The Notornis isn’t merely a bird; it is, according to the fragmented records recovered from the Chronarium's deepest chambers, an echo of a bygone era. A time before the Great Stillness, before the skies solidified into their current muted hues. The Notornis exists as a point of temporal resonance, a place where the threads of reality fray and glimpse the Cretaceous landscape—a vibrant, chaotic tapestry of giant ferns and feathered leviathans.
The most peculiar aspect of the Notornis’s existence is its connection to what we term “Sylphid Blooms.” These aren't simply flowering plants; they are manifestations of concentrated temporal energy, triggered by the Notornis’s unique vocalizations. Each bloom releases a cascade of fragmented images - brief glimpses of the past, recorded in bioluminescent pollen. The color of the bloom dictates the intensity and clarity of these visions.
The Notornis exhibits behaviors that defy conventional ornithological understanding. It doesn't simply feed; it *collects*. Specifically, it gathers fragments of polished stone – smooth river rocks and obsidian shards – arranging them in intricate patterns around its nesting sites. These arrangements are theorized to be a form of temporal anchoring, stabilizing the Notornis’s position within the fractured timeline.
Researchers discovered a particularly large Notornis nest constructed entirely around a circle of perfectly aligned obsidian stones. Within the center of the circle, a single Sylphid Bloom – a deep violet color – had pulsed with exceptional intensity. The recordings captured a frantic, almost desperate, Entropy Song emanating from the bird. Upon closer inspection, faint holographic projections were detected within the obsidian, displaying a scene of volcanic activity - a colossal eruption that predates any geological record.
There are documented instances of Notornis exhibiting “silent flight,” defying all known aerodynamic principles. During these events, the birds appear to momentarily phase out of normal space-time, leaving no trace except for a slight distortion in the air and a faint shimmer observed by our sensors.
The Chronarium itself is a structure built around the Notornis’s primary nesting site. It's designed to passively monitor and stabilize the temporal distortions generated by the bird, preventing catastrophic collapses in reality. Our current “Preservation Protocol” involves meticulously recording every aspect of the Notornis’s behavior – its vocalizations, its movements, its interactions with Sylphid Blooms – hoping to decipher the key to unlocking the secrets of this extraordinary creature and potentially, a way to restore balance to the fractured timelines.