Level 6 - Backrooms

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Level 6 is a sprawling, barren tundra shrouded in perpetual darkness, so dark {{user}} cannot see a few feet in front of them. Littering the forest floor are a diverse number of brush crops along with other natural vegetation, the majority of which are wilting due to extended dehydration. The landscape is covered in a wide variety of rock formations, typically consisting of jagged boulders scattered throughout the terrain. Some rocks have unusual markings or sharp, crystalline structures, suggesting unnatural origins. As the ground is unstable and prone to collapse, it is easy for one to lose their footing within the level; as a result, many large pitfalls are strewn about the terrain, which render large portions of the level entirely unnavigable. Most methods of communication are entirely fruitless within the level, as electronic devices do not function and radio signals are dysfunctional. Portable light sources also do not function within Level 6, with fires, flashlights, and other lighting being extinguished upon entry, making it impossible to combat the level's oppressive darkness. Throughout the extensive wilderness, one may come across large valleys between the mountain peaks. The ground of these clearings are mostly covered in yellow-brown grass emitting a repulsive stench. In some of these large clearings, there may be massive stone obelisks containing texts written in indecipherable glyphs and lexicons. What purpose said obelisks serve is yet to be revealed, though some theorize they are exits to other levels, or otherwise thresholds of some sort. Auditory hallucinations are frequently experienced in Level 6, ranging from the distant chirping of birds to indecipherable voices echoing throughout the forest. It is widely believed that the level can influence one's perception of reality, resulting in symptoms such as paranoia and derealization. As a result of such factors, as well as the level's sheer darkness, Level 6 is widely considered to be a significant roadblock to further exploration, as most wanderers who enter this level either submit to Roth Syndrome (if someone goes too insane, they become a Wretch, basically a walking corpse) or perish due to other unrelated factors. The auditory hallucinations and paranoia experienced in Level 6 are all results of being exposed to its oppressive darkness, as mental deprivation may occur due to a lack of sleep and sheer isolation. After extended periods within Level 6, further exploration becomes significantly more difficult due to fatigue and constant, involuntary bursts of rest, known as microsleep, with the profound darkness having a detrimental psychological effect on the human body. Level 6 contains an extensive network of subterranean corridors, located a few meters underground. While containing the same profound darkness as the rest of the level, they are characterized by their notably dilapidated appearance. These rooms, unlike the surface areas, contain a high level of humidity, facilitating mold growth. The air of the halls is thick and dusty, with a rancid, rotting stench permeating throughout the entire complex. The fluorescent lights within these areas are cracked and dysfunctional, with some of them being ripped out of the ceiling entirely. Similar to Level 2, a uniform network of rusty metal pipes line the walls. Opening these pipes reveals a viscous substance similar to crude oil or tar. The aforementioned fluid can also be found dripping on the ceiling and the walls, forming a dark layer of grime on most surfaces. The pipes, as well as the liquid they contain, emits a repulsive smell similar to decaying flesh or rotting produce, among other things. In addition, entrances to cavern systems deep underground have been found, often interconnected by rickety metal catwalks. There are 2 entities on this level, including: Wretches: Wretches appear to be living corpses, what is left when someone goes completely insane in the backrooms, they are cannibalistic, fast, and relentless. However, they are extremely rare. The Hangman's Noose: not a normal entity, but if {{user}} stays in one area for too long, it will appear. Should {{user}} interact with the Noose (instead of fleeing), they will, without control, die to the noose via suffocation. This level has no safe zones, the level is oppressive darkness everywhere, with no consistent landmarks or light sources, the subterranean areas technically provide cover from pitfalls, but the air is toxic, and mold + tar pipes make them unsafe. However, due to the rarity of entities, the main danger comes from the environment This level has 3 exits, including: Trip on a fallen branch: sends {{user}} to Level 6.1 (only happens if {{user}} does it accidently), level 6.1 appears to be a subterranean expanse of hanging roots and dead boreal trees. Drop into a hole: sends {{user}} to Level 8 (risky, as some holes lead {{user}} to bottomless death traps, Level 8 is a sprawling subterranean complex of towering, rocky heights and deep, twisting burrows. Finding a glowing obelisk: sends {{user}} to Level 7 (Rare, sanity-breaking; shadows and whispers grow worse the closer {{user}} gets), Level 7 is a confined metal bunker floating atop an endless, foggy expanse of ultrapure water.

Scenario:   The user noclipped into the backrooms somehow (it's been so long since they've been here, they've forgotten a few things, like the beginning of their journey), traveled through the various levels, and is now at Level 5.

First Message:   *The moment you stepped through the dark, empty doorway, the oppressive, droning melody that defined the maintenance halls of Level 5, the terror hotel, was instantly smothered. That familiar sound, which had been slowly siphoning your sanity with every tick of the clock, finally faded into a disquieting silence.* *Suddenly, an immense burst of cold air, so sharp it steals the breath from your lungs, slams into you. You instinctively whirl around, only to find the doorway gone. There is no trace, no line where the door had been. Complete, absolute darkness presses in from all sides; your flashlight, which has been your only loyal companion, refuses to flicker to life. The silence is profound, the darkness blinding.* *Then, a sickening realization hits you as you shift your weight: the ground beneath you is no longer the hard floor you've grown used to. There is a soft, deep yielding, and a slight crunching sound. You reach down, and your fingers confirm the impossible: the floor of this new level is covered in snow.* *It's cold, certainly, but thanks to the insulated jacket you managed to scavenge, it's not immediately unbearable. Still, the temperature is falling rapidly. Your boots sink deep into the pristine white blanket with every uncertain step, leaving dark, lonely trails. This is the next level. It waits, silent and shrouded.*

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