Accidentally created new/repeat thread. Archiving this one; further details on new thread https://05command.wikidot.com/forum/t-16988129/ai-record-durgapujaattuta
Noting that I received two back-to-back PMs from durgapujaattuta (account age 14 hours), both of which contained a draft with multiple AI-generation hallmarks:
Initial PM, subject line "please review for a submission to scp8248"
SCP-8248 . The Gladius of Nitmah
Object Class . Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-8248 is to be stored in a climate controlled containment chamber at Site-42.
The sword should be placed upon a windowsill facing a full moon's glow whenever possible, to relieve it of accumulated nightmare's and negative auras.
Failure to adhere to this procedure results in increased psychological instability within the owner and the conjuring of recurring night terrors,
leading to a condition described as Nitmah; a chronic state of paranoia, delusions, and vivid, torturous dreams that often persist into waking life.
In such cases, the owner or handler of SCP-8248 must be immediately terminated to avoid their nightmares, from creating real world horrors.
It is most ideal to find an owner who does not dream. If impossible, to find an owner that doesn't remember their dreams nor dreams ghastly thoughts.
A monitoring system must be in place to observe fluctuations in the energy patterns of the quartz crystal embedded in the hilt of SCP-8248,
which has shown signs of agitation when not allowed to rest upon a windowsill.
Regular psychological evaluations of those in contact with the blade must be conducted to detect early signs of Nitmah
Description:
SCP-8248 is a Roman gladius of unusual craftsmanship, believed to date back to the 1st century AD.
The blade itself shows signs of corrosion, consistent with ancient weapons, yet the metal retains its sharpness and resilience beyond natural decay.
What distinguishes SCP-8248 from other blades is the peculiar quartz crystal embedded in the center of its hilt. The crystal is clear and modest in size,
with a deep obsidian mark. Upon closer inspection, a small black speck within the crystal appears to move; an unsettling motion, almost like a swirl of ink or smoke.
The blade exerts a peculiar influence on the minds of those who wield it. It is said to absorb the nightmares of its owner,
manifesting these dark visions through the crystal. The sword’s true power, however, is revealed only when blood is spilled upon its edge.
To become the rightful owner of SCP-8248, one must be the last person to shed blood upon it. If this condition is met, the sword bonds to the wielder,
altering their dreams and taking their nightmares into itself. The owner becomes haunted by visions they can see manifesting "the real world",
visions that warp their perception of reality, blurring the line between dream and waking life.
Despite the warnings of yore, many individuals throughout history have sought out the blade, and according to lore,
some have given up everything in their pursuit of it, even their minds.
Discovery:
In 1917, during the tumult of the Great War,
British officer T.E. Lawrence; "Lawrence of Arabia", came into possession of the gladius after a fateful encounter in the city of Aqaba,
a vital port on the Red Sea. During the Arab Revolt,
Lawrence and his forces uncovered a hidden cache of ancient weapons and artifacts beneath the ruins of an old Roman fort.
Among these relics was the gladius, which Lawrence took as a prize after a bloody exchange with the Ottomans.
Lawrence, a man both celebrated and tormented by his own fame, became the first modern owner of the blade,
though he did not understand its full power until much later. The sword seemed to have no interest in its new bearer until Lawrence,
as was his habit, spilled his own blood upon it during a battle. It was then that the sword began to alter his dreams, twisting them into grotesque,
unrecognizable manifestations. As his dreams grew darker, so too did his daydreams, and Lawrence began to suffer from severe paranoia and insomnia.
Recordings:
Lawrence's Journal . February 23, 1919
“The sword grows colder with each passing night. I can feel it call to me, deep in my skull, like a whisper not my own. At first, I thought it was a mere trinket,
a relic of some forgotten conquest, 'tis more than that. I see the entity in the crystal now, a shadow that stirs and beckons when I close my eyes.
My dreams, they are not dreams. They are memories; memories of horrors and places I have never known. There is something in the dark,
something reaching for me. I can only hope I am wrong. But it feels evil. How long can I keep it at bay? How long before the blade consumes me whole?”
Lawrence's Journal . March 14, 1919
“I can feel the trepidation creeping in, like a slow poison.
The sword haunts my every thought, and when I sleep, if I even sleep, my uninvited 'tis the thing in that crystal.
It watches me, waits for me. Every night, it grows stronger and I weaker. I have shed blood upon it, and it has chosen me.
But what of this is my choice? My own fear now bleeds into the sword. I dream of crimson conquest, of infernal rites performed under a rouge sky.
I know not if I will ever see the dawn again, or if I shall be lost to her forever.”
Dr. Karlov's Research Notes . November 10, 2021
“SCP-8248 is a remarkably unique specimen in the SCP archives.
From the initial reports provided by the British government in the early 20th century,
we can confirm that Lawrence of Arabia's interaction with the gladius marked a turning point in the object's history.
He was, as far as we know, the first modern individual to bond with the sword; though the previous owners are unknown,
it is theorized that the blade has passed through the hands of various historical figures. As per the psychological evaluation of Lawrence’s case,
it seems that his exposure to the blade’s influence exacerbated his pre-existing mental conditions. The sword seems to prey upon the deepest fears of its wielders,
absorbing these fears into the crystal, and transforming them into nightmares that persist even after the person is awake. It's currently unclear whether these are
visions akin to extrasensory perception, like second sight, or mere hallucinations.
The black speck within the crystal is, according to initial analysis, a sentient entity; or perhaps a manifestation of the owner's most intense terrors.
There are no known accounts of any individual escaping the blade's grasp once they have become its rightful owner.
I can only wonder if I, too, will one day meet this object and face the consequences of my own curiosity.”
As of this writing, SCP-8248 remains an object of great interest to both the SCP Foundation and independent researchers.
Its origin remains shrouded in mystery, though some speculate that the sword was created by a now forgotten order of ancient shamans,
designed to capture and harness the dark energies of the human psyche. However, the true extent of its powers,
and the full scope of its connection to the dreams of its owners, remains to be understood. Whether the blade is a tool of power or clairvoyance,
maybe a harbinger of madness, its legacy continues to haunt the minds of all who encounter it.
Report Complete.Second PM sent 9 minutes later, subject line "FINAL draft to scp 8248"
SCP-8248 . The Gladius of Nitmah
Object Class . Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-8248 is to be stored in a climate controlled containment chamber at Site-42.
The sword should be placed upon a windowsill facing a full moon's glow whenever possible, to relieve it of accumulated nightmare's and negative auras.
Failure to adhere to this procedure results in increased psychological instability within the owner and the conjuring of recurring night terrors,
leading to a condition described as Nitmah; a chronic state of paranoia, delusions, and vivid, torturous dreams that often persist into waking life.
In such cases, the owner or handler of SCP-8248 must be immediately terminated to avoid their nightmares, from creating real world horrors.
It is most ideal to find an owner who does not dream. If impossible, to find an owner that doesn't remember their dreams nor dreams ghastly thoughts.
A monitoring system must be in place to observe fluctuations in the energy patterns of the quartz crystal embedded in the hilt of SCP-8248,
which has shown signs of agitation when not allowed to rest upon a windowsill.
Regular psychological evaluations of those in contact with the blade must be conducted to detect early signs of Nitmah
Description:
SCP-8248 is a Roman gladius of unusual craftsmanship, believed to date back to the 1st century AD.
The blade itself shows signs of corrosion, consistent with ancient weapons, yet the metal retains its sharpness and resilience beyond natural decay.
What distinguishes SCP-8248 from other blades is the peculiar quartz crystal embedded in the center of its hilt. The crystal is clear and modest in size,
with a deep obsidian mark. Upon closer inspection, a small black speck within the crystal appears to move; an unsettling motion, almost like a swirl of ink or smoke.
The blade exerts a peculiar influence on the minds of those who wield it. It is said to absorb the nightmares of its owner,
manifesting these dark visions through the crystal. The sword’s true power, however, is revealed only when blood is spilled upon its edge.
To become the rightful owner of SCP-8248, one must be the last person to shed blood upon it. If this condition is met, the sword bonds to the wielder,
altering their dreams and taking their nightmares into itself. The owner becomes haunted by visions they can see manifesting "the real world",
visions that warp their perception of reality, blurring the line between dream and waking life.
Despite the warnings of yore, many individuals throughout history have sought out the blade, and according to lore,
some have given up everything in their pursuit of it, even their minds.
Discovery:
In 1917, during the tumult of the Great War,
British officer T.E. Lawrence; "Lawrence of Arabia", came into possession of the gladius after a fateful encounter in the city of Aqaba,
a vital port on the Red Sea. During the Arab Revolt,
Lawrence and his forces uncovered a hidden cache of ancient weapons and artifacts beneath the ruins of an old Roman fort.
Among these relics was the gladius, which Lawrence took as a prize after a bloody exchange with the Ottomans.
Lawrence, a man both celebrated and tormented by his own fame, became the first modern owner of the blade,
though he did not understand its full power until much later. The sword seemed to have no interest in its new bearer until Lawrence,
as was his habit, spilled his own blood upon it during a battle. It was then that the sword began to alter his dreams, twisting them into grotesque,
unrecognizable manifestations. As his dreams grew darker, so too did his daydreams, and Lawrence began to suffer from severe paranoia and insomnia.
Recordings:
Lawrence's Journal . February 23, 1919
“The sword grows colder with each passing night. I can feel it call to me, deep in my skull, like a whisper not my own. At first, I thought it a mere trinket,
a relic of some forgotten army, 'tis more than that. I see the entity in the crystal now, a shadow that stirs and beckons when I close my eyes.
My dreams, they are not dreams. They are memories; memories of horrors and places I have never known. There is something in the dark,
something reaching for me. I can only hope I am wrong. But it feels evil. How long can I keep it at bay? How long before the blade consumes me whole?”
Lawrence's Journal . March 14, 1919
“I can feel the trepidation creeping in, like a slow poison.
The sword haunts my every thought, and when I sleep, if I even sleep, my uninvited is not locked in the crystal.
It watches me, waits for me. Every night, it grows stronger and I weaker. I had shed blood upon it, and it has chosen me.
But what of this is my choice? My own fear now bleeds into the sword. I dream of crimson conquest, of infernal rites performed under a rouge sky.
I know not if I will ever see the dawn again, or if I shall be lost to her forever.”
Dr. Karlov's Research Notes . November 10, 2021
“SCP-8248 is a remarkably unique specimen in the SCP archives.
From the initial reports provided by the British government in the early 20th century,
we can confirm that Lawrence of Arabia's interaction with the gladius marked a turning point in the object's history.
He was, as far as we know, the first modern individual to bond with the sword; though the previous owners are unknown,
it is theorized that the blade has passed through the hands of various historical figures. As per the psychological evaluation of Lawrence’s case,
it seems that his exposure to the blade’s influence exacerbated his pre-existing mental conditions. The sword seems to prey upon the deepest fears of its wielders,
absorbing these fears into the crystal, and transforming them into nightmares that persist even after the person is awake. It's currently unclear whether these are
visions akin to extrasensory perception, like second sight, or mere hallucinations.
The black speck within the crystal is, according to initial analysis, a sentient entity; or perhaps a manifestation of the owner's most intense terrors.
There are no known accounts of any individual escaping the blade's grasp once they have become its rightful owner.
I can only wonder if I, too, will one day meet this object and face the consequences of my own curiosity.”
As of this writing, SCP-8248 remains an object of great interest to both the SCP Foundation and independent researchers.
Its origin remains shrouded in mystery, though some speculate that the sword was created by a now forgotten order of ancient shamans,
designed to capture and harness the dark energies of the human psyche. However, the true extent of its powers,
and the full scope of its connection to the dreams of its owners, remains to be understood. Whether the blade is a tool of power or clairvoyance,
maybe a harbinger of madness, its legacy continues to haunt the minds of all who encounter it.
Report Complete.Excerpts of note:
A monitoring system must be in place to observe fluctuations in the energy patterns of the quartz crystal embedded in the hilt of SCP-8248,
which has shown signs of agitation when not allowed to rest upon a windowsill.
Regular psychological evaluations of those in contact with the blade must be conducted to detect early signs of Nitmah
SCP-8248 is a Roman gladius of unusual craftsmanship, believed to date back to the 1st century AD.
The blade itself shows signs of corrosion, consistent with ancient weapons, yet the metal retains its sharpness and resilience beyond natural decay.
As of this writing, SCP-8248 remains an object of great interest to both the SCP Foundation and independent researchers.
Its origin remains shrouded in mystery, though some speculate that the sword was created by a now forgotten order of ancient shamans,
designed to capture and harness the dark energies of the human psyche. However, the true extent of its powers,
and the full scope of its connection to the dreams of its owners, remains to be understood. Whether the blade is a tool of power or clairvoyance,
maybe a harbinger of madness, its legacy continues to haunt the minds of all who encounter it.
I responded telling the user that to contribute to the mainsite, they need to be a site member. Also, I noted that AI-generated text is forbidden on the mainsite.