7. Associated with SCP-2517, referred to in theEkpyrotic Gospelsas 
theSophomykes, the Wisdom-Mushroom. 

8. Equated with the persistent geometric hallucinations caused by 
heavy use of SCP-2517. 


« SCP-2516 | SCP-2517 | SCP-2518 » 


SCP-2518: Mountain Folk 


Item #: SCP-2518 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: A 457-meter perimeter fence 
patrolled by a squad of Foundation security officers is to surround 
the entrance of SCP-2518-A under the pretense of being a protected 
nature reserve. Diplomatic relations with SCP-2518-C are to be 
handled by the Paropamisus Research Team, who are stationed at 
a compound near SCP-2518-A’s entrance. In the event of an 
invasion by SCP-2518-C, a division of MTF-Zeta-9 ("Mole Rats") 
has been charged with securing and defending SCP-2518-A. 


Description: SCP-2518-A is a gorge located in the Hindu Kush of 
northern Pakistan. It is only visible at ground level, as aerial imaging 
from heights greater than 610 meters shows foothills where 
SCP-2518-A should be. SCP-2518-A is only accessible from its 
western end; approaching SCP-2518-A from any non-westerly 
direction reveals only the foothills that aerial photos depict. Despite 
the height of the surrounding mountains, the bottom of SCP-2518-A 
is very low and at constantly warmer temperatures than the 
environment, even in winter. 


When traveled, SCP-2518-A serves as passage to a pocket 
universe, designated SCP-2518-B. SCP-2518-B consists of a single 
continent and several archipelagoes. No lands beyond this continent 
and its general area are known to exist with any certainty; such 
travel has been discouraged by SCP-2518-C. The biota of 
SCP-2518-B is largely the same as that of Holocene Eurasia. 


SCP-2518-C are the sapient inhabitants of SCP-2518-B. They are 
physiologically identical to humans in all regards except size, 8.6 
meters being the average height. Autopsies conducted on 
SCP-2518-C specimens have revealed the skeletons to be much 
more calcified than those of humans, but there are no other 


detectable internal differences. SCP-2518-C claim lifespans of up to 
nine centuries, which has been confirmed via forensic pathologies of 
the recently deceased. However, due to the slow reproduction rate 
of SCP-2518-C, only an estimated 850,000 individuals are believed 
to currently exist. 


The technology of SCP-2518-C is similar to that of human 
civilizations in the Iron Age, though later inventions such as the 
compass, astrolabe, and telescope are also present. Most 
SCP-2518-C live agrarian lifestyles, with some exceptions, such as 
those who engage in the small-scale manufacture and/or bartering 
of metal and glass goods. SCP-2518-C buildings are created by the 
excavation of mountains to form interiors, with underground 
chambers in areas where mountains are smaller or more scarce. 


Fifteen nation-states politically constitute SCP-2518-B. Due to the 
nature of SCP-2518-C’s architecture, national borders and capitals 
tend to be centered around mountain ranges. Most societies of 
SCP-2518-C are socially egalitarian amongst themselves and 
outsiders, though warfare between nations sometimes erupts, 
mostly over resources and border disputes. Visiting Foundation 
researchers have for the most part been received warmly, though 
the greater size of SCP-2518-C has occasionally resulted in 
accidental injuries to some researchers. When asked, SCP-2518-C 
steadfastly deny any claim of intending to traverse SCP-2518-A 
themselves. However, archaeological investigation has revealed 
several SCP-2518-C skeletal remains near the entrance to 
SCP-2518-A, some carbon-dated to as recently as 1250, indicating 
that this taboo was not always the case. 


Languages spoken by SCP-2518-C are universally agglutinative and 
consonant-heavy. Foundation linguists have determined all of them 
to be related, though none are mutually intelligible.1 Attempted 
reconstructions of the proto-language have indicated a number of 
similarities to Sumerian, Burushaski, and the language of 
SCP-1390, though it does not appear to be related to any of them. 


Though the various states of SCP-2518-C possess numerous 
cultural differences, all follow various forms of the same religion, 
which is strongly monotheistic and similar in ritual to Kabbalistic 
Judaism. The clergy of SCP-2518-C often demonstrate 


thaumaturgic abilities, including item multiplication, bilocation, and in 
some cases the ability to invoke the presence of SCP-2518-D. 


SCP-2518-D are male humanoid entities, invariably dressed in white 
robes, and outwardly identical to humans in all respects, including 
size. However, they exhibit several anomalous abilities, such as the 
healing of others' injuries, telekinesis, and [REDACTED].2 
SCP-2518-D are highly protective of SCP-2518-C, and will 
sometimes appear without clerical invocation to defend or help 
them, such as during natural disasters or in warfare (the latter 
sometimes in the establishment of peace treaties). Occasionally, 
they are accompanied by SCP-2518-E, human women dressed 
identically to their male counterparts, though SCP-2518-E do not 
possess the abilities of SCP-2518-D. SCP-2518-C treat the 
visitations of -D and -E with great enthusiasm and reverence, and 
usually express great sadness to see them leave. 


Indigenous and nomadic humans in the immediate area of 
SCP-2518-A have known of its anomalous nature for much of known 
history, with mentions and artistic depictions included in the writings, 
art, and oral traditions of the Harappan, Bactrian, Persian, Hindi, and 
Pashtun cultures, among many others. SCP-2518’s existence 
became known to the Foundation in 19 when a division of the 
British Indian Army discovered a small Pashtun village situated near 
the entrance to SCP-2518-A. Said village was decorated with a 
number of large stone carvings unlike any known to exist in the 
area. When pressed for information, the villagers claimed to have 
traded the excess of a recent crop surplus in exchange for artwork 
created by SCP-2518-C, which was believed to bring good luck to its 
owners. After initial exploration confirmed the anomalous nature of 
SCP-2518-A, word was discreetly sent to the highest tiers of the 
British government, whereupon the Foundation took over and 
established diplomatic relations with the nearest ruling body within 
SCP-2518-B. 


+ SCP-2518 Interview Log 
SCP-2518 Interview Log 


Date: 21/3/19 
Interviewed: SCP-2518-C-128, a priestess of 


the nearest city to SCP-2518-A. 

Interviewer: Dr. Bannerman 

Foreword: First formal interview to take place 
between a Foundation operative and a citizen 
of SCP-2518-B. 


>BEGIN LOG< 
SCP-2518-C-128: Welcome, child of Seth. 


Dr. Bannerman: Thank you, Khmroz.3 My 
colleagues and | are here to ask you — what is 
this place? 


SCP-2518-C-128: You are in the city of llakhri, 
of the land of Anakagir, home of the 


Dr. Bannerman: But | thought you were — 
were— 


SCP-2518-C-128: Extinct? The Creator does 
not always express the same affection for us 
that he does for you, but he saved us all the 
same, from both the waters of the Deluge and 
the arm of the Daeva Empire. 


Dr. Bannerman: Why have you not returned 
to our world since? 


SCP-2518-C-128: We have made various 
attempts. The Vskvodibaza® was not always 
the only link between our worlds. 


Dr. Bannerman: Are there other passages? 


SCP-2518-C-128: There were once dozens. 
All of them have been destroyed by the 
humans on your side. 


Dr. Bannerman: Why? 


SCP-2518-C-128: Our fight against the 


Daevas gave them cause to hate us, and their 
lies about our nature spread to both human 
and [REDACTED] in time. 


Dr. Bannerman: My condolences. 


SCP-2518-C-128: The Ighoghiri advised us to 
stay in Anakagir until they told us of a better 
time to return. It is our impression that our 
appearance would be upsetting to humans in 
modern times. 


Dr. Bannerman: It would indeed. We strive to 
protect normalcy, and can confirm that most 

would fear you for different reasons. | am sorry 
for any crimes we have committed in the past. 


SCP-2518-C-128: | think | speak on behalf of 
all when | say that you are forgiven. | 
must return to my post at the temple now. 


Dr. Bannerman: Very well. Thank you for your 
time. 


>END LOG< 


Addendum-2518a: On 23/04/1975, Researcher Anna Sutton was 
seduced by an instance of SCP-2518-D, resulting in her dismissal 
from Foundation employment. Attempts at retrieving Sutton were 
made impossible by the actions of her seducer, who threatened 
violence towards Foundation staff. Whether this relationship was a 
compulsive effect exerted by the instance or a decision 
independently made by Sutton in defiance of regulations cannot be 
ascertained. Sutton was integrated into the population of SCP-2518- 
E soon afterward and tested positive for pregnancy a week after her 
dismissal, giving birth to a 6-kilogram son five months later. Several 
instances of SCP-2518-E assisted in the birth of Sutton’s child, who 
was born via Cesarean section made painless by a naturally- 
harvested anesthetic. The SCP-2518-D who impregnated Sutton 
was also present to heal her incisions. A female SCP-2518-C served 
as the offspring’s wet nurse for the duration of the child’s infancy. 


Said child is currently in adulthood and a functioning member of 
SCP-2518-C society. Sutton and her lover have thus far turned 
down requests for interviews. 


Addendum-2518b: The Paropamisus Research Station suffered 
significant damage during the October 2015 Hindu Kush 
earthquake, with seven guards and four researchers among the 
casualties. Straggling Pashtun individuals intruded on the area, but 
were forcibly subdued and issued amnestics by available personnel 
long enough for backup and maintenance crews to arrive. 
SCP-2518-A itself was relatively undamaged, remaining traversable. 


Footnotes 

1. Five alphabets and one syllabary serve as the writing systems for 
these languages. 

2. Words spoken by SCP-2518-D are always heard in the native 
language of the hearer(s). 

3. Honorific among SCP-2518-C clergy 

4. After the interview, a subfossil Daevite skull was brought to the 
Earth side of SCP-2518-A, where it was discovered to be incapable 
of passing through a previously unknown invisible barrier. 

5. SCP-2518-C’s name for SCP-2518-A 

6. SCP-2518-C's name for SCP-2518-D 


« SCP-2517 | SCP-2518 | SCP-2519 » 


SCP-283: A Rock That Falls Sideways 


Item #: SCP-283 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: Due to the strange but 
harmless nature of SCP-283, it is to be kept in a secure box against 
the east wall of room E-107 at Site-137. Aside from that, SCP-283 
can be handled by any personnel as long as they are observed by at 
least a level 3 member of staff, who is to keep watch over SCP-283 
to prevent petty theft. 


Description: For all intents and purposes, SCP-283 is an ordinary 
rock, slightly mottled and worn from age and collisions, made of dark 
gray granite. It weighs just over 1 kg and is 10 cm in length. 
However, instead of following the usual route of gravity, SCP-283 is 
pulled in the direction of exact magnetic East. Close study reveals 
that SCP-283 is, in fact, falling around the Earth as well as being 
affected by its odd gravitational pull. 


The rock was first found after an investigation of poltergeist activity 
in , Australia. Reported as the phenomenon known as 'Min Min 
lights,’ which are in fact known to be . See document [DATA 
EXPUNGED] for Dr. 's notes on the subject. 


According to witnesses, the rock purportedly hurtled across the 
plains, through the walls of a house and a car, and was eventually 
stopped by a mobile trailer home, where it remained lodged in the 
metal wall until the following morning. At first, Agent believed it 
to be attracted by some magnetic force, although subsequent testing 
has proved this false. SCP-283 is an ordinary granite cobble, apart 
from falling in the wrong direction. Agent accidentally dropped 
SCP-283 and was forced to chase after it. The retrieval involved a 
minor head injury, but confirmed suspicions about its nature. 


Note from Dr. Wood: 


SCP-2519: Cry me a river 


Item #: SCP-2519 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: One instance of SCP-2519 is to 
be stored on a flash drive in a standard electronic item storage 
locker at Site-15. Mobile Task Force Kappa-10 ("Skynet") is to 
establish web crawler programs to detect sharing of SCP-2519 files, 
and is to investigate evidence of infection by SCP-2519 of known 
artificial intelligences. 


Further testing of SCP-2519 is subject to permission from the 
Director of Site-15, and is to be conducted in a soundproof, airtight, 
Faraday-shielded testing room. 


Description: SCP-2519 is a digital audio file named "Babylon.mp3", 
which encodes the 3-part round "By the waters of Babylon", based 
on the music written by Philip Hayes (1738-1797) and set to the text 
of Psalm 137. Audio analysis indicates that the recorded music is 
played by a small cylinder music box. 


Electronic devices used to play the file, or mechanical systems 
exposed to audio playback of the file, are subject to one or more of 
the following effects: 


* reduction in speed and efficiency of operation 
¢ leakage of oil and other fluids 
* cessation of function 


These continue for the duration of exposure, and have been known 
to recur at later intervals. SCP-2519 has not been observed to have 
any effect on living organisms. 


SCP-2519 has the following additional effects where the capabilities 
of the exposed device permit: 


¢ duplication and automatic distribution of SCP-2519 to other 
devices on any accessible network 

* the generation of additional data comprising new lines of 
music (designated SCP-2519-1) with harmonies based on the 
original round; these are added to the SCP-2519 file 


While these effects are typical for certain types of malware, the 
SCP-2519 file contains no data or code that would produce these 
results. 


The existence of SCP-2519 was discovered through Foundation 
monitoring of dark net communications about a virus encoded within 
an otherwise normal MP3 file. Following isolation of the original file, 
an additional 6,997 instances of SCP-2519-1 were also identified 
and contained. Selected test logs are set out below. 


Test SCP-2519-09 - 11/14/2016 


Subject: Standard Foundation air-gapped testing 
computer, fitted with speakers. 


Procedure: SCP-2519 was loaded to the testing 
computer, and played aloud. 


Results: First testing involving playing of SCP-2519 
audio. One SCP-2519-1 instance generated. 30% loss of 
processing speed within test computer, consistent with 
previous tests. Monitoring camera in testing chamber 
ceased recording during experiment, with function 
returning spontaneously at conclusion of test. Repetition 
of test provided evidence that exposure to SCP-2519 
audio was the cause of the camera's loss of function. 


Test SCP-2519-12 - 11/17/2016 
Subject: 1.3L four-stroke petrol car engine. 


Procedure: The engine was started and then exposed to 
SCP-2519 audio played from the testing computer. 


Results: Testing computer and camera experienced 
expected reductions in functionality. After 45 seconds of 


exposure to SCP-2519, the engine stalled and would not 
restart. Unexpectedly, the engine's oil tank began 
leaking, with the loss of approximately three litres of oil. 
The leaked oil was observed to form patterns on the 
testing chamber floor, which were photographed for 
analysis. 


+ Addendum 1: Cryptanalysis results