Dossier of Notable Pluripotent Entities
While documenting anomalous individuals encountered by the Foundation, there are names that consistently stand out. Although referring to them as gods would be theologically presumptive, many of these beings are regarded as divine by members of specific Groups of Interest, and there is evidence indicating that many SCP objects currently in containment originate from the actions of one of these entities. Although some attribute the apparent existence of all allegedly divine beings to the anomalous effects of belief on the Akiva Field, evidence for the existence of many of these entities precedes any worship of them. Given their demonstrated anomalous ability and uncertain constraints, many members of the Foundation simply refer to these beings as Pluripotent Entities.
The Parareligions Division of the Department of Tactical Theology presents the following list, not as an endorsement of the divine status of any of these beings, but merely as a summary of claims that have been made about them, and a compilation of the best evidence available to us at this time. This document will be continually revised to reflect new developments in the field.
The Broken God
Known as MEKHANE by the Cogwork Orthodox Church and the ancient Mekhanite civilisation, as Father Serpent Fuxi by the Xia Dynasty, and as WAN by the Church of Maxwellianism. Other related sects refer to the same entity as Holos, Hakhama or Sophia. All of these groups have claimed to be reassembling the fragments of their deity (in the case of the Maxwellians, compiling it from human minds and digital data), although exactly how this being was originally "broken" is disputed.
The object of their worship is consistently associated with knowledge and technology, often described as a "universal machine", and its followers have attempted to achieve closer communion with it through the replacement of body parts with prosthetics since ancient times, often utilising anomalous means. It is also frequently depicted as being in opposition to the FLESH, which the Church of the Broken God associates with Yaldabaoth and the Sarkic Cults, a dichotomy that bears resemblance to Gnostic theology.
While many of the claims made about the Broken God are clearly more myth than history, any attempt to bring together multiple anomalous artefacts in order to "reassemble" this entity will be opposed by the Foundation as a threat to normalcy.
The Brothers of Death
Also known as the Lords of Death, the Small Death, the Great Death, and the All-Death are described as each ruling over death on a different scale. Known for their connection to SCP-1440 and SCP-032, and perhaps with SCP-049. Interaction with these entities is allegedly possible, but is strictly prohibited without authorisation from the O5 Council.
It should be noted that the Brothers are not the only entities identified as personifications of "Death", and there may be many more. Research is ongoing in order to better understand the anomalous aspects of the concept of "Death".
The Cosmic Starfish
This extradimensional entity is revered by the various manifestations of Fifthism. Although each of these cults emerge independently and interpret their faith differently, they share a fixation on the number Five, as well as an association with stars, starfish, smoke, music and the color pink. There are always five branches of Fifthism, dating back to antiquity, with the Group of Interest re-emerging in a new form whenever a branch is disbanded. These new recruits typically come from within an existing spiritual or religious community, influencing the exact form their new religion takes. The Cosmic Starfish has also been independently discovered by members of the Foundation investigating a five-dimensional space containing volatile abstract concepts, as well as during a deicidal search for a truly transcendent being.
The entity worshipped by Fifthists is believed to be, at least in part, the SCP-3125 entity contained by the Foundation's Antimemetics Division. This would mean that a connection also exists between Fifthism, the "missing number" SCP-033, and the antimemetic body part SCP-2828. Fifthist religious texts have also indicated an antagonistic relationship between this being and the anti-narrative SCP-2747, which they personify as the "Lord of Non-Existent", and associate with the number seven. However, even after the apparent death of this Fifthist entity, manifestations of Fifthism have continued.
A connection has also been proposed between Fifthism and the Large Scale Aggressor responsible for the destruction of the island of Hy-Brasil. Fifthist sects regard this five-armed and five-eyed monstrosity as an angel sent by their god, although these claims have been met with scepticism.
The Gate Guardian
An immense humanoid figure with a variable number of wings, armed with a sword and continually surrounded by fire. It is located in Iraq, at the intersection of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, and appears to be guarding a gateway leading to a garden. Although clearly divine, it is not believed to be a deity, and has instead been identified as a "Type Bice" entity, more commonly known as an angel. While there is substantial evidence indicating that it falls within the purview of the Abrahamics Division, which have documented a number of other "messengers from God", it cannot be known for certain exactly which deity (if any) this being represents.
The Gate Guardian is capable of compelling obedience to any command it gives, seemingly without limitation. While observers are usually told to "FORGET", a small number are tasked with a different mission, including one individual compelled to "REMEMBER", and another ordered to "PREPARE". Intercepted transmissions indicate that this entity may play a key role in an XK-Class End-of-The-World scenario, and so decommissioning has been considered. However, no method proposed could be guaranteed to succeed without also risking the hastening of eschatological events.
The Hanged King
An anomalous entity alluded to in The Hanged King's Tragedy, as well as a number of other theatrical productions, which typically end in an outbreak of mass hysteria and violence. Although initially believed to be fictional, the Hanged King was discovered to be the ruler of the extradimensional city of Alagadda, with the only surviving witness describing the Hanged King as a "god-shaped hole". Mythologised accounts of the Hanged King's origin disagree on whether he hanged himself or was hung by his own people. This "hanging" may also be interpreted as symbolic, representing the entity's status as a liminal being, neither alive nor dead.
The Hanged King rarely appears in person, except to the most distinguished guests. It is usually represented by the Ambassador of Alagadda, a powerful thaumaturge responsible for multiple attacks on Foundation personnel. Additionally, Four Masked Lords have been identified as overseeing Alagadda on behalf of the Hanged King.
JALAKÅRA of the Impenetrable
The patron deity of the Three Moons Initiative, JALAKÅRA is a powerful reality-bending entity native to Corbenic, depicted as a gigantic spider with a human face and a beard. In exchange for energy, resources and divine protection, the Initiative provides JALAKÅRA with worship, servitude, and the final word in all their administrative matters. Almost all communication with JALAKÅRA is mediated by the 13 members of The Central Cabal, as the only other person permitted to directly address JALAKÅRA is Eternal President Niang, the Founder of the Three Moons Initiative.
Although the Foundation is limited in its ability to gather intelligence on Corbenic, it is clear that JALAKÅRA is not the only powerful anomalous entity resident to Corbenic. One of the Initiative's most persistent foes is SCP-PC-007, known to the Initiative as HÉKATI-BØGAL, the "Witch-Queen of Bogal Mountain". During the initial colonisation of Corbenic, direct intervention by JALAKÅRA was required to defeat this entity and achieve victory in the First Harvesting War against the Striders. Additionally, JALAKÅRA is a member of a pantheon of eight "princes" that date back to the creation of Corbenic. While JALAKÅRA was previously revered by the tribes of Corbenic as a deity of silence, labor, modesty, obedience, and bureaucracy, patronage of the Initiative and their powerful military forces has undoubtedly elevated JALAKÅRA's status.
Queen Mab
The entity now contained within Site-01 as SCP-001-C was once an ancient Fae monarch, with some of the most powerful thaumaturgic and ontokinetic abilities ever documented. Mab appears to be locked in an endless conflict with her sister, despite already killing her, and with the entity known as "Nobody."
Although dead for over 300,000 years and only remembered by humans though folklore, Mab retains the ability to influence events, helping to orchestrate the Day of the Flowers and the Great Factory Purge. Despite the great harm she inflicted on her former subjects, a number of Fae organizations remain loyal to her and seek to restore her to life.
Orcadian Pantheon
Worshipped by the Finnfolk of Orcadia, also known as Homo aquarius, the Orcadian Pantheon consists of thirteen entities, each having deep religious meaning and significance to their followers. Originating on the astral plane, each god has its own defining aspects and characteristics, with some of them imprisoned, while others remain free.
The worship of this pantheon is concentrated around the Orkney Islands, but comparative religious analysis has confirmed that the members of this pantheon of deities include entities documented elsewhere, including the Broken God, Yaldabaoth, the Cosmic Starfish, and the Scarlet King. Ongoing research is comparing and contrasting Orcadian depictions of these beings to their documentation elsewhere.
Pangloss
A mythical figure associated with Flame, Creation and Wonder. The name has been written on a number of notes associated with anomalies, but the writer of these notes remains unknown.
I am sorry I could not save you. I promise you this: You will not be forgotten.
Please remember that.
- Pangloss
Rakmou-leusan
In the Ortothan cosmology of the Church of the Second Hytoth, "The Holy Fourth" is the last of the Koru-teusa ("The Holy Seven"). Ortothans believe that these entities were survivors of an earlier universe ("The First Hytoth"), and continually fight to protect this universe ("The Second Hytoth") from hostile extrauniversal entities known as "Voruteut".
Adherents to this parareligion regularly make sacrifices of blood, which they claim are necessary to sustain their divine protector. These sacrifices are considered to be especially important now that Rakmou-leusan fights alone. Descriptions of Rakmou-leusan provided by his worshippers emphasise his warrior prowess, his long list of heroic accomplishments, and his unwavering determination to continue his battle.
The Scarlet King
Known by many names, including Shormaush Urdal, Khahrahk, the Crimson Khan, and the Red Shah. All of these titles combine a word signifying the color red with a term for royalty. The entity these epithets refer to is worshipped by various cults, including the Children of the Scarlet King and the Church of the Scarlet King, but also by many other religious sects, with the Scarlet King being reinterpreted every time.
Despite great variation in how the Scarlet King is worshipped, he is invariably associated with authority, violence and masculinity. He is typically depicted as having Seven Brides and as the leader of a Scarlet Horde, and is frequently associated with cephalopods and cetaceans. The Scarlet King has been connected to the Daevite Empire described in SCP-140, as part of a pantheon of gods worshipped by the Daeva. However, this may be a misinterpretation of actual Daevite beliefs. The Scarlet King has been portrayed as being opposed by an individual known as the "Maker of Wonders", in addition to an entity known as Sanna, a chaotic feminine antithesis to the Scarlet King.
The Seven Brides are were contained as SCP-231 through the use of Procedure 110-Montauk. SCP-2317 is bound by Seven Chains a single chain. The Seven Spears were captured through a joint effort with the Global Occult Coalition. The Great Seal is in place. The Scarlet King is not yet fully contained. No further action is required to contain SCP-001.
The Serpent
An entity said to dwell in the deepest depths of the Wanderer's Library, best known as the symbol of the Serpent's Hand. Nothing definite is known about this being beyond its association with the Library, but it cannot be conclusively dismissed as purely metaphorical. The Wanderer's Library and its Librarians evidently possess a collective intelligence, which may constitute or be coordinated by a being known as the Serpent.
The Serpent has been identified with numerous mythological figures, including Satan, the Serpent of the Garden of Eden, Jörmungandr, Quetzalcoatl and many more, including even an Archon from the Sarkic cosmology. It also reportedly has a "Dark Brother", with the pair together representing all that IS and all that IS NOT. LSA-Brasil-01, the anomalous entity responsible for the destruction of Hy-Brasil, may also have a connection to the Serpent.
SWN001 Entities
Although not considered to be divine by any known religion, these anomalous entities possess a seemingly limitless ability to manipulate reality via the medium of fiction, either through direct interaction or lack thereof. Some Foundation studies have theorized that they have an influence over religions and abstract phenomena related to them as a whole, while others posit that either other gods have more multiversal influence or that a hierarchical mix of the two theories exist in a recursive manner. Despite their immense power, the Foundation is able to interact with (and therefore neutralize) these entities. Decommissioning procedures have been proposed, but have not been implemented due to the risk of a ZK-Class Reality Failure scenario causing the entire universe to end.
Further research conducted by the ‘Pataphysics Department indicates that our reality, and therefore the reality of the SWN001 Entities, may exist within a hierarchy of narratives, with each layer being the creator of the one below it. This hierarchy is hypothesised to contain all of existence, with every reality being shaped by stories.
Current research by the 'Pataphysics department is particularly concerned by these "author entities" apparent interest in the anafabula classified as SCP-2747. This anti-narrative entirely erases any story it appears in, and so is, at least in theory, an existential threat to our reality. Documents recovered from the Fifthist Church describe this specific set of narrative components as an antagonistic entity, consistently associating the "Lord of Non-Existent" or "Lady of Black Thorns" with the number seven. Research is ongoing to identify all constituent elements of SCP-2747, in order to prevent them from occuring outside fiction.
Yaldabaoth
According to Sarkic mythology, Yaldaboath is the principle power in the universe, the creator and destroyer of all life. It is known by many epithets, including Važjuma, the God-Eater and the Womb of Chaos. Although widely used in Sarkic contexts, the name "Yaldabaoth" originates from Gnostic theology, which regarded the creator of the material world as a demiurge, the would-be usurper of the purely spiritual true God. Scholars of both Sarkicism and early Christianity are investigating the extent to which these two faiths influenced each other.
Yaldabaoth has also been depicted as a rival and sibling to MEKHANE, the "Broken God", although many members of the Church of the Broken God regard this association as heretical. Portrayal of them as lovers is even more controversial. It should also be noted that in Gnosticism the demiurge is described as the son of Sophia, the personification of wisdom, and "Sophia" has been used as an alternative name for the Broken God.
Sarkic theology typically regards Yaldabaoth more as a force of nature than as a god, with most proto-Sarkic sects regarding it with fear and disgust rather than reverence. Various Sarkic religious texts and oral traditions describe the historical Person of Interest known as Grand Karcist Ion being granted power by Yaldabaoth's six subordinate Archons after passing certain ordeals. In some versions of the myth, Ion's abilities are interpreted as a sign of Yaldabaoth's approval, but most accounts describe a much more antagonistic relationship, with Ion forcibly seizing power from Yaldabaoth itself, wearing its flesh as armor and creating the Kingdom of Adytum from its body. While religious claims should not be interpreted literally, the abilities of modern Karcists still require explanation, and an investigation into their origins is ongoing.
About This Page
This page is an extension of the Personnel And Character Dossier, intended for characters that don't fit neatly into the Persons of Interest or SCP Objects tabs. While some of these are documented in SCP formats, those articles rarely capture the full scope, and "person" is not really the right word for these characters - they're not all considered gods, but they may as well be. Note that there is no canon on the SCP Wiki, and deities seem to be particularly open to multiple interpretations, so these descriptions deliberately include links to conflicting information.
This list is open to new additions by any member of the site. It is primarily intended for tagged characters, but any powerful anomalous entity that appears in at least 3 articles can be added to the list (SCPs, tales or GoI formats - appearances on author pages, hubs and collaborative logs are not counted). Avoid adding characters here rather than on the Personnel And Character Dossier unless there really is no better place for them. SCP-343, although allegedly God, is listed as alongside other SCP Objects, partly because he was originally described in an SCP article, and partly because there's deliberate ambiguity as to whether he's actually "God" or just another powerful reality bender, and we have plenty of those listed as characters already. Anomalous prophets and messiahs like Robert Bumaro and Grand Karcist Ion were also deliberately left off this list despite being somewhat divine, since they're at least one step down from the entities listed on this page, and so don't seem too out of place on the Persons of Interest list.
For certain characters on the list, collapsibles have been included to list what might be considered their "supporting cast". In some cases this is the pantheon they are part of, in other cases their notable subordinates. Since there are a number of articles that draw connections between the various gods listed on this page, these collapsibles are primarily for characters that otherwise wouldn't warrant inclusion on this list.
I want to emphasise that this is a fictional resource on parareligions, and so deities worshipped by a living religion in the real world should not be added to this list, even though many of them appear in articles on the SCP Wiki. The reason for this rule is that there are plenty of sources elsewhere if people want to find out more about the Abrahamic God, and we'd rather keep this page focused on fiction, and avoid edit wars with theological implications. Entities like The Gate Guardian can be added to this list, as they are original to the SCP wiki despite referencing real-world religions.