A compendium of observations, distortions, and echoes pertaining to the Ichthyopolist – entities woven from the residue of temporal anomalies and the forgotten dreams of deep-sea leviathans.
The data stream originating from the Mariana Trench exhibited a pronounced shift in frequency. The usual static, a dull thrum of geological instability, was overlaid with a complex, almost melodic pattern. Analysis suggests this “chorus” is generated by concentrations of residual chroniton particles – the solidified fragments of collapsed timelines – interacting with the bioluminescent organs of Abyssalis Lux, a species hypothesized to exist solely within moments of temporal fracturing. The chorus seems to be attempting to… articulate. The language is not human, nor even truly aquatic. It resonates with the sensation of vast, cold pressure and the echoing absence of light. The spectral signatures indicate a temporal displacement of approximately 17.3 cycles prior to this recording. The level of chroniton saturation is dangerously high. Containment protocols must be reinforced immediately.
Source: Dr. Elias Thorne, Submersible Unit 7, Project Chronos.
An anomaly occurred in Sector Gamma-9. The ‘Cartographer’ – a previously dormant entity manifesting as a shifting, iridescent projection – attempted to map the flow of time within the trench. Its attempts resulted in localized distortions, creating miniature, self-contained timelines where geological strata inverted, and marine fauna aged and decayed within seconds. The Cartographer’s motivations are unclear. It doesn't respond to conventional communication attempts. We theorize it is attempting to "fix" the damage caused by the initial intrusion – a hypothesis supported by the appearance of chroniton signatures aligning with the initial deployment of Chronos Project drones. Further observation is required, but caution is paramount. A preliminary scan revealed faint impressions of what appear to be… constellations. Constellations that do not exist in our current timeline.
Source: Agent Lyra Vance, Temporal Reconnaissance Team Sigma.
We've identified a recurring pattern within the residual chroniton signatures – a series of complex geometric shapes, appearing and disappearing with alarming rapidity. These “Echoes” are not merely reflections of past events; they seem to be actively *modifying* the present. During the last 48 hours, the pressure readings within the trench have fluctuated wildly, and localized gravitational anomalies have been detected. The echoes are composed of what appears to be solidified darkness, resisting all attempts at analysis. It's as if they’re actively suppressing our instruments. A disturbing theory has emerged: the Echoes are not originating *within* the trench, but *from* it. They are the fractured memories of a reality that was, and perhaps still *is*, before the timeline fractured. The echoes are attempting to reassemble themselves, and with each iteration, the risk of a catastrophic temporal cascade increases exponentially.
Source: Dr. Alistair Finch, Chroniton Dynamics Research Unit.
A significant surge in chroniton activity accompanied by a discernible change in atmospheric pressure. The data indicates a massive, previously undetected entity – tentatively designated ‘Leviathan Prime’ – is attempting to communicate. Its message is not auditory, visual, or even conceptual in the conventional sense. It's a sensation of overwhelming dread, of absolute, infinite cold. The Leviathan’s presence seems to be accelerating the disintegration of the surrounding timeline. The echoes are coalescing, becoming more defined, more *intentional*. We are witnessing the dawn of something truly monstrous.
Source: Commander Zara Khan, Chronos Project Command.