- Zone I (Entry)
- Zone II (the first draft)
- Zone III (the second draft)
- Zone IV: the fourth one
- Zone V: the Discovery and Defense of the New
- Zone VI: i dunno lol
- Zone Eight: The Latin Notes
we couldn't afford sand
link to SCP sandbox
Get good at writing, please, you moron.
With any luck I can make this sandbox more organized than the other one. Hopefully.
hiya. it's been… 140 some days? this isn't as bad as i remember it being. needs some editing, sure, but holy crap this isn't the worst worst. i can work with this…
Remember. This is supposed to be fun. It is ok to be melodramatic. That is what this is for.
whaddup fuckers i'm back again. notes from FUTURE ME will be in blue and ok i just left for 30 minutes and no longer care. see you in four years
8 march 2021. was that really 609 days ago?
nov 7 2022. maybe it was
hey guys been a while anyway i'm gonna use this to make my latin conjugation notes 'cause i like the collapsible menus on here.
woah i'm in green now
So I saw a random prompt about hive minds
If one requires cordial relations with a hive-mind organism, it is imperative they first understand exactly how to identify one. There are two main types of "hive-mind" organism; there are, of course, many others that aren't quite hive-minds, and perhaps there are some yet undiscovered. Common imitators of hive-mind organisms are: pheromonic societies, which douse their territory in gaseous pheromones, allowing them to communicate with any others nearby; simple telepathic societies, which use telepathy to keep in near-constant communication with all others in the vicinity; and the Gregs (The Gregs are not presently understood and, despite making up at least forty percent of several major metropolitan populations, may not actually exist.). While some societies allow for the total unification of thought for a short time, this does not make them a hive-mind.
The factors that make a hive-mind organism a hive-mind organism are quite simple: they must possess a hive-mind, and be an organism. A hive-mind is defined as multiple bodies in constant contact; this separates them from the aforementioned societies, as they are in frequent, but not constant contact. A hive-mind organism must also be an organism- that is, one singular entity, common to all potential bodies. This highlights the distinction between hive-minds and pheromonic or simple telepathic societies; these are made up of individuals with their own cognition, whereas the hive-mind will only possess one intelligence.
Once one has successfully identified a hive-mind, its type must be determined. The more common type of hive-mind is the external-intelligence mind. This type of hive-mind is characterized by the use of individual bodies' mental faculties to make decisions. This makes it possible, in some cases, to remove individuals from the hive-mind. These hive-minds are always invasive, taking over hosts rather than creating them itself. Examples include several species of fungi common to colonized areas, including Carver's Brain Shroom and the infamous Freudian Fungus; the now-extinct Kreuber's Worm and other parasitic minds; and the Ammity Mind, a rare sapient parasitic mind spanning multiple planets who has agreed to work as a courier. External-intelligence minds are rarely sapient and often dangerous, their only goal being self-perpetuation. Due to their hazardous and widespread nature, there are several groups working towards destruction of invasive organisms and reclamation of lost populations.
The second, rarer type of hive-mind is the internal-intelligence mind. These are characterized by a central brain, and utilize specially-produced bodies to interact with their environment. Some are capable of telepathy, but none thus far have proven capable of introducing foreign bodies. All known internal-intelligence minds are sapient, and most are cordial with travelers and organizations. However, internal-intelligence minds often possess incredibly vast intelligences; they are also susceptible to mental disorders similar to other sapient species. There have been infrequent but consistent occurrences of hive-minds developing narcissistic tendencies and attempting hostile takeovers. However, all have failed due to their lack of numbers (as well as a ubiquitous cartoon-like incompetence.). Well-known internal-intelligence minds include Timothy, known for their work as a musical producer; Hod, credited with the development of several high-strength alloys; and the self-named "Yur-Krinkoth, the Taker of All Knoledge" [sic] best known for his spectacular failure to raid the Library, resulting in his being stranded on one of Jupiter's several asteroid moons. Despite this, his egotistical ramblings continue to be published in the highly popular comedy magazine "Whole Universe of Idiots".
While knowledge of the inner workings of hive-minds is important to identify them, physical characteristics are equally essential. External-intelligence minds are often simple to identify; they utilize recognizable non-hive-mind species and rarely have the tact to hide themselves. However, some have been known to mostly lobotomize some of their bodies to serve as workers, and maintain a central group for thinking purposes. Internal-intelligence minds, however, rarely pose a threat. As the vast majority are sapient and in fact quite pleasant, they are considered an ally by the majority of the population. The inner territory of an internal-intelligence mind is considered one of the safest places in the known Universe. They are easily identifiable by their bodies; while the shape varies, they tend to lack traditional heads, skulls, or brains, due to thinking occurring remotely. Several internal-intelligence minds have sent emissaries to various populated regions; together they form an information web that acts as an early-warning system against any potential invaders.
While often avoidable, easily dealt with, or simply placid to begin with, certain hive-minds can pose a severe threat. Fungal minds are not sapient and act solely to expand further. If one is encountered, its bodies will attempt to spread its spores to new hosts- it is imperative that breathing filtration apparatus is acquired and activated. Certain anti-telepathic methods prove effective in cutting off the fungi's connection to the rest of the mind, resulting in death and release of the body in question. Immediate evacuation is recommended.
Though most are extinct, parasitic minds are still a threat. Basic antimemetic training is enough to resist the mind, but removal of the parasite tends to be arduous. A common solution is to utilize the parasite's basic mind against it- one can attempt to consider impossible facts such as paradoxes in an attempt to paralyze it, making it simple to remove. However, delegation of thought processes has led to some using detached parasites to improve their mental faculties. The symptoms vary, but death is ubiquitous.
this was a hell of a tangent, etc. this is done. ~next day me
Author's Notes
holy fuck that's a lot of writing. actually fun too. why can't I write essays n stuff about fiction that I make up on the spot?
Coffee trolls - able to identify and consume foreign or invasive species, and eat coffee grounds - thus the reason there are so many fuckin' starbucks in airports
Branson Airport Complaint Hotline
Report #10/16-5
Transcript:Hi, yeah, your coffee trolls got out. Uh, they're real cute little dudes, ha, um, but, uh, one of them was under my table? And he stole my coffee. Uh, I know you guys are, like, a smaller, y'know, local place, so, um, if you need any help with them, I know a guy. Uh, north Starbucks, yeah. North Starbucks, uh, lost their troll. Ah- thanks, uh, thanks.
*
What the fuck is a coffee troll?
Joe Boxerson, Customer Support and Retention at Branson Airport, was gazing with a mixture of boredom, intrigue, and genuine disbelief at the fifth complaint this month, and the fourth mentioning a "coffee troll". The last one was about a "coffee goblin". The first two almost made him laugh, were it not for the stifling aura of boredom Joe's beige, yellow-lit office constantly oozed. The following two, and the "goblin", were chalked up to another stupid prank call trend. Like that one time kids kept calling some video game store to keep asking for some frog game. Maybe it's some stupid Starbucks marketing thing? He never even looked in their direction. Not only did he deplore coffee ("I'm not going to poison myself for a little boost", he says, lighting a cigarette), he was a firm disbeliever in the necessity of having so many goddamn Starbucks in airports.
He'd listened to each of the recordings and Googled- sorry, searched Bing- for "verbal signs of lying" half-a-dozen times each. His seventh listen of the goblin call was interrupted by a phone call. When he heard the word "troll" he dropped the receiver and stood for his manager's office.
*
"What the fuck is a coffee goblin?"
"No, no, coffee troll."
"Is this a joke?"
"If it is, I'd like to know. There've been six of these."
Bill Masters, Joe's manager, was a thin, sharp man that did not resemble his name at all. He glared at Joe, then his desk, then Joe again, then his phone, then the wall as he dialed and put the receiver to his ear. "Hi. Yeah. This is the north Starbucks, right? Yeah. What the sam hell is a coffee goblin? Fine then, what the hell is a coffee troll?!" Joe watched a screw arc onto the floor as Bill slammed down the phone. "You're customer support! Go find out what the hell's going on out there." As Joe exited the small, beige hallway into the small, beige hallway, he caught a quick mutter about "grounds in their damn coffee anyway".
*
"A coffee troll is a cute li'l thing, maybe yay high, that sniffs out foreign plants and stuff in exchange for getting to eat our coffee grounds. Why?"
Joe squinted at the barista, multiplying the wrinkles on his face. "And… have any of them… escaped?" "Nope! Not here, anyway, but we heard the north 'Bucks was having some troubles!" At that, Joe wordlessly turned away and strode across the airport. He considered how deeply strange it was that he just had a normal-sounding conversation about trolls. And with a minimum-wage worker, no less! But before he could stress over how outrageous it was that he had fraternized with the lower class, he had finished the twenty-foot walk to the other Starbucks. There was no one behind the counter and, scattered about the floor, cups of what looked like coffee and lots of sand. Joe sighed- more of a wheeze, really- and began to turn back. Abruptly, the floor tile beneath his foot flipped itself upwards, flinging Joe to the floor. Out of the hole popped a small, gray creature
i can't do this anymore this feels too long
feels too long he says with fuckin moby dick right up there
so i saw a random tangent about hive minds
If one requires cordial relations with a hive-mind organism, it is imperative they first understand exactly how to identify one. There are two main types of "hive-mind" organism; there are, of course, many others that aren't quite hive-minds, and perhaps there are some yet undiscovered there are likely many yet undiscovered. Common imitators of hive-mind organisms are: pheromonic societies, which douse their territory in gaseous pheromones, allowing them to communicate with any others nearby; simple telepathic societies, which use telepathy to keep in near-constant communication with all others in the vicinity; and the Gregs (The Gregs are not presently understood and, despite making up at least forty percent a not-unsubstantial portion of several major metropolitan populations, may not actually exist.) . While some societies allow for the total unification of thought for a short time, this does not make them a hive-mind.
The factors that make a hive-mind organism a hive-mind organism are quite simple: they must possess a hive-mind and be an organism. A hive-mind is defined as multiple bodies in constant contact; this separates them from the aforementioned societies, as they are in frequent, but not constant contact. A hive-mind organism must also be an organism- that is, one singular entity, common to all potential bodies. This highlights the distinction between hive-minds and pheromonic or simple telepathic societies; these are made up of individuals with their own cognition, whereas the hive-mind will only possess one intelligence. Need to restructure this paragraph. Start with the definition, then onto factors.
Once one has successfully (identified, distinguished) a hive-mind, its type must be determined. The more most common type of hive-mind is the external-intelligence mind. This type of hive-mind is characterized by the use of individual bodies' mental faculties to make decisions. This makes it possible, in some cases, to remove individuals from the hive-mind. These hive-minds are always invasive, taking over hosts rather than creating them itself. Examples include several species of fungi common to colonized areas, including Carver's Brain Shroom and the infamous Freudian Fungus; the now-extinct Kreuber's Worm and other parasitic minds; and the Ammity Mind, a rare sapient parasitic mind spanning multiple planets who has agreed to work as a courier. I like the idea but need to rewrite. External-intelligence minds are rarely sapient and often dangerous, their only goal being self-perpetuation. Due to their hazardous and widespread nature, there are several groups working towards destruction of invasive organisms and reclamation of lost populations.
The second, rarer type of hive-mind is the internal-intelligence mind. These are characterized by a central brain, and utilize specially-produced bodies to interact with their environment. Some are capable of telepathy, but none thus far have proven capable of introducing foreign bodies. All known internal-intelligence minds are sapient, and most are cordial with travelers and organizations. However, internal-intelligence minds often possess incredibly vast intelligences; they are also susceptible to mental disorders similar to other sapient species. There have been infrequent but consistent occurrences of hive-minds developing narcissistic tendencies and attempting hostile takeovers. However, all have failed due to their lack of numbers (as well as a ubiquitous cartoon-like incompetence.). Well-known internal-intelligence minds include Timothy, known for their work as a musical producer; Hod, credited with the development of several high-strength alloys; and the self-named "Yur-Krinkoth, the Taker of All Knoledge" [sic] best known for his spectacular failure to raid the Library, resulting in his being stranded on one of Jupiter's several asteroid moons. Despite this, his egotistical ramblings continue to be published in the highly popular comedy magazine "Whole Universe of Idiots".
While knowledge of the inner workings of hive-minds is important to identify them, physical characteristics are equally essential. External-intelligence minds are often simple to identify; they utilize recognizable non-hive-mind species and rarely have the tact to hide themselves. However, some have been known to mostly lobotomize some of their bodies to serve as workers, and maintain a central group for thinking purposes. Internal-intelligence minds, however, rarely pose a threat. As the vast majority are sapient and in fact quite pleasant, they are considered an ally by the majority of the population. The inner territory of an internal-intelligence mind is considered one of the safest places in the known Universe. They are easily identifiable by their bodies; while the shape varies, they tend to lack traditional heads, skulls, or brains, due to thinking occurring remotely. Several internal-intelligence minds have sent emissaries to various populated regions; together they form an information web that acts as an early-warning system against any potential invaders.
While often avoidable, easily dealt with, or simply placid to begin with, certain hive-minds can pose a severe threat. Fungal minds are not sapient and act solely to expand further. If one is encountered, its bodies will attempt to spread its spores to new hosts- it is imperative that breathing filtration apparatus is acquired and activated. Certain anti-telepathic methods prove effective in cutting off the fungi's connection to the rest of the mind, resulting in death and release of the body in question. Immediate evacuation is recommended.
Though most are extinct, parasitic minds are still a threat. Basic antimemetic training is enough to resist the mind, but removal of the parasite tends to be arduous. A common solution is to utilize the parasite's basic mind against it- one can attempt to consider impossible facts such as paradoxes in an attempt to paralyze it, making it simple to remove. However, delegation of thought processes has led to some using detached parasites to improve their mental faculties. The symptoms vary, but death is ubiquitous.
ok so i changed my mind. this is actually better than i probably gave it credit for- might as well annotate it
If one requires cordial relations with a hive-mind organism, it is imperative they first understand exactly how to identify one. There are two main types of "hive-mind" organism; there are, of course, many others that aren't quite hive-minds, and perhaps there are some yet undiscovered there are likely many yet undiscovered. Common imitators of hive-mind organisms are: pheromonic societies, which douse their territory in gaseous pheromones, allowing them to communicate with any others nearby; simple telepathic societies, which use telepathy to keep in near-constant communication with all others in the vicinity; and the Gregs lmao pretty good, not perfect but pretty good (The Gregs are not presently understood and, despite making up at least forty percent a not-unsubstantial portion of several major metropolitan populations, may not actually exist.) . While some societies allow for the total unification of thought for a short time, this does not make them a hive-mind. not a great start per se but if framed as a fragment of a larger work should be damn good
The factors that make a hive-mind organism a hive-mind organism are quite simple: they must possess a hive-mind and be an organism. A hive-mind is defined as multiple bodies in constant contact; this separates them from the aforementioned societies, as they are in frequent, but not constant contact. A hive-mind organism must also be an organism- that is, one singular entity, common to all potential bodies. This highlights the distinction between hive-minds and pheromonic or simple telepathic societies; these are made up of individuals with their own cognition, whereas the hive-mind will only possess one intelligence. Need to restructure this paragraph. Start with the definition, then onto factors. agreed. need to differentiate pheromonic and simple telepathic with external-intelligence mind.
Once one has successfully (identified, distinguished) a hive-mind, its type must be determined. The more most common type of hive-mind is the external-intelligence mind. This type of hive-mind is characterized by the use of individual bodies' mental faculties to make decisions. This makes it possible, in some cases, to remove individuals from the hive-mind. These hive-minds are always invasive, taking over hosts rather than creating them itself. Examples include several species of fungi common to colonized areas, including Carver's Brain Shroom and the infamous Freudian Fungus; the now-extinct Kreuber's Worm and other parasitic minds; and the Ammity Mind, a rare sapient parasitic mind spanning multiple planets who has agreed to work as a courier. I like the idea but need to rewrite. External-intelligence minds are rarely sapient and often dangerous, their only goal being self-perpetuation. Due to their hazardous and widespread nature, there are several groups working towards destruction of invasive organisms and reclamation of lost populations. good names, i think. maybe derivative but idk why. ammity mind is cool but needs some extra love (great name, again, idk why). maybe give this 'graph a few extra once-overs
The second, rarer type of hive-mind is the internal-intelligence mind. These are characterized by a central brain, and utilize specially-produced bodies to interact with their environment. Some are capable of telepathy, but none thus far have proven capable of introducing incorporating, assimilating foreign bodies. All known internal-intelligence minds are sapient, and most are cordial with travelers and organizations. However, internal-intelligence minds often possess incredibly vast intelligences; they are also susceptible to mental disorders similar to other sapient species. There have been infrequent but consistent occurrences of hive-minds developing narcissistic tendencies and attempting hostile takeovers. However, all have failed due to their lack of numbers (as well as a ubiquitous cartoon-like incompetence.). Well-known internal-intelligence minds include Timothy, known for their work as a musical producer; Hod, credited with the development of several high-strength alloys (just before this is the part i mean); and the self-named "Yur-Krinkoth, the Taker of All Knoledge" [sic] best known for his spectacular failure to raid the Library, resulting in his being stranded on one of Jupiter's several asteroid moons. Despite this, his egotistical ramblings continue to be published in the highly popular comedy magazine "Whole Universe of Idiots". blue|yur-krinkoth is actually fuckin funny. good job. (maybe use less connotative language? slash 'egotistical ramblings' for, like, oration or discourse) use fewer semicolons? i know they're cool but. anyway give the middle of the paragraph a second look- after the mental disorders part feels weird##
While knowledge of the inner workings of hive-minds is important to identify them, physical characteristics are equally essential. External-intelligence minds are often simple to identify; they utilize recognizable non-hive-mind species and rarely have the tact to hide themselves. However, some have been known to mostly lobotomize some of their bodies (vessels?) to serve as workers, and maintain a central group for thinking purposes. Internal-intelligence minds, however, rarely pose a threat. As the vast majority are sapient and in fact quite pleasant cordial?, they are considered an ally by the majority of the population. The inner territory of an internal-intelligence mind is considered one of the safest places in the known Universe. They are easily identifiable by their bodies; while the shape varies, they tend to lack traditional heads, skulls, or brains, due to thinking occurring remotely. Several internal-intelligence minds have sent emissaries to various populated regions; together they form an information web that acts as an early-warning system against any potential invaders. again this ammity mind shit is cool. wanna do something specific with this. what invaders tho?? spooky
While often avoidable, easily dealt with, or simply placid to begin with, certain hive-minds can pose a severe threat. Fungal minds are not sapient and act solely to expand further. If one is encountered, its bodies will attempt to spread its spores to new hosts- it is imperative that breathing filtration apparatus is acquired and activated. Certain anti-telepathic methods prove effective in cutting off the fungi's connection to the rest of the mind, resulting in death and release of the body in question. Immediate evacuation is recommended. oooohhh i remember this. i was all serious and shit. not the vibe i want- more like a matter-of-fact book about bords or something. like the book shouldn't be scared it's a fucking book what does it care
Though most are extinct, parasitic minds are still a threat. Basic antimemetic training is enough to resist the mind, but physical removal of the parasite tends to be arduous. A common solution is to utilize the parasite's basic mind against it- one can attempt to consider impossible facts such as paradoxes in an attempt to paralyze it, making it simple to remove. However, delegation of thought processes has led to some using detached parasites to improve their mental faculties. The symptoms vary, but death is ubiquitous. ubiquitous HAH dude drop the fucking thesaurus. death is common, or something. i dunno death is common but, according to several SUPER SPACE NOBEL PRIZE winners, super-duper worth it
hand slap OK PRETTY GOOD. could be a lot better, got like halfway through revising when i gave up or died or something. DEFO need to rewrite those last couple of paragraphs, way too short and way too serious, tone is mega lost. maybe a conclusion paragraph? if i wanna get serious make some real doomsday shit but OOPS the page is torn before you can figure out how to stop the world-ending megaparasite.
did i write this before re8? way before, i think. huh. megamycete time baybeeeeeee
A thick, dusty old book. A dime a duodecillion here in the Library. You were pointed to this particular tome by several people, each- to your calculations- miles apart. Each said the exact same thing, down to the intonation and the coughing fit at the end. Looked pretty similar, too. Whatever. You open to a random page about a quarter way in…
If one requires cordial relations with a hive-mind organism, it is imperative that they first understand exactly how to identify one. First, one must be certain that one is indeed communicating with a hive mind. Several similar phenomena occur that may be confused for a hive mind: pheromonic societies, which douse their territory in gaseous pheromones, allowing them to communicate with any others nearby; simple telepathic societies, which use telepathy to keep in near-constant communication with all others in the vicinity; and the Greg. Greg are not presently understood and, despite making up an estimated forty percent of the galactic population, may not actually exist. While some societies allow for the total unification of thought for a short time, this does not make them a hive-mind.
A hive-mind is defined as multiple bodies in constant contact; this separates them from the aforementioned societies, as the latter are in frequent, but not constant contact. A hive-mind organism must also be an organism- that is, one singular entity, common to all potential bodies. This highlights the distinction between hive-minds and pheromonic or simple telepathic societies; the latter are made up of individuals with their own cognition, whereas the hive-mind will only possess one intelligence. A rudimentary but generally effective test is to bring two individuals of the suspected hive mind as far apart as possible and attempt to relay information between them. This easily eliminates pheromonic societies, and distances of greater than two thousand wheels are enough to sever all but the most powerful psychic links. Should one's subjects pass this test, however, they are all but guaranteed to belong to a hive mind.
Once one has successfully verified a hive-mind, its type must be determined. The most common type of hive-mind is the external-intelligence mind. This type of hive-mind is characterized by the appropriation of many separate individual minds to contribute to a gestalt independent consciousness. It is possible, in some cases, to remove individuals from external-intelligence minds, though great care should be taken in doing so. These hive-minds are always invasive, requiring the introduction of new hosts; and they are loath to give up a hard-earned brain. Examples of external-intelligence minds include several species of fungi common to colonized areas, including Carver's Brain Shroom and the infamous Freudian Fungus; the now-extinct Kreuber's Worm and other parasitic minds; and the Ammity Mind, a rare sapient parasitic mind that accepts work as a sunny-dispositioned intergalactic courier. However, Ammity (colloquially known as Ammy) is the sole exception to the rule: external-intelligence minds otherwise seek only self-perpetuation. Due to their hazardous, widespread, and easily transmissible nature, intergalactic travelers are advised to carry protective gear at all times, and antimemetic boosters and, in some cases, training are available at most ports.
The second, rarer type of hive-mind is the internal-intelligence mind. These are characterized by a central brain, and utilize specially-produced bodies to interact with their environment. Some are capable of telepathy, but none thus far have proven capable of assimilating foreign bodies. All known internal-intelligence minds are sapient, and most are cordial with travelers and organizations. Some minds have even adapted quickly to capitalist ideologies and started successful businesses as couriers, laborers, o- [What appears to be a coffee stain conspicuously covers the end of this sentence. You can guess at what it said, though, and it probably wasn't babysitting.] However, internal-intelligence minds often possess incredibly vast intelligences; this, combined with their often-powerful workforce and the mystique surrounding hive-minds, has led to occasional instances of narcissism among hive minds. Thus, there have been infrequent but persistent occurrences of hive-minds developing self-aggrandizing delusions and attempting galactic takeovers. However, all have failed due to their relative lack of numbers compared to the entire galaxy, as well as a ubiquitous cartoonish incompetence. Not all hive-minds strive for galaxial domination, but they do seem inclined to greatness. Well-known internal-intelligence minds include DJ Megamind, known for their work as an experimental musician; Hod, credited with the singlehanded development of dozens of useful alloys, polymers, and Ponzi schemes; and the self-titled "Yur-Krinkoth, the Taker of All Knoledge" [sic] best known for his spectacular failure to raid the Wanderers' Library. Instead of targeting the library, Yur-Krinkoth inadvertently targe- [The next several sentences, too, are covered in a coffee stain. A shame; this was probably the most interesting part. Perhaps someone spat out their coffee from laughing so hard…?] -he loss of all but one of his bodies, being stranded on one of Jupiter's several asteroid moons, and the irreversible attachment of an undersized stovepipe hat to the head of his remaining body. Despite his exile, his egotistical ramblings continue to be monitored and are regularly published in the highly popular comedy magazine "Whole Universe of Idiots".
[This last paragraph rings familiar, somehow… Whole Universe of Idiots… right! It was over an issue of Whole Universe of Idiots that you first saw the initial twin that sent you on your way! And, you realize, you've heard 'knoledge' somewhere before. Someone pronounced it 'noolidge"… maybe that first twin…?]
While knowledge of the inner workings of hive-minds is important to identify them, physical characteristics are equally essential. External-intelligence minds are often simple to identify, as they utilize recognizable non-hive-mind species and rarely have the tact to hide themselves. However, some have been known to mostly lobotomize some of their bodies (vessels?) to serve as workers, and maintain a central group for thinking purposes. To the contrary, (aside from a handful of choice exceptions) internal-intelligence minds As the vast majority are sapient and in fact quite pleasant cordial?, they are considered an ally by the majority of the population. The inner territory of an internal-intelligence mind is considered one of the safest places in the known Universe. They are easily identifiable by their bodies; while the shape varies, they tend to lack traditional heads, skulls, or brains, due to thinking occurring remotely. Several internal-intelligence minds have sent emissaries to various populated regions; together they form an information web that acts as an early-warning system against any potential invaders. again this ammity mind shit is cool. wanna do something specific with this. what invaders tho?? spooky
While often avoidable, easily dealt with, or simply placid to begin with, certain hive-minds can pose a severe threat. Fungal minds are not sapient and act solely to expand further. If one is encountered, its bodies will attempt to spread its spores to new hosts- it is imperative that breathing filtration apparatus is acquired and activated. Certain anti-telepathic methods prove effective in cutting off the fungi's connection to the rest of the mind, resulting in death and release of the body in question. Immediate evacuation is recommended. oooohhh i remember this. i was all serious and shit. not the vibe i want- more like a matter-of-fact book about bords or something. like the book shouldn't be scared it's a fucking book what does it care
Though most are extinct, parasitic minds are still a threat. Basic antimemetic training is enough to resist the mind, but physical removal of the parasite tends to be arduous. A common solution is to utilize the parasite's basic mind against it- one can attempt to consider impossible facts such as paradoxes in an attempt to paralyze it, making it simple to remove. However, delegation of thought processes has led to some using detached parasites to improve their mental faculties. The symptoms vary, but death is ubiquitous. ubiquitous HAH dude drop the fucking thesaurus. death is common, or something. i dunno death is common but, according to several SUPER SPACE NOBEL PRIZE winners, super-duper worth it
hand slap OK PRETTY GOOD. could be a lot better, got like halfway through revising when i gave up or died or something. DEFO need to rewrite those last couple of paragraphs, way too short and way too serious, tone is mega lost. maybe a conclusion paragraph? if i wanna get serious make some real doomsday shit but OOPS the page is torn before you can figure out how to stop the world-ending megaparasite.
The bridge flower (also known as the uncommon poppy) is an extinct species of flower native to a specific part of England. Bridge flowers earned their name from their source: they grew underneath only one bridge in southeast Wales. They were highly popular as a romantic gift, despite the fact that they were ugly as fuck. It is believed that the unique strain of poppy was only able to grow due to the presence of a limestone quarry upstream. The unique minerals flowing through the river allowed the poppies, introduced to the area in the 1400s, to become totally fucked up and, like, diseased. What the fuck, man. It was, perhaps, the unique disgusting qualities of the bridge flowers that made them so popular as a gift; there are hundreds of recorded cases (despite the fact that bridge flowers were so rare) of suitors giving bridge flowers to their loved ones, or even as a betrothal gift because everyone in the 1800s had AWFUL TASTE. However, the popularity of the flowers waned as their population did. Simply enough, they were picked to extinction AND GOOD RIDDANCE. Today, the bridge flower is remembered only as a local STUPID tale, passed down in a few small Welsh towns. The bridge flower can serve as a lesson (HOW? HOW CAN YOU LEARN FROM AN UGLY-ASS FLOWER? to contemporary people not to overtax your resources, especially one as fragile BLIGHTED and beautiful LOATHSOME as a flower. Arright, I'm taking this shit over. It's time we started askin' some QUESTIONS around here! Bridge flowers? REALLY? You're gonna believe this crap? First of all, how the fuck does pollution- and that's what it is, motherfucker, pollution, not fuckin' uNiQuE mInErAlS- how does pollution make poppies grow into- uh… fuckin'… different… poppies!? And why only under this one bridge!? Poppies have grown on both banks of the River Ely since time fuckin' immemorial! How were none affected anywhere else!? And why did people love 'em so much? Buncha ugly-ass diseased flowers? How did people give fuckin' hundreds of them away when they were so goddamn rare!? It doesn't add up, man! There's some fishy shit goin' on here! Y'know what I think? I think it was an unintended side effect of an experiment! An experiment held in a lab underneath that very bridge! Yeah, that's right, there was unethical experimentation goin' on! Now you might ask me, WHO was doin' unethical experimentation in that secret lab under a bridge somewhere in Wales in the 1800s!? And I'll tell, you, oh yes, I'll tell you! The perpetrators of these HEINOUS crimes are none other than- dude hey can you leave me alone I'm trying to finish my speech. Yeah they told me to be passionate. What the hell is this if not passionate? Just 'cause you don't like my speech doesn't mean you can just kick me out! Hey! Hey let me go! Damn you! Damn you all! I hope this meeting of the Continental Botanical Association FUCKING SUCKS! You can't silence-
[transcript of the 14th annual meeting of the Continental Botanical Association. Speaker was James Holt, M, age unknown, not in CBA files. Allan, please file this transcript under "to be deleted". He got way too close.
Thanks,
Carmen Holt, Third Assistant Director, CBA]
You look up from the paper in the manilla folder. Blink a couple times. …what the fuck was that? You put the file down and wander off, searching for something that makes more sense.
salve! welcome to my MASTER COMPREHENSIVE LATIN NOTES! i made this 'cause i'm a dork who loves latin but kinda sucks at it. hopefully this all helps, uh, me.
just so we're clear, we don't do diacritics here. i think that's what those are called. the little squiggles and shit.
granted, they might be useful sometimes (as in 'consume' below), but, like. you're paying for 'em.
wiktionary.org is your friend!!!!
latin-words.com - insert latin word, receive definition, conjugation, etc. (RIP old whitaker's words)
latin-dictionary.net - latin-to-english or english-to-latin translations
latinitium.com/latin-dictionaries - fancier
Don't be a heretic! Pronounce your v's as w's!
hey hey just figured out you can make a wikidot page really easily. i'm leaving this here just in case. of EMERGENCY. ciao
to conjugate, take the [STEM] of a word and apply the ending.
for instance, [AMO, AMARE] -> [AMA] -> [AMABAMUS]
or [FUGIO, FUGERE] -> [FUGE] -> [FUGEBAM, FUGEBAMUS, etc.]
words use slightly different endings based on their [DECLENSION]. words can have the [FIRST], [SECOND], [THIRD], or rarely the [FOURTH] declension.
for instance, it's not just [AMA] -> [AMAO]. amo, despite being everyone's favorite example, has a 'v' thrown in there. [AMA] -> [AMAVI]
PERSON/NUMBER | SINGULAR | PLURAL |
FIRST | -O (AMO) | -MUS (AMAMUS) |
SECOND | -S (AMAS) | -TIS (AMATIS) |
THIRD | -T (AMAT) | -NT (AMANT) |
PERSON/NUMBER | SINGULAR | PLURAL |
FIRST | -I (AMAVI) | -IMUS (AMAVIMUS) |
SECOND | -ISTI (AMAVISTI) | -ISTIS (AMAVISTIS) |
THIRD | -IT (AMAVIT) | -ERUNT (AMAVERUNT) |
PERSON/NUMBER | SINGULAR | PLURAL |
FIRST | -BAM (AMABAM) | -BAMUS (AMABAMUS) |
SECOND | -BAS (AMABAS) | -BATIS (AMABATIS) |
THIRD | -BAT (AMABAT) | -BANT (AMABANT) |
the imperative case is important because it is useful: asking people to do things is a major part of my day. for instance:
cape tabulam!
take a tablet!
cave canem!
beware of dog!
consume excrementum et morere! ( <—pronounced kohn-SOOM-ay)
eat shit and die!
we're going to ignore 'memento mori' because 'mori' is… fucking weird. i dunno.
to get a word into the imperative case, simply find the form that has the 're' at the end and then take the 're' off.
(this'll be the [PRESENT INFINITIVE], apparently.)
[AMARE] -> [AMA] (Love!)
[CAPERE] -> [CAPE] (Take!)