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Special Containment Procedures: A daily ritual involving the creation of aqua regia1 is to be performed by a trained Alchemist with oversight from the Department of Theology.
A small amount of pure gold is to be dissolved in the solution. The product is then to be used during standard operations as needed.
Description: SCP-7709 is an omnipotent entity representing the domain of acids.
Although currently classified as an Occam-class deity,2 the influence of SCP-7709 on the Baseline Reality has been exponentially increasing since the popularisation of industrial processes involving acids, and it is suspected that reclassification may be needed in the future.
It must be noted that SCP-7709 specifically represents the domain of acids as described by the Brønsted–Lowry acid-base theory3 as opposed to broader concepts such as corrosion, disintegration, or chemical volatility. This is unusual when compared to the domains of other documented deities which typically aim to be more basic and wide- ranging.
When assuming a metaphysical form, SCP-7709 commonly presents itself as a 15th- century European Alchemist. Although the reported appearance varies, the general consensus between the subjects is that SCP-7709 is a human male dressed in robes with arms and legs formed from — or encased in — lead. The only consistent feature noted between manifestations is the symbol found on the figure’s forehead. It corresponds to that used to represent aqua regia and has been described as letting off a faint white glow.
The worship of SCP-7709 is uncommon outside of small scientific and occult circles; centralised churches for the study of the deity are not present. Similarly, there are no central tenets of faith or philosophy to which all the different religious sects adhere. The ideology of individual cells ranges from worshipping the cleansing nature of acids to seeing SCP-7709 as a force opposing the concept of monarchy. At this time, no counter- ritualistic action against such groups is necessary.
Pseudohistorical Department Historia est vitae magistra.
Foreword: The Pseudohistorical Department has compiled a catalogue of SCP-7709- related artefacts and documents. The items are arranged by the date of recovery.
Artefact №: 7709-1 Artefact №: 7709-2 Artefact №: 7709-3 Artefact №: 7709-4 Recovery: 1867, Luxembourg, Luxembourg Description: "The Thirteenth Key of Alchemy," a 16th-century alchemical book written under the pseudonym of Basil Valentine. Although mostly scientific in nature, the book aims to embellish the role of SCP-7709 in alchemy.
Writing from a yet-to-be-identified individual is found scribbled on several pages, with it consisting of critique towards the way in which the book is structured around SCP-7709 rather than empirical alchemical processes.
Recovery: 1901, London, England Description: Jagged crown forged from unidentified white metal chemically similar to gold. The material appears to be impervious to physical damage. No further anomalous properties have been noted.
The object was discovered within an abandoned crypt below the streets of London, England. Upon discovery, it was fully submerged in a solution of aqua regia.
Documentation suggests that the chamber was sealed in the early 19th century by a British anti-monarchist movement.
Recovery: 1943, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Description: Small shrine devoted to SCP-7709. Pieces of destroyed thaumaturgical books are found scattered around the altar, with several glued together into a collage dedicated to SCP-7709.
The few legible pieces of text allude to the 15th-century Thaumaturgical University of Addis Ababa. The writing and sigil style match those of their other surviving works.
Recovery: 1961, Bern, Switzerland Description: Report on the death of Franziskus Maioris — a 16th-century Swiss Alchemist interested in the creation of Alkahest.4 His efforts caused a disagreement among his colleagues who believed that the creation of a solvent more potent than aqua regia would offend SCP-7709.
Mr. Maioris was eventually assassinated by his peers on October 17th, 1547. His corpse was discovered the following morning drenched in nitric acid, scarred, and frozen solid.
• • • • Because of their connections to numerous high-ranking Witch Hunters operating throughout the Holy Roman Empire, the perpetrators eluded punishment.
[+] Interaction Log ι-7709-1 [+]  by Prof. Atkinson (1919) [+] One (1) new message.
To: tni.TENPiCS|iksrog.k.noc#tni.TENPiCS|iksrog.k.noc From: tni.TENPiCS|dyoll.e.rid#tni.TENPiCS|dyoll.e.rid Subject: SCP-7709 Containment Procedures Revision Dear Specialist Górski.
I have read your report on objects with regenerative capabilities. Trust me, you have my sympathy. I find your so-called "regenerative quotient" — how any type of regeneration inevitably evolves and begins bordering on resistance — a real concern. The use of SCP-7709 to counteract this is something I expected given your previous involvement with the Department of Theology.
And while some might find the idea of simply making the acid continuously stronger through the blessing of SCP-7709 to counteract the increasing regenerative quotient crude, I find elegance in its simplicity. Straightforward solutions like that ought to be praised more often.
Of course, whenever it comes to the use of Prayer Engines I understand that certain percussions must be made. But I trust your expertise, I trust Dr. Novaković, and I trust the Department of Alchemy above all. I believe that their efforts in dealing with SCP-7709 are more than enough proof that the entire division needs a well-deserved increase in funding.
Having said that, the materials you sent me have their issues. Before submitting anything in the future, gather your notes and refine them into a comprehensive containment proposal.
SCP-7709 may want to be left alone. But for our sake, it cannot be allowed to do so.
-Director Lloyd P.S. While I appreciate your diligence when it comes to standard operational procedures, I do not intend to approach the O5 Council about the proposal at this time. I believe that I am within my right as a Site Administrator to make alterations to containment procedures for objects stored at Site-16 within reason.
[+] Containment Proposal Δ#7709 [Approved: ██/ 05/2008] [+] Ethical Use of Prayer Engines - Memo from Department of Theology URGENT NOTICE FROM MEDICAL DEPARTMENT Medical difficulties have recently become more prevalent among the staff of Site-16.
If you are feeling unwell, please contact your supervisor immediately.
Do not self-medicate unless explicitly permitted to do so.
I need to be updated on the situation ASAP.
We did some scans on the last person you sent down here, and his stomach was filled with water — pure water. I want to meet with someone from the Department of Alchemy to discuss the issue, not whoever the people from Theology keep sending over.
Their one and only solution seems to be continuously tuning the infirmary's Prayer Engines. Those things are already loud and obnoxious enough as it is, and I don’t want to stress out my patients with any more noise.
-Dr. Tariel [+] SCP-7709 - Preliminary Damage Report [+] One (1) new message.
To: tni.TENPiCS|iksrog.k.noc#tni.TENPiCS|iksrog.k.noc From: tni.TENPiCS|dyoll.e.rid#tni.TENPiCS|dyoll.e.rid Subject: Δ#7709 Project Termination I am terminating the project. The proposal you have sent me for equipping every single personnel with a portable Prayer Engine is both unfeasible and ludicrous. Let's consider our situation realistically. SCP-7709 refuses to be involved in our containment efforts.
We cannot blame it for that. Our first mistake was assuming that just because it was passive, it would bear our burden. Trying to tame a beast which controls a key aspect of our biology will always be difficult, even if it does not struggle against our chains. We will always need acid, and we will always need it to act like it’s supposed to. So perhaps we should leave the Regent to his tower.
And just as I cannot blame SCP-7709, so do I find myself unable to shift the responsibility for the crisis onto you. You were proud of your work. I signed the proposal.
There will be no disciplinary action taken against you. And me? We'll have to wait and see what happens.
Fittingly, the Department of Theology is really proficient at gathering followers, and I am ashamed to admit that I was one of them. For a while, I really thought that our cooperation could revivify the Department of Alchemy. I suppose that it was just my attempt at keeping up with the times.
First, it was the Department of Occult, and now it's the Alchemy. Rituals are replacing our old ways, aren't they? The demand for belief is so high nowadays that we need to industrialize faith. I wouldn't go as far as to call whatever SCP-7709 is doing "lashing out", but if I were a god, I would take offence to this — regardless of whether my domain was abused.
Some would call SCP-7709 ungrateful, considering the amount of influence we are giving to the entity. But remember this: some people don’t want to be helped. The same is true for gods, it seems. Even if we set up perfect conditions for SCP-7709 to grow and spread its influence, it might still remain idle. And if we force it to act, it may become restless.
You can lead a horse to the water — and you know the rest.
-Director Lloyd P.S. Even if you turn off all the Prayer Engines, continue the ritual. It's a sign of goodwill.
« SCP-7708 | SCP-7709 | SCP-7710 » Footnotes 1. Alchemical name for regal water; a mixture of hydrochloric and nitric acids.
2. Occam-class deities are those unable to conjure a physical form in the Baseline reality.
3. Any chemical species that is capable of donating a proton.
4. Alkahest was the theorized "universal solvent" capable of dissolving any substance without altering its fundamental components.
5. Prayer Engines are devices capable of strengthening the presence of deities in the Baseline reality.
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