Fencers

Fencers are creatures commonly found in Layer 2 of the Hole. They are easily provoked and can be dangerous enemies for inexperienced Hole Explorers. All Fencers appear to be male, and they are believed to reproduce asexually. Their bodies are humanoid in form, consisting of a malleable white substance surrounding a mysterious inner shell. Their faces are completely obscured by an orange exoskeleton, and their method of sight is unknown.

Most Fencers can be seen wielding long, thin metal tubes which they use to consume Hole Gas out of the air around them, as well as to defend themselves when angered. When a Fencer loses its sword, it will enter a state of rage and attack any lifeform it sees with vicious speed and strength (including other fencers), before eventually dying of starvation.

Defense Strategies
How to defend yourself from a provoked fencer: How to defend yourself from an enraged fencer (without its sword):
 * Do not speak to him
 * Gesture behind him
 * Turn around
 * Put your hands above your head
 * Sidestep away, carefully
 * Just run as far away as you can
 * Attempt to lure him near other fencers in hopes of getting distracted and attacking them instead