Peekers

Peekers are a docile entity only found in Level 9.6.
==Description==
The only clear image of a Peeker.
Peekers are only found in Level 9.6's basements, but have rarely been seen roaming the levels surface. They are humanoid entities that are harmless and docile. Peekers have been documented to accidentally enter other levels accessible from Level 9.6, but almost immediately go back to the level. Any Peekers in the level's exterior seem to act sporadically during the Trumpets in the Sky events, seeming to panic because of the sounds produced by the event, any Peekers in the basements do not act like this even though the sounds can still be heard, although not as loudly.
== Behaviors ==
Peekers are most known for peeking behind walls and doors at any unsuspecting wanderers (hence their name). Once they are observed, they quickly run out of sight to avoid being seen. If the entity goes unnoticed, it will continue stalking the wanderer across Level 9.6 until it is eventually seen. Peekers have also been seen stalking the Facelings and Smilers also present in Level 9.6, especially Smilers since Peekers mostly live in the shadows alongside them. The entities seem to ignore the Peekers, although some Smilers have been observed chasing after any Peekers observing them, but the Peekers can easily outrun them. Peekers also seem to know the entire layout of every basement, even with their non-euclidean properties.
If a Peeker in action is observed, they are known a let out a small squeak of surprise before running away.
== Biology ==
Peekers are anthropomorphic entities that greatly resemble humans. They have vantablack skin and big beady eyes with large pupils adapted to see in the dark environments it inhabits. They are lanky and have long fingers, they usually crouch down when observing a wanderer or entity. They have no mouth or other facial features besides their eyes, although they do have eyelids. The exact internal anatomy of a Peeker is unknown, as they are too fast to catch or get caught in any traps, but it is theorized that their skeletal structure is similar to that of a human. Peekers appear to not have any need for food or water.
== Theories ==
There are two theories that may explain why the Peekers are a big presence in Level 9.6. The two theories are as follows:
=== The Lost Society Theory ===
This theory states that Peekers used to have a large society before the discovery of Level 9.6, the disruption of people caused them to go into hiding in the network of basements across the level.
There are a few pieces of evidence that support this theory, such as signs in an unknown language, and rudimentary architecture that is completely out of place, compared to the surroundings. Another piece of evidence is the fact that the Peekers seem to know the layout of the basement they're in, being able to traverse it with ease.
=== The Former Wanderers Theory ===
This theory states that the Peekers used to be wanderers before going through a transformation of unknown means. It is unknown how this transformation occurs, but a later theory added on that the transformation causes no pain due to the fact that Peekers are docile.
There are a few pieces of evidence that greatly support this theory, such as the signs in an unknown language mentioned previously being written in what looks like an altered mixture of the Latin and Cyrillic scripts, used in English and Russian respectively. Peekers have also been observed carrying random objects that wanderers could've held before their subsequent transformation into a Peeker. There have been a few missing wanderers last seen in Level 9.6, as well as missing members from M.E.G. Fog Scouts, Neighboria, and the Fog Survivors.
It's theorized that Peekers can be also found in the basements of Level 51.
== Discovery ==
Peekers were discovered a few days after the discovery of Level 9.6 itself in its entirety. The first ever documented encounter with Peekers was an expedition conducted by the Fog Survivors. They explored parts of a basement, including an area shrouded in darkness. One of the three members (whose name is Boris) said that he saw something run behind a door, and it was watching him while he wasn't looking. The Fog Survivors have named the entity "Выглядывающие Глаза" ("Peeking Eyes"). The name was eventually shortened and the entity became known as the "Peeker", which has stuck since then.
== Do's and Don'ts ==
=== Do ===
*Not be afraid of them, they are harmless, and likely more scared of you than you are of them.
*Watch out, occasionally, Peekers can bring Smilers to wanderers while they're trying to evade them, especially in darker areas.
===Don't===
*Try to chase after a Peeker, you will not be able to catch up to it.
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