Date: ██/██/20██ (Approximately 3 weeks following Incident 8712-Alpha)
Location: Site-██, Biocontainment Zone C, Antechamber of SCP-166's Containment Unit
Involved SCPs: SCP-8712, SCP-166
Personnel Involved: Dr. Aris Thorne (Linguistics, Extradimensional Studies), Agent Mallory (Security Detail, MTF Gamma-5 "Red Herrings"), Agent Kepler (Security Detail, MTF Gamma-5, Embedded Thaumatology Specialist), 4x D-Class Personnel (Assigned to cleaning duty in Antechamber)
[BEGIN LOG]
(00:00:00) SCP-8712, having completed her scheduled meeting with Foundation research personnel, requested to visit Biocontainment Zone C. This request, while unusual, was within established parameters of SCP-8712's permitted activities. O5-5, after a brief consultation with Dr. Thorne, approved the request, citing the potential for valuable data acquisition regarding SCP-8712's interaction with other anomalous entities.
(00:05:30) SCP-8712, escorted by Agent Mallory and Agent Kepler, arrived at Biocontainment Zone C. D-Class personnel were concluding their cleaning duties within the antechamber of SCP-166's containment unit. Agent Mallory initiated standard biohazard protocols, ensuring all personnel were equipped with 166 biohazard suits.
(00:07:15) SCP-8712 exhibited an uncharacteristic degree of interest in the decontamination procedures, questioning Agent Mallory about the purpose and efficacy of the air purification system. Agent Mallory provided concise, factual answers, highlighting SCP-166's anomalous effect on artificial objects.
(00:08:40) SCP-8712, upon entering the antechamber, immediately fixated on the reinforced observation window of SCP-166's containment unit. Her expression, typically composed and aloof, shifted to one of intense curiosity.
(00:09:00) SCP-8712 approached the observation window, seemingly unfazed by the presence of the D-Class personnel. Remote observation feeds from within SCP-166's containment unit indicated that SCP-166, previously engaged in reading, noticed SCP-8712's presence and displayed a mixture of surprise and apprehension.
(00:09:30) SCP-8712 began vocalizing in a language identified by Dr. Thorne as a dialect of Ancient Demonic, predating any known recorded form. This language shared structural similarities with the vocalizations of SCP-4545 and SCP-6791.
(00:10:00) SCP-8712 (Translated from Ancient Demonic): "Daughter of the Wild… Offspring of the Unbound… I sense the lineage… the taint of the Earth Mother…"
(00:10:45) SCP-166, visibly startled, responded in the same language, her voice trembling slightly.
(00:11:00) SCP-166 (Translated from Ancient Demonic): "Who… who are you? How do you know this tongue?"
(00:11:30) SCP-8712 (Translated from Ancient Demonic): "I am Albedo, Overseer of the Great Tomb of Nazarick, Servant of the Supreme Being, Ainz Ooal Gown. And you… you are a relic… a remnant of a bygone age… a pawn in a game you do not comprehend."
(00:12:15) SCP-166 (Translated from Ancient Demonic): "Nazarick? I… I do not know this place. And what game do you speak of?"
(00:13:00) SCP-8712 emitted a low, derisive chuckle.
(00:13:15) SCP-8712 (Translated from Ancient Demonic): "Ignorance is bliss, they say… You are a tool, little goddess… a tool forged by your mother… and abandoned by your father… But perhaps… you can be reforged…"
(00:14:00) Agent Kepler, sensing a potential shift in the encounter's dynamic, subtly activated his thaumaturgical countermeasures, prepared to intervene if SCP-8712 exhibited hostile intent. Dr. Thorne, monitoring the linguistic exchange, requested authorization to introduce himself and attempt direct communication with SCP-166 in Ancient Demonic. Authorization was granted by O5-5.
(00:14:45) SCP-8712 (Translated from Ancient Demonic): "Your power… it is stunted… warped by this… cage… But I sense its potential… The power of the Earth… the power of the Wild… It could be… useful…"
(00:15:30) SCP-166 (Translated from Ancient Demonic): "I… I do not understand. What do you want from me?"
(00:16:00) SCP-8712 (Translated from Ancient Demonic): "Your mother sought to remake this world… to return it to a primal state… My Master… he has a similar vision… but one of order… of structure… You could be… a bridge… between these two ideals…"
(00:17:00) Dr. Thorne, stepping forward with Agent Mallory providing cover, addressed SCP-166 in halting Ancient Demonic.
(00:17:15) Dr. Thorne (Translated from Ancient Demonic): "SCP-166… I am Dr. Thorne. We are… studying this language. We wish to… understand."
(00:17:45) SCP-166 turned her gaze towards Dr. Thorne, her expression a mixture of confusion and fear.
(00:18:00) SCP-166 (Translated from Ancient Demonic): "You… you speak the old tongue? But… how?"
(00:18:30) Dr. Thorne (Translated from Ancient Demonic): "We have… learned… from others… like you… We seek… knowledge."
(00:19:00) SCP-8712 interjected, her voice sharp and commanding.
(00:19:15) SCP-8712 (Translated from Ancient Demonic): "Enough of this prattling, human. Your interference is unwelcome. This conversation is between those of… superior lineage."
(00:20:00) Dr. Thorne (Translated from Ancient Demonic): "We mean no harm, Albedo. We only wish to learn. SCP-166 possesses knowledge that could be—"
(00:20:30) SCP-8712 (Translated from Ancient Demonic): "Silence! Her knowledge is for the Supreme Being to utilize, not for the likes of you. Your understanding of these matters is… laughably incomplete."
(00:21:00) Agent Mallory, sensing escalating tension, signaled Agent Kepler to prepare for potential intervention. The D-Class personnel, visibly agitated by the exchange, huddled together in a corner of the antechamber.
(00:21:45) SCP-166 (Translated from Ancient Demonic): "Please… I don't want to be a part of this… I just want to be left alone…"
(00:22:30) SCP-8712 (Translated from Ancient Demonic): "Isolation is a luxury you can no longer afford, child. Your power… it calls to those who would wield it… And my Master… he is the most worthy of them all."
(00:23:15) SCP-8712 (Translated from Ancient Demonic): "Consider this… an offer… Join us… Embrace your heritage… Help us reshape this world… in the image of Nazarick… And in return… you will be given purpose… power… and a place… by the side of the Supreme Being…"
(00:24:30) SCP-166 hesitated, her gaze shifting between SCP-8712 and the Foundation personnel. The weight of the choice, the implications of her lineage, were clearly evident on her face. The subtle growth of vegetation around her increased noticeably, with small vines beginning to sprout from the seams of the antechamber walls.
(00:25:30) SCP-166 (Translated from Ancient Demonic): "I… I need time… to think…"
(00:26:00) SCP-8712 (Translated from Ancient Demonic): "Time is a luxury… none of us possess… But I will grant you this… Until the next full moon… Consider your options… But know this… The Supreme Being's will… is absolute… And his patience… is not infinite…"
(00:27:00) SCP-8712 turned away from the observation window, her demeanor shifting back to her usual composure.
(00:27:30) SCP-8712: "We are finished here. I have gleaned what I needed."
(00:28:00) SCP-8712, escorted by Agent Mallory and Agent Kepler, exited the antechamber, leaving behind a visibly shaken SCP-166 and a team of bewildered Foundation personnel.
(00:29:00) Dr. Thorne: "Did… did she just try to recruit SCP-166?"
(00:29:30) Agent Mallory: "It certainly sounded that way, Doctor."
(00:30:00) Agent Kepler: "The thaumaturgical energy around SCP-166 spiked during the exchange. Whatever Albedo said, it resonated with her on a fundamental level."
(00:31:00) Dr. Thorne: "We need to analyze this conversation, every nuance. This 'Nazarick'… this 'Supreme Being'… they pose a far greater threat than we anticipated. And SCP-166… she's caught in the middle."
(00:35:00) In SCP-166's containment cell the plants continued to grow at an accelerated pace, now covering almost half of the room.
(00:40:00) SCP-166 starts to cry while the plants wilt, returning the room to its original state. She sits down, curls into a ball, and starts to cry harder.
[END LOG]
Post-Incident Analysis:
The encounter between SCP-8712 and SCP-166 confirmed several crucial hypotheses:
SCP-8712 possesses a detailed understanding of SCP-166's lineage and the nature of her anomalous abilities.
The entity referred to as "Ainz Ooal Gown" and the location known as "Nazarick" are actively seeking to acquire and utilize other SCP objects for their own purposes.
SCP-166's powers are potentially far greater than previously assessed, and her connection to nature could be manipulated or amplified.
SCP-8712's recruitment attempt suggests a strategic approach to acquiring powerful assets, indicating a level of planning and foresight that is deeply concerning.
Dr. Thorne's team dedicated themselves to deciphering the intricacies of the Ancient Demonic language. They made significant progress, leveraging the recordings from the encounter and comparing them with linguistic data obtained from SCP-4545 and SCP-6791. A dedicated lexicon was created, and efforts were made to train additional personnel in this archaic tongue. However, the language's complex structure and the subtle nuances embedded within its phonetics presented a formidable challenge. It became clear that the language was not merely a means of communication but also a conduit for thaumaturgical energies, with certain phrases and intonations capable of invoking or manipulating anomalous phenomena.
Security around SCP-166 was significantly increased. Additional thaumaturgical countermeasures were implemented, and a specialized task force (MTF Beta-4 "Nature's Wardens") was created to monitor and counteract any potential external influence on SCP-166. This task force consisted of personnel trained in counter-occult warfare, thaumaturgical analysis, and specialized containment procedures for nature-based anomalies. They were equipped with advanced weaponry designed to neutralize or disrupt magical energies and were given access to a dedicated research facility focused on understanding and counteracting the anomalous effects generated by SCP-166.
The O5 Council convened an emergency session to discuss the implications of Incident 8712-Beta. The council recognized the escalating threat posed by Nazarick and the potential for a large-scale conflict involving multiple SCP objects. Concerns were raised about the possibility of Nazarick already having infiltrated the Foundation or having established alliances with other Groups of Interest. The potential for an XK-Class scenario, should Nazarick succeed in their goals, was acknowledged as a real and present danger.
O5-5 authorized Project Chimera, a highly classified initiative aimed at understanding, counteracting, and potentially weaponizing the anomalous abilities of SCP objects associated with Nazarick. This project involved the collaboration of top researchers from various disciplines, including thaumatology, theoretical physics, and extradimensional studies. The project's primary goal was to develop countermeasures against the reality-bending capabilities of Nazarick, with a secondary objective of exploring the potential for harnessing these powers for the Foundation's own purposes.
SCP-166, following the encounter, exhibited signs of increased emotional distress and psychological instability. She became withdrawn and uncooperative, refusing to engage in further communication with Foundation personnel, including Chaplain Davis. The accelerated growth of vegetation within her containment unit became more frequent and intense, often coinciding with periods of heightened emotional turmoil. In one instance, the vegetation breached the reinforced observation window, requiring emergency repairs and a temporary relocation of SCP-166 to a backup containment unit.
Attempts to ascertain SCP-166's intentions or her decision regarding SCP-8712's offer proved futile. She remained isolated and unresponsive, seemingly trapped in a state of profound internal conflict. The Foundation, wary of pushing her towards Nazarick, adopted a cautious approach, focusing on providing psychological support and maintaining a secure containment environment while continuing to monitor her for any indication of her choice.
Further Developments:
In the weeks following Incident 8712-Beta, several seemingly unrelated events occurred, raising further concerns about Nazarick's activities.
Intelligence intercepted a coded communique between high-ranking GOC (Global Occult Coalition) operatives, referencing a "The Shadow that is Growing" and the need for increased vigilance against a potential "convergence of powers." The communique also mentioned the GOC's own efforts to secure and contain anomalies with nature-based abilities, suggesting a possible arms race between the Foundation, the GOC, and Nazarick.
Reports from Foundation assets embedded within the Serpent's Hand indicated unusual activity within the Wanderer's Library, a nexus of extradimensional knowledge and a hub for various Groups of Interest. Several high-ranking members of the Serpent's Hand were observed engaging in heated discussions regarding a "new player" who was seeking ancient texts and artifacts related to reality manipulation and the creation of artificial worlds. The descriptions of this "new player" bore a striking resemblance to SCP-8712 and other entities associated with Nazarick.
Foundation deep-space probes detected a series of anomalous energy signatures emanating from a previously uncharted region of the Andromeda Galaxy. These signatures were similar in nature to those produced by SCP-8371, albeit significantly weaker. Analysis suggested the presence of a localized spacetime distortion, possibly an attempt to create a stable portal or bridge between dimensions. The location and nature of this phenomenon raised concerns about Nazarick's potential reach and their ability to manipulate spacetime on a cosmic scale.
The Final Entry in Dr. Thorne's Journal:
Addendum: Recovered Excerpts from Dr. Aris Thorne's Personal Journal
Entry Date: ██/██/20██ (Three days after Incident 8712-Beta)
The linguistic analysis is proving challenging. There's a resonance to it, a palpable energy that seems to… linger after utterance. The sound waves themselves feel charged. I've cross-referenced the phonetics with thaumic resonance patterns and found disturbing correlations. This isn't just a language; it's a key. A key to something. I can feel it. The whispers of power Albedo spoke of… they're embedded within the very structure of the language. SCP-166, she reacted to it instinctively. Her blood, her very being, recognizes the echoes of her origin. We must understand this language, not just to translate, but to comprehend the forces it can unleash. Agent Kepler's readings of the thaumaturgical spikes during the encounter are unsettling. This isn't just communication; it's manipulation.
Entry Date: ██/██/20██ (Seven days after Incident 8712-Beta)
Sleep eludes me. The phonetic patterns replay in my mind, a constant hum beneath my conscious thought. I see the symbols in the grain of the wood on my desk, in the patterns of dust motes in the air. The lexicon is growing, but for every word we decipher, three more unknowns emerge, writhing like shadows in the periphery of understanding. SCP-166 remains unresponsive, locked in her self-imposed silence. The vegetation in her cell… it pulses with an unnatural vitality, responding to her emotional state with unsettling accuracy. It's as if the very room is an extension of her subconscious. I find myself speaking the phrases aloud, testing their resonance, feeling a strange pull. A dangerous curiosity. I must be careful. This path feels like a precipice.
Entry Date: ██/██/20██ (Ten days after Incident 8712-Beta)
The GOC communique… it mentions a "convergence of powers." Could Nazarick be the catalyst? Are they drawing in other anomalous entities, forging alliances in the shadows? The Serpent's Hand activity within the Wanderer's Library, the search for texts on reality manipulation… it all points to a coordinated effort, a grand design. And SCP-166, she's at the center of it. A linchpin. Albedo's offer wasn't just a recruitment. It was a claim. A declaration of intent. We are racing against time. We must understand the full scope of Nazarick's ambition before they can enact it. I've requested access to all Foundation archives related to extradimensional entities and reality benders. The sheer volume of data is overwhelming, but somewhere within those record... there must be a clue. A weakness. A way to counter this growing threat.
Entry Date: ██/██/20██ (Fourteen days after Incident 8712-Beta)
Paranoia takes root like a persistent vine. I see Nazarick's influence everywhere. In the averted gazes of my colleagues, in the static on the comms, in the flickering of the lights. Are they already here? Have they infiltrated the Foundation? The thought keeps me awake, the Ancient Demonic phrases echoing like a sinister lullaby. I find myself questioning everything, everyone. Agent Mallory… her professionalism seems… too perfect. Agent Kepler's constant monitoring… is it for my safety, or to watch me? I've started transcribing the Ancient Demonic phonetically, trying to capture the precise intonation, the subtle shifts in energy. There's a power in the spoken word, a binding force. Albedo wields it with chilling precision. I feel like I'm glimpsing something vast and terrifying, something that humanity was never meant to see.
Entry Date: ██/██/20██ (Seventeen days after Incident 8712-Beta)
The probe readings from Andromeda… that signature… it's unmistakably similar to SCP-8371. A nascent entity? A precursor? Or a connection. A pathway? Nazarick's reach extends beyond this planet, beyond this reality. They are playing on a cosmic scale, manipulating forces we can barely comprehend. Albedo called her a "relic." But relics can be reactivated. They can be repurposed. Her connection to the Earth… what if Nazarick intends to weaponize it? To reshape reality itself? The thought chills me to the bone. I've started experiencing vivid dreams, filled with swirling nebulae and whispers in the ancient tongue. I see faces in the stars, vast and alien, their eyes fixed on Earth. They are watching. Waiting.
Entry Date: ██/██/20██ (Twenty days after Incident 8712-Beta)
I spend my nights poring over ancient texts, seeking any mention of entities like Albedo, any references to places like Nazarick. The information is fragmented, obscured by myth and legend, but the patterns are there. Whispers of demonic hierarchies, of extradimensional strongholds, of beings wielding power beyond mortal comprehension. The names are different, twisted by time and translation, but the essence… the malevolence… it's the same. We are not dealing with isolated anomalies. We are facing a well-established, incredibly powerful force that has been operating for millennia, lurking in the shadows, waiting for its moment. SCP-166 is the key to their next move. I feel it in my gut. The full moon it's drawing closer.
Entry Date: ██/██/20██ (Twenty-three days after Incident 8712-Beta)
The whispers are getting louder. Not just in my mind, but in the air itself. Faint echoes of Ancient Demonic, just at the edge of perception. I catch snippets of conversation, fragments of phrases, as if the very walls are trying to communicate with me. Am I losing my mind? Or is the veil thinning? Is Nazarick's influence becoming so pervasive that it's bleeding into our reality? I've started isolating myself, working through the night, fueled by caffeine and a growing sense of dread. My colleagues… they look at me with concern, with pity. They don't understand. They can't hear the whispers. But I can. And they are saying her name. SCP-166. They are coming for her.
Entry Date: ██/██/20██ (Twenty-six days after Incident 8712-Beta)
I've been rereading the transcripts of Albedo's conversation with SCP-166, focusing on the nuances, the implied meanings. Her reference to SCP-166's father, the "one who abandoned her." Could there be a connection there? Is he another player in this game? Someone aligned with Nazarick? Or someone who tried to protect SCP-166 from them? The Abbess's cryptic comments, the lack of information about the father… it all suggests a hidden history, a secret that could hold the key to understanding SCP-166's true potential. I need more information. I need to know who her father was.
Entry Date: ██/██/20██ (Twenty-eight days after Incident 8712-Beta)
The moon… it hangs heavy in the sky, a malevolent eye watching over us. The air crackles with an unseen energy. I can feel it, a tangible force pressing down on me. The whispers are deafening now, a chorus of demonic voices chanting in my ears. I see patterns in the moonlight, shifting symbols that writhe and twist like living things. Her time is here. They are coming for her. I know it. I can feel their presence, a vast, ancient shadow stretching across the stars. The language it's inside me now, flowing through my veins, shaping my thoughts. I understand it, truly understand it. The power… the terrible, intoxicating power…
(The following is the final entry, written in a shaky hand, with several words illegible due to smudging. The final line is written in fluent Ancient Demonic script.)
…the moon… it's… not just the moon… it's a… mirror… I see… them… vast… shapes… moving… on its surface… They are… reaching… for her… The whispers… they speak of… the Overseer… the one with the flames… He… he is waiting… I see… patterns… connections… everything is… connected… The language… it shows the way… the path… to power… They are here… now… I… I see them in the Moon.
I see you, I appreciate your divine figure, my Lord, I know your holy name, so holy that I dare not even pronounce it..... Your name, your name is [DATA EXPUNGED].