#irl proxy

1. Proxy work isn't always glamours

This isn't always fun and fluffy. You are working with entities that originate from horror and it is vital you keep this in mind. While I don't go around killing people, it isn't always just hanging around the mansion laughing with the other proxies. As the name implies, proxy work is work. You are expected to contribute in ways that might not benefit you personally.

2. These are entities, not characters

Out of all horror characters, Slenderverse ones are perhaps the most fandomized. While I don't mind this usually, it becomes a problem when you bring that mentality into the spiritual work. Not every proxy will like you, in fact, it's more likely they won't. Most of the other proxies are neutral towards me at best. There are a few that are outright hostile. And perhaps most importantly, Slenderman is not a softie. He is a horror entity that causes anxiety and will want something from you. Slenderman works similarly to the fae, he may tolerate you, he may even grant you privileges or abilities, but not without reason. Similar to the above point, he won't tolerate you sitting around doing nothing.

Additionally, entities are not required to work with you.

There is no guarantee you'll be accepted as a proxy. There's not even a guarantee that you'll even be acknowledged. And if you are it may not be a pleasant experience. Proxies and even Slenderman can be extremely hostile towards those they perceive as outsiders. You have to go into this with an understanding that these entities are not your friends. Not yet at least. Approach them like you would any other person.

3. Lacking experience makes this dangerous

Do you know how to banish a spirit? Your way around the woods? How to tell if a entity is who they say they are?

Both mundane and spiritual experience are very important to this practice. The latter especially people seem to be lacking. Many people will rush into practices like proxy work without much thought. They expect it to be easy but it isn't. As I stated above, proxy work is work. And it's work that you need some level of experience to do

Because of this, I don't think proxy work is entry level spirituality

You need to know baneful magic, how to work with entities that can be dangerous, even just the basics of entity work are very important that a lot of people lack. Learn some basics before starting out on your proxy journey, it'll help you in the long run

That's everything I can think of for now. I am open the other's additions to this as well as respectful conversation.

To sum up my point, proxy work is not easy. It isn't the silly fandom game some people may think it is. It's hard and it can be scary. Go into it with the expectation that you likely won't get anything out of it, and be pleasantly surprised when you do

I want to reiterate this isn't me saying don't do proxy work. This practice has improved me and my life and I love when people show interest in it. But I worry people are going to get themselves hurt or into situations they don't know how to escape.

Entry Points

Entry points are simply physical things that are tied to astral locations. They may seem out of place or stand out from their surroundings. For me and my specific Slenderman practice they are commonly found in the woods. However for other practices they will likely appear differently. Another practice that may have entry points is irl pullea magis with witces labyrinths.

Entry points are often more common when a place is closer (for lack of a better word) to the physical. I don't believe every astral spaces have entry points. Some of my peers have described entry points altering the physical as well.

To my knowledge entry points cannot be purposefully created, they occur naturally. Additionally, they are not steady or permanent. Entry points may be altered or vanish. This primarily happens when either the psychical surroundings or astral location is changed. Sometimes they change or go away for seemingly no reason.

In my experience, it is easier to access an astral place with an entry point. Especially locked astral places like the mansion I visit.

Tied objects

Tied objects work similarly to entry points. They are objects that are tied to an astral location instead of a place or thing out in the world. These tied objects basically work as personal, portable entry points

Typically, the closer an object is to it's user's identity the better the link is. This may be specific to my Slenderverse practice though. However a tied object can be basically anything. I find jewelry helpful as it's subtle and can be worn anywhere.

My primary advice for this is make sure you have permission to link an astral space to a tied object if there are inhabitants. In my experience it is a large dedication and a pretty important decision to make. While you can unlink an object, while it is linked it is your responsibility to take care of that object. It is a direct link, make sure things don't go wrong

I'm going to format this like a list, it'll be a long read so please bear with me

Note that I am a newer proxy, so I definitely don't know everything. I am open to questions, but be aware I won't answer everything publicly.

The Slender Mansion is a realm that exists between the astral and the physical. It is accessed through astral projection, lucid dreaming, bio-location and similar methods

The Slender Mansion is tied to the physical through two things. Entry points and tied objects. Entry points are typically structures in the woods. Sometimes these appear suddenly when they weren't there before.

Tied objects are objects that work as personal entry points. They can be anything but I was advised to choose something related to my identity and something that could easily be brought everywhere I go

The proxies are ranked, usually divided into low medium and high ranks. This ranking is based on performance and seniority

Both Slenderman and the proxies enjoy testing and messing with me. A lot. God make it stop /j /lh

Proxies also have a bit too much fun entering my body and channeling. This might be expanded upon at a later post

I feel I should say this somewhere but no, I am in fact not going around killing people. Tasks instead more so focus on smaller things. I'm guessing there will be baneful magic practices at some point. But as I am a low ranked beginner I'm not there yet