivalent to several hours of normal time progression per minute of exposure. Inorganic materials remain unaffected.
Atmospheric Manipulation: Barometric pressure within a 500-meter radius of SCP-████ fluctuates in rhythm with the entity's breathing patterns. Local weather patterns show unusual consistency and stability, with wind directions and intensities correlating directly with SCP-████'s sleep cycles. Meteorological data indicates that severe weather events within a 50-kilometer radius have decreased by 73% since containment began.
Anomalous Artifacts (SCP-████-1 through SCP-████-3): Four distinct objects were discovered within SCP-████'s containment chamber upon initial recovery:
SCP-████-1: A preserved flower specimen suspended within SCP-████-1. The flower exhibits characteristics similar to Lilium species but displays distinctive blue petals with gold-flecked edges. Carbon dating of surrounding organic matter suggests the specimen predates known flowering plant evolution by approximately 50,000 years. The preservation method remains unknown.
SCP-████-2: A stringed musical instrument resembling a lyre, constructed from unknown wood and adorned with silver inlays of intricate design. The instrument remains perfectly tuned despite its apparent age. When exposed to air currents, the strings produce faint melodic tones that correlate with changes in local atmospheric pressure.
SCP-████-3: A bamboo flute, exhibiting craftsmanship techniques inconsistent with the estimated age of the containment site. The instrument shows no signs of decay and produces clear, resonant tones when tested. Personnel report experiencing a sense of nostalgia and longing when exposed to sounds produced by SCP-████-3.
Designation Vocalization Trigger Effect: Speaking SCP-████'s true designation aloud results in immediate activation of multiple anomalous phenomena. Primary effects include manifestation of 30-40 ocular structures within the entity's wing feathers and large-scale temporal displacement events. These eyes demonstrate independent movement, tracking capability, and appear to observe personnel with intense curiosity for approximately 72 hours. Secondary temporal effects may include global memory alteration and chronological discontinuities lasting up to 24 hours.
Discovery: SCP-████ was recovered from an underground complex in an undisclosed location in the northern regions of ██████. Foundation attention was initially drawn to the area following detection of anomalous atmospheric activity, including erratic wind patterns that appeared to amplify localized acoustic phenomena. Investigation revealed a religious group calling themselves "The Storm Watchers" conducting ritualistic activities at the site.
The Storm Watchers, claiming to be descendants of the entity's original followers from several millennia ago, were discovered attempting to wake what they referred to as their "sleeping god." Despite possessing fragmented oral traditions about the entity's location and nature as a deity of storms and freedom, the group appeared to lack knowledge of proper awakening procedures. The individuals were detained and questioned under Protocol Omega-7.
The entity was found within architectural ruins that do not correspond to any known historical period. The structure exhibited impossible geometric properties and showed evidence of advanced engineering techniques inconsistent with the estimated age of the site. Near the complex entrance, a stone monolith bears an inscription in the same ancient script found throughout the site. Initial translation attempts proved unsuccessful until specialized linguistic experts were consulted (see Addendum ████-4 for partial translations).
Recovered documents are written in an archaic language that predates known writing systems. After extensive analysis by Foundation linguists and external consultants, partial translations have revealed multiple interpretations of SCP-████'s designation. Due to the ambiguous nature of the ancient script, various experts have translated the core designation as "The Shade of Time," "The Shade of Ages,", "Thousand Winds" and "The Wind That Flows Forever." The significant variation in translations reflects the difficulty in accurately interpreting the dead language. Due to these varied but related translations, the entity is referred to collectively as "The Shade" in all documentation. The texts suggest the entity was voluntarily sealed within the complex by an unknown entity. The circumstances surrounding this sealing remain largely unclear due to the fragmentary nature of available translations, though several passages appear to reference a binding ritual performed "in mercy."
Incident Report ████-A - Designation Vocalization EventDate: ██/██/████ Personnel Involved: Research Team Alpha (Dr. ███████, Dr. ██████, Dr. ████████) Trigger: Unauthorized vocalization of SCP-████'s true designation
At 14:23 local time, during preliminary analysis of recovered documents, Dr. ███████ attempted to phonetically pronounce a recurring symbol sequence from the ancient texts, inadvertently vocalizing what is now understood to be SCP-████'s true designation. This triggered a cascading series of anomalous events:
Immediate Effects (T+0 seconds):
Multiple eye-like structures manifested within SCP-████'s wing feathers
Ocular manifestations began tracking all personnel present
No change in SCP-████'s vital signs or sleep state
Temporal Anomaly (T+unknown duration):
Complete temporal discontinuity lasting approximately 24 hours
Personnel found themselves in different positions within the chamber with no memory of movement
Security footage shows no transition between pre and post-event positioning
Global Effects:
Worldwide population exhibits amnesia regarding the date ██/██/████
All digital records, media archives, and documentation lack reference to the affected date
Discrepancy noted between on-site atomic clocks and external time sources
Personnel showed biological signs consistent with 24 hours of physiological processes
Recovery Period:
Eye manifestations remained active for 72 hours post-event
Normal temporal flow resumed
No additional anomalous effects observed
Research Notes:
Dr. ███████ (Initial Discovery Team Leader): SCP-████'s physical appearance demonstrates several characteristics that may serve as natural camouflage or defense mechanisms. The entity's non-threatening aesthetic consistently produces measurable decreases in stress hormone levels among observing personnel. This effect appears to be passive rather than active memetic influence. Recommend implementation of mandatory briefings emphasizing the entity's potential threat level to counteract psychological complacency. Note: The pristine condition of the entity despite millennia of dormancy suggests advanced preservation methods or inherent temporal stability.
Personal Note: I've been doing this for fifteen years, and I've never had such difficulty maintaining professional detachment. There's something about its sleeping face that just… it looks so peaceful. Human, almost. I kept having to remind myself what the carbon dating showed and what fragments the Storm Watchers preserved in their oral traditions. It's been asleep since before we had written language. The disconnect is genuinely disturbing.
Dr. ██████ (Incident ████-A Witness): Following vocalization of SCP-████'s designation, approximately 30-40 ocular manifestations appeared across the entity's wing structure. Each eye demonstrated independent movement and tracking capability. Behavioral analysis suggests curious observation rather than aggressive intent. Duration of manifestation: 72 hours. No hostile actions recorded. Recommend psychological screening for all personnel exposed to this phenomenon due to documented anxiety responses despite non-threatening behavior.
Personal Note: The eyes weren't malicious, they seemed genuinely curious about us, almost… interested? Like a child discovering something fascinating. They would follow our movements, blink occasionally, even seemed to focus on whatever we were doing. But that somehow made it worse. Being the subject of such intense, ancient curiosity from something that powerful… it felt like being studied by a god who found us amusing. The innocence of it was terrifying. I kept wondering: what conclusions was it drawing? What did it think of us scurrying around its containment chamber?
Dr. ████████ (Site Director): The temporal displacement event represents the most significant reality alteration recorded in Foundation history. The entity's ability to manipulate time on a global scale while maintaining dormancy suggests power levels previously thought impossible. Enhanced containment protocols and psychological support for affected personnel are now mandatory. The entity's benign appearance presents a significant operational hazard due to reduced threat perception among staff. Based on various translations of SCP-████'s designation, we must consider the possibility that this entity represents a fundamental aspect of temporal reality itself.
Personal Note: We erased a day from existence. The entire world forgot it happened. What did it do with those 24 hours? What could something that powerful accomplish while we all stood there, frozen in time? I lie awake wondering if it's done this before, if there are other missing days we don't even know about. The Storm Watchers only knew it as a wind god, but the ancient texts reveal something far more terrifying.
Addendum ████-1: Site personnel report unusually consistent air quality throughout the facility. Medical examinations show notable decreases in respiratory ailments and allergies since SCP-████'s containment. The connection between these health improvements and SCP-████'s presence is under investigation.
Addendum ████-2: Long-term observation has revealed that SCP-████'s sleep cycles appear to follow a pattern consistent with celestial movements, though the exact correlation requires further study. The entity shows increased wing movement during certain lunar phases, though it has never awakened.
Addendum ████-3: Analysis of SCP-████-1 through SCP-████-3 suggests these artifacts originate from the same historical period as SCP-████. The crystalline preservation method used for SCP-████-1 demonstrates technology beyond current Foundation capabilities. Research into potential connections between these objects and SCP-████'s anomalous properties is ongoing.
Addendum ████-4: Translation Progress ReportDate: ██/██/████ Lead Linguist: Dr. ████████
Current translation efforts have successfully deciphered approximately 23% of recovered textual materials. Translation work continues with an estimated 18-24 months required for completion of major documents. Several key passages remain completely indecipherable due to the use of symbols not found elsewhere in the corpus. Priority is being given to documents that may contain containment protocols or awakening conditions.
TRANSCRIPT - Monolith Inscription (Entrance Monument)**Original Script: [UNTRANSLATABLE GLYPHS]
Translation Attempt #1 (Dr. ████████, Classical Languages Dept.): "Here rests the Shade of Time. Let him sleep eternal."
Translation Attempt #2 (Dr. ██████, Ancient Linguistics Specialist): "In this place sleeps the Shade of Ages. Do not disturb his slumber."
Translation Attempt #3 (Dr. ███████, Temporal Linguistics Specialist): "The Shade of Storms rests within. Disturb not his peaceful dreams."
Translation Attempt #3 (Dr. ███████, Historic Analysis Specialist): "The Shade of Winds rests within. Do not wake him from his slumber."
This document is classified Level 3. Unauthorized discussion of SCP-████'s true designation is grounds for immediate disciplinary action, and amnesiacs are to be administered immediately.
Consensus Translation: All four attempts agree on core elements: a sleeping entity of significant temporal power that should not be awakened. The exact nature of warnings and consequences remain disputed among linguistic experts.
TRANSCRIPT - Scroll Fragment (SCP-████-3)Original Script: [HEAVILY DETERIORATED GLYPHS - PARTIAL TRANSLATION ONLY]
Translation Attempt #1 (Dr. ████████): "…you came willingly to this fate… yet I cannot forgive what I have done… the weight of stone heavy upon my heart… forgive me, dear friend…"
Translation Attempt #2 (Dr. ██████): "…though you sought this slumber yourself… still my conscience grows heavy as mountains… what right had I to seal you thus… may your dreams bring peace…"
Translation Attempt #3 (External Consultant): "…at your own request did you enter this sleep… but the earth remembers my regret… should I have refused your plea… forgive this act of mercy…"
Consensus Translation: The scroll appears to be a personal message expressing regret over the sealing process, despite the voluntary nature of the arrangement. The author's identity remains unclear.