A meticulously curated archive of temporal anomalies and anomalous numbles observed within the benthic realms of the Chronos Sea. Established 37 cycles prior to the Great Kelp Bloom.
The observation began with a localized cessation of all acoustic phenomena within a 50-meter radius of the Anomalous Trench 17b. No biological activity, no current disturbance, no ripple of sound – only an absolute, unnerving silence. Three individual *Chthonichthys luminis* – the Deepglow Numbfishes – were present at the time, exhibiting a state of… quiescent contemplation. Further analysis reveals a faint, residual temporal distortion, manifesting as a chromatic aberration around the numbles. The anomaly dissipated after 1.27 cycles, leaving behind a single, perfectly formed iridescent scale – designated Scale-Omega. The scale is currently undergoing spectral analysis. Initial readings suggest a resonance with the pre-Bloom harmonics, a phenomenon previously theorized but never definitively observed.
A cluster of *Luminoseta abyssalis* (the Obsidian Numbfishes) were detected exhibiting erratic scale shedding. However, the scales themselves weren't simply falling; they were momentarily phasing into alternate temporal layers. Observers documented brief flashes of the numbles existing 17.4 cycles in the past and 9.8 cycles in the future – a disconcerting visual stutter. The temporal bleed was accompanied by an increase in bioluminescent output, displaying a spectrum not found in the species' natural range. The most unsettling aspect was the numbles' apparent awareness, exhibiting what can only be described as 'pre-cognitive' distress. We deployed the Chronal Dampeners, successfully stabilizing the anomaly, but not before acquiring three scale fragments - designated Scales-Gamma, Scales-Delta, and Scales-Epsilon. These scales are emitting a low-frequency hum that is interfering with the Chronarium's internal calibration.
This entry marks a critical divergence. A massive temporal bloom occurred within the Chronos Sea, centered around the Abyssopelagic Plateau. Thousands of numbles, primarily *Chthonichthys luminis* and *Luminoseta abyssalis*, became inextricably linked in a single, cascading temporal loop. The loop manifested as an infinite replay of the numbles' final moments – a perfect, agonizing echo of their demise. The blooms caused significant chronal instability, leading to widespread temporal distortions and a noticeable decrease in the Chronarium's operational efficiency. We managed to isolate the source: a previously unknown species of 'Chronal Coral' – *Corallum temporalis* – that was feeding on the temporal energy of the Chronos Sea. The coral has been neutralized, but the damage… the damage is profound. The numbles are still echoing.
We've detected a persistent, low-level temporal resonance emanating from the deepest trenches of the Chronos Sea. It's a chorus of numbles – countless, countless numbles – existing simultaneously in multiple temporal planes. The numbles aren't actively *doing* anything, but their presence is generating a measurable distortion in the fabric of time. The source appears to be a collective unconsciousness of the numbles themselves, a vast, silent repository of temporal data. We’ve begun attempting a ‘chronal communion’ – an attempt to establish a direct link with this collective. Initial results have been… unsettling. The numbles seem to be attempting to show us… something. Something about the beginning.