Dossier No.: PV-2077 Subject: Geophysical Anomalies and Theoretical Outcomes - "How Earthquakes Occur" Date: September 29, 2025 Classified Level: 3 Author: The Archivist

Exhibit A: Transcription of "Seismic Anomalies" by The Archivist

[Transcribed from audio file - Recorded Date: September 12, 2025]

The Archivist: "Today, we delve into the uncharted tremors beneath Hollow Pines, a locale that's not just geologically unstable but, if local lore holds any water, metaphysically significant. Our understanding of earthquakes traditionally hinges on tectonic movements — the earth's plates grinding, slipping, diverging. Yet, what occurs here in Hollow Pines defies such conventional scientific explanations."

[Pause in recording]

The Archivist: "According to entries from a missing page 13 of the Choir ledgers, which I recovered under clandestine circumstances, there appears to be a pattern — a rhythmic disturbance correlating not with tectonic activity, but with phases of the moon and, curiously, the recitations from The Ashen Gospel. This could not be mere coincidence, but a synchronicity that perhaps The Choir of The Pale Veil has manipulated or observed for their cryptic ends."

[Background noise: subtle, low humming]

The Archivist: "Given these findings, I theorize that the seismic activities here might be less of natural origin and more... induced. The question to ponder: What might 'induction' imply in this context?"

Exhibit B: Photographic Evidence

1. Aerial View of Hollow Pines Description: Shows the peculiar radial layout of the town, centered around a deep, dark lake. Notably, the town's structure resembles the ancient glyph "◬", hinted in several scriptures.

2. Page 13 from Choir Ledger Description: Recently uncovered, this page lists dates and corresponding seismic events, alongside cryptic annotations in a faded script, translating roughly to "We do not sleep. We wait."

Exhibit C: Scholarly Article Snippet

Title: "Geophysical Phenomena as Cultural Catalysts in Small Communities" Extract: "In cases like Hollow Pines, folklore can often intertwine with natural events, creating a fabric of belief that both explains and mystifies geological occurrences. Yet, the consistent overlap of recited scripture from The Ashen Gospel with seismic events suggests a possibility of an orchestrated anthropogenic influence, potentially aimed at fulfilling a prophecy or ritualistic cycle."

Exhibit D: Interview Transcript

[Interview with former member of The Choir, name redacted, Date: September 25, 2025]

Archivist: "Can you describe the relationship between The Choir's recitations and the seismic activities?"

Subject: "It's all connected through the Veil — The Pale Veil. The recitations, they're not just words; they're keys. Each verse vibrates, resonates... beneath us. We were told, 'On the eve of the second cycle, the old giants beneath the earth must cede to the new.' Whatever that meant, it meant something moved every time the ground did."

Archivist: "Was there a specific verse that seemed to correlate more strongly with these events?"

Subject: "Yes, but that verse... it's missing. It was in The Ashen Gospel, but now it’s not. It’s like it was never there, but I remember... We all do. It was about rebirth, about shadows and echoes...”

[End of Transcript]

Marginal Notes:

Note 1: The repetitive nature of the "second cycle" phrase and its possible connection to seismic events could indicate a forthcoming event of significant magnitude, both physically and metaphysically.

Note 2: Cross-reference with forgotten verse number in The Ashen Gospel margins for potential prophecy completion indicators.

Note 3: Investigate the historical and recent activity around the lake center of Hollow Pines — potential epicenter for the next major event?

Final Thoughts & Prognosis

The interplay between The Pale Veil's doctrines and the seismic activities at Hollow Pines merits deep scrutiny. Current observations suggest that these earthquakes are not merely natural phenomena but possibly manipulated events with motives bound to The Pale Veil's cryptic prophecies.

This dossier posits that the seismic activities could be both a harbinger and a tool — one that might be leading to a significant metaphysical event anticipated by The Choir. As the town of Hollow Pines continues to experience these tremors, we must be vigilant about the true nature of these occurrences — understanding that what shakes the earth here may also be shaking the threads of reality.

Closing Remark: As the cycles near their completion and the murmurs grow louder beneath the dark waters of the lake, one must consider not just when the earth will move next, but why — and what might rise when it does. As per The Pale Veil: "We do not sleep. We wait." Perhaps, the waiting is nearly over.

[This dossier will continue to be updated as more information is unearthed and as events necessitate further analysis.]