Proxies

In this universe, proxies are a very new and undocumented phenomenon. The only information on them has come from sources deemed too fictional by the PBI, such as Marble Hornets, EMH, and similar. This does not make it noncanon, it merely means that the PBI, as well as some more skeptical characters, have yet to see this happen.

Proxies
Slenderman has been known to mentally control other beings in order to force them to do his bidding. These poor unfortunate souls are usually unable to fight back, and are not in control of their actions. This usually causes a paraphysical object to obscure their face, often taking the form of a mask, though it has been known to take other forms as well. They are often imbued with enhanced strength while under control of their puppet master. They have been saved in the past, though it is unclear how this happens, as none have memory of their time as a proxy, and often any attempt to remind them of this, whether by video, dialogue, or pictures, leads to them being unable to view the video's contents, hearing a loud static while hearing the incriminating evidence, or leads to them seeing a blank picture. This is due to their puppet master still having a slight hold on their mind. If they are completely cured, these adverse effects tend to disappear, but they could have a mental breakdown from the realization.