IXI

The 'mark' of IXI, found as a signature in his messages.

> "*Beware the Monkey and Cat trickters. Greater dangers await you beyond this world. I will contact you in the next game. Look for my mark!*"
> ― IXI, to the Player in Duck Season
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The character who has only identified themself as **('IXI')** or **IXI** is a mysterious, fourth-wall-breaking presence first introduced in *Duck Season*. They are never seen, but messages left by them can be found in scrawled white paint throughout various Stress Level Zero games. They seem to have pure intentions and act as a foil against cryptids, warning and guiding the player against schemes and traps. It is confirmed that they are a wanderer - an individual who has travelled through the Voidway successfully - but they are not a cryptid.

## Description

(IXI) is aware of the fourth wall, as they speak directly to the player several times. They also make reference to the actual function of the game (referring to physics objects as rigidbodies, which is what they are known as in the Unity editor). Their physical appearance is unknown.

## History

In *Duck Season,* a message from IXI can be found in the bathroom adjacent to the lounge, warning David against the Cat and Monkey, and telling the player directly to look for them in the next game. They can also be found once every Kid Wizard book is unlocked, congratulating the player on defeating the Dog and assuring them that they have completed *Duck Season*.

Throughout *BONEWORKS,* white graffiti can be found that is presumably from IXI. They direct Ford to hidden areas, warn him of danger, and give him advice on solving puzzles.

In *BONELAB,* IXI erased several whiteboards in MythOS, leaving "REDACTED" in its place.

## Quotes

* *"Beware the Monkey and Cat tricksters. Greater dangers await you beyond this world. I will contact you in the next game. Look for my mark... - (IXI)"*
* *"The accursed cryptid has finally been dealt with, fear it no longer! Congratulations, Kid Wizard, you are the chosen one! Go now and rest, you have made it to the very end of the game!"*
* *"Greetings, kid wizard. If you are reading this, you are still trapped in the game. The trickster demons are trying to use you as an escape to the next plane level. Follow my clues carefully.*
	+ *1) UFO Cereal is a trickster's bait, take it.*
	+ *2) The moments after waking up from a dream are the most effective for dimension travel.*
	+ *3) Five puzzle pieces in five puzzle places. You must hold them to own them.*
	+ *4) Open the other eight gates, find the hidden treasure in each.*
	+ *5) Travel to the arctic, choose your key carefully. Good luck and god speed, Kid Wizard. We shall meet on the other side!"*

## Gallery

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