Back then, there were ten Golden Crows 
appearing all at once. One of them found a 
chance, and summoned great fires upon to the 
Tower of Yu. | was no match for it, and was 
thus trapped. Shang people later came and 
wanted to enact evil deeds. But fortunately, the 
Sword of Xuanyuan exerted its power despite 


being damaged. Shang people saw it as 
divine/magical, and did not dare to transgress, 
thus buried it under the ground. 


FA , To, —tAwZie , ST 
Lah, APAZSl , AA HE , AALS 
SA , KAiWSS , SRG ! SAAR , 
RM , ESA , RASHL , ARREM 
FE ! 


| was born in the Jing State, and received my 
Transformation into the serpentine form at the 
age of twelve. | began to study the Way of the 
Serpent at the age of twenty, and was 
fortunate enough to work in the capital. The 
Sword | commanded was powerful enough to 
slay gods, but who can predict that the death 
of nine crows would cause the heaven and 
earth to destabilize, letting the last one loose? 
Now that the Tower of Yu is shattered, the 
Sword of Xuanyuan is gone, the Crow has 
escaped, while | am still left alive. | have failed 
King Jie's mission! 


Research's Note: The Tower of Yu seems to be referring 
to SCP-2481-1, while the Sword of Xuanyuan refers to 
SCP-2481-2. — Head Researcher Xue Qing 


RAB , ABIL , SZIRBIUA. 
RA ! 


| may wish for death, but if | do so, the history 
of Xia will since be lost. | therefore dare not 
seek death! 


About SCP-2481-1 and -2 


BARS, UNF, XRRBWSA , BZ 
Age/\s. BIZ, BECR , WET A 
fe. BERANE , W\SAR , FES 
A. WHR , RAB. 


In the past, Father Serpent taught us the ways, 
establishing the written language and the 
methods of building machines. The latter is 
called Fuxi bagua.4 The Yellow Emperor 
studied it, and acquired the spirit of the metal, 
thus defeating Chiyou at Zhuolu. King Yu 
collected metal from nine States, and was able 
to build his towers based on bagua. After that, 
the gods all stayed away out of fear, and 
ghosts cried at night. 


SiN , Wise, BRARSARLIC. Bh 
Al: “Soha, "EA: “he, AAR. A 
6, kath, MRS. SUAKAMNZE , Ww 
ne, Wiis, DR, wale , TAR 
i, atin, SHZEh, BRE, ASA 
C2 , WaT R. 


During the reign of King Yu, all land within the 
four seas were unified. The savage and the 
foreign all fall under his rule. Some suggested: 
"We should sacrifice to gods." King Yu 
answered: "Gods are food to the Dragons, and 
humans are descendants of the Dragons. This 
is why we should not fear gods." Hence King 
Yu collected metal from nine States, building 
nine towers to intimidate the gods. During the 
reign of King Shaokang, swords that are 
capable of slaying gods were put onto the 
towers. The swords were named after our 
great ancestor Yellow Emperor, called 
Xuanyuan. When King Jie was ruling, there 
were forty-nine such towers and more than ten 
such swords. 


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AR , @BMF AaER , KES , W5| 
KES. ESM, SIRZ. RBA 
$9}, AA CK, ARBILN , RAAB , A 
AH. 


The working principle of the Sword of 
Xuanyuan, is not to destroy, but to get rid of 
one's form, mind, history/process from 
beginning to end and causation/cause and 
effect, making it no longer exist. With nine 
swords used, heaven and earth were disturbed 
greatly, and such action is like drawing fire to 
oneself. Golden Crows were no longer, and 
Xia was also subjected to its effect. All turned 
into ashes, except for me, who survived by the 
effect of the broken Sword. When Shang 
people arrived here, they didn't even know 
about Xia, and thought of me/this place as 
godly or monstrous. 


About the cause of SCP-2481's current state 


Ba, Bae , KR, ASME, Us 
SAS  RAWR. FLARE. 


The Shang folks engaged in business, and 
were lowly people. They did not study the 
ways of the Dragon and the Serpent, and in 
turn worshiped the Golden Crows. It's 
laughable. They rebelled against Xia during 
the reign of Kongjia. 


FLAN , BBR. RANA, AIK 
zZ, ROK, WARES SE, BSB 
A, RMAR. 


During the reign of King Kongjia, the savage 
and the lowly people prayed for magic from the 
gods. The king used machines to drive them 
away and wiped them out. Only the Shang 
people managed to survive by worshiping the 
Golden Crows. From the reign of King Gao to 
the reign of King Fa, Shang was dealt with 
multiple times but we could not rid ourselves of 
them. 


fg, Wh HaB2Ze , SRA, UKKR 
WAA= eS. TAHT, Bek HURL 
BAMA , Asses, tala , 1S 
BAih , N5—S , IMR ! 


The treacherous Jun was the leader of Shang, 
who betrayed our Mother and Father, 
summoning the three-legged crows with great 
fires and sacrifices. Ten suns appeared all at 
once, and Xia Dynasty was in a dire situation. 
Thus King Jie ordered ten officials to get rid of 
the Crows with the Swords of Xuanyuan. With 
ten Swords used and nine crows fallen, one 
escaped and the effort failed by the last 
minute. Such sadness! 


As the "Golden Crows" in SCP-2481-3 description 
resembles the entity worshipped by the group Hudju zhi 
Zi,° with permission, the subject was shown materials 
related to SCP-1428 for confirmation. SCP-2481-3's 
reaction as follow. 


BeSeHsk , USRAWE ! S60 , te 
ZieMR |! RAE SR ! 


It may have escaped back then, but now, it 
was in the cage at last! Now that the Golden 
Crow is trapped, the Way of the Serpent is 
achieved! The kings of Xia can now rest in 
peace! 


For more information regarding the Xia Anomalous Culture 
Group, consult Document-2481. 


O5 Level Clearance Required 


Input Credentials: HN 21? th7z (a) 88? 


To the O5 Council, 


Based on the information gathered and the 
research into SCP-2481-1 and -2, the research 
team have come to the conclusion that the Xia 
Dynasty itself can be seen as an anomaly. 
They were in command of highly developed 
and anomalous technology, and most of its 
citizens had undergone anomalous 
modifications. 


We have already confirmed SCP-2481-1 to be 
part of a larger computing device, but the 
study of SCP-2481-2 provides even more 
striking implications. Specialists have identified 
similar inner structure and working principle to 
Scranton Reality Anchors, and SCP-2481-2 is 
believed to have been designed as a one-time 
use reality-warping weapon. The analysis of 
the Hume level within SCP-2481 suggests that 
SCP-2481-2 is the core of the anomaly, and 
the reason that the items were able to be 
preserved. It may also be that SCP-2481-2 
has somehow placed SCP-2481 in a form of 
stasis, keeping SCP-2481-3 alive despite its 
injuries. 


The team was able to obtain a list of important 
locations and structures of the Xia Dynasty 
from SCP-2481-3, but have been unable to 
locate any of the sites on said list. 
Furthermore, not only does SCP-2481-1 
appear to have been cut off from a larger 
structure, but there is also a suspicious lack of 
SCP-2481-1 parts outside of SCP-2481 even 
given the passage of time. 


Therefore, based on SCP-2481-3's description 
of the so-called Sword of Xuanyuan's working 
principle, a bold hypothesis may be put forth. 
Given the literary prominence of the Xia 


In addition to this, due to her physical makeup and density, her 
biology has been slowed as well. Subject ages at least a fourth of 
the normal rate of aging; also, her menstrual cycle is approximately 
six months long, with menses itself generally lasting for three to four 
(3 -4) weeks. 


SCP-275's mental state has been described by Dr. Glass as 
"worrying": because her anomalous condition prevents her from 
experiencing most forms of sensation, she indulges in self- 
destructive behavior in an effort to perceive tactile stimuli. 


« SCP-274 | SCP-275 | SCP-276 » 


Dynasty but a lack of archeological evidence, 
we hypothesize that the simultaneous 
activation of nine separate SCP-2481-2 
instances caused a mass destabilization of 
reality, resulting in the near-complete erasure 
of the Xia Dynasty and their artifacts from 
existence. SCP-2481 may have only been 
preserved due to SCP-2481-2's damaged 
state, and may well be the only extant remnant 
of the Xia Dynasty. 


Nonetheless, the Foundation would benefit 
greatly from a thorough analysis and 
investigation of SCP-2481-2. It may be too 
dangerous to apply the likes of SCP-2481-2 to 
direct usage, but the object will nevertheless 
advance our study of reality manipulation. 
Since most of its parts have not suffered any 
damage beyond being broken off, SCP-2481-2 
could potentially be repaired. However, in 
order to do that, SCP-2481-2 has to be 
removed from its current location and then 
reassembled. This will lead to the 
destabilization of SCP-2481 and likely, the 
death of SCP-2481-3, which is still a valuable 
information source. 


| therefore ask that the issue be discussed and 
a decision be made. 


— Head Researcher Xue Qing 


Footnotes 

1. SCP-2481 was discovered accidentally during the archaeological 
dig of said Shang Dynasty site. The Foundation was subsequently 
notified for the anomalous nature of SCP-2481. Based on the 
materials discovered by the archaeological team, it is believed that 
the Shang Dynasty site was intentionally built upon SCP-2481 for 
the purpose of “warding off evil.” 


2. Including but not limited to a quick rise in temperature, 
deterioration of SCP-2481-1, and further injury to SCP-2481-3. 

3. Allegedly the last king of Xia Dynasty, commonly described as a 
tyrant. 

4. A Taoist concept, consisting of eight trigrams, often used to 
represent fundamental principles of reality. 

5. "Children of the Torch," seeSCP-1428,SCP-281 4andSCP-2995for 
more details. 


« SCP-2480 | SCP-2481 | SCP-2482 » 


Document-2481 


The following is the extended log of information gathered from 
SCP-2481-3’s written text, regarding the Xia Anomalous Culture 
Group. 


About the Yellow Emperor! 


Stampa, Re, WaT AE , RAAT 
Rm, RMATREIZU, 


Our great ancestor, the Yellow Emperor, once fought 
Chiyou and the Yan Emperor. He defeated Chiyou at 
Zhuolu, made the Yan Emperor retreat at Banquan, and 
killed Xingtian at the Changyang Mountain. 


SALA, SSARA ,RTHWX. WHA, KR, AM 
BINA , SWARM. RB, AFR, SKE, 
Ree , BEA , BALATZ. 


mp2, A: ARe , Qh; ame, Beth, A 
-BWATADY ,@APR, Sait , SARE , RA 
AK, Ai? CB Zee, RADNZ , SE, MH 
PN 


Chiyou got rid of his body, skin, and hair, and sacrificed 
them to the Brass Dragon, also known as Fuxi. Chiyou 
had eighty-one brothers, all possessing heads of brass 
and iron. The Yan Emperor prayed to Niwa, thus 
becoming immortal and immune to diseases. He could 
survive with his head removed, and could craft flesh into 
different shapes/forms. 


The Yellow Emperor saw this and commented: "Fuxi is 
our father, and Niwa is our mother. But they have 
trapped each other in Taisui2 for over ten thousand years 
now. Sacrificing in vain, each fighting for their own 


master/lord, but for what? The ways they taught are still 
preserved, why not study those instead? So we can 
understand the Way of the Serpent and modify ourselves 
into the shape of the Dragon." 


BAL BM A: “BSReNT-A , SRAM , Hi 
SRE KG. Nake, REA. BABE 7 
Be RRA , SFB, 


Chiyou was defeated but said: "Me and my eighty-one 
brothers are all blessed by the Brass Dragon. We have 
bodies of brass and iron that nothing can harm us." 
Applying swords and knives to them were proven 
useless. The Yellow Emperor thus summoned lighting 
and fire, turning them into molten iron, and sealed them 
in Shu States. 


Rao, AWA, RAZR, RMA. wee 
B, S840. 2, Bk, WO, Ae, RFR ESI, 


After the Yan Emperor surrendered, there was the one 
called Xingtian, who worshiped Mother Dragon. He 
rebelled holding axe and shield. The Yellow Emperor cut 
off his head, but he grew new mouth and eyes and kept 
fighting. The Yellow Emperor burned him and he finally 
died. He was buried in the Mountain of Changyang. 


About King Yu4 


Boy , AMAL, MH, Sh, AMS, RSAX, 
co 


° 


During the reign of King Yu, Xiangliu caused chaos by 
spreading plague and harmful insects. Xiangliu 
possessed body of a snake and nine human heads. 


HUS , RAS. MERZE, MKZS , MAKE , 
RUA. FARA Ma 


Xiangliu was originally humans combined. They did not 
adhere to the Way of the Serpent and listened to the 


words of the Dragon, so their flesh melted together and 
their souls were gone. One would be consumed if came 
in contact with it. 


SiN , HA , AMAR, aTAm WA: “aK 
BARMTAD ,NFAPR SALKRXTAE , SB 
SRS , Ht SBTAD, "SUMKTZE , aS 
A. MILAM , WABA, RR, BAP, 


During the reign of King Yu, there were big floods. 
Regulating had proven unsuccessful, so King Yu asked 
Boyi for help. Boyi answered: "Eight million years has 
passed since Fuxi trapped Niwa in the planet of Taisui. 
Now there are venomous dragons and serpents in the 
rivers, such is anomalous. We need to check on Taisui." 
Thus King Yu collected metal from all over the country, 
and built Towers of Yu. He later built a huge ship, 
passing by the Moon and Mars before sailing it to Taisui. 


fAmA “AYA, AZ SUA , AREA , 
WARMER, "MBARB= FETA , WHR. M 
ARM , FAKE. FREN , RUZ , BAAD, 


Boyi said: "Taisui is where the Dragon is trapped. Now 
that the cage has a crack, flesh descended down to the 
Nine States, causing the likes of Xiangliu to appear." 
Thus King Yu built three giant ships, and stationed them 
on Taisui, mending the crack. During the reign of King 
Qi, a gateway leading to Taisui was built. 


Researcher's Note: While the connection is unconfirmed, this 
fragment greatly resembles the To the Dragons' Witness poem from 
CotBG Archive / /20 - .—Dr. Judith Low, Senior Adviser at the 
Department of History - Religious Gol Threat Analysis 


About Transformation 


TOR , THIthZ4L , UBS, HR, RARE, EA 
hee , AMES , HRV. ilk iM BRS, FA 
UbZR, 


One will receive their ritual of Transformation at the age 
of twelve, to become similar in appearance to our Mother 
Dragon and Father Serpent. Farmers acquire scales, 
craftsmen acquire serpent heads, scholars/officials 
possess body of serpents, while lords look like dragons. 
Merchants, servants/slaves and savages do not belong, 
and will not go through the rituals. 


Researcher's Note: The Mekhanites, the Daevites, the Sarkites, and 
now this? Various ancient cultures have undergone anomalous 
phases (often with a strong emphasis on corporeal augmentation/ 
transmogrification); how much has it influenced the development of 
our species? — Dr. Judith Low, Senior Adviser at the Department of 
History - Religious Gol Threat Analysis 


ANAM 24, AFAM ZH , UBER, 


Those who contributed greatly could perfect the 
Transformation ritual, joining the ranks of scholars or 
even lords. 


About the Dragons 


BABE TAW , Mex, AWG , A zih, BA 
KA , UMAR, BIS, S2RH, AK; BPA 
4, Az, Axia, “VB, BEA. AB, Kis 
th, 


The gods gathered at the great abyss, like insects drawn 
to flames. The abyss is also called Guixu. There were 
two great dragons, who fed on gods. One of them stands 
for Yang, and is the spirit of metal, whose name is Fuxi; 
the other one stands for Yin, and is the god of body/ 
flesh, whose name is Nuwa. The two dragons mated and 
humans were born. Thus the humans are descendants 
of the dragons. 


Researcher's Note: Dualism is not unexpected (the basic concept 
existing among a majority of theological, mythological, and even 
philosophical traditions), but the nature of the dragons, of organic 
versus inorganic, is not something found in known Chinese 


traditions. However, a similar concept can be found in the heterodox 
writings of a little known Mekhanite sect whose beliefs were never 
codified and incorporated into the later Church of the Broken God 
theology. — Dr. Judith Low, Senior Adviser at the Department of 
History - Religious Gol Threat Analysis 


(ARS , HER, HRMS, S/N , ABA, 
LA/\Sh 702s , aetagabk, Alte, B>)#e Zia. 


Fuxi is our Father Serpent. He first taught us written 
language, and then the bagua to help us understand the 
rules of the world. Machines were made based on 
bagua. Since then, we all studied the Way of the 
Serpent.