<VIDEO LOG ENDS - timestamp 01:28:44> 


Acquisition Log 1219-1b - Team, Sound Recorder B: 


<AUDIO LOG BEGINS - transcribed following video 
log timestamp 01:28:44> 


[muffled clacking] 


Team member : Batteries, batteries... shit. 
[unintelligible vocalization] 


Researcher's note: volume increase and audio filter on 
acquired tapes shows the entity or event manifests at 
approx. 01:28:45 with fluctuating decibel level of 10-40. 
Net rise in decibel level brings the sound into audible 
human range after approx. 9 seconds. 


[at second chorus, team member begins humming 
Camptown Races, slightly off-key, decibel range 44-50] 


[team member ceases humming; SCP-1219 heard 
clearly against ambient sound] 


Team member : [calls] , are you- 
[SCP-1219 ceases; loud clatter] 

Team member : [unintelligible scream] 
[heavy crash] 


Team member : [gurgling speech] [REDACTED - 
see Acquisition Document 1219-1b-2] 


<AUDIO LOG ENDS> 


Upon Mobile Task Force Pi-1's arrival, Class A amnestics were 
administered to all surviving civilian parties involved. Human body 
and skin shreds as well as partial lip, vocal cord, and lung fragments 
were recovered from the site; testing positively identified them as the 
remains of investigation team member . The remains 
showed no anomalous properties. SCP-1219 was transferred to 
Storage Site- on - - via darkened transport unit and 
successfully contained without incident. 


Acquisition Document 1219-1b-2 access restricted to personnel with 
Level 3 Clearance and above 


+ Acquisition Log 1219-1b-2 


Upon study, researchers found investigation team 
member 's initially unintelligible final words to be 
coherent, if hampered by SCP-1219's effects. A full 
transcript of Acquisition Log 1219-1b follows. 


<AUDIO LOG BEGINS - transcribed 
following video log timestamp 01:28:44> 


[muffled clacking] 


Team member : Batteries, batteries... 
shit. [unintelligible vocalization] 


Researcher's note: volume increase and audio 
filter on acquired tapes shows the entity or 
event manifests at approx. 01:28:45 with 
fluctuating decibel level of 10-40. Net rise in 
decibel level brings the sound into audible 
human range after approx. 9 seconds. 


[at second chorus, team member begins 
humming Camptown Races, slightly off-key, 
decibel range 44-50] 


[team member ceases humming; 
SCP-1219 heard clearly against ambient 
sound] 

Team member :[calls] , are you- 


[SCP-1219 ceases; loud clatter] 
Team member : [unintelligible scream] 
[heavy crash] 


Team member : [gurgling speech] S- 
sorry... |... m so- rry. So- [unintelligible] 


<AUDIO LOG ENDS> 


Transcript redacted on - -_ after all Class D 
experimental subjects exposed to SCP-1219's effects 
made similar final utterances for reasons unknown. All D- 
class subjects expired prior to full interrogation. Further 
testing and background investigation of SCP-1219 
recommended. 


« SCP-1218 | SCP-1219 | SCP-1220 » 


SCP-1220: Logos 


Item #: SCP-1220 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1220 is to be contained in 
three (3) compact cassette cases, clearly marked with their 
designation. The cases will be sealed with tamper evident tape, and 
stored in a locking drawer along with all research notes pertaining to 
them. 


Due to the sensitive nature of SCP-1220, any recording of spoken 
SCP-1220 may not be digitized without permission from three (3) 
personnel ranking level four (4) or higher. If it is to be digitized, the 
data is to be stored on a computer with no or disabled network 
capacity, to prevent unauthorized access to SCP-1220. 


Pending further review, no personnel are permitted to expose 
themselves or others to SCP-1220. 


Description: SCP-1220 is an unknown, possibly dead language. It 
does not appear to belong to any known language family. It is a 
tonal language, similar to Mandarin, and shares a similar 
compounding structure for forming complex words. However, the 
number of phonemes used in SCP-1220 are far in excess of those 
used in any other language; some phonemes recorded appear to be 
unique, such as Phoneme __ ("Chirp A"). Several of the phonemes 
are utterances which the human vocal apparatus was not meant to 
accommodate, yet the only known native speaker seems to have no 
difficulty reproducing them multiple times in rapid succession. 


The only known recording of SCP-1220 is a set of three cassette 
cases, containing two (2) hours and thirty four (34) minutes of 
recording. The recording is of a linguistic survey with an elderly 
woman. Interviewer begins by identifying the woman as one Ms. _, 
and states that she is one of the last native speakers of a language 


identified only as . The interviewer goes on to explain that Ms. 

had offered to tell a story in her native language, and once more 
in English. His explanation complete, the interviewer sets the 
recorder down on the table, and Ms. __ begins to tell the story. Once 
she has completed the story in SCP-1220, she repeats it once again 
in English, and the tape ends. 


The story is a variant on the ‘global flood’ story present in many 
Mediterranean cultures. The story outlines a great flood that covered 
the world, and one man who survived. The man, finding himself in a 
barren world, scooped up several handfuls of clay, and instructed 
them of their new purpose, whereupon the clay erupted into a 
handful of wheat, an ox, another human being, and [DATA 
EXPUNGED]. 


Recorded instances of SCP-1220, such as those on the tapes, 
appear to be inert and safe for study. However, when a living subject 
vocalizes in SCP-1220, a zone of anomalous space is produced. 
The mechanism behind the production of this zone is as yet 
undetermined, though the result is consistent with all test subjects. 
The zone has been measured extending as far away as 10m from 
the speaker, though the zone is generally smaller, averaging a 
sphere with a radius of 2m. The exact nature of the zone is 
dependent on the nature of the utterance. This property was 
discovered by Dr. (1/1220), who on 9/5/ ~—s pronounced 
morpheme _ (Fire), whereupon the sleeve of his coat began to 
smolder. Dr. was treated for second degree burns, and the coat 
has been placed in containment, where it continues to smolder. 
Following this incident stricter precautions were instated regarding 
access to SCP-1220, and testing proper began. For more 
information, refer to attached test logs. 


Addendum: 

Test log for Dr. , 9/14/ 

Test Subject: Jr. Assistant , 1/1220 

Native Language: English, American derivation 

Word Spoken: Morpheme ‘Rain’ 

Result: Area around subject extending out to 3.11m experienced 
rainfall. Rain did not appear to originate from ambient atmospheric 
moisture, and fell at an angle suggesting wind, which was not felt 


outside of the zone. Subject initially reported that the rain was 
pleasantly warm, and initial sampling found that the precipitation 
was composed of water, with some particulate matter. Zone was 
found to follow subject, and that moisture left behind by the zones 
passage remained persistent, even after the anomaly ended. 
Subject reported skin irritation beginning one (1) minute after the 
end of the anomaly, which increased over time. Subject was washed 
in an on-site emergency shower, and was later treated for mild 
chemical burns. Examination of the precipitation sample afterwards 
revealed that the water became an aqueous solution of HCI. The 
recorded concentration of the sample was far higher than what was 
suggested by the Subject's reaction. Continued testing revealed that 
the HCI solution was increasing in concentration over time, until an 
hour after the end of the anomalous event, whereupon the contents 
of the sample contained only gaseous HCI. 


Note: Following the events of the test, protocols were revised to 
forbid testing by non-D Class personnel. 


Test log for Dr. , 9/25/ 

Test Subject: D-423/1220 

Native Language: English, American derivation 

Word Spoken: Morpheme _ 'Clay' 

Result: The ground surrounding D-423 out to 2.01 meters was 
transmuted into red clay. Effect began at the subjects feet, and 
radiated outwards. Wave continued until it reached anomaly 
boundary, whereupon it abruptly ended. Subject was asked to move 
around on the clay, which was found to be stable. The boundary of 
the anomaly shifted with the subject, with clay left outside of the 
anomaly rapidly transmuting back to its former state, while surfaces 
that entered the anomaly zone were transmuted into clay. Subject 
acquired a sample of the clay using a stainless steel trowel, which 
showed no signs of reaction. The sample was found to be soft 
enough to deform by hand. Once pressure was removed, the 
sample returned to its original shape, demonstrating a 'memory 
foam'-like quality. Subject reported that the clay felt abrasive, similar 
to large grit sand paper, even through the work gloves that D-423 
had been issued. Sample was bagged and removed from anomaly 
zone. It remained clay upon removal, and is currently available for 
study. 


Five (5) minutes after the initial anomalous event, Subject reported 
piercing pain in left foot. On the spot inspection revealed an 
organism burrowing into the ball of D-423's foot, having pierced 
through 4cm of rubber to do so. The organism, designated 
SCP-1220-a, was removed via on site medical personnel, and 
placed in a sample bag, along with an additional sample of the clay. 
SCP-1220-a appears to be some form of terrestrial roundworm, 
measuring 6cm, possessing a hardened exoskeleton and an 
enlarged mouth, containing tooth-like growths similar in shape and 
function to a lamprey's teeth. SCP-1220-a is alive at time of writing, 
and currently available for study. 


Subject requested a chair, following encounter with SCP-1220-a. 
Request was authorized, and Subject remained seated for the 
remainder of the test. 


Ten (10) minutes after the initial anomalous event, Subject reported 
instability in chair. Shortly afterwards, the clay began to liquify, 
becoming quicksand-like in behavior. Subject was ordered to remain 
in place as the chair sunk into the clay. More examples of 
SCP-1220-a were spotted around the chair, as the area of 
transmuted clay began to recede. Subject at this point violated 
experimental procedure by leaping away from the chair, attempting 
to avoid immersion in the clay. The anomalous zone followed D-423 
in flight, and upon landing subject was completely immersed in clay. 
Rescue attempts were considered, but before any plan could be put 
into action, the anomalous zone had disappeared. The fate of D-423 
is currently unknown. 


The folding chair used in the experiment was severed by the 
movement of the anomalous zone, and the remaining pieces appear 
to have been separated from the rest of the chair as if by a very 
sharp blade. 


Test log for Dr. , 10/4/ 

Test Subject: D-424/1220 

Native Language: Spanish, Mexican derivation 

Word Spoken: Morpheme_ "-ness/having the qualities of" 

Note: After the previous two tests, Dr. requested testing on 
non-nouns. 

Result: Anomalous zone not observed in this test. Subject reported 


a sensation of 'being watched’, along with occasional scents similar 
to burning tires, and a greasy feel that traveled along the Subject's 
arm. Outside observers were unable to confirm any scent or oiliness 
before the anomalous event ended. 


Test log for Dr. , 10/5/ 

Test Subject: D-424/1220 

Native Language: Spanish, Mexican derivation 

Word Spoken: Morpheme compounded by Morpheme "Clayness/ 
Having the qualities of clay." 

Result: Anomalous zone once again not observed during this test. 
Subject initially reported feelings of physical wellness, of 'sturdiness' 
and immovability. Two (2) minutes and twenty six (26) seconds after 
initial vocalization, Subject reported stiffness in limbs. Two (2) 
minutes later, subject's skin became clay-like, originating around the 
mouth and spreading outwards. Subject was unable to communicate 
with staff during the transmutation, which eventually encompassed 
the whole of D-424's body. Samples collected after the fact show 
that the transmutation was complete, and that all of D-424's mass 
was transformed into clay. 


Test log for Dr. , 11/28/ 

Test Subject: D-425/1220 

Native Language: Mandarin 

Word Spoken: Morpheme = ""Covenant/Communion/[DATA 
EXPUNGED]" 

Result: Immediately following vocalization, and continuing for thirty- 
three (33) seconds after vocalization, Research Sector- 
experienced seismic activity, recorded at 3.2Myw. Seismic event 
faded gradually, ceasing completely after two (2) minutes. Subject 
began to report sensations of contact, describing hands running 
over her skin. Staff within 10m of D-425 reported similar sensations. 
Sensations became overwhelming at four (4) minutes and fifteen 
(15) seconds, whereupon D-425 collapsed. Subject begins reporting 
visual, auditory, and tactile hallucinations. Hallucinations included: a 
flock of bats, covered in bleached bone plates, swarming around the 
subject; a city made out of melted green glass; a tall figure, with a 
head resembling a compound eye, surrounded by sourceless 
‘plates' of light. Upon reporting the last hallucination, the described 
figure became visible to all staff within the testing chamber. The 


figure seized the subject, and both vanished. Later review of security 
footage did not record the presence of the figure, designated 
SCP-1220-b 


Note: Further experimentation with SCP-1220 is suspended 
indefinitely, pending further review. 


Agents encountering instances of SCP-1220 in the wild are ordered 
to not engage with the speaker, and instead to notify the home 
office. Further actions will be handled on a case-by-case basis. 


« SCP-1219 | SCP-1220 | SCP-1221 » 


SCP-1221: Unidentified Bus 


Item #: SCP-1221 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1221 is non-hazardous 
and contained ina Anomalous Vehicle Containment Bay at 
Site- . Cleaning and maintenance is to be performed monthly; 
personnel are only permitted to enter SCP-1221 for these purposes 
and entrance is restricted to D-class. 


By O5-level directive, all use and testing of SCP-1221 has been 
suspended indefinitely. 


Description: SCP-1221 is a Mercedes-Benz 0405 single-decker 
bus manufactured at the company's Mannheim plant in 1989. It was 
purchased by the Transit Authority and had an uneventful 10- 
year career. Upon its retirement SCP-1221 was acquired by the 
Foundation for staff transport (transport of SCPs or exposure to SCP 
incidents does not appear to have occurred). The operation of 
SCP-1221 is identical in all respects to a standard bus of its model. 
It attained SCP classification approximately 1 year after its 
acquisition, when medical staff noted a statistically significant 
increase in seizures at Site- which were traced back to users of the 
vehicle. 


90% of subjects who enter SCP-1221 experience no visible effects. 
The remaining 10% are observed to develop a mild absence seizure 
disorder anywhere from hours to years after exposure. This is 
similar to typical absence seizure disorders, involving some seconds 
of loss of consciousness and blank staring without movement and 
showing characteristic patterns on EEG. Atypically, subjects 
commonly experience auras of déja vu! or jamais vu2 which are 
normally associated with other seizure types. Subjects retain no 
memories of the absences other than the occasional vague 
description of an ‘out-of-body experience’. The disorder caused by 


SCP-1221 is in many respects more benign than otherwise: seizures 
are fairly rare, usually occurring yearly (although weekly seizures 
have been observed) and are invariably controlled with appropriate 
anticonvulsant medication. Many subjects may be weaned off 
anticonvulsants after prolonged treatment.