Item #: SCP-137-DE
Object Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures: To date, no method is known to successfully contain SCP-137-DE, and it is to be assumed the Foundation is unable to develop such. SCP-137-DE is to be monitored via satellites during winter and its course to be predicted. All meteorological data of the alps is to be edited so that the eccentric behavior of SCP-137-DE does not become apparent, with its influence upon areas inhabited by humans explained as regular snow storms, including the use of amnestics if required. The same applies to avalanches and other natural disasters caused by the anomaly.
The resting place chosen by SCP-137-DE is to be banned from civilian scientific investigations, until activtity resumes. Additionally, when SCP-137-DE's awakening is imminent, entry to said places is fully prohibited.
The Foundation currently supports protective programs for sustaining the nature in the alps, as a means of appeasing SCP-137-DE.
SCP-137-DE, due to light pollution, the clouds behind the anomaly appear black. Image was provided by the archivists of the GOC.
Description: SCP-137-DE is a construct of ice luminescent from within that resembles the form of a bird of prey, which cannot be assigned to a known species. SCP-137-DE possesses a wing span of around 500 meters, a total length of 200 meters excluding its 100 meter long tail feathers, and a weight of approximated 50.000 tons.
Despite the fact its body texture would render it incapable of flight, SCP-137-DE can fly like a regular bird, reaching heights of up to 20.000 meters. Furthermore, the material it consists of somehow allows for avian movements. Regardless of its location, it also produces a severe snow storm with a diameter of around 10 km around itself during its active phase, obscuring its body from view, which simplifies the suppression of knowledge about the anomaly's existence considerably. Furthermore, data retrieved from the GOC conclude that it cooles down the air around it to -20 °C, thereby allowing flight even during intensive sunlight without melting.
SCP-137-DE was initially sighted in 2013 and has so far only moved within the alps or surrounding locations. The entity is solely active during winter, and spends the other seasons atop the peaks of high mountains or glaciers, on which it lets itself be snowed in by its own blizzard at the beginning of its resting phase. It is currently unknown if SCP-137-DE requires nutrition, oxygen, or sleep.
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SCP-137-DE's snow storm above Geneva.
Although SCP-137-DE usually stays at high altitudes, it flies close to the ground from time to time. Its snow storm causes snow chaos and economic damages during this, when it flies over populated places, such as cites or villages. It is capable of cutting off whole valleys from the rest of the world through its created masses of snow.
Aftermath of an overflight by SCP-137-DE.
It is possible to provoke the anomaly via excessive destruction of the alps' natural regions, even if this occurred during its resting phase. In such cases, it will move to the affected area during its active period and attack surrounding human villages by creating blizzards and severe hail while causing avalanches through systematic snow fall that can completely bury villages under themselves. In some unconfirmed cases, the anomaly would deliberately threw itself onto humans directly related to the environmental destruction. But such attacks are so far only known through witness reports and have never been documented.
Incident 137-DE-GOC-1: On the 28th February 2018, the Global Occult Coalition launched a termination attempt on SCP-137-DE, independent from the Foundation, according to gained data because to both the number of casualties as well as the sum of caused economic damages had become too massive. The attempt involved the utilization of five jets of the type Eurofighter Typhoon with ammunition that generated intense heat. In addition, the machines were modified for flights inside SCP-137-DE's snow storm. The mission was tracked using cameras and microphones on the outer chassis and recordings from the GOC.
Foreword: The pilots approach the storm of SCP-137-DE. Otherwise, the sky is clear. Outer microphones can only detect the noise of the wind.
<Begin recording>
Fighter 1: Here Fighter 1. Ok, this should be the cloud. Everyone check your systems before we go in.
Fighter 2: Fighter 2, all systems working without issue.
Fighter 3: Fighter 3, everything in the green.
Fighter 4: Fighter 4, all okay here.
Fighter 5: Fighter 5, no problems on my part.
Fighter 1: Fighter 1 here, we are all in the clear, then. Here we go.
The jets descend into the cloud. Rattling can be heard from the microphones, probably caused by turbulence.
Fighter 2: Let's hope this construction keeps what the engineers promised.
Fighter 4: Here Fighter 4, got the animal on my radar. Akiva radar. As stated by the technicians, the device doesn't appear to detect akiva radiation, though. Rather some kind of interference.
Fighter 3: Be thankful it's not a real god, otherwise we would have a pretty big problem on our hands. Err, it's not a god, right?
Fighter 1: The akiva detectors freaked out during examinations, but not due to the akiva radiation but this disturbance. Something like this has already been observed at other paranormal objects, so we are sure this thing can be killed. It also means we always know where it is in this snowstorm. But keep in mind to not drop below 3000 meters as we discussed, or else you may crash into a mountain.
Fighter 5: You're totally blind in this damn storm. Thankfully we have all these extra instruments in here, we are flying blind. Whoever devised this job… Next time, the guys responsible will come with us on the second seat…
Fighter 2: Jokes aside, we are getting closer pretty fast. Did we somehow speed up in here?
Fighter 1: Not really, the storm should rather slow-
/The clouds suddenly split in front of the jets. They are now in a free area at the storm's center. SCP-137-DE is visible.
Fighter 2: SHIT! HE'S FLYING DIRECTLY TOWARDS US!
Fighter 1: Dodge! Dodge!
The jets break their formation to fly past SCP-137-DE. All machines make a u-turn behind it. The entity also performs a turning maneuver, emitting a sound akin to vibrating glass.
Fighter 5: Man, this thing is huge!
Fighter 1: Fighter 1, resume formation, fire at my command!
Fighter 2, 3, 4 and 5: Affirmative.
The jets re-establish their formation. SCP-137-DE approaches the jets once again.
Fighter 1: FIRE!
All machines fire a missile. Four strikes are detected at the wings. SCP-137-DE emits a high, vibrating sound, but does not appear to be affected by the strikes, even though large chunks begin to break off its wings. The jets break their formation once again to avoid collision. The entity tries to bite Fighter 4.
Fighter 4: Oh boy! That was two meters too short! Whew…
Fighter 2: No regeneration, at least something.
Fighter 1: Fighter 1 here, let's do the whole thing again. Try to aim for the body and head.
Fighter 2, 3, 4 and 5: Affirmative.
Both fighting parties make a u-turn. The jets get back into their formation.
Fighter 1: Fire!
All jets fire. SCP-137-DE suddenly brakes mid-flight, and uses its wings to create a gust of enough force to bring the rockets and vehicles off course. The projectiles disappear inside the snow storm.
Fighter 2: Whoo! Quite the crafty bird!
Fighter 5: Given how far this gust has scattered us, I don't believe we can resume our formation again without the beast preventing it.
Fighter 1: Noted. Three, you are behind the icicle, stay there and fire when possible, the remainder tries to distract it with the mauser.
Fighter 2, 4 and 5: Affirmative.
Fighter 3: Oh boy…
The jets begin to circle SCP-137-DE while Fighter 3 positions itself in its blind spot. Fighter 2 fires his canon, and hits the entity on the right wing. It subsequently emits a loud sound, targeting the aggressor.
Fighter 2: Did he notice that? …Yes! Yes! He noticed that! He follows me!
Fighter 3: Don't panic, I'll blast his head off…
Fighter 3 fires a rocket and hits the back of SCP-137-DE's head. The impact causes the entity to trundle, before balancing again. Its head misses a large piece. SCP-137-DE emits a "clinking hiss". It then begins to rotate in pirouettes.
Fighter 3: Oh Sh-
Fighter 4: No! N-
The wings of SCP-137-DE hit Fighter 3 and 4, shattering them to pieces. Life signs of the pilots cease.
Fighter 5: Shit!
*Fighter 1:** Keep your cool, we don't know what this thing will do if we let it esca- OOOO-
All of the sudden, a mountain range appears from the clouds. Both SCP-137-DE as well as Fighter 2 and 5 are able to dodge it, but Fighter 1 is too low and shatters on the mountain side.
Fighter 2: JESUS! We are at 1500 meters! We need to go up!
Fighter 5: Alright, you're the boss! Dammit…
Fighter 2: Hold on. I distract him, you end it.
Fighter 5: All- All clear.
Fighter 2 fires at the wings of SCP-137-DE, with the latter subsequently spinning in pirouettes once more, before attacking Fighter 2.
Fighter 5: OH GOD! Luckily I was too far behind… targeting… Stop. Stop! STOP!
SCP-137-DE suddenly brakes to strike Fighter 2 with a gust of wind. But Fighter 5 cannot dodge fast enough and collides with the throat of the entity. The impact jolts its head forwards, thereby landing in Fighter 2's field of fire.
Fighter 2: Now, I got you, bastard!
Fighter 2 fires his remaining rockets. Three strikes are registered at SCP-137-DE's head. The snow storm abruptly dissipates. The entity crashes and falls onto a mountain range, where it shatters.
Fighter 2: Ground control? Fighter 2 here… I… I'm coming home…
<End of recording>
Closing statement: The GOC disseminated the cover story of a heavy thunderstorm in tandem with the Foundation. A rocket that missed its target stroke a ski slope which had to be closed off due to an inspection. Until the end of the season, the slope operator used the impact crater as bowl for skier. SCP-137-DE's remains were were soon covered by snow and melted in spring together with the remaining ice. Samples collected by the GOC have proven to be non-anomalous.
Incident 137-DE-2: On the 5th of February 2019, tourists at the frozen Lake Schwarzsee in Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland observed through a suddenly oncoming snow storm, how the ice layer broke open, whereafter SCP-137-DE flew out of the lake, fully recovered. The entity later caused heavy snowfalls in Tyrol and South Tyrol, blocked the Brenner motorway, and made several valleys inaccessible for a few days. Witnesses were amnesticized, with videos posted to the internet being portrayed as hoax and censored due to the poor quality. Immediately following this event, the GOC requested assistance by the Foundation, sending them all data it had gathered about the entity for this purpose. When analyzing the data, it was revealed that the interference SCP-137-DE causes in akiva detectors is similar to a phenomenon different artifacts by the Mages Academy caused when tested with the same examination method.
Document 137-DE-1: The following document is part of a phone call recorded by the GOC that is dated 2th of January 2013. Participants of the conversation could not be identified in time, however, as the corresponding data was lost in a fire two days later. The GOC assumes sabotage.
<Begin recording>
Unknown person 1: Jesus, Günni, it's the middle of the night! What's so important you'd have to call me three times in a row?
Unknown Person 2: Oh, I screwed up. So hard…
Unknown Person 1: Fine, can we talk about this tomorrow morning?
Unknown Person 2: No, you don't get it! I tried the thing with the summoning. What the professor recently taught us…
Unknown Person 1: Oh jesus, and then you call me through a unsecured line!?
Unknown Person 2: You know well enough that I have no clue about encryption magic. And the academy will probably take care of it itself.
Unknown Person 1: (Groans) Whatever. I'm part of it now either way… What happened? The one with the guardian spirits? Let me guess, the djinns aren't as sexy as you thought. You have to go through this by yourself, Günni.
Unknown Person 2: No, the thing with the spirits of nature!
Unknown Person 1: Spirit of- Oh no, Günni… What have you done?
Unknown Person 2: You know how to summon these things, sensing connections, and the whole shebang.
Unknown Person 1: Yes, search carefully, so you don't end up with one you cannot control.
Unknown Person 2: Well… I got the phoenix…
Unknown Person 1: WHAT!? Okay, giants and gnomes are one thing, but how the hell did you conjure the fucking phoenix? Where are you in the first place?
Unknown Person 2: Alpine glacier.
Unknown Person 1: WHY DID YOU WALK TO A FRICKIN' GLACIER AT MIDNIGHT!
Unknown Person 2: I wanted an ice elemental. Like a cute snow flake, you know.
Unknown Person 1: Oh, Günni! Beginners are supposed to start near cities, where these things are not as strong. Having said that, how did you conjure the embodiment of alpine snow? The connection this creature has to glaciers and mountains is way too strong!
Unknown Person 2: I have no idea! I checked out your new catalyst for the summoning ritual.
Unknown Person 1: My cataly- OH SH-
(Unknown Person 1 hangs up.)
<End recording>
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