Thank you.txt:
We're still not one hundred percent sure what to make of this book.
Over half of it is filled with blank pages, and what is written is very hard to understand.
It's barely even legible.
There is a section filled with drawings, titled "The Cycles". The images are very morbid and a bit disturbing.
The rest seems to be a mixture of scientific and religious writing. It looks to me like it was written by the leader of a cult. Judging by what is written, this cult seems dangerous. I'm sure Kind von der Ritter lead us to the book for a reason, although I don't know what it is.
Also with the book was a written letter dated 1957 from the "Department of Intelligence". It talks about some sort of scientific experiment that was conducted by the military. I'm not sure of its relevance.Included in this folder are photos of the book's pages. We are very lost as to how to decipher this and understand its relevancy, but I'm sure this is in fact the key that will help us understand what is really going on. Despite not fully grasping the context of this book, we are going to do our best to try to understand it and know what it is trying to tell us.
If anyone out there is reading this, thank you for taking the time to try to help us out.
Any and all information you could give us regarding this book would be appreciated.We are determined to find out who is behind Greg's murder and to make sure it never happens again.
- Chris
Points of interest: back cover, back, document in back, document, front cover, front, mortem obire, the collective knowledge
Pages: 1-60
EVALUATED INTELLIGENCE. REPORT CLASSIFIED.
NOVEMBER 19 1957 REPORT NUMBER ██████
DEPARTMENT OF INTELLIGENCE
RESQ 100921
SOURCE (A) LIEUTENANT COLONEL █████ ██ ██████
18 NOV 1957, CAS 21009
(B-) PROF. ███ █████ █████████
AREA 61 RESTRICTED ACCESS LEVEL
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SUMMARY (U): PRINCETON EXPERIMENT, TRIAL ONE – FAILURE
AFTER CONSULTING WITH THE DIRECTOR OF THE PROJECT, IT HAS COME
INTO QUESTION WHETHER FURTHER TRIALS SHOULD BE CONDUCTED. A
SUBSEQUENT FAILURE COULD MEAN A BREACH IN NATIONAL SECURITY.TEXT: 1. (U) ESSENTIAL MATERIALS ARRIVE AT ATLANTIC TEST SITE AT
0900 HOURS, NOV 18 1957. SUBJECTS ARE BLINDFOLDED DURING TRIP
AND GIVEN A STRONG SEDATIVE PRIOR TO TRIAL.2. (U) 1100 HOURS: TRIAL ONE IS INITIATED AT THE COMMAND OF
DIRECTOR █████████, MATERIALS ARE LIQUIDATED AND THE
TRIAL STARTS SUCCESSFULLY.X SHORTLY AFTER TRIAL BEGINS THE █████ BECOMES
X [CO]LLAPSESXRS OF 1200 AND 1300 OUR ELECTRICAL
XMALFUNCTIONING AND MAGNETS SEEMED TO BE
XLOCATION OF THE TRIAL. THE DIRECTOR WROTE THIS
XTHE ██████ COLLAPSE.
Book One
Wisdom of the Past and Future
| I |
The Rift
If sufficient energy is amassed, a Rift can be opened. The Rift is a gateway between the 4th world and the 3rd world. The dimensional Hour Glass can transport an object or being from the 4th world into the 3rd world. This process, however, can be easily corrupted and is highly unstable.
The dimensional Hour Glass is not a permanent gateway, only a portal. A stable Rift is required to maintain a gateway. Without proper energy and Vim distribution the Hour Glass is liable to collapse. Vim is the primordial energy all life contains that is the residual energy left from the creation of the 3rd World. Vim is essential to maintaining a stable Rift. It is the one form of energy present in both the 3rd World and the 4th World.
In the event of a Rift collapse, the dimensional Hour Glass remains open, but the active portal or gateway is rendered unusable for transportation between the 3rd and 4th Worlds. The Rift can be re-opened if proper energy is released at the site of the Rift opening. In the 4th World, the site is visually perceivable and identifiable. However, in the 3rd World, it is unperceivable by the 5 senses. It is difficult, nearly impossible, for an inhabitant of the 3rd World to find the site of a collapsed Rift.
In order for a Rift to be kept open indefinitely, both heat energy (hE) and Vim energy (vE) must be released at four corners around the circle (the portal) in order to stabilize it. Then, in order to connect the portal with the dimensional Hour Glass, 3 and 72 units of vE must be released on one side of the portal, with 72 and 3 units of vE released on the other. Since vE is the common form of energy in both worlds, the Hour Glass itself must be made entirely of vE.
Due to the nature of Rifts, they are often initially opened in the 4th World and it is up to an inhabitant or agent that resides in the 3rd World to complete the Rift. Once the Rift is open, any manner of creatures or objects may come through the Rift from the 4th World into the 3rd World. It is likely that the properties of the 4th World creatures change dramatically upon entering the 3rd World due to their extra-dimensional properties which are presumably unable to be expressed within the confines of the 3rd World and the 5 senses.
What actually occurs during the travel between the two worlds is unknown. Since the transferal pathway within the dimensional Hour Glass is so small, the most likely theory is that a creature is disassembled at a molecular level (similar to that of a Black Hole's Event Horizon), passed through the tiny hole and then reassembled within the portal on the other side of the Rift. This can also corrupt the intended physical properties of a creature or object exiting the Rift.
The energy beams crossing the portal act as support columns and are the only things preventing the Rift's Collapse. The energy must also be increasing exponentially in order to stabilize the building force exerted by the portals.
The instability of a Rift without the presence of these beams cannot be stressed enough. Creating an artificial Rift without any already present energy clumps is extremely dangerous and is not to be attempted. Rifts are almost always detrimental to both worlds and can cause such catastrophes as the spread of alien diseases and possibly the extinction of a species. Also, introduction of one creature, object, or agent from one world to another can drastically throw off the balance of life in that world.
It is unknown whether space-time relativity applies to the dimensional Hour Glass, or whether it even applies to the 4th World at all. Some believe that something within the Hour Glass causes time to warp, stop, or speed up. One possibility that this introduces is the notion that one would age quite slowly even after exiting the Rift. The actual matter, energy, or property that causes this time warp is still completely unknown. However, it is believed that Rifts definitely cause some time-altering effects: it is unclear how this would affect a traveler.
It is a common misconception that Rifts are a vehicle for travel within a single World. Rifts used for teleportation or time travel will not work. Redirecting energy in such a way would create a highly unstable temporary portal between the 3rd and 4th Worlds. Portals not fully braced by the stabilization beams are liable to damage the dimensional Hour Glass and cause the entire rift to become corrupted. Doing so would cause unprecedented damage to anything traveling through the Rift.
One thing that is known is that anything traveling through the Rift, regardless of how stable it is, will experience something known as Electro-magnetic radiation. This radiation is probably caused by the random disassembling and re-assembling of molecules. An excessive amount of electrons or unstable atoms, genetic mutations, and the like are the most likely causes of this mind-boggling phenomenon. Little is known of the effects of this radiation except for a strange magnetic pulse being emitted from the infected. The radiation is very contagious, but has a relatively quick half-life.
| II |
The Cycles
I
first movement
second movement
third movement
II
first movement
second movement
third movement
III
first movement
second movement
third movement
IV
The Fourth Dawn
Book Two
Kinder von der Ritter
| I |
Remembrance
Long ago, the Discoverer, our exalted benefactor, left his homeland in search of ancient secrets kept hidden beneath the sands for centuries. The Discoverer, in his wisdom, knew the location of the object that would reveal the truth to man. He spent one year searching tirelessly for the object. At the beginning of the 4th Solstice he made the discovery. Deep within the tomb of an ancient king he saw graven images – symbols of our Master and the great Trek. Beneath these scared marbles he found the holiest
of all Relics – the Tablet of Ancient Wisdom. The tablet describes the Trek and how to attain godhood in the 4th World. The Discoverer knew the tablet held many truths within its ancient inscriptions. He set about translating it into a common language. However, as man was foolish in these days, once the Tablet was translated, it was quickly forgotten – written off as nothing more than fantasy. It was not until many years later that is was rediscovered by the exalted one that would come to be known as the First Overseer.
The Overseer found the Tablet along with its transcripts. He knew its words to be true, for he was an enlightened one. He set about creating the brotherhood that is our Order. From all the knowledge in the pages of the transcript, he formulated and compiled the first Collective Knowledge. He then gathered all those who believe: alchemists, scientists, seers, and psychics, to study the ancient Tablet. Upon analyzing it they learned of the Forbidden Geometry, the 4th World and those who reside in it, including the god called
GORR ' RYLAEHOTEP
He who is our Master
Our Order worshiped Him without knowing of His existence and yet we had faith. Our Order kept the holiest of Relics, the Tablet of Wisdom and its transcript, safe in a hidden location for many years. It was not until years later, when the evil men from the Homeland of the Discoverer came, that we lost possession of our Relic. We were crushed and disheartened but we still had the First Collective Knowledge and the wisdom of the First Overseer to guide us. We developed and grew our Order in the decades that followed.
As our Order grew in power and influence, we heard news that made us weep with joy. Even though our Relic was stolen from us, it was used for good. Its actions were carried out and we made contact with our Master. Many who saw Him perished in glorious exaltation, but one man was chosen to live: a herald of our god and Master,
GORR ' RYLAEHOTEP
This man was destined to become the Immortal Oracle, seer of the Past and Future. His mysterious visions are a foundation of our Order and a map of how we shall go on the Trek and attain godhood.
As a member of the Order, all must heed the sacred words of the Oracle well. He is the path upon which we walk. All must follow the orders of the Overseer – he is the Guide we shall follow along the path to godhood. All must exalt the one who will greet us in the 4th World, the god we men call
GORR ' RYLAEHOTEP
The time is coming for our Order to begin the Trek. Our time has entered the Days of Passage. We must prepare for the coming of the 4th Dawn. This is our sacred duty – for the good of all mankind, we shall achieve Immortality.
The Laws of our Order must be upheld now more than ever, for the safety of our mission, as well as the safety of our brothers themselves. Most of our divine Rites and Rituals shall be frowned upon by the rest of mankind, for they do not understand the good we shall do in the end. We shall give man both his Eyes and the gift of Life. The Laws must be upheld. The Law of Secrecy is perhaps the most important of all. If our Order is again discovered by the World of Men, it may bring about our own demise.
The Law of Secrecy pertains to many upon our Order. Upon your face you shall wear a mask, upon your body you shall wear dark clothing. This is to conceal the identity of a brother. The name of our Order must never be spoken, nor can any of proceedings of our Order be told to anyone outside our brotherhood. Failure to comply with the Law of Secrecy will be paid for with the Ultimate Price.
The Law of Submission must also be followed adamantly. You must submit yourself to the ultimate goal of our Order – the transcendence of this world and passage into the next. You must also submit yourself to the wisdom of the Overseer, he guides and leads our Order to carry out our mission. You must always be willing to do anything for the good of mankind and to reach godhood. Submission is absolute and the pinnacle of devotion in our brotherhood.
The Law of Remembrance is the third and final law all Vassals must abide by. The law states that you must always remember and revere the Order's origins as well as the memory of those who made strides towards the enlightenment of man. The Collective Knowledge of the Order must be studied and held in a place of honor and secrecy by the Overseer himself. It is also his duty to teach his followers the truth hidden within pages. It is the Overseer's job to ensure the Law of Remembrance is upheld.
| II |
Submission
The Hierarchy of our Order is the foundation that holds it together. Without it, our brotherhood would never able to accomplish its divine mission. One must remember the true purpose of the Overseer, however. Although he exists to guide us on our path, all must bend their knee to the almighty, immortal god, whom we call
GORR ' RYLAEHOTEP
He is our Master. He will grant us our godhood in the 4th World. He knows of the truth that exists in the 4th
World that even we are still unaware of. He is all powerful. He is infinite. He is our hopes, our desires, our fears. He is the essence of man, manifested in the most perfect form. He is a god. And we are His children. The land He hails from is so unlike ours, filled with pain and suffering – His world is paradise.
The Overseer is our divine guide and knows the most about our god and His world. It is the Overseers that write the Holy Books and it is the Overseers who make sacrifices who will lead
all Vassals when the 4th Dawn comes on the great trek into godhood. The Overseer is the pinnacle mortal understanding of the Collective Knowledge. He is powerful and his will is absolute for it is the will of our god and Master. When the Overseer passes from this life, he is replaced by his Apprentice, who he hand picks prior to his death to succeed him. This is the law of the Overseer and all those who come before him, and all those shall come after. The Overseer who leads our brotherhood into the 4th World is the Chosen One and the greatest of men.
The Overseer's greatest source of Forbidden Knowledge is the Immortal Oracle. The Oracle is revered amongst our Order as a seer of Truth. He lives in isolation, however, for seeing the Truth in this 3rd World has destroyed his mortal mind. He can only convey pieces of what he knows to our brothers. The Truth is far too amazing for our mortal minds to understand until they have attained godhood. And the Oracle cannot speak these truths aloud. He tries to tell us in what ways he can.
The Oracle gained his immortality and saw the Truth when he met the god
GORR ' RYLAEHOTEP
What happened that day that opened the Rift is unknown to our Order and it is our duty to uncover this secret.
The secret that will let us attain godhood would be impossible to deduce without the work of our Order's loyal Vassals. Vassals are the blood of the brotherhood and are what keep it alive. A Vassal must follow the laws and be an instrument of the Overseer and our Master.
Vassals will one day meet their Master and be greeted by him at the coming of the 4th Dawn. However it is also the Vassal's duty to ward off the evil that is the Harbingers.
The Harbingers are messengers of ignorance and defeat. They will do anything to stop the will of our master from coming to pass. Their numbers are many and their will is strong, but they shall be silenced. Their hatred and anger is bred of ignorance of the Truth.
It is the will of our god and master to destroy them. If we were to fail, the Prophecies predict bloodshed and failure in our future. The truth must be Remembered. It is out remembered through Secrecy. We keep our Order secret in order to Submit to the will of our Master.
| III |
Rememberance
P I E T A S
We acknowledge that you, god, have the ability to direct us down the path to enlightenment, wherein lies pure knowledge. Therefore, we shed our 3rd-Worldly vanity, in acceptance of our true appearance, that of you, Master, that of your likeness. You, our Lord, deserve our utmost respect, as you have shown us the Way. The True Purpose in life.
You have given us meaning – to worship and dignify You.
Let us raise our voices in praise of our One hope. We thus don a new face, one that will not blind us from the 3rd World, but assist us in seeing the 4th World.
All this, we do as homage to you. We thus don a new body, one that will not constrict us by physical limitations, but free us to move with grace and elegance.
All this we do as homage to you.
V I T U A L A M E N
For the appeasement of our most gracious Lord,
GORR ' RYLAEHOTEP
A life once created by man now ceases to be. The Holiest of crimson liquid now runs, as if from a fountain, for Thee. The pathetic breed the pathetic. Worms we are, and worms we shall be. Born of dirt and to dirt we shall return. Hope is naught. Wisdom is beyond us. But lo, fear not, for the metamorphosis is upon us. We shall live not as worms, but as the Harvesters of potential.
Yes, this is so. It is possible to cross these boundaries. Moreover, the possibility has become a reality. A reality in which we have succeeded in advancing mankind one more step. Eventually, all of human kind will know the Truth. With that, Master, we take this mortal life in hope that the release of life will please Thee.
L U S U M
My friends, today is a joyous day! Today is a day in which our Order gains a new brother. Not just a brother, but also a friend whom we can trust. We know now that not only our formal brotherhood grows larger, but our bond becomes stronger. With the addition of another brother we can expand our love of knowledge and understanding. Let he who is willing to take on this responsibility, step forward now.
Now will you take caution, not to enlighten infidels
of man's society, nor any aspect of our brotherhood before they are prepared to accept the truth?
– Not a solitary world will pass my lips before the time and circumstance is right. Furthermore, I will take care to recognize when the proper time for such a situation shall be.
Will you know your place as a slave to knowledge and our Master?
– I will be but a pawn in the game of advancement. I will be an instrument for Him to use, for I trust in Him and I understand my reward will come in due time.
Will you respect those who have taken great strides in the past for the sake of our brotherhood? Will you uphold the Sacred traditions?
– With every breath, every step, with every move, with every action, I will remember those who have discovered the Truth, and will understand that without them I would be lost forevermore.
My son, are you prepared to accept this responsibility?
– I will do whatever it takes to please my Lord and Master,
GORR ' RYLAEHOTEP
Welcome, brother.