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Godseed

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Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment Procedures:

Description: SCP-XXXX is a seed from an ungrown deity which presumably is a Greenlandic god of nature and fertility. The outer layer is similar to that of a peach pit, albeit significantly larger, measuring 6,2 cm in length and 3,8 cm in width. SCP-XXXX has an ellipsoid cavity in the center that contains an eye made of resin.

Currently the only known effect of SCP-XXXX is its ability to influence the growth of flora or revert it to past conditions.

Discovery: SCP-XXXX was recovered from the previous SCP-XXXX1 that resided in a wooden church in Greenland near Kangerlussuaq that could not be dated back precisely2 by Dr. Eliana Redford. She flew to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland on her holiday to hike the arctic circle trail3 and came in the possession of SCP-XXXX. Due to bad weather, the main flight to Copenhagen was canceled and she opted to continue her hike and fly back home from Sisimiut as planned. Entries of her journal were provided for Foundation records and copies are included below for additional context for more detailed research into the history of the anomaly.

Addenda: Dr. Redford's Journal Entries

Arrival in Kangerlussuaq

My flight from Denmark landed a few hours ago and I was greeted with a "warm" temperature of 5 °C. Definitely not bad but I hope it doesn't start to snow, or worse, hail.

After dropping some stuff in the hotel, I went on a small hike towards Lake Ferguson before I start my main journey tomorrow.

I found a small wooden church hidden in the shadow of a nearby hill. Upon closer inspection it was not made from solid wooden but interwoven vines and twigs of small bushes. Somehow it made more sense since there don't grow trees here.

Inside were only a few benches and stools facing towards a wall whose vines were intertwined in a circular motion. From afar it looked like a giant birdnest on its side with occasionally some kind of pink flower popping out. I presumed it was some kind of primrose.

From there a humanoid figure made from the same branches grew out of the wall. It had multiple eyes from what I assume is some kind of hardened resin all over its body except on its face. As it came more out of the wall I saw caribou and reindeer antlers around its neck and shoulders worn like some kind of collar and shoulderpieces holding a mantle of moss together that connected it back to the nest in the wall.

It pulled out its Adam's apple, reached out its arm, and offered it to me. Now, I've seen many anomalies before and know the caution one should take, but if this was a hostile entity it definitely would have thrown itself at me. I took it out of its "hand" before it subsequently grew back into the wall it came from.

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As I walked out of the church and tried to get any type of signal, the building began to be absorbed by the earth as if it permeated through. The winds began to feel colder and harsher as if they began to chase after me. Eventually a storm began to form, I only got to take one picture before my camera gave out from the cold.

I hope the storm doesn't last too long but I probably need a couple more layers tomorrow.

Day 1/9 Kangerlussuaq - Hundesø

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I tried calling my colleagae yesterday and this morning to no avail. This place is a bit too remote and we don't have a lot of equipement in Greenland to begin with. The hotel clerk however, was able to give me something worth my time. He gave me some dried halibut for my trip and when asked if there grew pink flowers nearby, he told me it was likely "Niviarsiaq", the national flower that grew here. He gave me a picture for reference.

Outside it was cloudly as if the storm had followed me back during the night. I was right about the layers, luckily I put on an extra pair of sock so I could keep up a steady pace. I stopped at noon and refilled my water, which was quite saltier than I expected.

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When I got up again, the seed, which I had put in my inner pocket, gave out a slight pulse like a heartbeat. The plants around the path flowered red. It seems the anomaly has an effect on the fertile soil. I have not seen negative side effects for the time being, for the blueberries hidden in the bushes were delicious.

The only thing that would have helped more would be any kind of signal. I'm going to propose that we should get satelite telephones for all personnel. But for the time being it's great being surrounded by nature, even when it gets quite cold sometimes.

Day 2/9 Hundesø - Katiffik

The trip to Katiffik was a bit more demanding on my knees than I thought it would be. Yesterday there was only one big ascend near the end of the day, but today I had to go through several, albeit smaller, steep sections and small descends. The view of Mt. Evans for the first kilometers made up for it though, even though it is not a real mountain with a height around 350 meters.

I used the salty water I collected yesterday to cook during the 20 km hike. I didn't collect water from the nearby lakes, as the rocks had even more salt and the water contained algae which made me unsure if it was save, no matter how clear it was.

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The storm is gaining ground on me. The ground was slightly covered in frost but my surroundings near me were still completely lavishly green, at least for how much moss and small vegitation can be. I successfully made it to the traditional red cabin but I am scared for what the next couple of days will bring. My hands become more clammy and it begins harder to write longer entries.

I've put most of my stuff in the storage next to the cabin. I think I can still sleep my troubles off today but I'm going to take this trip more seriously. I came here on vacation, now I have to get to a no mans land with an unknown anomaly.

Day 3/9 Katiffik - Canoe Centre

The storm caught up to me, but apart from a thick fog and a low temperature everything was fine. A pack of pitch-black artic wolves blocked my path and started chasing after me. Luckily this part of the trail was accessible by canoe.

About halfway I saw the wolves again, pushing heavy boulders into the lake, almost making me capsize in teh ice-cold water. They tried it a few times before retreating. I don't know where they come from but their behaviour is definitely not natural. I guess I write it down for now since I don't know if they will be able to catch me in the next few hours.

The storm began to blow heavily. When looking back there was some kind of lonely eskimo inuit completely dressed in black with red eyes glowing from underneat his hood. My best guess is that it wants the seed in my pocket and the wolves were send by him. I have 4 km to go, I hope I make it.

I made it to the cabin and by some miracle avoided death. After I saw the mysterious figure, the storm began to precipitate icicles. I'm scared to go outside. I had to bend over and let my backpack take a couple of impacts. Near the end I opted to jump into the water and use the canoe as a shield.

I'm trying to get heated up but I don't know how long it will take. At least I could make this entry in case something happens to me. Forgive the badly pasted photo, my fingers won't stop shivering.

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Day 4/9 Canoe Centre - Ikkattooq

I dreamt very lividly tonight. I saw a group of inuit running over ice glaciers from a lonely man in similar yet darker clothing. I heard them scream several words between the howling winds. "Ikiunnga, Qivittoq! Takanna!" From some old books in the cabin I made out that it meant something like; "Help, Qivittoq! Please!" Whatever a Qivittoq is supposed to be, your guess is as good as mine. I assume it is the individual I met yesterday.

I vaguely remember seeing two of the inuit with some kind of necklaces and bone talisman, They carried something wrapped in fur with a familiar pulse whilst fleeing. The rest of the group was behind them ready to fight with their spears and harpoons.

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The dream then shifted to the two peddling away in a canoe in the ocean and leaving the completely frozen land. One of them was heavily wounded and I didn't see them again in another fragment were the last inuit dug a pit on some kind of tundra field. I woke up not soon after. I don't know why but I also had some harpoons by my side, might as well put them to use.

I'm going to cook breakfast in the kitchen that amazingly even has coffee, check the map on the wall which is more accurate than any map I could ask for, and get on with the trip. I'm almost halfway and I feel like I'm going to get into more trouble.

Day 5/9 Ikkattooq - Eqalugaarniarfik

Amitsorsauq Lake

Day 6/9 Eqalugaarniarfik - Innajuattoq

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Day 7/9 Innajuattoq - Nerumaq

Day 8/9 Nerumaq - Kangerluarsuk Tulleq

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Day 9/9 Kangerluarsuk Tulleq - Sisimiut

Sisimiut Museum

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