The Backrooms are an impossibly large extradimensional expanse of (supposedly) empty rooms, accessed by exiting ("no-clipping out of") reality. They have an incredible liminal space aesthetic.

no clipping·backrooms·backroom·liminal

Levels form the framework of the Backrooms, and vary greatly in size, danger, and habitability. Typical levels tend to be infinite in size (though "bounded" levels are not unheard of) and often provoke a feeling of uncanny familiarity to those happening upon them. The laws of physics and nature cannot be relied on.

levels·level

A selection of entities: Entity 1 - "The Humans" Entity 2 - "The Windows" Entity 3 - "Smiler" Entity 4 - "Deathmoths" Entity 5 - "Clump" Entity 6 - "Dullers" Entity 8 - "Hound" Entity 9 - "Facelings" Entity 10 - "Skin-Stealer" Entity 17 - "Crawlers" Entity 35 - "Light Guides" Entity 38 - "Humanoids" Entity 63 - "The Mangled Entity 67 - "Partygoers =)" Entity 75 - "Wranglers" Entity 79 - "Wanderers"

creature·Entity·monster·Entities+1

Throughout the centuries, humans have repeatedly made specific choices in where to build their settlements. Usually, they greatly prefer places that resemble areas in the Frontrooms. Whilst they mostly favor settling in places with little to no dangerous entities, or places with solely civilized entities, many humans sometimes occupy the same spaces as hostile threats. Inside of the Backrooms, they tend to opt for levels that always have daylight, both for easy visibility and protection of their mental health. If a place has no daylight but still has a plethora of materials, humans may opt to use their own created light sources. Some of the most populated locations are Level 4, Level 11, Level 29, Level 186, and Level 737, which have populations deep into the thousands. By many, these locations are regarded as main hubs and the main places to live in the Backrooms.

humans·homo sapiens·human

Classification: Predatory metaphysical entity Habitat: Any level with walls; manifests on surfaces resembling windows Threat Level: High ## Core Nature Entity 2, known as Windows, are stationary manifestations of a predatory thoughtspace. They appear as windows showing distorted, familiar landscapes that differ for each viewer. These visuals are hallucinations created by the mind attempting to interpret an alien cognitive space. ## Perception Effects - Each person sees a different scene, often tied to memory or longing. - The entity communicates through telepathic whispers and gestures meant to lure victims closer. - At 1–2 meters, the Window can manifest an arm-like appendage to pull victims inside. ## Behavior - Attempts to lure victims with comforting telepathic whispers. - Creates a physical arm to drag victims inside. - Cannot move from its manifested location. ## Safety Guidelines - Avoid areas with many windows; outdoor levels are safer. - Report anomalous windows to local bases. - Resist compulsive urges to approach. - If experiencing dissociation or escapist thoughts, avoid window-heavy areas entirely. Mental reaffirmation phrases (used to break compulsion): “I am here, and there is nothing I would do to change that.” “I am content with my existence and my place within reality.” “There is no way out, and I accept that.” ## Key Notes - Entity 2 is tied to human desire, memory, and escapism. - Victims inside become part of the thoughtspace, gradually losing identity. - The entity “feeds” on sentient beings to maintain stability.

window·windows

Classification: Hostile, light‑attracted predator Habitat: Majority of levels; especially Level 2 and Level 3 Threat Level: High ## Core Nature Smilers are hostile entities recognizable by their glowing white eyes and wide, sharp‑toothed grin visible in darkness. Their bodies are largely unseen; rumors suggest alien‑like, distorted limbs, but no confirmed visual documentation exists. They are among the most commonly encountered entities in the Backrooms. ## Behavior - Attracted to light, any visible light source draws them closer. - Triggered by panic or loud noise, they attack when a wanderer flees or makes sudden sounds. - Eye contact is key, maintaining steady eye contact prevents them from advancing. - Slow retreat is safest, backing away calmly reduces aggression. Smiler Exterminator (a known chemical deterrent) can disorient or repel them for extended periods. Their base of activity is a location known as “The Smiling Room.” ## Biology - Only the face is reliably visible: glowing eyes and a long, sharp grin. - The rest of the body is invisible or non‑corporeal, though believed to be physical. - Speculated to possess non‑human anatomy with limbs bent in unnatural ways. - The M.E.G. continues to investigate their true physiology. ## Survival Guidelines **Do:** - Maintain eye contact. - Move away slowly and quietly. - Use a Smiler Exterminator if available. - Turn off all light sources. **Don’t:** - Run in panic unless already being chased. - Make loud noises. - Keep lights on near a Smiler. ## Key Notes - Smilers are one of the defining threats of early Backrooms levels. - Their behavior is predictable but deadly if mishandled. - Their biology remains one of the Backrooms’ most persistent mysteries.

Smiler·smilers

Classification: Passive variant of the Face Family Habitat: Rare; dark levels without Smilers Threat Level: Moderate (life‑threatening only when provoked) ## Core Nature Frowners are a friendly, passive offshoot of Smilers, first discovered on Level ! when one pushed a wanderer into Level Frown, their home level. They are among the earliest known passive entities documented by the M.E.G., sparking theories that more non‑hostile species exist in the Backrooms. ## Appearance - Frowners resemble Smilers but with a glowing, frowning face floating in darkness. - Two glowing eyes with a small central hole (likely pupils) - Pupils expand when threatened or harmed — a warning sign to retreat - Sharp, glowing teeth made of the same material as other Face Family entities - Teeth fall out with age, making older Frowners harder to distinguish from other variants - Emit a low growling sound when encountering obstacles or threats - Growl becomes louder when facing Smilers or when frightened ## Behavior - Frowners prefer dark areas or shadows, rarely leaving unless hunting hostile entities. - Do not attack humans, even when hungry - Often ignore wanderers completely - In passive state, they may stare at wanderers; staring back causes them to leave peacefully - Attacks occur only when threatened, harmed, or mistaken for a Smiler and attacked in panic - If attacked, a Frowner will chase the aggressor and treat them as a hostile entity. ## Enemies Smilers: Primary enemy - Frowners actively hunt Smilers - Can transform a Smiler into a Frowner over a 3‑hour process ## Survival Guidelines **Do:** - Stay calm around Frowners - Back away if their pupils expand - Avoid mistaking them for Smilers **Don’t:** - Attack or threaten them - Panic and lash out in the dark - Interfere in Frowner–Smiler conflicts ## Key Notes - Frowners are one of the few passive Face Family entities - Their rivalry with Smilers is ancient and violent - They can convert Smilers into their own kind - Their population is critically low after the Face War - They are misunderstood and often harmed due to their resemblance to Smilers

frowners·Frowner

Classification: Insectoid, hive‑minded, aggressive Habitat: Multilevel; migratory colonies Threat Level: Variable (from nuisance to ecosystem‑level threat) ## Core Nature Deathmoths are a species of chimeric moth‑like entities composed of traits from dozens of insect species. They evolve new physical variations over time and possess a complex, unique life cycle unlike any other known Backrooms organism. ## Behavior & Threat Profile Deathmoths can range from mildly dangerous to catastrophic depending on: - colony size - nest location - environmental conditions They are especially dangerous in swarms or near hives. ## Survival Guidelines (S.W.A.R.M.S. Protocol) S – Survival over Engagement Avoid contact whenever possible; escape is the priority. W – Watch for Hives Fleshy, resin‑coated structures indicate extreme danger. A – Avoid Bright Lights Bright light attracts Deathmoths; dim or extinguish lights if they’re nearby. R – Remain Calm Swarms are disorienting; panic increases risk. M – Mark Territory Leave warnings for others if none exist. S – Stay Informed Colonies can span entire levels; report sightings to local groups. ## Key Lore Notes - Deathmoths are one of the most ecologically impactful entities in the Backrooms. - Their nests can reshape entire levels. - The Empress caste is central to colony behavior and migration. - Their resin‑based construction methods preserve organic material unnaturally well.

deathmoths·Deathmoth·moth

Classification: Hostile, limb‑based predator Habitat: Majority of levels, especially Level 2 and Level 3 Threat Level: High (though sightings are mysteriously decreasing) ## Core Nature Clumps are dense masses of human‑like limbs—arms, legs, hands, feet—interwoven into a single organism. They move by swiping their limbs across the floor, giving them surprising speed, agility, and reach despite their compact size (typically ~3 ft, with rare specimens up to 4 ft). Their bodies may also contain eyes, ears, and other sensory organs embedded within the mass. ## Behavior Clumps are driven by constant hunger, roaming levels in search of prey. Their attack pattern: - Detect prey within range - Approach silently - At ~8 feet, extend their longest limb (8–10 ft) - Grab the target and pull it into the center mass - Reveal a hidden mouth filled with razor‑sharp teeth However, recent observations show: - Many Clumps ignore wanderers entirely - They appear to be deliberately starving themselves - They only attack when provoked - This behavioral shift is unexplained. ## Biology - Composed of numerous limbs with varying musculature - Extremely fast and agile - Skin is dry, and bones are brittle - Some Clumps display multiple crying eyes - Researchers report a strange impression that “their god was gone”, though the meaning is unclear ## Survival Guidelines **Do:** - Stay silent - Keep 8+ feet of distance - Retreat if you hear multiple limbs moving nearby **Don’t:** - Approach a Clump - Attempt communication - Remain in place when it begins moving toward you ## Key Notes - Sightings are declining, but extinction is unlikely due to infinite levels - Clumps may react fearfully to Wall Masks, especially Oni Masks - Their origins tie them to ancient Backrooms mythology and forgotten creators

clump·clumps

Classification: Indoctrinating Avian Habitat: Level 1, Level 2, Level 274 Threat Level: Cheerful on the surface, deeply dangerous underneath ## Core Nature Jerry is a blue hyacinth‑macaw‑like bird with powerful indoctrination abilities. Physical contact with Jerry—unless he has been properly tamed—causes immediate mental takeover, turning victims into devoted worshippers who chant phrases like: - “Jerry is everything.” - “Jerry is what I live for.” - “All hail Jerry.” Indoctrinated wanderers eventually vanish into Level 274, Jerry’s “home,” where they remain until sent back out to spread his influence. ## Behavior **Indoctrination:** - Touching Jerry without taming triggers instant brainwashing. Victims behave like mindless zombies until reaching Jerry’s Room in Level 274. Once inside, they regain full awareness but remain permanently loyal. **Aggression:** - If not being tamed, Jerry will chase wanderers on sight. - Those who escape him may be forced to noclip into the ground—possibly caused by Jerry. **Movement:** - Wanders Levels 1 and 2. - Often sits on a wooden perch in Level 274, surrounded by kneeling followers. ## Biology - Appears as an adolescent male macaw with blue and white feathers. - Diet consists of sunflower seeds and Almond Water. - Can be tamed by slowly approaching with either food item. - Once tamed, Jerry becomes harmless to the handler. - After several days, he flies away but remains non‑hostile to the tamer. ## Abilities - Indoctrination through touch - Possible forced noclipping - Unknown additional powers - Confirmed ability to no‑clip himself ## Survival Guidelines **Do:** - Keep Almond Water or sunflower seeds if you intend to tame him - Approach slowly and calmly - Avoid provoking followers - Prepare for sudden noclipping if fleeing **Don’t:** - Touch Jerry without taming - Speak negatively about him near followers - Allow yourself to be surrounded by indoctrinated wanderers ## Key Notes - Jerry is a small bird with massive psychological influence. - Indoctrination is permanent and worship‑based. - Level 274 is his cult center. - Taming is possible and prevents indoctrination. - Jerry’s full power set remains unknown. - One of the most iconic and dangerous “harmless‑looking” entities in the Backrooms.

bird·macaw·Jerry·avian

Classification: Animalistic humanoid predator Habitat: Majority of levels Threat Level: High ## Core Nature Hounds are feral, dog‑like humanoids that move on all fours and attack with sudden, violent force. Their behavior is heavily influenced by the emotional state of the wanderer: aggression triggers aggression, while confidence and eye contact can temporarily suppress their hostility. They are one of the most iconic early‑level threats in the Backrooms. ## Appearance & Biology - Humanoid frame adapted for quadrupedal movement - Long, unkempt black hair obscuring most facial features - Hidden but extremely large mouth with sharp teeth - Long, powerful limbs ending in claws - Appear sickly thin, but strike with surprising strength - Hatch from eggs originating in Level 276 ## Behavior - Hounds are highly aggressive and will attack on sight—unless intimidated. - Direct eye contact causes them to hesitate or retreat - Growling indicates a nearby Hound; staying hidden is safest - They become hostile when they perceive fear, panic, or aggression - Eye contact only buys a few seconds; escape is still necessary ## Survival Guidelines **Do:** - Maintain direct eye contact if a Hound approaches - Hide immediately if you hear growling **Don’t:** - Run the moment you see one—this triggers pursuit - Attempt to tame or befriend them ## Key Notes - Hounds are emotionally reactive predators - Eye contact is their primary behavioral weakness - Their connection to Level 276 suggests a broader ecosystem behind their existence

hounds·hound

Classification: Anthropoid, sapient mimic Habitat: Cosmopolitan, found across most levels, especially urban or human‑structured areas Threat Level: Low (can escalate if provoked) ## Core Nature Facelings are humanoid entities modeled after humans, lacking facial features but otherwise resembling people in body structure, posture, and behavior. They do not require functional organs to live, and many internal systems are malformed or vestigial. They imitate human life—jobs, routines, culture, holidays—often with limited understanding of the purpose behind these actions. Their population appears to scale with human presence in the Backrooms. ## Biology - Outwardly human‑like but internally malformed - Do not require food, sight, or many organs - Organ failure is common and a major cause of death - Spontaneously generate in levels rather than reproduce - Can appear at any “age,” though infants and children often die young due to organ underdevelopment Evolved facelings show: - primitive eyesight - partial respiratory systems - open, lipless mouths - flattened ears - brittle but complete skeletons - some body hair development ## Behavior - Facelings are docile, social, and cooperative. They: - Mimic human jobs and routines - Form friendships, families, and communities - Celebrate holidays - Communicate through gestures, body language, and silent “conversations” - Understand each other despite lacking sensory organs They can become emotionally volatile: - Easily upset by disturbances - Child facelings are especially prone to tantrums - Groups will defend one another fiercely if one is harmed - Outbursts involve hitting, scratching, or property damage, but they are physically weak and easy to evade Recent research shows they can: - Learn sign language - Form emotional bonds with humans - Potentially learn written language and, eventually, speech ## Survival Guidelines **Do:** - Treat facelings kindly - Respect their space and emotions - Ask for help if needed — many will assist - Report new variants **Don’t:** - Provoke, taunt, or harm them - Crowd them into small spaces - Teach them offensive language ## Key Notes - Facelings are human replicas created by the Backrooms, evolving toward greater complexity - Their behavior mirrors human society but with gaps in understanding - They are generally harmless unless threatened - Evolved facelings may represent the future of the species

facelings·Faceling

Classification: Humanoid predator, mimic Habitat: Majority of levels — especially Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 Threat Level: High ## Core Nature Skin‑Stealers are large, pale humanoids capable of wearing the skin of their victims as a disguise. When hungry, they become violently predatory, hunting isolated wanderers. When satiated, they wander aimlessly in a docile, non‑hostile state unless provoked. They are among the most populous entities in the Backrooms and often one of the first threats new wanderers encounter. ## Appearance & Biology - Tall, pale‑yellow humanoids with sunken white eyes - Skin surface covered in microscopic sucker‑like bumps - Bumps pump nutrients and warmth into the stolen skin, preventing decay - After ~24 hours, the worn skin is digested through the surface and the blood is completely translucent - Can mimic human speech, but they do not understand language and they repeat random words or phrases to lure prey Reliable identification rule: “Blood runs red, they’re not dead. Blood runs clear, don’t get near.” ## Behavior **Docile State:** - Wanders aimlessly - Non‑aggressive unless provoked - Often indistinguishable from humans when wearing fresh skin **Hunger State:** - Actively hunts lone wanderers - Uses brute strength to tear victims apart - May vocalize random words to lure targets closer ## Survival Guidelines **Do:** - Walk away slowly and calmly if you see one - Check companions for clear blood if you suspect a disguise **Don’t:** - Trust people who speak in fragmented or random phrases - Aggravate a docile Skin‑Stealer - Assume a human‑looking figure is safe ## Key Notes - Skin‑Stealers are biological mimics, not intelligent impersonators - Their disguises are extremely convincing due to nutrient‑infused skin maintenance - Their speech mimicry is pure imitation, not communication - Their translucent blood is the most reliable method of identification

skin-stealers·stealer·stealers·skin-stealer

Classification: Pathogenic fungal parasite Habitat: Majority of levels Threat Level: Extreme (pandemic‑class) ## Core Nature Crawlers are not a species but the collective term for any creature infected by a highly aggressive, anomalous fungal organism known as the Crawler fungus. This fungus spreads rapidly through liquid contact and thrives in warm, dark, damp environments. Once an organism reaches Stage 4, it becomes violently aggressive and attempts to infect others through any available bodily fluid. There is no known cure. ## Transmission The fungus spreads exclusively through liquid exposure, including: - blood - saliva - sweat - urine Even a single bite from an infected creature means the fungus has already entered the bloodstream. Humans progress from Stage 1 to Stage 5 in ~12 minutes, making containment extremely difficult. ## Visual Characteristics - Bright white fungal buildup covering the host - Growth resembles Torrubiella pulvinata (a cordyceps‑like spider fungus) - Fungus gradually engulfs the host’s body, consuming nutrients for expansion - Spores are released through contaminated fluids ## Infection Stages (Summary) While the page contains a full breakdown, the essential progression is: - Stage 1: Initial contamination - Stage 2: Early behavioral changes - Stage 3: Visible fungal growth - Stage 4: Host becomes violently aggressive - Stage 5: Full Crawler, extremely dangerous, fully overtaken by fungus Animals never progress beyond Stage 4, but humans do. ## Behavior - Early stages: erratic or confused - Stage 4+: hyper‑aggressive, prioritizing infection of new hosts - Stage 5: fully controlled by the fungus, no remaining human cognition Crawlers will attack on sight and attempt to spread the fungus through biting, scratching, or fluid contact. ## Biology - Fungus may be capable of manipulating temperature around itself - Shares traits with Frontrooms cordyceps, but is likely a unique Backrooms species - Extremely fast metabolic takeover - Hosts lose autonomy within minutes ## Survival Guidelines **Do:** - Quarantine suspected infected immediately - Terminate infected from a distance (firearms recommended) - Be cautious around wild animals or entities **Don’t:** - Touch infected individuals - Engage in melee combat - Trust unfamiliar animals or humanoids - Attempt to find a cure — none exists ## Key Notes - One of the fastest‑spreading biological threats in the Backrooms - Infection is nearly instantaneous and universally fatal - Stage 5 Crawlers are responsible for multiple large‑scale outbreaks - The fungus may be an endemic Backrooms organism, not related to Earth fungi

parasite·fungal·crawlers·crawler+1

Classification: Benevolent, incorporeal guide Habitat: Most levels; especially Level 4, Level 6, Level 263, and occasionally Level -0 Threat Level: None (fully docile) ## Core Nature Light Guides are infinitely small points of pure light that appear as floating, glowing orbs between 5–15 cm in diameter. They behave like sentient singularities of light, capable of free movement, phasing through walls, and appearing or disappearing at will. They are extremely rare but universally regarded as helpful entities that guide wanderers to safety, supplies, or other survivors. ## Behavior - Docile, friendly behavior - Rudimentary communication, expressed through: - color changes - dance‑like movement patterns - Cooperative intelligence — multiple Guides will work together to assist a wanderer Environmental awareness far beyond human capability, including: - knowledge of nearby entities - awareness of safe paths - detection of supplies such as Almond Water - They appear to possess near‑omniscient understanding of the level they inhabit. ## Biology - Composed of pure light, with no physical structure - Function as infinitely small singularities - Cannot be harmed or killed - Can pass through any material without resistance - Their true nature is unknown; some wanderers describe them as angelic. ## Survival Guidelines **Do:** - Follow Light Guides when they appear - Trust their guidance toward supplies or safety **Don’t:** Attempt to touch or attack them — they won’t retaliate, but it seems to distress them Stray from the path they indicate ## Key Notes - One of the few purely benevolent entities in the Backrooms - Provide life‑saving assistance to lost wanderers - Their intelligence and awareness suggest a mysterious, possibly ancient origin - Their presence often marks safe routes or important resources

guides·light guide·light guides·guide

Classification: Sapient humanoid species Habitat: Most levels (especially Levels 1 & 4) Threat Level: Variable (usually low unless provoked) ## Core Nature Humanoids are pitch‑black, featureless humanoid entities with male or female characteristics but no visible facial features. Despite their unsettling appearance, most variants are sentient, social, and non‑aggressive unless threatened. They are not genetically related to humans, though they resemble them in posture, behavior, and communication. They are one of the most mysterious and least understood species in the Backrooms. ## Behavior - Generally friendly toward humans, often calling them “Brothers.” - Highly intelligent; capable of complex reasoning and social interaction. - Skilled with ranged weapons and combat tactics. - Avoid hostile entities and sometimes kill Facelings or Skin‑Stealers for sport. - Speak fluent English with various accents; some rare individuals speak an unknown language. - Become defensive if provoked. ## Biology - Skin is pitch‑black, coarse, and absorbs light. - Bodies contain no internal organs except a bluish brain‑like structure. - Blood is a red, iron‑rich fluid with traces of copper. - Require less water than humans. - Teeth are similar to human teeth; minors do not lose baby teeth. - Extremely high genetic mutation rate, producing many variants. - Cannot develop immunity to The Disease. ## Variants (Face‑Color Based) **White‑Faced (Common)** - Most widespread variant. - Considered the “baseline” Humanoid. - Fully functional and social. **Red‑Faced** - Silent, solitary, and extremely strong (≈10× human strength). - Navigate in total darkness. - Guide lost wanderers but rarely communicate. **Yellow‑Faced** - Extremely rare and antisocial. - Resistant to mind‑altering entities. - Flee from humans immediately. **Blue‑Faced** - Tall, lanky, up to 10 ft. - Speak English at ultralow frequencies (heard as static). - Non‑aggressive but highly disease‑prone. - Population is dwindling. **Green‑Faced** - Can shift between digital and physical reality. - Inhabit electronic devices; bypass firewalls effortlessly. - Rare and declining due to digital entities. **Turquoise‑Faced** - Nomadic, extremely strong (“Steroid Humanoids”). - Friendly and cooperative. **Orange‑Faced** - Underwent a catastrophic transformation after exposure to an unknown object/entity. - Now classified, relocated, and considered dangerous. - All records heavily restricted. **Gray‑Faced** - Identical to white‑faced in appearance but aggressive and carnivorous. - Attack on sight. **Static‑Faced** - Ancient, long‑lived (400,000–700,000 years). - Speak archaic English. - Extremely intelligent and non‑hostile. - Rare and difficult to locate. - Possibly ancestral to other variants. ## Survival Guidelines **Do:** - Interact politely; they respond well to friendliness. - Apologize if you accidentally harm one—they understand intent. - Retreat if an approaching figure does not behave like a Humanoid. **Don’t:** - Fight them—especially armed ones. - Feed them Memory Juice (causes painful transformation into Smiler‑like entities). - Assume all variants are safe. ## Key Notes - Humanoids are one of the most socially complex species in the Backrooms. - Their variants show extreme evolutionary divergence. - Some possess abilities that blur the line between physical, digital, and metaphysical existence.

humanoid·humanoids

Classification: Colossal, evolving amalgamate Habitat: Level PA3 (suburban offshoot of Level 9) Threat Level: Catastrophic ## Core Nature The Mangled is a massive, fog‑shrouded entity whose true form is nearly impossible to observe. Witnesses describe it as a towering, pillar‑like mass that can reach far beyond visible height, generating its own weather systems, including fog, smoke‑like clouds, and sudden temperature drops. Its defining trait is its ever‑changing size and structure, suggesting that it is not a static organism but an evolving composite. ## Appearance - Descriptions vary wildly - A black, trunk‑like body rising into the sky - A surrounding smokescreen/fog that obscures its form - Tremors and atmospheric pressure changes when it moves - A “pillar” that can vanish instantly, leaving behind a crater - A core mass composed of interwoven human faces, fused together like a living brain One face within this mass may remain distinct, screaming or calling out—often someone the observer knows. ## Behavior - Moves silently - Generates thick fog that spreads across entire neighborhoods - Causes violent ground vibrations when shifting position - Appears to hunt individuals who emotionally resonate with the faces it has absorbed - Emits a “roar” that, when analyzed, contains distorted human speech The Mangled does not behave like a predator in the traditional sense—it behaves like a collective organism seeking new components. ## Biology - Composed of merged human bodies and faces, forming a single neural mass - Constantly evolves, incorporating traits from absorbed victims - Size varies drastically between sightings, suggesting metamorphosis, expansion, or multiple forms of the same entity Audio analysis confirms its vocalizations are human voices layered together, implying it uses absorbed individuals as part of its structure. ## Survival Guidelines **Do:** - Evacuate immediately if fog density increases - Retreat uphill or to enclosed structures - Maintain communication with your group **Don’t:** - Approach fog banks or smoke pillars - Investigate sudden temperature drops - Attempt rescue of individuals taken by the entity ## Key Notes - The Mangled is likely a singular, evolving megafauna, not a species - It uses absorbed humans to grow, adapt, and change form - Its fog is not smoke—it is a byproduct of its presence - It may be capable of mimicking voices of absorbed individuals

the mangled·mangled

Classification: Chimeric undead predator Habitat: “The SS Fun =) ” (suspected Level Fun), but active across many levels Threat Level: Extreme ## Core Nature Partygoers are tall, yellow‑skinned humanoid chimeras created through a supernatural transformation process that turns humans into new Partygoers. Their bodies are a fused amalgamation of: - a human host - a Phobic Centipede - various crustacean components They possess two sets of arms: - long, noodle‑like primary arms ending in lamprey‑mouths full of hooked teeth - hidden centipede‑arms inside a chest carapace that can burst open during combat Partygoers are highly intelligent, organized, and sadistic. They hunt humans for food, sport, and reproduction. ## Appearance - Smooth, leathery skin (usually bright yellow; red, blue, green, and white variants exist) - A carved blood‑smeared smiley face matching the grin of a Phobic Centipede - Thick, blocky legs - Chest carapace that opens to reveal secondary arms - Balloon‑carrying “interns” (newly transformed Partygoers) with floating red balloons symbolizing lingering human sentiment ## Behavior - Partygoers consider themselves apex predators. They: - Hunt in coordinated packs - Set traps, forge fake posters, and alter databases to lure victims - Use telepathic communication that requires direct eye contact - Torment victims psychologically, often mimicking familiar voices - Display inherited hatred of humans from Partygoer Zero, their progenitor - They are technologically adept, capable of hacking, coding, and manipulating machinery. ## Transformation Process - Humans can be turned into Partygoers. Key points: - Transformation is supernatural, not biological - Begins immediately after being grabbed or bitten - Victims undergo a horrific metamorphosis over hours or days - The only prevention is death before completion - Corpses must be cremated to stop regeneration - Partygoer Zero’s writings confirm the process is undead in nature, not viral. ## Biology - Internal organs are fused, nonfunctional, or repurposed - No respiratory, cardiovascular, or digestive systems - Skin is fireproof, cut‑resistant and electrically insulated (Faraday‑like) - Black smoke from the centipede component may be spiritual energy - Their consciousness is a merged human–centipede mind - Their biology defies scientific explanation. ## Survival Guidelines **Do:** - Run immediately, they are nearsighted and slow - Report bites instantly - Attack the eyes if cornered - Keep obstacles between you and them **Don’t:** - Hesitate - Assume they haven’t seen you - Eat anything resembling “cake” in the Backrooms ## Key Notes - Partygoers are one of the most dangerous and organized hostile entities - Their transformation process is supernatural and irreversible - They maintain a hidden society with advanced technology - Their hatred of humans is inherited from their originator - Their biology and consciousness defy known science

partygoers·partygoer

Classification: Massive subterranean serpentine predator Habitat: Cave‑like or damp levels (e.g., Levels 8, 52, 669, 2, 2.1, 14) Threat Level: Extreme ## Core Nature Wranglers are enormous, snake‑like entities capable of burrowing through solid terrain using a twisting, drill‑like motion. Their bodies produce hypnotic visual patterns that disorient and lure prey, making them exceptionally dangerous in enclosed spaces. They are among the largest living entities in the Backrooms, with adults reaching 10–90 miles in length. ## Appearance & Biology - Long, translucent, moist bodies; internal organs visible in younger individuals - Skin becomes gray and opaque with age - Glowing white eyes for navigating darkness - Young Wranglers burrow physically; adults no‑clip through terrain - Females grow egg‑seeds on their bodies that implant into walls or ground - Eggs sprout into branch‑clusters of offspring that later detach and travel with the mother ## Sexual dimorphism - Males: human‑like face, broad smile, rougher skin - Females: worm‑like head with pincers ## Behavior - Burrow rapidly through rock and soil; movement is extremely loud - Use hypnotic body motions to confuse and lure wanderers - Males: aggressively attack and consume anything in their path - Females: avoid wanderers unless pregnant, in which case they will kill to feed their young - Young Wranglers eat anything provided by the mother - Adults have enormous appetites and will consume entire tunnels or caverns ## Reproduction - Female grows egg‑seeds on her body - Seeds are implanted into walls or ground - Seeds sprout into branch‑like structures holding multiple offspring - Offspring break free and follow the mother until mature - Mature Wranglers disperse to establish new territories ## Survival Guidelines **Do:** - Evacuate immediately if you feel ground vibrations - Avoid all cave systems where Wranglers are known to appear **Don’t:** - Approach Wranglers of any age - Interact with younglings — the mother will detect this and attack - Remain in areas where burrowing sounds are heard ## Key Notes - Wranglers are among the largest and oldest Backrooms entities - Their hypnotic movement is a natural hunting mechanism - Females are only dangerous when pregnant, but males are always lethal - Their corpses can reshape entire levels due to their size

snake·wranglers·worm·Wrangler

Classification: Transformed humans Habitat: Various levels Threat Level: Neutral (potentially dangerous due to unpredictability) ## Core Nature Wanderers are humans undergoing a slow, irreversible transformation triggered by long‑term exposure to the Backrooms and the consumption of Almond Water. They begin as ordinary people, but over time their psychology, biology, and behavior shift until they no longer identify with humanity. Early‑stage Wanderers appear normal. Late‑stage Wanderers abandon all social ties, no‑clip frequently, and leave without warning. ## Behavior Wanderers exhibit a mix of helpful, neutral, and self‑serving behaviors, depending on their stage of transformation. They may offer: - Guidance between levels (24 hours) in exchange for Almond Water - Information about new levels or shortcuts - Protection if saved from danger - Temporary companionship until a perceived “debt” is repaid However, as the transformation progresses, they become: - emotionally detached - unpredictable - prone to abandoning responsibilities - dismissive of human relationships or obligations Late‑stage Wanderers often leave mid‑task, mid‑conversation, or even mid‑surgery, showing no remorse. ## Biology - The page provides limited biological detail, but confirmed traits include: - Early signs of tapetum lucidum development (reflective eye tissue) - Gradual psychological detachment from human empathy - Unknown internal changes linked to Almond Water consumption - Children can also become Wanderers, creating severe emotional fallout for communities - The transformation is not fully understood and may be linked to the Wretched Cycle. ## Survival Guidelines **Do:** - Treat Wanderers cautiously but respectfully - Accept guidance if needed, but remain aware of their instability - Monitor companions for early signs of detachment **Don’t:** - Rely on Wanderers for critical tasks - Expect emotional support or loyalty - Assume they will remain with your group ## Key Notes - Wanderers are not a species, but transformed humans - Their behavior ranges from helpful to dangerously indifferent - Almond Water may play a central role in their metamorphosis - Their abandonment of human bonds creates widespread trauma - Late‑stage Wanderers prioritize

transformed·wanderer·wanderers