SCP Foundation - Equestrian Files

Chapters

SCP-EQ-001 - Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better
SCP-EQ-002 - Double The Fun
SCP-EQ-003 - Nature's Perfect Gourmand
SCP-EQ-004 - I'd Like To Be A Tree
SCP-EQ-005 - The Queen Of Riddles
SCP-EQ-006 - By This Staff I Rule
SCP-EQ-007 - Choose Your Own Adventure
SCP-EQ-008 - The Sun's Prison
SCP-EQ-010 - The Organ To The Outside
SCP-EQ-011 - A Lucid Dream
SCP-EQ-012 - How Do You Lock The Key To Its Own Cell?
SCP-EQ-013 - The Broken Throne
SCP-EQ-014 - Afterschool Special
SCP-EQ-015 - Juice Of Life
SCP-EQ-016 - Nothing Can Stop... The Smooze!
SCP-EQ-017 - A Babble-Less Brook
SCP-EQ-018 - The Room that Time Forgot
SCP-EQ-019 - Cold Wind Blows
SCP-EQ-009 - Father Of Monsters

SCP-EQ-001 - Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better

Item #: SCP-EQ-001

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: Object is to be kept in a crystal case within a secured steel safe that is equipped with a combination lock, set to the code [REDACTED]. Safe must be adhered to a solid wall, but otherwise can be stored in a standard Foundation locker. Access to the object is to be granted only by approval of at least one (1) Level 3 personnel or higher and requires an escort of at least three (3) non-pony security guards at all times. At no point may a single pony be alone in the object's presence. Transport of the object must be done in it's crystal case; at no point may the object come into contact with a pony outside of testing. Due to the nature of the object, testing may only be preformed in isolated buildings that have been structurally reinforced for extra durability and equipped with an anti-magic bubble that surrounds the structure completely.

As of [REDACTED], D-Class are no longer allowed to test SCP-EQ-001. All testing must be done by a Research Tech of at least Level 2. A minimum of ~~ten (10)~~ ~~twenty (20)~~ thirty (30) non-pony guards must be stationed around the testing area for the duration of the experiment. Subjects, testers, and guards must be affixed with a tracking bracelet at all times object is outside of its container.

Description: SCP-EQ-001 is a metal amulet comprised of a number of shaped rubies set into a steel-like material that has so far proven unidentifiable. The whole has been shaped into the likeness of the head, upper torso, and wings of an alicorn. All attempts to acquire samples of the metal, or pry the gems from their sockets, has to date been unsuccessful. The amulet is connected to a necklace comprised of the same material, and appears to be able through unknown means to expand or contract to fit the neck of its wearer. The phrase "TO THE STRONGEST" is inscribed in Old Ponish on the inside of the amulet in small letters.

SCP-EQ-001 only displays its anomalous properties when worn by a pony, hereafter known as an instance of SCP-EQ-001-a. Instances exhibit heightened abilities and levels of energy far in excess of what they are capable of prior to putting on SCP-EQ-001, often going without sleep in preference to continued practice of new abilities. This growth appears to be cumulative, as ability continues to grow the longer they are in contact with the amulet. No upper limit to ability growth has been observed, mainly due to difficulty in containment in late stages of usage. SEE TESTING LOG. Instances do not need to wear the amulet to activate its effects; merely touching it will result in the initial process of growth.

Instances of SCP-EQ-001-a also display increased feelings of megalomania, combativeness, and [DATA EXPUNGED], as well as an equivalent decrease in empathy. Originally thought to be a natural response to having one's abilities increased, it has been reclassified as a property of SCP-EQ-001 after repeated testing showed these feelings increasing at a constant rate among all test subjects. These feelings often result in instances seeking out other ponies and attempting to prove their superiority to them, often resulting in the reinforcement of these new emotions. It is theorized that these emotions will eventually grow to such points that they become detrimental to the instance's mental welfare, causing them to be overcome in a contest and lose possession of the amulet. SCP-EQ-001 has passed from hoof to hoof in this manner sporadically in recorded history, and is presumed to be behind [REDACTED], [REDACTED], and the fall of [REDACTED]. Instances show a near crippling compulsion to continue wearing SCP-EQ-001, and become incensed and violent at the thought of removing it even temporarily. Due to its effects, removal of the amulet once sufficient growth in ability has been achieved is difficult.

Instances of SCP-EQ-001-a, upon removal of the amulet, immediately lose all increased abilities and mental deficiencies. Interestingly, recovering instances have been reported to have a marked increase in their empathy. Proposal to use limited exposure to SCP-EQ-001 to increase good will among ponies pending.
Proposal denied. We have far less dangerous ways to make friends. --- O5-1

SCP-EQ-001 was recovered from Ponyville after the events of [REDACTED]. Due to wide exposure of the event and proximity to a number of Ponies of Interest, amnestic spells were deemed inadvisable. Foundation agents in guise of Princess's guards recovered SCP-EQ-001 with the cover story of delivering it to the Royal Library for study. Agent S______ D____ conducted an interview with T_____ afterward and learned that SCP-EQ-001 had been purchased from an antiques store in Canterlot. Agents dispatched to search the store for more anomalous objects discovered the store to have vanished. Connection with the PoI Curio Shopkeepers under investigation.

Testing performed in separate structure outside of Site __. Subjects were given standard Foundation living quarters and asked to put on SCP-EQ-001, and then demonstrate abilities every 24 hours. Materials provided when deemed useful for testing. Head Researcher J___ B__ in charge of tests.

Subject: D-001-1
Species: Earth pony
After 24 hours of exposure: Subject spends most of day pacing living quarters. Upon request, lifted 100 pound block of concrete over head with no visible strain. Requested books, other entertainment devices, and a plant to tend; requests denied. Subject appears bored and restless. Slept nine and a half hours.
After 48 hours of exposure: Subject spends most of day exercising, primarily push-ups and laps around living quarters. Upon request, lifted several 100 pound blocks over head with no visible strain, and asked for more. Requested books, weights, and other exercise equipment; requests denied. Subject appears exuberant about increased strength, and displayed anger when requests were denied. Slept for seven hours and forty minutes.
After 72 hours of exposure: Subject exercises almost constantly, primarily push-ups and laps, occasionally breaking to juggle objects of living quarters such as bed, desk, and chairs. Cracks noted occasionally in concrete floor upon footfalls. Upon request, subject lifted several 100 pound blocks of concrete over hear with one hoof, and then proceeded to juggle them. Demanded exercise equipment; challenged Head Researcher J___ B__ to arm wrestling for items when request denied. Slept for four hours and ten minutes.
After 96 hours of exposure: At 3:14 p.m., subject broke through concrete walls of testing area with bare hooves and attempted to breach containment. Subject proved abnormally resistant to sleep spells and telekinesis. D-001-1 successfully recovered after two hours, resulting in _ injuries.
Notes - Huh, I was expecting D-001-1's talent in farming and plant growth to be affected. We should clarify this first.

Subject: D-001-2
Species: Earth pony
Nearly identical to previous test. Testing log cut for brevity.
After 72 hours of exposure: At 3:47 a. am, D-001-2 kicked down door of living quarters and attempted to breach containment. Recovered after 3 hours, resulting in _ injuries.
Notes - Hypothesis confirmed. SCP-EQ-001 increases general abilities based on species, not individual talents of ponies. Unless otherwise needed, we should only need to record species of D-class for these.

Subject: D-001-3
Species: Pegasus
After 24 hours of exposure: Subject spends most of day restlessly pacing and flying around living quarters. Upon request, used provided cloud to create rain, snow, and lightning with 200% efficiency compared to average weather pony. (Note: D-001-3 has never been trained as a weather pony and did not display talent for it prior to testing). Requested books, games, or "literally anything to do"; requests denied. Slept for ten hours and twenty minutes.
After 48 hours of exposure: Subject spent most of day flying around living quarters, only alighting on the ground for five minutes at a time every 1-2 hours. Subject observer moving at speeds of nearly 35 mph and demonstrated maneuverability sufficient to avoid impact with walls of living quarters at such speeds. Was able to produce a cloud of substantial size out of ambient moisture in the air before test cloud was provided, and produced rain, snow, and lightning from it with 400% efficiency. Demanded a larger test area so that they could "Really show you all what I can do!"; request denied. Slept for five hours and fifteen minutes.
After 72 hours of exposure: At 11:24 a.m., D-001-3 somehow created a tornado with sufficient size to demolish living quarters. D-001-3 breached containment in the ensuing chaos and successfully recovered after 7 hours, ____ km away, resulting in __ injuries.
Notes - These tests are starting to become very costly in terms of personnel. Adding a magic shell around the building to keep these guys from causing more havoc.

Subject: D-001-4
Species: Unicorn
After 24 hours of exposure: Subject spends more of day performing minor feats of magic. Upon request, performed a number of spells including ones the subject had no knowledge of prior to exposure. Requested spell books and an audience; requests denied. Slept for six hours and fifty minutes.
After 48 hours of exposure: Subject spends most of day performing increasingly powerful and dangerous magics. Upon request, declined to perform any magic until Head Researcher J___ B__ proved he could perform superior magic. (Note: J___ B__ is not a unicorn). D-001-4 became incensed after request denied and teleported an unknown distance, breaching containment. D-001-4 recovered 6 days later in the town of [REDACTED] where they'd [DATA EXPUNGED], resulting in __ agent injuries and _ civilian injuries.
Notes - Probably should have seen that coming. Adding an anti-magic element to the barrier. Any more missteps like this one and the 05 Council will have our heads.

Subject: D-001-5
Species: Crystal pony
After 24 hours of exposure: Subject spends day pacing living quarters and napping in bed. Upon request, demonstrated no abnormal changes in either strength, intelligence, or durability. Requested books, paper and pencils, and games; requests denied. Slept for eight hours and thirty minutes.
After 48 hours of exposure: Subject spends most of day pacing living quarters and staring morosely at walls. Upon request, demonstrated no abnormal abilities despite more thorough suggested activities performed. Requested type writer, paper and pens, and games; requests denied. Slept for nine hours.
Test cut for brevity
After 168 hours of exposure: Subject spends day restlessly pacing living quarters. Upon request, displays no abnormal abilities. Requests to go home; request approved. Test aborted and amnestic spell applied.
Notes - Curious. Wonder why she wasn't affected. Perhaps a certain percentage of ponies are immune?

Subject: D-001-6
Species: Zebra
Test results same as D-001-5. Test cut for brevity.

Subject: D-001-7
Species: Griffon
Test results same as D-001-5. Test cut for brevity.
Notes - Pretty sure by this point that 001 only affects earth ponies, pegasi, and unicorns. Further tests on non-equine races deemed unnecessary. Though I do have one more idea to try...

Subject: ________ ____, volunteer
Species: Alicorn
After 5 hours of exposure: Subject proceeded to [DATA EXPUNGED]. D-001-8 recovered after 19 hours, resulting in __ personnel injuries, __ civilian injuries, and _____ bits in damages to the city of [REDACTED]. Widespread use of amnestic spells and a cover story of a wild monster attack deployed. J___ B__ demoted to Assistant Researcher and removed from project.
Notes - WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA?!?! --- O5 Council.

Addendum: To date, __ ponies have approached Site __, claiming something drew them to the location. Ponies interviewed claimed they had no idea what exactly they were looking for, but that it belonged to them and would make their lives better if they had it. Dosed with amnestic spells and sent on their way with no apparent side effects; ponies released this way have yet to return a second time. SCP-EQ-001's reclassification to Euclid status pending review.

SCP-EQ-002 - Double The Fun

Item #: SCP-EQ-002

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: Due to the nature of SCP-EQ-002 and its fixed location, Site 42 operations have been extended to encompass it within its daily routine. As pony-made structures within Site 42 are inevitable targets of local fauna, biological means are to be exclusively used in containment of the object. An area of fifty (50) meters around the entrance are to be sown with bramble strain K-29 and checked on a daily basis for breaks and withering. Mobile Task Force Rho-13 (Weed Whackers) are to constantly monitor the area with remote viewing spells. Should a break be observed, MTF Rho-13 is to surround the exit and detain any entities attempting to leave.

Acquisition of liquid from the object is to be done with telekinesis only. Foundation personnel must wear level C hazmat suits when within twenty (20) meters of object. Any liquid found collecting in natural crevasses is to be immediately vacuumed out and the crack sealed. Liquid discovered outside of object is to be tested for abnormalities and disposed of via evaporation.

Entities that interact with or are produced by SCP-EQ-002 are to be detained for a period of no less than twenty four (24) hours. Should identity of the original not be determined in this period, all instances are to be remanded to D-class status and the original deemed lost. Regardless, all entities are to be doused with amnestic spells and any originals recovered are to be placed under surveillance for up to six (6) months.

Description: SCP-EQ-002 is a small pool located in an underground cave 8.2 km from the western edge of the Everfree Forest, the area also known as Site 42. The pool measures a rough circular shape with a diameter of 22 meters across and is perpetually filled with liquid. Depth of the pool has been impossible to determine at this time due to the properties of the object; it is currently assumed that the pool is bottomless. All other flora and strata within the cavern have proven non-anomalous.

Liquid removed from SCP-EQ-002 demonstrates no anomalous properties and is chemically indistinguishable from water. When inside the boundaries of the pool, the liquid ceases being transparent and takes on a mirror like sheen. Disturbing the liquid in this state produces markedly less ripples than it should and it quickly returns to a flat surface. Objects completely submerged in the pool seem to disappear and cannot be retrieved by any known means. Lengthy objects like measuring sticks and ropes have been submerged to a depth of ____ meters without reaching the bottom. Tracking spells cease to function once they pass under the surface. Objects partially submerged for more than five minutes start getting dragged into the pool, the force of which increases exponentially the longer the object remains in contact with the liquid.

SCP-EQ-002 produces this liquid at a rate of 6.4 liters an hour. Initial investigation of the object showed this rate to be 0.8 liters an hour, but after an attempt to drain the pool was made by Foundation personnel the rate increased to its current speed. Further attempts to completely empty SCP-EQ-002 of liquid are prohibited.

SCP-EQ-002's primary anomalous property occurs when a living creature meets any one of an unknown number of conditions. The full list of these triggers are unknown, but include being in a state of heightened aggression, reciting a verbal phrase, possession of SCP-EQ-___, and [REDACTED], followed by direct contact with the bare skin of the subject. Should this process be completed, rather than the subject vanishing an instance of SCP-EQ-002-a will be produced. It is unknown where SCP-EQ-002-a come from, as the pool does not contain anything other than liquid prior to emergence. Direct observation of this process is impossible, as observers experience feelings of vertigo and dizziness while recording devices inexplicably malfunction, for a duration of no longer then a few seconds. All non-living objects the original entity had on their body will also vanish during this period.

SCP-EQ-002-a is invariably an exact duplicate of the original entity. To date no instance has exhibited any physical or mental differences from its original, including a complete copy of memories in sapient creatures. Interestingly, the original and the instance will both have a memory of emerging from the pool, making identifying the original exceedingly difficult. All instances will claim to be the original and react negatively to the idea that they're a fake. The only definite disparity between the two entities is that SCP-EQ-002-a does not require any condition to activate the pool, though due to having the original's memories it will most likely try duplicating the conditions anyway. If left unchecked, SCP-EQ-002 could theoretically create an infinite amount of instances.

Instances of SCP-EQ-002-1 will on occasion display an exaggerated personality trait of the original, but this flaw wears off after no longer than eight hours. Should any additional instances be created off the flawed entity, this trait will continue to be exaggerated until it is the dominate defining trait of the instance.

Any natural collection of water within the cave containing SCP-EQ-002 exhibits the same properties, including divots too small for the purpose. Sapient instances created through too small pools report the experience to be exceedingly uncomfortable and nauseating. Liquid run off from the pool down the track along its side does not produce this effect, nor does liquid removed in pony-made containers.

Should the entrance to the cavern containing SCP-EQ-002 be permanently sealed or made impassible, a new tunnel will be created through unknown means within 14 days. To date no aperture has appeared farther away than 1 km of the cavern, but experimentation with this property is highly discouraged due to the possibility of an aperture appearing in a populated location. No additional tunnels will appear while the current one remains intact and open.

Addendum: Some have said that unlimited D-Class is an opportunity we should not let pass. But we must remember, of their origin we are dumb. We simply don't know where these creatures come from. We do not know if they hail from some land, or if they secretly have a nefarious plot planned. Until a clear answer to these questions is found, we should leave this thing buried deep, deep in the ground.
- Z_____, Directer of Site 42

SCP-EQ-003 - Nature's Perfect Gourmand

Item #: SCP-EQ-003

Object Class: ~~Euclid~~ Keter

Special Containment Procedures: ~~SCP-EQ-003 is to be kept in a standard outdoor enclosure. A three (3) millimeter wire mesh is to be built into a canopy around the enclosure and checked for wear and tear once an hour. The ground of the enclosure should be stripped of plant life to the bare earth and checked for growth biweekly. One (1) standard food ration per twenty five specimens, to a maximum of eight (8) rations, are to be supplied three times a day.~~ As of event TS-110, SCP-EQ-003-beta are to be kept in a magic sphere continuously maintained by six (6) unicorns guards whose special talent is shielding or defense related. Guards are to be put on rotation shifts so that two are on active duty at all times. One (1) 50 kilogram block of wood per fifty specimens, to a maximum of four (4) blocks, are to be supplied twice daily.

Record players should be placed at regular intervals around the enclosure to ensure overlap sound does not produce cacophony. A selection of carnival calliope records are to be continuously played and rotated out weekly. Should a failure compromise the record players, Foundation staff trained in a standard collection of percussion and wood wind instruments much perform until suitable replacements are acquired.

Should a colony of SCP-EQ-003 be discovered, MTF Iota-7 (Pest Ponies) will be dispatched to the scene via long range teleportation. MTF Iota-7 will provide standard musical practices to subdue the colony while agents use heavy duty vacuum devices attached to non-soundproof plastic containers to collect specimens. Procedure Tau-3519 is to be employed to determine the specific strain prior to arrival at Site __.

Description: SCP-EQ-003 are a unique insectoid species, tentatively classified as a subspecies of drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly). SCp-EQ-003 possesses a spherical body lacking any visible segments, a standard pair of forewings and hindwings, and four limbs. Limbs do not resemble normal insectoid structure, comprised of only one long bendable section with impressive range of dexterity. SCP-EQ-003 has been seen gripping and lifting objects up to ten times its body weight. Its wings are capable of beating 10-15 times a second, giving it the approximate speed and maneuverability of a hummingbird. Its segmented eyes are abnormally large, taking up 18% of its body surface. Its body is covered in soft bristles with the tactile feel of fur; specimens have shown to come in a wide variety of pastel colors.

SCP-EQ-003 is capable of consuming more than thirty times its body weight in a sitting. How it is capable of doing this, and how it is capable of storing such a quantity in its stomach without increasing in size, is unknown. ~~SCP-EQ-003 will consume any kind of edible food, with no preference towards fresh versus prepared foods.~~ See Addendum 01. SCP-EQ-003's sole motivation appears to be seeking out and eating as much food as it can. Specimens have never shown signs of being full and will continue to eat so long as food is readily available. Specimens prefer to eat while in continuous motion, swirling around the food object while taking bites in a manner known as "swarming", similar to piranha.

SCP-EQ-003 do not appear to have egg, larva, or pupa forms, or any other forms comparable to the stages of life common to insectoids. When a specimen has consumed enough matter (testing has shown this to be a minimum of ten times its body weight), it will expel a wad of slime-like matter from its mouth. This mass will transform into an adult instance of SCP-EQ-003 within a few seconds. The new specimen will be physically identical to its parent, although rarely has the new specimen shared its parent's coloration. New specimens show no downtime required to learn or gather bearings, immediately acting with typical behavior for its kind.

SCP-EQ-003's body is remarkably resistant to damage. When placed under stress its body will stretch and bend like rubber before "snapping" back into its original form. To date specimens have survived burning, smashing, bludgeoning, crushing, cutting, piercing, disintegration, drowning (Specimen proceeded to drink water indefinitely and create more instances), boiling, freezing, transforming, implosion, and [DATA EXPUNGED]. Due to this apparent invulnerability, the inner working of SCP-EQ-003 are impossible to determine through autopsy. X-rays have shown nothing identifiable within its carapace.

The only known way to control SCP-EQ-003's population is to deprive it of food. In a nutrient scarce environment, specimens will vanish in a manner constant vigilance has failed to observe. Populations of SCP-EQ-003 will naturally drop on their own accord to within levels the local environment can support, though never to less than ten specimens. ~~SCP-EQ-003 have never shown an interest in eating other instances.~~ See Addendum 02.

While not sapient, specimens have shown a high level of intelligence. All instances of SCP-EQ-003 have shown to be adept at simple problem solving and rudimentary teamwork, and are capable of learning and performing simple tricks. When a specimen comes in contact with a pony, SCP-EQ-003 will typically use its cuddly appearance to act in a disarming fashion and get into the pony's good graces. Often this will result in the pony adopting SCP-EQ-003 and bringing it into their home, whereupon it will gain access to their kitchen and gorge itself. Specimens will display an otherwise unseen amount of self control and refrain from exorbitant feeding in the presence of its owner, waiting until its owner is otherwise occupied and unable to interfere with its feeding.

SCP-EQ-003 have shown a strong attraction to certain kinds of music, most strongly in the genre know as "Big Band". This music will have an almost hypnotic effect upon upon all SCP-EQ-003 in the area, causing them to cease all activity and flit harmlessly near the source of the melody. While specimens will remain docile as long as the melody continues to play, sufficient length of time between feedings will cause the specimen to become restless and return to hunting.

Addendum 01: On __/__/____, Event TS-110 exposed several hundred (exact number unknown due to SCP-EQ-003's rate of reproduction) of SCP-EQ-003 to an unknown spell. Due to researcher's inability to replicate the effects, it is assumed the spell was an altered version or uniquely invented spell created just for this purpose. All specimens subjected to this spell were transformed into a new form, labeled SCP-EQ-003-beta. All original specimens have been reclassified as SCP-EQ-003-alpha.

SCP-EQ-003-beta have demonstrated the ability to consume and digest all inorganic matter. Previous preference to edible foodstuffs has been completely reversed; beta specimens will now actively avoid anything normally considered edible. Beta specimens have demonstrated the ability to bite through every known material and consume it at the same rate as alpha specimens. Beta specimens do not demonstrate the same behavioral patterns of alphas when around ponies, seeming to no longer need to engage in a ruse to acquire sustenance. SCP-EQ-003-beta are much more aggressive and detrimental to their environment, and efforts to discover a way to control the SCP-EQ-003's population have been accelerated.

Addendum 02: Instances of SCP-EQ-003-alpha and -beta were initially placed in same containment area, whereupon beta specimens immediately [DATA EXPUNGED]. Beta specimens then produced new instances of SCP-EQ-003 equal to original amount of alpha. New specimens determined to be of the beta strain. Both kinds are to be kept in separate enclosures at all times and cross experimenting is strongly discouraged.

Addendum 03: Beta specimens have proven remarkably savvy at pretending to be alpha specimens. How they can stomach eating edible food when by all experiments to date show the beta strain cannot ingest nutrient rich objects anymore is unknown. Despite strenuous examinations upon recovery, at least one instance of SCP-EQ-003-beta has imitated alpha behavior enough to have been placed in all alpha enclosures. As of __/__/____, all specimens in Foundation control have been converted to the beta strain and it is believed that SCP-EQ-003-alpha no longer exists in the wild.

Addendum 04: Several specimens have been observed exhibiting an unusual diet. A number of test papers left lying on a table near a specimen were discovered to have all the ink on the pages removed, and the specimen fed enough to produce an instance. Analysis of the pages revealed that they were physically unharmed, though stripped of information. Another specimen was observed to be "eating a stream of magic right out of the shield spell". Strain capable of eating abstract concepts and immaterial objects tentatively named SCP-EQ-003-gamma. Reclassification to keter status under review.
Approved. --- O5-6

SCP-EQ-004 - I'd Like To Be A Tree

Item #: SCP-EQ-004

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: Level A hazmat suits are required for interaction with SCP-EQ-004. The Foundation's role in containment is largely preventative; should a containment failure occur, agents embedded in local governments are to issue a "forest fire" warning and initiate a temporary evacuation to unaffected areas. Ponies found in affected areas are to be detained and examined for early signs of infection.

Regular sweeps are to be performed in areas of known SCP-EQ-004 infection for signs of reemergence. Foundation doctors embedded in all major civilian populations, notably those abutting swamps or heavily forested areas, are to be trained to recognize and easily diagnose early symptoms. Regular sweeps of isolated communities are to be performed once a month. Adult specimen of SCP-EQ-004 are to be cut down and mulched. Infected creatures are to be quarantined and treated with FB-mel. Should symptoms persist, subjects should be made as comfortable as possible.

Description: SCP-EQ-004 is an invasive flowering subspecies of the genus salix, or willow tree. Specimens are biologically identical to natural willow trees with the exception of its reproduction cycle. During spring, adult specimens bud bright blue blossoms attached by very thin pedicels, which break easily from the parent plant. Fallen blossoms will anomalously detect when they are near a living mammal, and will unfold to exude a cloud of pollen in a three meter radius.

Pollen from SCP-EQ-004 contains a virus that is 100% infectious to all forms of mammalian life. Infection occurs when an entity inhales just one breath containing pollen, even at concentrations of _%. Sap collected from SCP-EQ-004 contains trace amounts of the same virus. Symptoms are as follows:

Stage 1 - Occurs within seconds of initial infection. Subjects develop the sudden onset of fever, headaches, muscle pain, and weariness as the virus attacks the body's immune system. Pollen adheres to fluid in the lungs and stomach, forming into a sap-like adhesive that bonds to the membrane walls. Subject's breathing becomes obstructed by this mucus, with buildup expelled in bubbles. Initial conversion of cells begins within the epidermis, as the virus converts skin cells into grafts resembling blotches of carotenosis.

Subjects are extremely infectious at this stage. Droplets containing infected sap expelled by breath are more virulent that the initial pollen cloud, and can be absorbs through the skin in addition to oral transmission. Subjects infected through this method take between __ hours to _ days to begin stage 1, as virus works its way towards the lungs and stomach. * Stage 2 - Occurs between 16 to 22 hours after onset of stage 1. Subjects develop extreme fatigue, dizziness, and anemia as virus begins converting red blood cells into liquid chlorophyll. Partial to complete control of the subject's respiratory system lost to the virus. Proteins and fats drained of useful nutrients are rerouted through the respiratory system, where excess energy is expelled through the nasal cavity. Skin grafts take on a bark-like rigidness and cover roughly __% of the body.

Subjects begin to exude cloud of spores from their pores as sweat at this stage. Any creature entering within one meter of subject during this stage have a __% chance of infection. * Stage 3 - Occurs between 10 to 14 hour after onset of stage 2. Subjects lose ability to effectively care for themselves as virus begins the process of converting the body's musculature and skeletal structure. Subject's immune system is effectively rendered useless as thinning blood no longer has the ability to carry white blood cells through the body. Body mass cannibalized from body drawn to skin grafts which begin extending from the body in branch- and root-like extensions.

Subjects become markedly less contagious at this point, due primarily to lack of sufficient fluids in the body capable of being expelled. Ponies caring for subjects during this stage still have a __% chance of developing infection through sweat during skin on skin contact. * Stage 4 - Occurs between 12 to 15 hours after onset of stage 3. Subjects entire body converted into a new instance of SCP-EQ-004. Magical scans of subject reveal no higher brain functions and the subject is declared brain dead. New instance ceases being infectious at this stage outside of observed reproductive cycle.

~~To date, there is no cure for victims of SCP-EQ-004.~~ On __/__/____, during an outbreak of SCP-EQ-004 in the town of _________, researchers discovered a record left over from PoI Mage Meadowbrook containing their efforts to combat SCP-EQ-004. While only a partial record, it detailed a substance capable of reversing the effects of the virus, hereafter labeled FB-mel. Creatures introduced with FB-mel exhibit a complete reversal of all symptoms so long as symptoms have not extended past stage 3. FB-mel applied to adult SCP-EQ-004 have no apparent effect. Approximately __% of entities do not respond to FB-mel, implying that it is an incomplete cure. Research into perfecting the cure is ongoing.

Statistical and behavioral mapping have yet to produce the origin of the "patient zero" instance of SCP-EQ-004. Groves of SCP-EQ-004 are occasionally discovered in areas with no sign of apparent infectious spread or reports of missing ponies. In these instances, it has been theorized that an animal contracted the virus and traveled before succumbing to symptoms, though some cases exist at such distances from known outbreaks that this is deemed unlikely. Whether SCP-EQ-004 is the result of a natural phenomenon or a malicious entity is currently unknown.

SCP-EQ-005 - The Queen Of Riddles

Item #: SCP-EQ-005

Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-EQ-005 is to be kept in a holding cell measuring 30m by 30m at Site __. The room is to contain standard utilities including bedding, toiletries, and a sink with mirror, and the walls are to be triple reinforced with soundproofing spells. At subject's request, the room is to be kept at an average temperature of 30oC. Should a Contest Event (See description) restructure all or part of the facility, subject should be moved immediately to a secondary prepared location.

Subject is to be fed three times a day with food from the canteen and provided with drinkable liquids six times a day. Subject has expressed a preference for grape or date derived wine; access of this is permitted as a guarantor of good behavior.

Guards assigned to SCP-EQ-005 are to be equipped with ear protection capable of white noise generation. Under no circumstances are personnel to engage SCP-EQ-005 in conversation without at least three (3) level three researchers present, two of which are in to be in soundproof rooms. Anypony suspected of engaging the subject should be quarantined for 24-hours until assessing staff are satisfied SCP-EQ-005's influence isn't present. Personnel reviewing audio test logs should also be made subject of assessment.

All staff assigned to SCP-EQ-005 must be trained in logical and abstract problem solving skills. Reference materials on all subjects are to be kept in a library adjacent to holding cell and restocked regularly. Assigned staff are required to keep refreshed on materials during off hours.

Description: SCP-EQ-005 is a large female sphinx of indeterminate age. Subject appears biologically immortal, due to evidence acquired prior to discovery and the lack of physical change noted during Foundation containment. She is to be provided with an annual physical examination to monitor if changes in health do occur. SCP-EQ-005's temperament has been described as aloof and demanding, though records indicate it has improved much since her containment in ____.

Testing has determined that SCP-EQ-005 possesses a unique form of magic that allows her to impose her will upon her environment. In order to use this power, SCP-EQ-005 must vocalize her intentions in the presence of at least one other sapient entity. Vocalizations, hereafter labelled as Contest Events, appear to need to be in the form of a challenge to another entity and contain both a trial to be overcome and a prize upon successful completion. 90% of the time a Contest Event takes the form of being required to answer a riddle or puzzle, although physical feats have been known to be requested. SCP-EQ-005 has claimed a preference for intellectual challenges; this behavior is to be encouraged to lessen strain on facility.

When a Contest Event is engaged, local laws of reality are instantly rearranged to accommodate the rules specified in the challenge. Effects include but are not limited to restructure of the surrounding area to incorporate obstacles and traps, suppression of abilities such as pegusi's ability to fly or unicorn's use of magic, generation of nearly sun-level heat and energy, and alterations to time of day or ambient light sources. These effects appear to be permanent; surroundings altered via known Contest Events continue to persist despite the passage of centuries in certain cases. Testing upon residual magic has revealed traits similar in structure to known samples of Chaos magic, though dynamically opposite. Combined with how it can only be harnessed through strict rules has lead to its tentative classification as Order magic.

Successful completion of Contest Events usually sends SCP-EQ-005 into fits of anger, but she appears incapable of reneging on the promised deal. When asked about this, SCP-EQ-005 seemed shocked that anypony would consider such an act.
Let's not bring this up again. No point in giving her dangerous ideas. --- Head Researcher T___ T_____

Loss of a Contest Event imposes a similar condition upon all sapient entities who listened to the original vocalization. Subjects will behave in the manner demanded of by SCP-EQ-005 and will act with confusion at the thought of disobeying, even if the actions or behavior would be antithetical to the subject prior to the Event. Active participation is not required; merely hearing the vocalization will include the listener in the Event and subject them to its conditions. Amnestic spells have proven ineffective in removing the geas.

SCP-EQ-005 was first discovered in T_______, a well-established stronghold of the GoI SMILE. During the group's dissolution, embedded Agent S______ D____ led a team in the retrieval of many SCP objects, including SCP-EQ-005. SMILE records obtained with the subject indicate she had been in their possession for ___ years. Despite length of containment, subject maintained her haughty attitude. Upon discovery by Foundation agents, subject engaged in a Contest Event with the geas of letting her go free. Fortunately Agent S______ D____ had heard it before and was able to answer in a satisfactory fashion. SCP-EQ-005 then became docile and allowed herself to be transferred to her current location.

SCP-EQ-005 has engaged in ___ Contest Events since initial containment. The following is a partial list of notable Events. For a full and updated list of Contest Events, see Log Report RD-718.

Subject: Various researchers and Foundation staff
Demand: To be released from imprisonment.
Riddle: I have a golden head. I have a golden tail. But I have no body.
Answer: A gold bit.
Notable Feature: Has been used 33 times to date. Appears to be a favorite riddle and one of the only ones that have been used more than once.

Subject: D-6766
Demand: Go away, it's late.
Riddle: My tines are long. My tines are short. My tines end ere. My first report.
Answer: Lightning.
Notable Feature: D-6766 sent into containment chamber to fix an issue with sink while SCP-EQ-005 was asleep in hope of avoiding an Event. SCP-EQ-005 initiated Event without appearing to wake up from nap.
What if she'd demanded her release from the guy? From now on, only accredited researchers are allowed in 005's chamber, no matter how demeaning the task! --- Head Researcher T___ T_____

Subject: Head Researcher T___ T_____
Demand: Mirrors, golden finery, and to be treated like the Queen she is.
Riddle: What has four legs in the morning, two legs in the afternoon, and three legs in the evening?
Answer: A human.
Notable Feature: Subject appears to have confidential knowledge of SCP-EQ-014. When questioned after Event, she professed confusion and stated "That's just how that riddle goes.". Research into how SCP-EQ-005 creates her riddles ongoing.

Subject: 46 consecutive Foundation staff
Demand: To be released from imprisonment.
Riddle: He who makes it does not keep it. He who takes it does not know it. He who knows it does not want it. He who gathers it must destroy it. What is it?
Answer: Counterfeit money.
Notable Feature: Near successful escape attempt. Riddle stumped all staff assigned to SCP-EQ-005, who then were impelled to escort her from the premises. Several task forces attempted to intercept, but failed to answer when presented with the same riddle and joined SCP-EQ-005's entourage. Just prior to exit from facility SCP-EQ-005's group came upon a janitor, who successfully provided an answer and removed the geas from all Foundation staff. Containment was quickly reestablished. Janitor was discovered to regularly engage in underground gambling and had acquired a large debt; summarily released from his duties as possible security risk.

Subject: Head Researcher T___ T_____
Demand: A proper throne.
Riddle: I have legs but walk not. A strong back but work not. Two good arms but reach not. A seat but sit and tarry not.
Answer: A chair or throne. (Discovered after the Event)
Notable Feature: Upon completion of riddle, SCP-EQ-005 blushed, clapped a paw over her eyes, muttered "Never mind,", and sulked in the corner of her cell for the remainder of the day. Only known premature abortion of an Event.

It has been discovered that parts of this file, in particular the list of previous Contest Events, have been redacted by somepony other than its researchers. When confronted, SCP-EQ-005 did not hide that she'd done it and told us we shouldn't be spoiling good riddles. SCP-EQ-005 has not been forthcoming about how she knew the contents of this report or how she was able to alter it.

Until this ability can be properly studied, I recommend ____ _______ __ ___________ __________________ _____________ ______. ___ ______ _ __ ______ __________ ___ ______ ___________ ___ _________ __________ _____________ __ _ _____ ___. _____ _____________ ________________ ___ __ __ _____ _____________ __ _____ _______ ________ __ ___.
--- Head Researcher T___ T_____

HAH HA HA HAH! THAT'S NOT GOING TO WORK, MY SUBJECTS!
--- YOUR GREAT AND EVERLASTING QUEEN

SCP-EQ-006 - By This Staff I Rule

Item #: SCP-EQ-006

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-EQ-006 is to be stored in a molded, opaque container, which is stored in a secure locker at Site __. SCP-EQ-006 may only be removed from its container with prior permission from at least two (2) Level 3 personnel and a written proposal of usage. Dragon personnel are not to be assigned to SCP-EQ-006.

Due to SCP-EQ-006's memetic properties, mishandling contains unacceptable levels of risk for breach of secrecy. ~~Testing is allowed under stringent conditions.~~ Testing has been indefinitely postponed.

Description: SCP-EQ-006 is a scepter measuring 1.2 m from end to end, comprised of two crystalline structures. Its main body is comprised of a solid shaft of roughly-hewn iridescent ametrine with an average diameter of 5 cm. The ametrine's upper end is carved into a trio of claw-shaped branches that cradle an oblong chunk of polished pyrope garnet. The two gemstones appear bonded to each other at the molecular level by an unknown means, making separation impossible without damaging the object. Stress tests have revealed both gemstones to fall within expected hardness levels of their kind.

SCP-EQ-006 displays its unique properties when it is touched by a member of the genus draconis (dragon). Upon contact an unidentified crimson energy is exuded from the garnet and absorbed into the subject, henceforth known as SCP-EQ-006-1. Subjects experience a few seconds loss of time during this transference and cannot remember the experience adequately to describe it. The only outwardly observed changes are a temporary extreme dilation of the irises.

While in possession of SCP-EQ-006-1, the garnet will emit a slight continuous glow. Upon command SCP-EQ-006-1 can fire a beam of red light from the top of the object. Despite intensity, this beam is observed to be solely visual and contain neither heat nor force. SCP-EQ-006 can also emit an invisible field of energy that resonates with dragons' unique biology, creating sensations such as luminescence and irritation. This field can be influenced to affect all or only a select group of dragons and can be dismissed in the same fashion. Range of this field has no known limit.

SCP-EQ-006-1 possesses a memetic effect that causes it to be regarded as the rightful ruler of all species of dragons, known by the moniker Dragon Lord. This includes all subspecies of the genus, including draconis aquis (sea serpents), draconis minoris (wyverns), and draconis [REDACTED]. This knowledge appears to be inherent; dragons will acknowledge SCP-EQ-006-1's status upon sight whether they are aware of the passing of the title or not. All dragons interviewed report being aware when an instance of SCP-EQ-006-1 is created, though none claim to know who exactly the instance is until they meet with them in person.

Dragons will follow any commands given by SCP-EQ-006-01. It is important to note that SCP-EQ-006-1 possesses no compulsory effects whatsoever; dragons simply obey as if they were following the edicts of an appointed leader. Despite known dragon loner behavior, subjects of SCP-EQ-006-1 rarely disobey any direct order. When directly confronted about this behavior, most dragons reply a variation of the phrase "That's just how it is." and a shrug.

When a different dragon comes into contact with SCP-EQ-006, the transference reoccurs and a new instance of SCP-EQ-006-1 in created. The current SCP-EQ-006-1, if one exists, is simultaneously stripped of all anomalous abilities. Due to the universal emergence of this knowledge, creation of SCP-EQ-006-1 instances for the purposes of testing has been deemed too dangerous to the Foundation.

Discovery of SCP-EQ-006 occurred during the creation of the current Dragon Lord, a full record of which can be found in Case File TS-605. Due to the length of dragon lifespans, insular culture, and general lack of recorded history, the exact point in which SCP-EQ-006 first appeared cannot be determined.

Friendship between the latest SCP-EQ-006-1 was established immediately upon its creation. By a 5 to1, 1 abstain, vote of the O5 Council, a counterfeit scepter was created and switched with the original during a diplomatic mission to Equestria. An extended program to teach the magic of friendship to the dragons is encouraged to lessen the chances the current Dragon Lord will engage in frequent use of the scepter and uncover the forgery.

Hey, does Dragon Lord Ember know that we have this? It doesn't seem right. I'm pretty sure that we need to give this back to her right away! --- Head Researcher S____ the D_____

This is a general note to every researcher assigned to SCP-EQ-006. I think it goes without saying that a weapon capable of commanding an entire nation should not be allowed outside of Foundation control. As such, proper compartmental procedures must be adhered to at all times. S____ has been doused with amnestic spells and should not be allowed knowledge of this object again. We are very upset it had to come this far! --- O5-1

SCP-EQ-007 - Choose Your Own Adventure

Item #: SCP-EQ-007

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: A tracking spell has been placed upon SCP-EQ-007 to track its movements. Local Foundation assets are to be on high alert in locations where SCP-EQ-007 frequently manifests to facilitate re-containment. As a precaution, preprogrammed Class C amnestic spells which triggers upon contact should be recast on it whenever testing is completed, to encourage avoidance until containment teams arrive.

As containment is currently not possible, current activities are focused on learning the extent of its abilities while it is within Foundation control, with the aim of extracting civilians engaged inside its sub dimension if recovery teams cannot intercept before it is read.

Description: SCP-EQ-007 frequently appears as an illustrated booklet with a variable number of pages. Regardless to the size of the booklet, the narrative contained within will only be half completed. The final page is always blank, and will on all occasions contain some variation of invitation along with the following phrase:

Take a closer look, to join the adventure in this book.

When a sapient creature reads the booklet in its entirety followed by reading the invitation, the pages of the booklet will temporarily transform into a portal that draws in all nearby entities. Creatures will find themselves in a pocket reality resembling the settings described within the narrative and having taken on the appearance of one of the story's characters, if any. Subjects will also gain physical abilities of the character they replace, but not mental knowledge. At this point the only way to return from this dimension is to act out a completion to the booklet. Doing so will violently expel all creatures native to our reality back out of SCP-EQ-007.

SCP-EQ-007 possessed the ability to teleport itself to any location within Equestria. How it chooses these locations is still undetermined, but it will always appear in a store or at an event which normally sells reading materials. Due to a lack of reports, it is assumed that SCP-EQ-07 somehow knows the location is will be transporting to and makes its appearance when the area is unobserved. Anti-magic fields have proven ineffective in preventing this ability.

Should anypony complete a story, it will activate this property within minutes of all entities being expelled from its pages. SCP-EQ-007 will also teleport if it is not read for a period of seven days, or should any ponies inside its pages not be expelled during this time frame. Creatures within SCP-EQ-007 during translocation cannot be recovered and are presumed lost.

Upon reemergence, SCP-EQ-007's form will change into that of a new booklet. Subject matter and physical construction will vary greatly, but always be of a subject not unusual for the seller it reappears at. SCP-EQ-007 will always take the form of reading material containing an equal ratio of pictures and words. A partial list of forms is provided in the test logs below; for a complete list see File S-406.

SCP-EQ-007 was discovered when a Foundation operative purchased it by chance. Upon reading and subsequently experiencing its effects, SCP-EQ-007 vanished before it could be properly studied. Its location and activities were unknown until __ weeks later when a missing pony report filed in ___ _______ drew the Foundation's attention. Agents dispatched to the location discovered SCP-EQ-007 along with a receipt indicating it had been purchased six days prior. Tracking spell was engaged prior to its disappearance the following day and current containment procedures were put into effect.

Test Logs: Due to potential loss of personnel, testing is to be done with D-class only. D-class are to be informed of SCP-EQ-007's properties before testing and told to give a full report of their experiences upon ejection.

Subject: D-7008
Appearance: SCP-EQ-007 became a thin comic book titled Tales 2 Scream 2: Night in Haunted Manor!. Contents are a horror themed story in which eight ponies spend the night in an old mansion before one of them goes mysteriously missing.
Report: D-7008 appeared in the living room of the mansion dressed as a character named Marble Mystery, the intelligent lead of the group. Other ponies part of the narrative did not find D-7008's new appearance nor greatly reduced deductive skills to be in any way unusual. D-7008 spent three hours and twenty minutes being chased by a large pony wearing a grocery bag over their head (seen lurking on the cover in the shadows behind the mansion, but not prior in the pages of the comic before the cut off point). After initial contact, all but two of the "extras" vanished one after another, leaving two ponies that vaguely resembled the masked one in physique. D-7008 managed to trip the masked pony down a flight of stairs into the basement, where the missing ponies were found tied up. D-7008 was ejected upon removing the grocery bag and revealing the pony to be groundskeeper Wild Whiskers.

Subject: D-7011
Appearance: SCP-EQ-007 became a hardcover book titled Fantastic Yeasts and How to Bake Them by Coco Nut. Contents include 24 illustrated recipes for a variety of breads, muffins, and other baked goods.
Report: D-7011 appeared inside a large and well-appointed kitchen, dressed in the same outfit Coco Nut wears in the author section of the inside cover. No other entities were noted during the entire test. All exits from the kitchen opened to a featureless white void. Utilizing quick thinking, D-7011 used one of the kitchen timers to keep track of the passage of time. Cabinets contained a self-replenishing stock of baking ingredients. D-7011 was ejected after two days inside SCP-EQ-007, after she'd completed baking twenty-four recipes unique to those already present in the first half.

Subject: D-7034, D-7035, D-7036
Appearance: SCP-EQ-007 became a thick plastic foal's picture book titled The Very Curious Jackalope by Cloud Sweeper. Contents contain a very simple worded narrative about a jackalope named Jumpers that escapes from a small zoo and gets into a variety of hi-jinks.
Report: D-class appeared outside of Jumpers' cage dressed in exaggerated zookeeper outfits. It is noteworthy that there were no zookeepers in the story prior to this. D-class spent forty minutes chasing Jumpers around an idyllic town with a variety of butterfly nets, but the jackalope consistently stayed one step ahead of them. D-class were ejected after D-7035 raided a grocery stand and left a trail of carrots back to the enclosure, which Jumpers followed.

Subject: D-7121
Appearance: SCP-EQ-007 became a five page pamphlet titled Bicycle Repair for Sillies by Rocky Road. Contents contain easy to grasp step-by-step illustrated instructions on how to disassemble a Bicycle.
Report: D-7121 appeared inside a garage dressed in an oil-stained blue jumper, surrounded by a pile of bicycle parts. Opening the garage door revealed a featureless white void. D-7121 quickly surmised that the second half of SCP-EQ-007 involved putting the bicycle back together, but he didn't have the prerequisite knowledge to know where to start. D-7121 was eventually able to put the bicycle together sufficiently to be ejected after two days and seventeen hours, just one hour and fifteen minutes shy of the seven day limit. D-7121 was suffering from extreme dehydration and hunger and needed two days of medical care before well enough to deliver report.

Addendum 1: Repeated attempts to interview denizens of SCP-EQ-007 to determine their awareness of their situation has produced no useful results. Characters will rarely acknowledge conversations that deviate from an expected script and often ignore ponies who do not "play along". The only exceptions are when SCP-EQ-007 presents a sci-fi or super hero setting, and even then characters seem to treat it as a hypothetical scenario.

Addendum 2: As of __/_/____, every time SCP-EQ-007 takes the form of a Power Ponies comic, the character of [DATA EXPUNGED]. SEE SCP-EQ-___

SCP-EQ-008 - The Sun's Prison

Item #: SCP-EQ-008

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: All instances of SCP-EQ-008 are kept in separate containment lockers at Site 20. Lockers are to be evenly spaced a minimum of twenty-five (25) m from each other. Testing of more than three (3) instances at a time are to be done in a secured testing site removed from important Foundation sites.

Description: SCP-EQ-008 is a set of ~~thirteen~~ twelve concentric rings (SCP-EQ-008-1 through SCP-EQ-008-12) made out of ~~pure~~ gold. Chemical analysis reveals several irregularities in molecular structure, most prominently a loss of hardness found in normal gold that causes SCP-EQ-008 to be extremely fragile. Individually, each SCP-EQ-008 does not display any obvious anomalous properties. When two or more are brought within proximity, SCP-EQ-008 generates a field that compensates for the fuel consumption of flames.

The largest ring, (SCP-EQ-008-1) has a diameter of 1.5 m, with each subsequent ring proportionally smaller so that they just barely don't fit inside the previous ring in sequence. SCP-EQ-008 demonstrate a slight magnetic frequency that attracts instances to each other. The rings will exhibit this pull when brought within 2 m, with non sequential instances hovering within the larger one. This force is multiplied the more instances are together and makes separating them difficult, though not overly taxing. Separation of rings causes a release of energy as radius of effect collapses.

Flames within SCP-EQ-008's radius of effect continue to burn without apparent need for fuel, apparently capable of burning in perpetuity. Flames observed to continue to emit heat and light and in all other aspects continue to behave as normal, but become fixed in location. Flames inside this radius resist all attempts at extinguishing, and new sources of flame cannot be sparked at all. SEE EXPERIMENT LOGS.

All instances of SCP-EQ-008 were discovered by Agent D_____ D_ in the [REDACTED]. All rings were in the possession of PoI Ahuizotl, who was using them in a ritual. For a full account of recovery, see mission file RD-404. During recovery, SCP-EQ-008-13 was shattered. Without it, full capabilities of SCP-EQ-008 remain theoretical.

Experiment Log SCP-EQ-008

Experiment 008-1
Object: SCP-EQ-008-2, SCP-EQ-008-3
Test Summary: Rings brought together in the presence of several lit candles.
Results: Candle flames continue to burn in midair after candles removed from beneath them. Paper passed over flames unharmed and did not provoke any sign of reaction. Other fuel introduced to flames did not get consumed. Assistant researcher P____ P_____ pressed flames between hooves and reported a "hot, searing" sensation, but suffered no burns. Separation of rings produced a disruption in the area that rattled the table in the test chamber.

Experiment 008-2
Object: SCP-EQ-008-3, SCP-EQ-4
Test Summary: Rings brought together, and then several lit candles introduced to test chamber.
Results: Flames pulled off their wicks when brought to 1.5 m from rings; this is estimated to be the range of the effect. Other findings the same as experiment 008-1.

Experiment 008-3
Object: SCP-EQ-008-3, SCP-EQ-008-9
Test Summary: Rings brought together in presence of several lit candles.
Results: SCP-EQ-008-9 drawn into the center of SCP-EQ-008-3 and hovers there, held in place by magnetic force. Other findings the same as experiment 008-1
Notes: I think we've got a basic grasp of this thing. Let's start ramping it up.

Experiment 008-4
Object: SCP-EQ-008-5, SCP-EQ-008-6
Test Summary: Rings brought together in the presence of several torches, then test chamber filled with water.
Results: Flames continue to burn underwater. Water rapidly rises to boiling temperatures, but shows no sign of evaporation.

Experiment 008-5
Object: SCP-EQ-008-5, SCP-EQ-008-6
Test Summary: Rings brought together in the presence of several torches, then all oxygen in test chamber magically removed.
Results: Flames continued to burn in the vacuum.

Redundant experiment logs cut for brevity.

Experiment 008-12
Object: SCP-EQ-008-9, SCP-EQ-008-10, SCP-EQ-008-11
Test Summary: Rings brought together and then lit candles introduced to test chamber.
Results: Flames pulled off their wicks before they could be brought into the test chamber. Radius of effect measured at 4 m from objects. Separation of rings produced a disruption that rattled viewing window of test chamber and overturned the table.
Notes: Looks like we're going to need more space to test these further.

Experiment 008-13
Object: SCP-EQ-008-4 through SCP-EQ-008-7
Test Summary: Rings magically brought together over a secured field 100 m in diameter with torches spread at regular intervals.
Results: Flames within a 21 m radius of rings subjected to radius of effect. Flames within this area did not spread even when surrounding flames extinguished and fresh wood supplied. Foundation personnel report feeling unnaturally hot while at border of the test area, and a heat shimmer was detected in the area around the objects. Separation of rings produced a disruption that rumbled the ground in the area.
Notes: When recovering the rings, it was found they have been heated by the fire to the point of glowing red. Symbols in some strange language were spotted on the inside of the rings which vanished when they cooled down. Somepony get a translator working on those right away!

Experiment 008-14
Object: SCP-EQ-008-2 through SCP-EQ-008-10
Test Summary: Rings magically brought together over a secured field 100 m in diameter with torches spread at regular intervals.
Results: Test aborted after seventh ring due to [DATA EXPUNGED]. Cover story of localized earthquake spread to surrounding populations. Foundation personnel treated for severe [DATA EXPUNGED].

Addendum: Writing discovered inside SCP-EQ-008 determined to be Ponyglyphs used by the [REDACTED]. A rough translation appears to be detailed instructions on how to build the tower used in the ritual present during SCP-EQ-008's recovery. Tower appears capable of containing and directing SCP-EQ-008's effects in a single upwards direction. Request to have a tower crafted for testing under review.

SCP-EQ-010 - The Organ To The Outside

Item #: SCP-EQ-010

Object Class: ~~Thaumiel~~ Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: A perimeter of fifty (50) meters is to be maintained around SCP-EQ-010-1 at all times. As pony-made structures within Site 42 are inevitable targets of local fauna, and due to SCP-EQ-010's properties, the perimeter is to be comprised solely of teams of Foundation guards stationed at regular intervals. Teams are to consist of a minimum of five (5) personnel and contain at least one unicorn capable of casting an invisibility spell on the group at all times. A ring of flood lamps are to be trained on SCP-EQ-010-2 from all angles and their batteries recharged daily. Damage to any lamp is to be repaired immediately.

Should any SCP-EQ-010-a be discovered anywhere within the perimeter, high-intensity lights are to be employed to drive them back to SCP-EQ-010-1, and eradicate them if possible.

Description: SCP-EQ-010 consists of two parts: a ruined stone structure that once was the Castle of the Two Sisters (SCP-EQ-010-1) and a device resembling a pipe organ found within (SCP-EQ-010-2).

SCP-EQ-010-1 is located in the rough center of Site 42. Only its first floor and basements remain in functioning condition, most of the upper floors having collapsed at indeterminate points in the castle's past. Built throughout the castle ~~are 38~~ an unknown number of traps including pit falls, sliding walls, secret tunnels, and springboards. These traps are all in functioning condition and a full map of traps is being continuously updated in File MS-403. The original purpose of these traps is unclear but believed to be benign.

Anything brought into SCP-EQ-010-1 ages at a rate equivalent to exponential decay - i.e. objects will age at a slower and slower rate until they appear to stop aging altogether. Woven fabrics such as tapestries and carpets show advanced wear and tear, but display zero evidence of rot despite centuries of exposure to environmental effects, while written materials retain legibility without fading or ink runoff. Biological objects age at an even slower rate than inorganic objects and appear nearly unaffected by the passage of time. Upon discovery, this was assumed to be SCP-EQ-010's only anomalous effect.

SCP-EQ-010-2 was found in the lowest basement level of SCP-EQ-010-1. It possesses the same number of keys and pipes as a regular musical instrument and produces the same tones as a usual pipe organ. It rests on a stepped dais 1.4 meters high and is flanked by two statues resembling pegasi, all of which appear to be bonded on the molecular level to the organ. To date all efforts to move the organ or open it to discern its inner workings has failed.

In addition to producing sound, the keyboard appears capable of somehow activating the traps spread throughout the castle. Excavating the walls and floors has yet to produce any evidence of machinery connecting the organ to anything else, but further investigation is banned due to the weak structural integrity of the castle. While no single key connects to any particular device, entering a sequence of notes will always induce an activation somewhere in the castle. For a full list of known sequences, refer to File MS-403.

While the location of SCP-EQ-010-1 was always known to the Foundation, its anomalous properties didn't come to attention until recently, in the wake of reports by [REDACTED]. Following this event, agents were dispatched and ascertained the primary properties of SCP-EQ-010. A journal was also discovered which details that the organ was commissioned by [REDACTED] and that a majority of the traps precede the creation of the organ, though the name of the original inventor is not present. While most passages are of a personal day-to-day nature, one passage of note reads:

I love to duck behind the paintings, and though the Hall of Hooves still gives her a bit of a fright, the trap door slide is ______ favorite! Soon the Organ to the Outside will be finished. I can hardly wait!

~~Due to the obvious beneficial effects of SCP-EQ-010, both in preservation and defense, a proposal to use it as a storage site was approved in a unanimous vote by the O5 Council. Steps are underway to make the site habitable and secured for transport of SCP objects.~~ Project abandoned. See Addendum 10-3.

Addendum 10-1: Testing of SCP-EQ-010-2 has revealed that it may have space-warping capabilities. When specifically activated through SCP-EQ-010-2, rotating walls and pitfalls will sometimes exit out in completely different areas of the castle. It is currently hypothesized that this property may have been used to contort the castle at some point, explaining certain architectural choices such as oddly-angled corridors and unusually deep spiral staircases that had been baffling Foundation historians.

Additionally, extended use of the organ will make traps appear where solid stonework was before and cause known traps to vanish without a trace. Testing has revealed that it is capable of creating a trap inside of any pony-made structure within 20 meters of SCP-EQ-010-1. It is estimated that the castle maintains ___ traps at any given moment, so when the organ creates new ones the old are cycled out. Readings indicates the presence of [REDACTED], implying that SCP-EQ-010-2 draws these devices from alternate realities where they already exist.

As this obviously poses severe containment risks, transferal of other SCPs to SCP-EQ-010 is on hold until the full properties can be understood.

Addendum 10-2: During a test of a new sequence, a secret room was created containing a number of creatures, which have been given the designation SCP-EQ-010-a.

SCP-EQ-010-a appear to be living shadows, having no physical mass or dimension. All instances have the appearance of a pony wearing a full body cloak with the hood drawn up to cover all features. Instances appear to not need a light source to exist. Occasionally instances will produce two glowing eyes, but they do not appear to need them to see.

Instances of SCP-EQ-010-a do not respond to any form of communication from Foundation personnel, though they do seem to be aware of their surroundings. No instance seems capable of manipulating solid objects and neither physical nor magical stimulus seem to draw a reaction from them. The only exception to this is bright light, which burns them and drive them into hiding. Instances will try to follow any living ponies they come across and observe them from a distance. Their purpose in doing so is unclear.

Designation change to Euclid class pending.
Approved --- O5-2

Incident POS-31: At 1:37 am, guards responded to the sound of SCP-EQ-010-2 being played. Upon arrival no pony was found to be on the scene, though an instance of SCP-EQ-010-a was spotted slinking away down a side hallway. A rapidly done survey revealed __ new empty rooms in the castle behind previously solid walls. Several researchers, including Head Researcher B________ P___, were reported missing.

Foundation staff evacuated to the main hall, where [DATA EXPUNGED]

[DATA EXPUNGED]

Addendum 10-3: Due to loss of personnel, the O5 Council has decided to abandon attempts to utilize SCP-EQ-010 for containment use.

SCP-EQ-011 - A Lucid Dream

Item #: SCP-EQ-011

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: Due to risk of cross-contamination with other objects, only D-class are to be used as host for SCP-EQ-011. The current host is to receive an indefinite stay of sentence and given employment in a secure sector of Site 12. Employment should be safe, such as food prep or accounting, and they are to be led to believe that all employees live onsite. Host is to be treated kindly, allowed the use of their real name, be told they are a valuable member of the team, and never allowed out of direct line of sight of at least three (3) guards. A tracking spell is to be woven into the host's work uniform. Under no circumstances is the host to be overworked or made tired. Under no circumstances is the host to be told of SCP-EQ-011.

Before nightfall, SCP-EQ-011's host is to be injected with amnestic compound Tanta-805, a chemical designed to relieve only memories of other ponies. The host is to be led to believe that injections are a normal procedure. They are to be supplied with a dream journal and must update it daily upon awakening. Upon completion of entry, the host is to be doused with a spell to forget the contents of the dream and recover stored memories of coworkers. The journal is to be read for irregularities daily.

All forms of communication are to be magically scanned for certain keywords in close relation to the words "sleep", "dream", and "nightmare". If a containment breach is confirmed, MTF Sigma-3 (Dream Catchers) are to be dispatched to remand anypony infected into Foundation care. If cleared in time, victims are to remain under covert watch for one (1) week in case of relapse.

Description: SCP-EQ-011 is a dream entity that has no physical form. It exists solely within the mind of a chosen host at all times, though it seems to go dormant during the day until the hosts goes to sleep.

In dreams, SCP-EQ-011 takes the form of an amorphous blob of inky darkness studded with stars. The size, shape, and volume of this blob is highly malleable, but when at rest SCP-EQ-011 most often takes the shape of a sphere 0.4 meters in diameter with a flame-like appendage at the top. SCP-EQ-011 extends this appendage whenever it interacts with its environment. When it chooses to transform into a pony-like shape, it frequently takes the form of a tall unicorn with a flowing tail and mane. Why it elects to be a unicorn instead of an alicorn is unknown.

SCP-EQ-011 goes into its active phase as soon as its host enters REM sleep, at which point it induces a chemical into its host brain so that they remain in this stage of sleep for the duration of the night. The host then enters a state of lucid dreaming during which SCP-EQ-011 will manifest. SCP-EQ-011 has the ability to alter the dream state in any way it wishes, primarily corrupting existing aspects in order to elicit a response from its host. The adrenaline and/or dopamine released during this time anomalously vanishes, presumably to be consumed by SCP-EQ-011 as its primary food source. As the dopamine harvested from happy dreams appears to have a calming effect on SCP-EQ-011, and is less taxing on the host's psyche, it is recommended that the host remain in a happy state of mind at all times to prevent the stress that might cause nightmares.

SCP-EQ-011 does not appear to have any set goal other than to continue feeding. It has never responded to its host's direct attention nor that of any researchers using dream-walking spells to interact with it directly. When not feeding it maintains the lucid dream but remains in the background, apparently observing the dream and letting it run its course. After scrutinizing reports after several escape attempts, it is believed SCP-EQ-011 is using this time to scan its host's memories for ways to induce them to dream of other ponies.

Should ~~anypony~~ any sapient creature appear in a host's dream, SCP-EQ-011 can form a link to that creature's mind, transforming them into a new host and allowing it to feed from them. There is currently no method for preventing this link from forming once a creature has been observed by SCP-EQ-011, nor is there an upper limit to the number of hosts it can have.

Once a certain number of hosts have been gathered, SCP-EQ-011 will begin to bloat as it gains strength and power. Once it has amassed enough power, it will then try and tear a hole in reality to enter the real world. While the Foundation has been successful in preventing this from happening to date, it is understood that SCP-EQ-011 would retain its reality bending abilities should it cross over, resulting in a CK-Class end of the world scenario.

A Mind Shield spell has proven effective in severing a link between SCP-EQ-011 and a new host, but only if applied within 72 hours of initial contact. SCP-EQ-011 does not appear to retain memories between its active cycles, so affected creatures can be deemed safe if the spell is maintained for a full day. Should all links to its hosts be severed, SCP-EQ-011 will disappear into the dreamscape and infect another creature in Equestria at random.

SCP-EQ-011 was created by [REDACTED] in an act of atonement for past crimes. After the events of Incident MS-513, [REDACTED] actively contained SCP-EQ-011 on her own for several years until she remanded it into Foundation control. At the same point she described it in detail and proposed a method of containment. [REDACTED] voluntarily subjected herself to Class A amnestics once current containment procedures were put into place.

I am once again submitting a request to have the containment procedures on SCP-EQ-011 revised. It is simply inconceivable that we are allowing a Keter level threat to just roam the halls wherever it wants. There is no evidence that 011 isn't controlling that pony's actions while she's awake! Who cares if locking her into a cell will result in bad dreams? We are preventing the end of the world here, not running a babysitting service for newborn gods!

--- Senior Researcher C_________ N_______

It is well documented that SCP-EQ-011 is more docile in happy dreams than in nightmares. And keeping it happy makes it less likely to try and escape. While we are willing to do anything to ensure the safety of Equestria, there is no point in being needlessly cruel when another alternative exists. And I'd be careful about pointing hooves if I were you, N_______. You are lucky we're giving you another chance after that whole deal with SCP-EQ-___. --- O5-1

SCP-EQ-012 - How Do You Lock The Key To Its Own Cell?

Item #: SCP-EQ-012

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-EQ-012 is to be kept under a clear glass cover in the center of a 12 m x 12 m x 8 m reinforced concrete room. Adjacent rooms on all sides cannot be used for sensetive purposes. No door is to be affixed to the lone entryway into the room. Four (4) guards must be on duty around the entryway at all times.

Testers need to have their identities triple checked and possess written permission from at least two (2) Level 4 or higher personnel to enter the containment cell. Due to risk of catastrophic containment breach, all testing must be done within the containment cell. SCP-EQ-012 may not leave its cell for any reason.

Description: SCP-EQ-012 is a large pale blue gemstone, with a rounded head approximately the width of a hoof that tapers to a sharp point. It has a gold band 3 cm thick welded to the upper circumference and a gold ring with two points on it magically suspended around this band. A similar golden cap covers the tip of the gemstone. The gemstone appears to have been expertly carved at some point, displaying a round double cut with eight distinct sides.

SCP-EQ-012's anomalous properties activate when it is brought within five meters of a lock, whereupon the lock will magically distend into a conical cavity. Should SCP-EQ-012 be inserted into this cavity, the lock will instantly disengage on its own.

Testing has shown that SCP-EQ-012 will even work on locks that do not require a physical key to open. Types of locks affected by SCP-EQ-012 include key-in-lever locks, padlocks, combination locks, dead bolt locks, drop bolt locks, magnetic locks, vault doors, barred doors, barricades, knotted ropes (all knots in general), latched boxes, sliding puzzle cubes, code cylinders, entry pads, hoof print scanners, horn locks, binding spells, magical sealing constructs, [REDACTED], and [REDACTED]. SCP-EQ-012 will not react to locks that do not serve any purpose, such as carvings of keyholes or locks that have been damaged to the point of not functioning. Should a surface or object not have enough surface area, it will anomalously gain mass or distend until it can create the cavity. This warping does not have any affect on any object behind the locked surface.

Should SCP-EQ-012 be removed from the area of a lock without using it, the lock will regain its original shape and be usable again. However should it be inserted into the cavity, the hole will retain its new shape and be rendered inoperable for future use.

SCP-EQ-012 must be placed into a cavity by a willing subject. It must be placed by hoof, as all attempts at remote insertion have been unsuccessful. Once it has been used by a subject to open a lock, it will shatter to dust should it ever come into contact with that subject again. The remains slowly reform into its original shape over the course of twenty-four hours. How it remembers which pony has already used it in the past is still being determined.

It was originally assumed that SCP-EQ-012's ability to discern whether an object is locked was due to some type of sentience, but this has been disproved. A latched box was crafted and disguised as a foal's toy where shaped blocks are placed into holes and a D-class with no knowledge of SCP-EQ-012's properties was instructed to use it. The box failed to open when SCP-EQ-012 was placed in its cavity, leading researchers to believe that it only functions if the user recognizes that the lock exists.

Additional Notes: I would like to take a moment to impress upon all staff that SCP-EQ-012 is one of the most potentially dangerous objects the foundation possesses. Not in and of itself, but because of what it could unleash. SCP-EQ-012 can open any cell, undo any containment procedure, and we simply have no way to stop it other than to remove the locks ourselves. What if some enemy were to discover it and use it against us? Even worse, what if it gets on the other side of a door and renders us unable to unlock our own cells? Do not let its apparently harmless nature fool you; SCP-EQ-012 is just as dangerous as any Keter threat in its own way.

So "The vending machine ate my money!" is NOT an appropriate excuse to jeopardize everything we work for! That, and the machine is unusable now. Whoever you are, I hope the peanut butter crackers were worth it.

--- Head Researcher T___ T_____

SCP-EQ-013 - The Broken Throne

Item # SCP-EQ-013

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: Each piece of SCP-EQ-013 is to be kept in its own standard storage locker at Site 12 when not in use. Once a week each piece is to be observed for growth and filed down to a chunk no heavier than twenty (20) kilograms, while its locker is scoured for signs of contamination. Shavings are to be incinerated and the furnace observed for remaining traces.

Areas where SCP-EQ-013 are deployed are to be constantly monitored by teams of Foundation agents. No piece is to be deployed for longer than seventy-two (72) hours and are to be immediately inspected for growth upon retrieval. Agents tasked with containment of SCP-EQ-013 are to submit themselves for psychiatric analysis upon return from mission. Use of Class C amnestic spells are permitted if deemed necessary.

Description: At time of writing, SCP-EQ-013 is the group designation for 182 chunks of stone similar in appearance to jadeite, though with a unique chemical composition. Prior to acquisition all pieces were part of a single structure resembling a spike-backed throne with a number of spindly legs.

Each piece of SCP-EQ-013 emits a field that absorbs ambient magic out of any material that enters its range. This field's size is directly proportional to the amount of magic it has consumed, with no upper limit having been confirmed as of this time. Active spells and magical constructs are consumed immediately. Creatures with spell-casting abilities such as unicorns find their natural gifts suppressed, though they do not suffer the fatiguing effects of magic draining and can use their abilities upon vacating the field. Magic stored in artifacts will become completely drained in no less that 20 days. The magic of changelings is the only exception to SCP-EQ-13's properties.

SCP-EQ-013 uses stored magic to power to grow, gaining mass through anomalous means at a rate of [REDACTED]. Additionally, any nonliving matter in direct contact slowly transforms into a material similar in appearance to SCP-EQ-013, fusing with it in the process. This transformation's spread is directly proportional to the amount of magic SCP-EQ-013 has stored and can be contained with regular depletion of magic from samples. The new material does not have any magic-draining properties but is capable of shifting its form in a limited fashion, creating walls and entryways that often shift. This is believed to be a way to protect the core from danger by creating a maze-like structure to entrap potential enemies. Structures revert to a dormant state when SCP-EQ-013 is removed but do not return to their original form.

Sentient creatures who spend too much time in SCP-QE-013's area of effect start displaying symptoms of altered or corrupted mind states, including paranoia, aggressiveness, selfishness, and/or mania. Intensity of emotions is minimal at first, with most test subjects suffering no long term consequences when exposed for less than one week. Beyond this period, mental disorders grow to become dominant personality traits, but only if the subject is conscious and aware during exposure. Amnestic spells have proven ineffective at returning the original personality when infection reaches this point.

Test subjects exposed to SCP-EQ-013 for extended periods of time exhibit symptoms of withdrawal when removed from its presence, often falling into degenerative or destructive mental spirals. Subjects universally report feeling like something unspecified yet important has been taken from their lives and become increasingly violent in their attempts to get it back.

SCP-EQ-013 reacts violently to Harmony frequencies. Exposure to such frequencies causes it to expel all magical energies it has absorbed, usually violently. Once expelled, the resultant fragments of SCP-EQ-013 go into a state of dormancy until exposed to magic. Upon reactivation, fragments attempt to fuse back together and exhibit a magnetic force to other pieces in order to facilitate this. Exposure to Harmony frequencies is the only known method to remove SCP-EQ-013's corruption from living creatures, although this treatment will not work if the subject is unwilling. Fire is also effective against SCP-EQ-013, burning it as if it were wood and leaving only trace remnants of ash.

SCP-EQ-013 was discovered in the ruins of the old changeling hive in a remote area of the badlands. While the similarities to the genetic make-up of unreformed changelings greatly resemble SCP-EQ-013 in many aspects, it is unconfirmed at this point whether this is due to extreme exposure or coincidence.

SCP-EQ-013's atomic makeup contains elements from non-terrestrial origins which are believed to be the source of its anomalous nature. Geological analysis of the surrounding strata plus the shape of the nearby crags implies an impact in the distant past, supporting this theory. It is currently believed that if it had originally landed in a place with more active magic, it's spread might have been catastrophic.

Addendum: Due to a large number of requests from field agents, a proposal to test the use SCP-EQ-013 in the field was put forth and agreed upon by the O5 Council. Thirty pieces were transported to [REDACTED] and employed as part of a contest designed to hide the test. For a full account of the incident, see File MS-904.

During the test the pieces of SCP-EQ-013 performed their role, but side effects became apparent quicker than expected. Signs of instability and megalomania in both embedded agents and nearby civilians, including REDACTED, were reported, and scouring of the surrounding stonework revealed signs of transformation. All pieces were accounted for and reclaimed, and the testing site scrubbed of all influence.

Upon review, it was decided by a 4 to 3 vote of the O5 Council to allow SCP-EQ-013 to be used under strict conditions, should the need arise for quick anti-magic containment be required. The containment procedures have been updated and reclassification to Thaumiel pending further testing.

Author's Note

Apologies for the unexpected week-long break. My workplace got temporarily shut down due to Covid and I've been kinda too depressed about being out of work again to write. Past the worst of my depression, so back to the old typewriter I go...

SCP-EQ-014 - Afterschool Special

Item #: SCP-EQ-014

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-EQ-014 is to be kept in three separate sealed chambers protected by armed guards at all times, as well as constant magical surveillance. When not in use, each component is to be kept one per chamber. Under no circumstance are any creature other than the Head Researcher and their team to enter any of the chambers for any reason.

The floor of SCP-EQ-014-2's chamber is to be fitted with a pressure sensor connected to an alarm system. Should any unaccounted for weight be detected, powerful sleeping drugs shall spray the entire chamber from sprinklers embedded in the ceiling. Should the breach not be contained by this measure, shaped explosive charges shall be used to render SCP-EQ-014-3 inoperable. These defenses are only to be disabled if prior notification is acquired through SCP-EQ-014-1. Destruction of SCP-EQ-014-2 is to be used only as a last resort.

SCP-EQ-014-1 is to be monitored constantly for changes. Should activity be noted, its handler and the Head Researcher are to be notified immediately regardless of time of day.

Description: SCP-EQ-014 consists of three components: a leather bound volume (SCP-EQ-014-1), a crystal mirror set into a silver frame (SCP-EQ-014-2), and a mechanical contraption of eclectic design (SCP-EQ-014-3). When all three components are assembled correctly, they create a stable portal which leads to another dimension.

SCP-EQ-014-1 has the appearance of a normal book, with 214 pages and a golden sun embossed upon the cover. It appears to have been at some point the subject of a linking spell on a magnitude never before seen. Unlike normal communication spell books, SCP-EQ-014-1 is capable of reconnecting to other tomes once its original partner runs out of space. When this occurs SCP-EQ-014-1's pages erase themselves of any previous entries. Testing with linking it to multiple books or books that have more that 214 pages have failed. How SCP-EQ-014-1 manages to maintain its link when its twin is on another plane of existence is unknown.

SCP-EQ-014-2 is a freestanding mirror set into a 0.6 m high circular base. Chemical analysis of the mirror's surface reveals it to be ordinary glass, nor is there anything unusual in the makeup of the stand or frame. Once every thirty moons the surface of the mirror takes on a photon-like quality and becomes a steady portal to another dimension. The mirror retains this property for seventy-two hours before returning to its dormant state. At present there is no known method for preventing this portal from opening beyond destroying the mirror.

The dimension on the other side of the mirror, hereafter referred to as EQ-G, is parallel to our own in many ways. It is mainly populated by ape-like creatures called [REDACTED] that are alternate versions of creatures in our dimension. These duplicates retain much the same personalities as their equivalents, and even occupy similar lifestyles and social status, but are not bound to mimic their Equestian counterparts exactly. Creatures transported through either side of the portal are transformed into the species of their counterpart, which is only reversible by transferring through the portal again. Items carried or worn transform into local equivalents when taken through the portal, and items such as clothing are generated when traveling to the EQ-G side.

There seems to be a lack of magic and knowledge of such in EQ-G, but magic does still exist in minute quantities. The other side of the portal opens out from a stone statue's base in front of an institute of learning and most explorations to date have been confined to this school and its immediate vicinity.

Time appears to move slower in EQ-G compared to our reality, elapsing at a rate of 1:3. Time maintains a 1:1 ratio in a ten meter radius of the portal when it is active, allowing uninterrupted conversation with the other side when in this vicinity.

The components of SCP-EQ-014-3 are comprised of a variety of materials which seem to serve no understandable function. The whole is primarily wood and metal, with tubes, bulbs, and wires jutting out in symmetric yet seemingly random placements. The bottom is crescent shaped and spaced perfectly to fit around the base of SCP-EQ-014-2. A metal tray suspended at the apex of the device cradles SCP-EQ-014-1.

When activated, SCP-EQ-014-3 somehow draws magical energy from within SCP-EQ-014-1 and funnels it downward through its system, filtering through its various components before injecting it into SCP-EQ-014-2. This somehow stabilized SCP-EQ-014-2's nature enough to open the portal outside of its normal cycle and maintain it for as long as the device is operational.

All three components of SCP-EQ-014 were donated to Foundation custody by [REDACTED]. She built SCP-EQ-014-3 herself in a "fit of scientific inspiration" and does not remember the actual creation process. Attempts to duplicate her work have failed. Prior to SCP-EQ-014-3's creation, SP-EQ-014-1 and SCP-EQ-014-2 did not have any connection to each other.

Shortly following Foundation acquisition, SCP-EQ-014-1 was noted to be suffused in a pink glow and vibrating. Upon opening it, writing was discovered appearing on its pages, revealing the fact that its current counterpart was in use. The writing was in some strange flowing script wherein each letter connected to the one before it, but it was quickly deciphered enough for conversation to take place. In spite of standing protocol, the Head Researcher made the call to initiate contact.

Princess Twilight? Are you there? I need to talk to you.
Who is this?
Who am I? Who are you? Where's Twilight?
...The Princess is otherwise occupied right now. I'm Dr. T___ T_____.
A doctor? Is Twilight alright?! Did something happen to her?!
Please don't be alarmed. I'm not that kind of a doctor.
So... a psychiatrist then? Can I talk to you instead? I really need to tell my thoughts to someone.
...Sure. You can tell me whatever you wish.
Ah good. You see, in math class today...

Repeated contact with this entity has revealed her identity to be S_____ S______, a former citizen of our dimension. She appears to be in close contact with several PoIs in universe EQ-G and it has been decided to keep in close contact with her to discover potential threats that might cross through the portal. She has been supplied with a cover story that the Princess's duties have made her too busy for casual contact, and Assistant Researcher D____ D__ has been assigned to her care. She has established and maintains an acceptable rapport with the asset.

Expeditions: While there have been many forays into EQ-G, only the first one is included in this report. For a full list of transcripts, see accompanying file.

Due to inability to enforce containment, Assistant Researcher B_________ P___ volunteered for the excursion instead of a D-Class. B_________ P___'s mission pack includes:

One (1) headset magically connected to a speaker in control.
One (1) rope twenty (2) m in length secured to researcher's waist and tied to a secured structure on the Equestrian side.
One (1) standard camera with a roll capable of creating twenty-four (24) prints and additional rolls for extended use.
Two (2) 0.5 L bottles of water.
Two (2) high calorie apple fritters.
Two (2) notebooks.
Five (5) simple black markers.

SCP-EQ-014 Expedition 1

Testing, testing. You guys hearing me all right?
We're reading you, BP.
Good. No idea how that works, considering what I just went through. My head is still spinning...
Can you describe the process?
Just... colors. Lots of wild colors and spinning and twisting and... urg, I'm getting nauseous again...
Get a hold of yourself. Can you describe the immediate area?
Yeah... yeah. Just give me a moment... I'm still freaking out a bit about having these HORRIBLE DIGITS ON THE ENDS OF MY-
(Several minutes redacted due to irrelevance.)
OK. OK, I'm better. Rope's severed, not sure exactly when that happened. Still got my pouch, though the camera has become some square thing with buttons on it. And the markers are now pens, I guess. Hey, I see the building [REDACTED] described. Do you want me to proceed?
Go ahead, BP. Make sure to record anything odd you find.
There's plenty odd here... uh, Control? I'm here.
Alright, see if you can gain entry-
No, Control! I'm here! I mean, it's me! I just ran into me!
...Please describe the situation more clearly.
There's a guy who looks just like me and he's... look just give me a second, he's telling me something.
This is vital, BP. Gather what information you can.
(Several minutes of muted conversation too muffled to be picked up.)
Control? The other me's told me they've got a Foundation over here too. And, uh, it's not as... well, I don't think you're going to like this.
Please clarify, BP.
Well, they're not nearly as well funded as ours is. And uh, he's got some stuff in boxes he wants us to hold onto?
[REMAINDER OF LOG REDACTED]

Addendum: Several unconfirmed reports have been received concerning wild portals opening up to EQ-G in random places in Equestria. All portals have closed before Foundation assets could arrive on the scene. Connection to extensive use of SCP-EQ-014 has been proposed and use of SCP-EQ-014 has been temporarily suspended.

SCP-EQ-015 - Juice Of Life

Item #: SCP-EQ-015

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: All instances of SCP-EQ-015 are currently stored in a containment locker at Site 20. Watch list databases are to be updated with SCP-EQ-015's information, in order to intercept any new shipments which may appear in the future.

Description: SCP-EQ-015 is the group designation given to a number of bottles of liquid labeled "Flim Flam Miracle Curative Tonic". Currently the Foundation has __ crates of SCP-EQ-015 in containment, each one originally containing 14 bottles apiece. The labeling on each bottle provides the name of the product, a relief of two ponies facing each other, and the following text in lieu of nutritional information:

Life got you down? Too sick to frown? Well folks, have we got the thing you need to put the pep into your step and wipe the strife from you life! Our fantastical concoction can fix whatever it is that ails you, including but not limited to reins, spurs, fur blight, hooferia, horsentery, swollen hooves, bridle-bite, saunter sitz, gallop plop, mane loss, hay fever, tonsillitis, and even the cold ravages of time itself! If you don't feel well then buy what we sell! Still feel sore? Then buy a few more! ELEMENT OF HONESTY APPLEJACK APPROVED!!!!!

Imbibing an entire bottle of SCP-EQ-015 causes any creature suffering under any kind of ailment to see a sudden yet subtle upturn in their medical condition. Ponies with injuries find their wound heal faster than projected, illnesses slide into recession, and birth conditions like allergies grow dormant. This change is slight and without scrutiny could be mistaken for the body rallying to fight off the affliction on its own, were it not occurring in 100% of the ponies tested. Speed of healing seems to increase the more bottles of SCP-EQ-015 one imbibes, but the rate of healing never increases past the point of a body's natural limit.

Creatures without any kind of malady imbibing SCP-EQ-015 find themselves in greater health than before. Symptoms reported include feelings of euphoria and happiness, increases energy, easing of stress and stiffness in joints, and aid in getting restful sleep. Elderly test subjects show an increase in mobility and mental acuity similar to feeling years younger, though actual physical age does not change.

To date, the only recorded downside to imbibing SCP-EQ-015 is a marked decrease in the sense of self-preservation. Creatures under the influence of SCP-EQ-015 feel a rush of endorphins and display an eagerness to act in ways their condition prevented them from beforehand. Subjects also display an aversion to being swayed from such acts, including ones that might put them or others in danger.

Scrutiny with a powerful magnifying glass has revealed another set of text written in tiny lettering along the border of the label:

Flim Flam Miracle Curative TonicTM is the registered intellectual property of Flim Flam Brothers Incorporated. Flim Flam Brothers Incorporated assumes no responsibility for physical, mental, or emotional harm caused by the consuming of Flim Flam Miracle Curative TonicTM. Flim Flam Brothers Incorporated takes no responsibility for actions taken, discussed about, or thought of while under the influence of Flim Flam Miracle Curative TonicTM. Continuation of symptoms are the direct result of not drinking enough tonic, drinking too much tonic, drinking tonic while eating, drinking tonic while not eating, drinking tonic while breathing, and/or not buying enough tonic. For more information, please contact the local public relations department currently associated with Flim Flam Brothers Incorporated.

It is to be noted that SCP-EQ-015 does not actually make any physical changes to the subject at all. Chemical analysis of the liquid has revealed it to be a mixture of 50% apple juice and 50% beet leaves. The bottles are normal glass crafted from silica and the label is printed ink on plastic film affixed with adhesive, all of which displays no anomalous properties. Neither reproduction of the mixture nor reprinting exact copies of the label have reproduced any of SCP-EQ-015's abilities. SCP-EQ-015's anomalous nature appears to only occur when it is acquired directly from the PoI Flim Flam Brothers.

In reality, SCP-EQ-015 actually imparts on the consumer a strong memetic imprint similar to the Placebo Effect. This belief is so strong that it tricks creatures' bodies into accelerating the natural healing process regardless of the creatures' actual ability to enact these changes on its own. Unlike other examples of the Placebo Effect, knowing that the effect is only mental does not prevent the meme from taking hold in the mind. This cognito-hazard is strong enough to also infect belief in its abilities in those who only read the label or are told of its properties, including subjects who are already familiar with similar Flim Flam products. Strong mental fortitude versus falsehoods can shield one from infection to a limited degree.

This memetic effect is similar to those found in other SCP objects related to the Flim Flam Brothers, including SCP-EQ-___ and SCP-EQ-___.

SCP-EQ-016 - Nothing Can Stop... The Smooze!

Item #: SCP-EQ-016

Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-EQ-016's containment cell is to be made of air-tight ceramics, sealed and pressurized at all times personnel are not within the cell. Twice weekly SCP-EQ-016 is to be doused with sedatives while a team equipped with industrial strength vacuum cleaners clear the cell of excess slime for disposal. It is to be fed no more than fifty (50) kilograms of gold a month. Precious gems may be substituted as a guarantor of good behavior.

Update: As of Incident D-503, SCP-EQ-016 is to be given up to two hours of freedom to roam Site 32 as it wishes a day. Three (3) armed security guards are to accompany it at all times, but not interfere with where it wishes to roam. Staff are encouraged to engage SCP-EQ-016 in a friendly manner at all times. Staff are to refrain from bringing any valuables into the site, no matter how personal the object. Should SCP-EQ-016 attempt to leave Site 32, it is to be lured back to its cell with harmonic music.

Description: SCP-EQ-016 is a sapient gelatinous organism composed of a slimy green substance held in place by a thick transparent membrane. While its body is easily broken apart, SCP-EQ-016 possesses an extremely potent regenerative ability which allows it to recover from any form of damage within seconds. SCP-EQ-016 appears to feel no pain no matter what happens to its body, and will often get objects or creatures lodged in itself without noticing. It has demonstrated the ability to squeeze itself through an aperture 75 mm wide and to split into dozens of pieces only to reform itself with apparent ease. No form of magic tested to date has managed to penetrate SCP-EQ-016 transparent layer without dissolving completely, or at best scattering the slime in a limited area only for it to reform.

SCP-EQ-016 body does not contain any identifiable organs, musculature, or skeletal structure. It also lacks any form of identifiable sensory organs, but can still discern its surroundings and achieve mobility through generating rhythmic waves along its underside similar to a slug. SCP-EQ-016 can achieve speeds of 9 km/h by secreting a layer of slime to slide on. Occasionally it will extrude a tendril of slime to manipulate objects, though this is rare.

SCP-EQ-016 can ingest and dissolve anything, but it prefers a diet consisting of items of worth. It will consume gemstones, precious metals, bits of any denomination, paper money, and if pressed, items of sentimental value. Items of greater worth seem to have a better taste, and SCP-EQ-016 will spit most other objects out in disgust. SCP-EQ-016 will resist digesting living matter, going so far as to starve itself if there is no other food. When presented with food related to it preferences, it will generate a mouth to engulf the item into its body. The item then instantly dissolves and SCP-EQ-016 will gain mass equal to the perceived value of the matter consumed. Finding and ingesting such items appears to be SCP-EQ-016's sole interest and it will gravitate towards the nearest source of wealth it is aware of. There appears to be no upper limit to the size SCP-EQ-016 can become so long as enough food is supplied.

SCP-EQ-016's body is constantly oozing slime over everything it comes into contact with. This mucus is a powerful adhesive with a tensile strength of epoxy glue and retains much of SCP-EQ-016's regenerative properties. SCP-EQ-016 itself seems immune to the adhesive property of its mucus. SCP-EQ-016 has demonstrated the ability to control and even retract this slime back into its body whenever it wants. Only the main body of slime shows any sign of life. Once separated from the purview of the main body, this slime becomes very susceptible to sunlight and dries out quickly, leaving a harmless chalk-like powder. SCP-EQ-016 itself will slowly lose mass at a rate of one liter per week when deprived of food.

It isn't known just how intelligent SCP-EQ-016 is as it shows no interest in anything beyond finding material to consume. However while it has never displayed the ability to talk, it responds with basic gestures to simple questions when presented with food as a reward, and it has shown a fondness for mimicking the actions of its handlers.

Addendum: Interview Log.

Interviewed: SCP-EQ-016

Interviewer: Dr. F____

Forward: In order to entice SCP-EQ-016's interest in taking part with the interview, a bucket of small gemstones was provided to be exchanged for answers. SCP-EQ-016 responded mostly with nods and gestures. This interview took place roughly one month after initial containment.

Hello, SCP-EQ-016. Can you understand me?

(SCP-EQ-016 leans forward and tries to engulf the bucket of gems. Dr. F____ moves it out of reach.)

No, no. I'll be asking you some questions today. You can have one if you answer them. Do you understand?

(SCP-EQ-016 frowns and then nods.)

Good! Now, are you capable of talking to me?

(SCP-EQ-016 shakes its "head" back and forth. From this point each of its responses are followed by eating a gem.)

Guess we're going to have to yes or no this interview, then. Do you know where you came from?

(SCP-EQ-016 nods)

Good! Are there any more like you there?

(SCP-EQ-016 frowns and moves away from the table. Dr. F____ waves down the guards from approaching and places several more gems on the table.)

It's fine, we just want to know more about where you came from. Will you please try to answer me?

(After a few seconds, SCP-EQ-016 turns back to the table as starts morosely engulfing the gems.)

I assume from your reaction, there are others similar to you out there. You don't like them?

(SCP-EQ-016 shakes negative very quickly, spaying slime in all directions.)

Uck... anyway, I'm going to list some places and you let me know when I say where they are, alright? Equestria? Griffonstone? Yakyakistan? The Chrystal Empire? Mount Aeris? The Dragon Lands? [REDACTED]?

(SCP-EQ-016 wobbles back and forth and nods with each name.)

I'm not sure I understand, SCP-EQ-016. If there are others like you in all these places, why hasn't anypony seen one before?

(SCP-EQ-016 wobbles again and then looks down at the floor.)

Down? Are they under the ground?

(SCP-EQ-016 nods and shudders.)

You don't seem to like talking about them. Did you leave because of them?

(SCP-EQ-016 shakes negative.)

Did they get rid of you?

(SCP-EQ-016 nods.)

I see. Did you do something wrong?

(SCP-EQ-016 shakes negative.)

Do they not like you?

(SCP-EQ-016 nods and then looks between Dr. F____ and the guards at the door.)

I'm not sure... Do you mean you're different from them? The way I am different from those two? Different how? Is it gender? Job? Ability? Um... height, build, color?

(At the word "color" SCP-EQ-016 nods vigorously.)

Color? They're a different color? What does the different color signify?

(SCP-EQ-016 seems to think for a moment and then forms a tendril that starts reaching for the bucket of gems.)

No, SCP-EQ-016. Those are for when you answer-

(SCP-EQ-016 shakes negative and points at the gems and then into its open mouth.)

Oh! You mean you eat gems! Well, what do the others eat?

(SCP-EQ-016 is motionless for a few moments, shudders, and then extends the tendril at Dr. F____.)

Uh... that's, uh... that's enough questions for today.

Addendum: Incident D-507

On __/__/____ at 5:03 pm, SCP-EQ-016 vanished from its cell without a trace. Embedded agents reported it one hour and forty minutes later in Canterlot in the presence of [DATA EXPUNGED]

[DATA EXPUNGED], whereupon SCP-EQ-016 was returned to its cell. Due to the probability of repeated breaches, containment procedures have been updated.

Let us face it, we got lucky with this one. If SCP-EQ-016 hadn't expressed its wish to "go home", we might never have gotten it back. SCP-EQ-016 has powerful friends now, but that doesn't change our mission. We've got to treat this one with delicacy. We've got to make sure this object wants to stay. --- Dr. F____

SCP-EQ-017 - A Babble-Less Brook

Item #: SCP-EQ-017

Object Class: ~~Safe~~ Neutralized

Special Containment Procedures: The area around SCP-EQ-017 has been purchased from the locals and a nature preserve has been built around it, staffed with ponies under Foundation control. Amnestic spells have been distributed through the local population along with the cover story that a nearby river was the original SCP-EQ-017 instead, and that it has lost its properties. Any creature showing too much interest in SCP-EQ-017 or the false river are to be interrogated and doused with amnestic spells.

~~Acquisition of liquid from the object is to be done with telekinesis only, and requires the approval of at least one (1) researcher with level 4 clearance. All personnel interacting with SCP-EQ-017 are required to wear modified level A hazmat suits. Liquid removed from SCP-EQ-017 must be tagged with a tracking spell and accompanied by a team of six (6) armed guards at all times until delivered to a secure testing facility.~~ Liquid is to be tested for reactivation of anomalous properties daily.

Description: SCP-EQ-017 is a small river located 250 meters outside of the Kirin village, inside the Peaks of Peril. Any creature that comes into contact with liquid from SCP-EQ-017 will enter a state of suppressed emotion and lose the ability to speak. This state will persist indefinitely.

SCP-EQ-017 primary area of effect is strongest along a thirty meter stretch starting at a waterfall, with the chance of being affected by its anomalous properties diminishing the farther downstream one goes. The liquid displays no anomalous properties before this waterfall. Surrounding the base of the waterfall are forty-four menhirs ranging from thirty centimeters to four meters in height. Each menhir contains carvings of a variety of simple shapes exactly five centimeters in depth, which constantly radiate with magical aura that has yet to be identified. Radiometric dating has determined that these menhirs are at least __,___ years old. To date these menhirs have resisted all attempts to be removed.

Liquid taken directly from the immediate area of the waterfall retains its properties indefinitely, until it is applied to a living creature. Chemical and magical analysis has discovered minuscule magical particles in the liquid that become absorbed through the skin as if magnetically attracted. It is currently believed to be some kind of magic pollution radiating out from the menhirs. See the experiment log for more detailed information.

The area around SCP-EQ-017 is unusually lush, containing a wide variety of flowering plants and fruit-bearing trees not native to the Peaks of Peril. A unique subspecies of Hyacinthoides non-scripta, commonly referred to as "Foal's Breath", only grows on the banks of SCP-EQ-017. This flower, when mixed in liquid and imbibed, is the only known way to reverse the effects of SCP-EQ-017. These flowers only grow around the point of the river where its anomalous effects peter out, the correlation of which is still under investigation.

~~It has been determined by a unanimous vote of the O5 Council to utilize liquid from SCP-EQ-017 as a method to pacify D-class until they are needed for testing. Cultivation of "Foal's Breath" to prevent extinction of antidote ongoing.~~

Experiment Log SCP-EQ-017

Experiment 017-1
Test Summary: D-193 instructed to submerge entire body in a tub containing 300 liters of liquid from SCP-EQ-017, then subjected to a set of stimuli.
Result: D-193 complied with request and completely submerged self in tub, emerging completely under the effects of SCP-EQ-017. D-193 responded to conversation with head tilts and disinterest, answering only basic yes and no questions. D-193 did not display any reaction when tickled, poked with a sharp implement, or shown a clip from the ending of "Old Yellow". D-193 did not participate in a deliberately initiated musical number. D-193 calmly returned to their cell and sat docilely on their bed until supplied with antidote.
Researcher's notes: If this stuff works the way it appears to, this could change every aspect of the Foundation!

Experiment 017-2
Test Summary: Six D-class instructed to submerge entire body in a tub containing 300 liters of liquid from SCPEQ-017.
Result: First two D-class emerged from the tub under the normal set of effects. The third, D-226, emerged with greatly reduced symptoms. D-226 retained the ability to speak in a monotone and reported experiencing the normal array of emotions, but as if they were happening to somepony else. Remaining D-class unaffected by liquid, which chemical analysis revealed to have become ordinary water.

Experiment 017-3
Test Summary: D-888, a changeling, doused with liquid from SCP-EQ-017 from a shower nozzle for thirty seconds.
Result: D-888 emerges from shower under the effects of SCP-EQ-017. D-888 transforms upon instruction into a variety of creatures, and the effects confirmed to persist in all forms.

Experiment 017-4
Test Summary: D-789, a yak, instructed to place one hoof into a bucket containing 2 liters of liquid from SCP-EQ-017 and remove hoof after ten seconds.
Result: D-789 did as instructed and jerked their hoof out immediately, claiming the water was ice cold and that they wanted to smash the bucket. Researcher noted the thermometer recorded the liquid was room temperature. D-789 ordered to return their hoof to the bucket. D-789 refused and claimed their whole foreleg felt odd. Researchers decide to observe ongoing effects and instruct D-789 to describe the feeling in more detail. Ten seconds pass before D-789 muttered "...smash..." in a dull monotone and then goes silent. Full effects of SCP-EQ-017 confirmed two minutes later.

Experiment 017-5
Test Summary: D-272, a dragon, instructed to imbibe a tea brewed with liquid from SCP-EQ-017.
Result: D-272 drank one cup of tea, vocalized the word "Huh.", placed the cup on the table, and sat still on their chair. Subsequent testing revealed D-272 to be under the expected effects.
Researcher's notes: This stuff is a miracle. There's nothing we won't be able to contain with it!

Further testing indefinitely suspended due to limited reserves of remaining SCP-EQ-017 liquid.

Addendum: Two weeks after initial containment, a sonar scan revealed an unusual shape buried in the riverbed below the waterfall. Upon recovering the object, all the surrounding menhirs stopped glowing at the same time. Testing of the liquid revealed no traces of magical or anomalous properties. SCP-EQ-017 deemed neutralized and remaining gallons of liquid collected prior delivered to Site 20 for storage.

The removed object was revealed to be [REDACTED] reburial did not reactivate SCP-EQ-017. Item given the number SCP-EQ-___ and delivered to Site __.

Author's Note

Need to take a break for a few more days. Got my job back and I'm going to need some time to get acclimated again. See you once my buffer is back up to a decent amount.

SCP-EQ-018 - The Room that Time Forgot

Item #: SCP-EQ-018

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: A barred gate has been affixed to the entrance to SCP-EQ-018. At present, no other containment method is deemed necessary.

MTF Sigma-8 (Biblio-Fillies) are to be permanently posted in the guise of royal guards assigned with the duty of patrolling the affected area. Members of MTF Sigma-8 should read this report at least once every twenty-four hours, if time permits, and report any creature coming or going from SCP-EQ-018, if they feel like it.

Description: SCP-EQ-018 is the Starswirl the Bearded wing of the Canterlot Archives. The physical room was constructed long after Starswirl vanished and records of its construction and original architect have been lost. Located within are ~~1,291~~ 1,299 scrolls, papers, and spell books, though that number is subject to change as spells are used. Every spell found to date appears to have been penned by Starswirl personally, despite the volume of written works present requiring decades to create by a single pony.

Central in the room is a large hourglass containing an amount of sand-like particles theoretically capable of measuring ten minutes worth of time. These particles are constantly pouring into the lower container of the hourglass. Should an observer look away from the hourglass and then look back, most of the particles will have returned to the top section. No pony has ever managed to continuously watch the hourglass long enough for it to finish, stating boredom as the primary reason for looking away. It is unknown whether cameras will be able to record the entire time span, since no such tests have been proposed. As this is clearly just an aesthetic object to fit the room decor, it is to be ignored.

All articles located within SCP-EQ-018 seem to be powerful spells and spell books universally centered around the theme of time. Examples of spells include: the ability to travel backwards or forwards in time, to send others backwards or forwards in time, to create stable time loops, to create unstable time loops, to observe events in the distant past or far future, to remove creatures or objects from time, to freeze time, to freeze time for every creature save for oneself, to freeze only oneself in time, to reverse time, to speed up time, to alter history so as to create alternate timelines, to alter destiny so as to create alternate fates, and many others. All spells read thus far are constructed in such a way so they will only function once. About half of these contain names and apparent dates of when these spells will be used written in the margins. Any one of these spells could potentially represent a TK-Class Causal Restructuring Event and would normally qualify SCP-EQ-018 for Keter classification, but it doesn't really matter in this instance.

SCP-EQ-018 emits a strong apathy field which causes every creature to become indifferent as to SCP-EQ-018 and its contents. Proximity is not a factor, as simply knowing about the object subjects a pony to its effects. SCP-EQ-018 itself is very well known and its contents common knowledge in the surrounding community, but nopony is capable of caring about it very strongly. Spells that could make any unicorn the most powerful pony in existence go ignored. Aside from being locked shut at night like the rest of the building, SCP-EQ-018 is open to the public and receives a fair amount of daily hooftraffic. The gate at the door seems mostly ceremonial, as all guards are perfectly willing to let anypony into the object should they wish it. No pony has gone on record as having used any materials from the object in any research paper or other such literary studies. Despite this lack of use, the owners of the object have never considered packing its works into storage to make better use of the space.

Any thoughts about preventing access to SCP-EQ-018 or studying any of its properties are considered of lowest importance. As such, anything other than keeping an eye on it is just a waste of further Foundation resources.

SCP-EQ-018's effects extend even to written accounts of it, and pictures of its interior or entryway. Chief Researcher Sunburst has stated that no sensitive information be included in this report, as such information will not be considered important enough to be redacted.

Occasionally, a unicorn or other creature capable of using magic, hereafter referred to as the Subject, spontaneously becomes partially immune to SCP-EQ-018's influence, enough to be aware of its existence and importance. The Subject will then inevitably make their way into SCP-EQ-018 and locate a single spell from among its contents. The Subject frequently takes a long time sifting through all the various spells but will only ever settle on one, apparently uninterested in any spell not pertaining to their current interests. Once found, the Subject will either cast it right away or take it with them for future use. No Subject has ever been interrupted or questioned during their search, as this is not very important.

Subjects themselves are not included in SCP-EQ-018's apathy effect, save for their relation with the object. Since no pony has bothered to keep track of subjects, all information regarding them comes volunteered from Foundation personnel who have become affected. Subjects frequently lose their immunity to the apathy field once they cast their spell, remembering the events but attaching no importance to the memories. This leaves a very small window for information about the object to be collected, presuming anypony would want to. Of the few experiences documented, the only shared trait among Subjects is a case of sudden onset mania and/or fixation upon a singular subject that only extreme measures would be able to solve.

History: The Foundation has been aware of SCP-EQ-018 since shortly before its current inception when one of our founding members became a Subject. SCP-EQ-018 has been occasionally brought to the attention of previous iterations of the Foundation, though it was never important enough to warrant SCP status.

Twelve years after the object came to the current Foundation's attention a unicorn named Luster Dawn appeared in the Site 18 cafeteria in a burst of magic. She claimed to be a member of the Foundation from an unknown point in the future who traveled through time for the sole purpose of delivering this report. It is unknown why she would go through such extraordinary efforts for something so unimportant, though when asked she replied that "It was the only way this would work". She vanished back into the future before more information could be obtained, and this report was submitted as is.

Addendum: Upon doing a casual read of the few documents concerning SCP-EQ-018 in Foundation possession, Assistant Researcher Background Pony noticed that the current list of its contents put out by the Canterlot Archive's records states it has eight more scrolls than written about in this report. It is assumed that these represent spells that will be cast in the intervening years between now and when this report is written. Background Pony has updated the report to reflect this, after flipping a coin to decide if he should bother.

Author's Note

Addendum 2 - It seems there's some temporal anomalies present in SCP-EQ-018 as well. Researcher Daga Yemar stepped into it to do some groundwork for this article and emerged from it exactly one year later!

In seriousness, sorry about dropping off the face of the earth for the last year. I love this little story and I'm going to try and get myself on a schedule so it doesn't die again.

Once more into the vaults, my friends!

SCP-EQ-019 - Cold Wind Blows

Item #: SCP-EQ-019

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-EQ-019 is to be kept in a 30m diameter clear crystal sphere ensorcelled to be impervious to cold temperatures and ice buildup, placed in the center of an empty 100m square chamber in Site 66. The sphere is to be checked for damage daily. A minimum of twenty-one guards made up of a equal measure of pegasi, unicorns, and earth ponies are to be stationed at Site 66 at all times. Guards must be on good terms with each other and are required to submit to psychiatric evaluations every five days, rotated out on a morale scoring 85% or lower. Aside from visiting researchers, no other creature or object is permitted access to Site 66.

As public knowledge of SCP-EQ-019 is essential to repressing the worst of its anomalous effects, secondary containment is focused on campaigns of misinformation centered around the belief that SCP-EQ-019 is merely superstition or an old foals story, albeit one whose morals should be upheld. Witnesses to uncontained instances are to be questioned thoroughly, then given a class A amnesic spell and a cover story of panicked hallucinations during the crisis.

Should a Disharmony Event occur, MTF Eta 6 (Frosty Friends) are to be dispatched to locate and capture new instances. A detailed population survey is to be continuously updated to facilitate identifying possible hosts. In the event of a Major Disharmony Event, [REDACTED].

Description: SCP-EQ-019 is the group designation for three entities resembling spectral horses. All three instances are identical and there is as yet no way to differentiate between them.

Instances of SCP-EQ-019 resemble full grown horses from the torso forward, with bodies made entirely of a mix of cold air and mist. Each instance has long, thin facial features and eyes of a solid mass of light with no discernible pupil, iris, or cornea. The back half tapers off into a long vapor trail continuously flickering as if in a strong wind. SCP-EQ-019 bodies maintain a constant temperature of -15oC, regardless of outside temperatures. Samples separated from the main body will slowly vanish, while any damage will regenerate at a commensurate rate. Reduced to nothing, an instance will have completely regenerated in _ hours.

Each instance of SCP-EQ-019 is constantly in motion, seemingly content to gallop in circles endlessly when not drawn toward sources of food. Due to their ethereal bodies and negligible body weight, SCP-EQ-019 has the ability to fly through the air despite lacking wings or any other sort of propulsion method. It is unknown whether SCP-EQ-019 is sapient or not, as no instance has ever responded to any Foundation attempt to make contact, though instances have been known to target certain important ponies over others to maximize division and lie in waiting for centuries when needed. All three instances are capable of moving and reacting in unison, working together to trap prey or fly in formations. Whether this is the result of silent communication or a shared mental connection is being researched.

SCP-EQ-019 is capable of phasing through most solid materials and magical constructs, the sole exception of which is clear crystal. The reason for this is currently unknown. Sources of heat are capable of scattering an instances' physical form for a limited time, though constant exposure to its cold internal temperature will frequently result in the heat source extinguishing long before any real damage can be done. A single powerful spell called ___ _____ __ __________ appears to be the only way to deal significant damage to SCP-EQ-019, and is capable of completely immolating an instance.

SCP-EQ-019's primary motivation is to cause conflict and animosity between ponies of different tribes and feed off the resultant negative energy produced. As SCP-EQ-019 does not metabolize and therefore does not need to feed to survive, their reasoning for doing this is unknown. SCP-EQ-019 is able to siphon these emotions unobserved by their prey and from up to ___m away, so prey are often unaware they are being fed upon. SCP-EQ-019 are incapable of creating these emotions in ponies by themselves and must rely on the actions of their prey to produce appropriate feed. Conversely, feeling of friendship and other positive emotions are extremely irritating to SCP-EQ-019, and no instance will willingly fed on a community if the positive energy outweighs the negative. When not feeding, wild SCP-EQ-019 can be invariably found biding their time in [REDACTED].

Each instance is capable of using this negative energy to lower the surrounding temperature over an effectively unlimited expanding area, though centered around where each instance is presently located. The primary purpose of this seems to be to make ponies miserable, thus increasing the generating of animosity to feed upon. If left unchecked, it is predicted that an XK-Class Extinction Event Scenario due to Equestria becoming too frozen to support higher life will result in _ months.

Each SCP-EQ-019 is also capable of using stored negative energy to create ice, snow, and winds up to 30 mph. Precipitation produced this way is generally expelled though the instances' mouth, though it is capable of growing ice over surfaces and into structures such as walls by focusing its attention on an area. When this ice fully encases a creature, the creature is placed into a state of suspended animation. Experiments have shown that ponies enveloped this way can remain in this state indefinitely without succumbing to hunger, dehydration, or suffocation. Ponies also retain whatever mental state they had at the moment of encasement, potentially producing enough negative energy to feed SCP-EQ-019 should all other life die out.

Should sufficient animosity be generated to cause a schism between the three tribes, a Disharmony Event will occur. During a Disharmony Event, or should at least one instance of SCP-EQ-019 be destroyed, all remaining instances will slowly dissolve over the course of _ hours. During this time, one pegasus, one unicorn, and one earth pony somewhere in Equestria will transform into new instances of SCP-EQ-019 through an undocumented process. Hosts subjected to this are always among the most isolated and friendless ponies in Equestria, making locating them in the case of a Disharmony Event difficult. The first action of new instances is always to seek out the other two before heading out to capitalize on the Event.

Despite several attempts, predicting new hosts of SCP-EQ-019 using D-Class subjected to horrid living conditions has so far failed to work. Somehow, they know we're watching and always picks somepony we know nothing about. Since we can't test this over and over without creating unacceptable numbers of containment breaches, all further testing along this line is suspended. - O5 Council

{The following Addenda are sealed to all below Level 5 clearance.}

ANY NON-AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ACCESSING THIS FILE WILL BE IMMEDIATELY TERMINATED THROUGH MEMETIC KILL AGENT. SCROLLING DOWN WITHOUT PROPER MEMETIC INOCULATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE CARDIAC ARREST FOLLOWED BY DEATH.
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MEMETIC KILL AGENT ACTIVATED

CONTINUED LIFE SIGNS CONFIRMED

REMOVING SAFETY INTERLOCKS

If you are reading this, then we've reached a tipping point. In recent years, the number and intensity of Disharmony Events has increased dramatically. Despite Foundation efforts, the frequency of Events has eroded the trust ponies have in each other to a point where each subsequent Event is easier to start than the last. A feedback loop is being created, with Friendship being worn away in a war of attrition. A big one is coming, strengthened by all the Events before it. This Major Disharmony Event is projected to strip the last bit of trust the three tribes have left.

Our goal remains the same, to safeguard all of Ponykind and spread the message of Friendship throughout the land. But if a choice must be made between the two, emphasis must be placed on the former over the later. Fortunately there is a last ditch option available to us. SCP-EQ-019 feeds not on animosity between ponies, but specifically animosity between ponies of different tribes.

Three separate communities have been prepared and covered in a protective anti-attention spell. Powerful runes are prepared to instantly teleport all denizens of Equestria to these locations, wherein Class-Z amnestic spells will be dispersed through the populace to eliminate all memories of co-mingling with the other tribes. Time and certain memes spread throughout each city will take care of the rest.

May the ponies of the future forgive us for what must be done, and may someday the power of friendship grow anew.

{A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE O5 COUNCIL IS REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE PROJECT G5.}
{Current vote: 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 0 votes abstain. 3 votes yet to be cast.}
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Author's Note

I probably should have mentioned last chapter, but when I said a regular schedule I meant weekly instead of every other day like I used to. Hopefully that will stave off the burn out longer!

SCP-EQ-009 - Father Of Monsters

Item#: SCP-EQ-009

Object Class: Keter

Special Containment Procedures: Containment cell is to be located 200 m below sea level, tunneled out of solid bedrock. Walls of cell are to be reinforced with 20 cm thick metal paneling and inspected regularly for structural integrity. Sole access to the cell is to be achieved by teleportation through a series of self-contained caves spaced roughly fifty (50) meters apart, carved in an indirect line to hinder potential escape.

Containment area is to be constructed with the following components:

A ten (10) meter high fortified outer wall surrounding the facility to ward against outside threats, staffed by security personnel trained in close-quarters combat and monstrous animal control.
Several support facilities and living quarters for onsite staff.
Air channels eight (8) cm in diameter bored into containment cell to provide ventilation, equipped with mesh screens every twenty (20) m and checked for damage daily.
Eight (8) Anti-magic field generators stationed at regular intervals around perimeter, capable of encompassing entire facility in case of containment breach.
A cavity large enough to hold thirty thousand (30,000) gallons of molten lava situated directly above containment cell.

In the event of significant damage detected to containment cell, the ceiling hatch is to be released and the cell completely flooded with lava. Should re-containment be confirmed, reverse-time spells are authorized to return the lava to its cavity. Lava is to be kept from cooling by use of non-magical heating devices built into the rock walls.

Each cave leading to the containment cell is to be staffed by no less that three (3) security guards at all times. Meals and supplies are to be teleported through each check point and held from continuing until a proper scan is performed to detect irregularities. Under no circumstances should anypony teleport directly to or from the containment cell to the surface. Teleportation portals are forbidden from use within fifty (50) m of the facility.

Under no circumstance should personnel engage SCP-EQ-009 in conversation or allow SCP-EQ-009 to learn of any current events.

Should a catastrophic containment breach be declared, all onsite staff are to proceed to the nearest security station and arm themselves with armor and weapons. Unicorns are forbidden from casting spells when engaging with SCP-EQ-009. Should 90 minutes pass without a Level 4 or higher personnel declaring SCP-EQ-009 re-contained, planted explosives are to be detonated to destroy subterranean structures and the site's self-destruct system initiated. O5 Council members, Heads of States in allied nations, and important Foundation personnel are to open report TAMBELON-66 and evacuate to indicated locations and safe houses.

Description: SCP-EQ-009 is a male goat of advanced age. While its exact age cannot be determined, mention of him occurs in some of the oldest known recordings in Equestria, making SCP-EQ-009's age at least ______.

SCP-EQ-009 has a shoulder height of 1.75 m and a weight of 934 lbs, twice the expected weight of a creature its size. Hair is cornflower blue, eyes are a pale yellow with blood-red irises, and teeth have been filed to points. Subject's dark blue horns curl in a wide circle and are near immune to chipping and scuffing. SCP-EQ-009 speaks in a gruff baritone and is quick to anger. His body is heavily muscled in contrast to apparent age and maintains a constant level of health. His only clothing is a red collar with regularly spaced gold studs and a gold loop situated under his neck. All attempts to separate the collar from SCP-EQ-009 have failed.

SCP-EQ-009 has a deep-seated hatred for all of pony-kind and other sapient creatures. He takes delight in the ides of torture and murder and amuses himself with imagined scenarios of such. Records indicate that in the past he preferred to keep creatures as slaves to prolong their suffering. Subject appear to feel no remorse for his past activities. To date SCP-EQ-009 has offered no explanation or reasoning for his hatred.

Subject has a vast knowledge on magic, far in excess of any living spellcaster. Subject's entire body is shrouded in a large number of spells of various purposes, with no apparent duration. These spells are deemed to be the source of the subject's long life, health, and physical capabilities and are presumed to have been cast by the subject himself. SCP-EQ-009 has refused to comment on these magics beyond their reference in taunts and threats to Foundation staff's ability to contain him. SCP-EQ-009's own magic is black in color and emanates from his horns. In addition to basic levitation, subject has used magic to [DATA EXPUNGED]. Subject's magic somehow continues to function even in anti-magic fields, and his laser beams have the unique property of erasing any magic they come into contact with completely, thus nullifying all magical shields and enchantments. SCP-EQ-009 is credited in the creation of a spell to strip all magic from a subject at will, although he does not appear capable of using it without tools.

The source of SCP-EQ-009's magic is intrinsically tied to the concept of fear itself. The subject is capable of drawing upon the fear of all sapient creatures, regardless of distance or source of fear, in order to fuel himself. SCP-EQ-009 can use this power to sustain himself in the place of food and water, but in the absence of regular meals his mood worsens and his destructive activities increase. Magical beams and enchantments that come into contact with his body are instantly absorbed and added to his power.

Containment of SCP-EQ-009 is further hampered by his significant physical abilities. Subject has extraordinary strength and reaction speed, and while not invulnerable, has shown a remarkable ability to ignore all but the most severe of debilitating injuries. Known feats include (among other things):

Smashing headfirst through a 5 m thick castle wall made from granite with no sign of injury or loss of momentum.
Leaping 16 m straight upwards from a standing position.
Hurling aside a full grown pony with his head as if the pony weighted nothing.
Survive at temperatures as high as 1,250oC and as low as -78oC.
Exist for days without needing to take a breath. (Original containment procedures called for the cell to be adjacent to the ocean. During an escape attempt, subject's cell was flooded with sea water and recovery teams found him alive several days later).
Survive a blast from an army of unicorns pooling their magic together into a beam "stronger than a thousand ponies", comparable to the Elements of Harmony, and to continue fighting afterwards with no ill effects.

Subject has demonstrated a genius level intelligence with an IQ of 165. To date, the subject has employed cunning plans in __ escape attempts while in Foundation custody.

SCP-EQ-009 is particularly adept the manipulating the fundamental magical make-up of the world around him. He primarily used this power in the fusing of living creatures into hybrid chimeras. Chimeras crafted in this way are usually violent in temperament and invariably servile towards SCP-EQ-009, obeying his spoken commands even at the expense of their own safety. SCP-EQ-009 created these creatures in the thousands, with the aim of creating chaos and fear that he could draw power from. Once created, chimeras exhibit all normal biological functions of normal fauna, including reproduction. It is estimated that __% of all all living creatures in the wild are derived from SCP-EQ-009's chimeras.

On __ occasions, hordes of magical creatures have attacked the perimeter walls in coordination to SCP-EQ-009's escape attempts. How he managed to communicate with these creatures to organize them is unknown.

A number of powerful artifacts and objects are also known to have been created by SCP-EQ-009. A partial list of objects in Foundation control that have ties to him include SCP-EQ-___, SCP-EQ-___, and SCP-EQ-___.

To any personnel who still harbor doubts to our mission,

SCP-EQ-009 may look and behave like a normal creature, but do not be fooled. If he ever gets fully loose, and given enough time to gather his strength, then we are looking at a HK-Class end-of-the-world scenario. At best. Do not falter in your duty, it is needed. Do not listen to his pleas, they are lies. Do not feel pity for him, for he will feel none for you if the situation were reversed.

There is no friendship here.