ANOMALY, ESOTERIC, SENTIENT ARTISTA, COGNITIO LETIFERA, 1730
SCP-1730// "The Artist"
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CONTAINMENT CLASS
CONTAINMENT ZONE
TESTING CLEARANCE
Revision 03/31/19██ | Special Containment Procedures
ANOMALY, ESOTERIC, SENTIENT ARTISTA, COGNITIO LETIFERA, 1730
SCP-1730 is to be kept at Paragon Research Institute's Medium Containment Zone. Should a breach of SCP-1730 be confirmed by Mobile Task Forces personnel, Eta-9 "Wardens" are to use their issued Runic Projectors to banish SCP-1730 back to its containment chamber.
Due to SCP-1730's nature as a cognitohazard, it is advised that Class-D personnel read SCP-1730’s runes before Foundation Staff attempt to decipher them.
Description
SCP-1730 takes the shape of a towering humanoid being the height of two normal humans. It can also be found outfitted wearing a robe, and circular headwear. SCP-1730 contains no skin pigmentation, being completely black in appearance.
SCP-1730 biology consists of one center luminescent eye, 5 limbs that are used to walk and interact, and a central body structure. It's also shrouds in a black gas that is theorized to be the same substance SCP-1730 writes with.
SCP-1730 is referred to as “The Artist,” this comes from SCP-1730’s ability to draw images, phrases, or poems across the site.
03/28/198█ A picture of SCP-1730 outside of its containment taken by Eta-9 Corporal █████.
03/27/198█ SCP-1730 standing in its containment chamber located at Site-40.
Addendum 1730.1
SCP-1730 has been observed showing a disliking towards SCP-079 however the reason for this is currently unknown.
Addendum 1730.2
SCP-1730 remembers the events of the reality shift, writing about individuals from before the reality shift such as Investigator Quibblestein.
1730 Alphabet
The SCP-1730 base alphabet can be found below. Keep in mind that this alphabet will not always apply. During breaches, SCP-1730 may choose to scramble its alphabet. While the spells it use will retain the same spelling, the characters that apply to each letter will change. Peruse SCP-1730 writings at your own risk!
Spells and Abilities
Cosmic Portal
SCP-1730 is capable of creating portals at its location to teleport to any location within PRI. Only SCP-1730 is capable of entering the portal, with it taking 5 seconds to complete. The portal will make a loud humming noise when opening/closing, audible at distance.
Writing/Spells
SCP-1730 is capable of writing on any flat surface (excluding vehicles, place-able objects, other anomalies, and people). The writings are indestructible and will disappear gradually, becoming lighter in color the older they are. The text can appear with any degree of rotation, and may contain (or be) a spell. There are 11 confirmed spells, with 4 being unconfirmed. Spells will only effect one individual before fading. It is unconfirmed if spells can be cleansed by SCP-500 or any other means.
Blind
This spell will cause the viewer to become partially blind, blurring their vision. The blinding lasts an indeterminate amount of time.
Decapitate
This spell instantly decapitates the individual, throwing their head into the air. Death is instantaneous.
Bloodlust
This spell causes extreme bleeding that cannot be stopped by any means. Bleeding occurs internally and externally, and results in death in all cases.
Shatter
This spell will cause the viewer's body to be split into many crystallized pieces. Death is instantaneous.
Babble
The viewer of this spell loses the ability to speak coherently. Language comprehension remains in place, and writing is still legible. No other effects have been observed.
Explode
The viewer of this spell, as the name states, explodes. Explosive force has been measured to be roughly the same as the standard issued Frag Grenade given to the Mobile Task Forces. Death is instantaneous.
Banish
The viewer of this spell will instantly be transported to SCP-1730's containment chamber. It is unknown if there are other possible locations for the spell to take an individual.
Combust
Viewing this spell results in the viewer's brain "combusting", seen by a purple gas emitting from the viewer's scalp. Death is near instantaneous.
Ignorance
The viewer of this spell becomes unable to perceive SCP-1730. Primarily occurs when someone demands something from 1730.
Disperse
The viewer of this spell will be transported to a random location within Paragon Research Institute's boundaries. No picture of this spell is available.
Infect
The viewer of this spell will be instantly infected with a disease similar to that of SCP-008, hereby referred to as SCP-1730-2. The infection appears as a black substance that covers the skin of the individual, greatly increasing their resilience and durability. -2 instances are capable of regenerating injuries incredibly quickly, making termination difficult. Infection transfers via physical contact with another individual, only infecting humans.
It is unconfirmed if the infection is a strain of SCP-008, or something similar. No picture of this spell is available.
Unconfirmed Spell #12
This spell has yet to be confirmed.
Unconfirmed Spell #13
This spell has yet to be confirmed.
Unconfirmed Spell #14
This spell has yet to be confirmed.
Unconfirmed Spell #15
This spell has yet to be confirmed.
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