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Crucial Notice and Instructions:
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Reason: The treacherous nature of Level 666, accompanied by its anomalous and unpredictable properties
Protocol: Any further investigation and documentation of Level 666 with human exploration is temporarily halted. Usage of drones without human intervention are heavily encouraged for any more authentication/examination of information of the level in question.
M.E.G. Notice: Under no circumstances one should revisit the respective level due to the reasons stated above. Furthermore, it is highly advised to not assume its appearance dictates the chances of survivability. Any survivors insisting on a recent discovery of assumed important information are to be put under heavy surveillance and interrogated. Do not grant the subjects access to any interactions with personnel/persons not assigned to Level 666 — inability to follow the aforementioned instructions will be handled — and may result in capital punishment.
Level 666 is the 667th level of the Backrooms.The level is unofficially classified under Class 4 environmental, although an anomaly is present that prevents any attempt to replace the Class Undetermined class. It is ironically a hotspot for wanderer traffic.
==《 一. Atypical Setting 》==
=== 『 Appearance 』 ===
Level 666 mimics the Senbon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates in Romanized Japanese) of the Fushimi Inari-taisha in the Kyoto Prefecture of Japan.A torii is a traditional gate in Japanese architecture. It is commonly used as the entrance of a Shinto shrine, and it can often be located inside of the shrine itself. It is only one path, whose extensive length cannot be determined. Although its architecture mostly corresponds to the original site, the corridor is built without consideration for reasonable geometry. As a case in point, some areas may appear perfectly straight, while some possess curvatures that are acute to the point where the gates would merge with one another. Furthermore, the installation of the torii makes it often impossible for wanderers to step out of the interior. If, for instance, one finds a gap of adequate size that can be used as a passage to the outside environment, there is an invisible "force" that blankets the entire edifice preventing anyone from doing so. Corridors may abruptly twist upwards or downwards, creating pits of varying sizes that are impossible to navigate through without climbing equipment.The depth/height of the pit, depending on one's location, can also be infinite, hence it is advised to simply avoid pitfalls whose horizon appear smaller than the thumb when placed over it.
Further anomalies in the level are mere minor inconveniences. They are more often encountered as one traverses further from their initial starting zone that can differ in location, though the respective whereabouts is theorized to be near the center the level. Gravity is strangely dictated by the interior, as the path revolves in random directions on the sky — one may catch a glimpse of the unusual sight through cavities between the gates. However, this could cause slight headaches and nausea, in part due to their subconscious sentiment of disorientation.
The countless increases and decreases of elevation are heavily unstable, with certain locations having a 90 degree leading further into what otherwise would be the ground, though for the corridor's purpose, further forward. The opposite is also true; some areas are impossible to ascend without proper equipment, and abnormal increases and decreases with a wavy-like pattern act as barriers or obstacles for wanderers. Rarely, however, spikes and "triangles" which are made of the stone blocks of the ground may protude out of the ground, potentially causing injury due to their sharpness.
Although seemingly constructed out of concrete, the torii's resilience is far greater than that of the confusing material. Analysis of said material, whose samples came from fallen and chipped pieces of the gates, concluded that its structure consists of hexagonal lattices alike to graphene, although layered upon each other. Of how the molecular structure can form such texture remains an anomaly as well as its tensile strength, for a similar bond that exist in nature, graphite, produces a mineral that is comparatively and terribly brittle. The concrete-like material in question, however, has scored an inconsistent 10 to 14 on the Mohs hardness scale.
Excluding concrete rubble on the floor, there are few distinguishing objects that distubs the uniformity of the level, such as kanji characters that can be seen written and lanterns on the gates. Nevertheless, there still are furniture to be found within the hallway. These oddly include tea tables and chairs, differing from the Frontrooms' counterpart where one would not find such objects.
In particular, the aforementioned objects, mainly the lanterns, poses more of a threat than its appearance suggests. There is a possibility of them instantaneously rupturing or blown over by the wind (most contain lit candles inside), which could inflict much damage on an unlucky passerby. The cause this anomaly to result is inconclusive; it takes multiple persons to undertake an unnecessarily dangerous task. Ordinary decorations not anticipated to erratically explode such as pottery and tableware items are also affected, therefore it is made aware to simply evade any decorations encountered.Makeshift fireworks and even conventional explosives have been found inside containers, or possibly even within the wooden handles of teaspoons.
==《 二. Inaccessible Regions 》==
=== 『 Environment 』 ===
The Outdoors is an inaccessible, anomalous region of Level 666 the path is located in. Since the discovery of the level, entry to the secluded area has yet to be successful.The level has not experienced a single change in its motif since 1666, and no possibility of an exploration in the Outdoors would ever be possible. From sightseeing through gaps in between the gates, it appears as an expansive, temperate forest of sakura trees encircled by a snowy mountain range, with unusual and random patches of bamboo growth dotted throughout the landscape (which also includes the mountain ranges). Some of these bamboo "overlap" with the trees, as the surroundings of the intersection often exhibit rapid discoloration and a visual effect akin to television static. Weather in Level 666 evidently takes place here. The illumination in the sky is always blocked by an overcast despite the level never experiencing rainfall, though for most of the time the level is relatively windy and on occasions blustery.
Structures such as temples, shrines, and even cemeteries can be seen quite frequently, especially toward further into the level where the concentration is much greater. The temples especially have origins traced from not only Japan but also from the rest of East Asia, though their geometry can seldom be grotesquely distorted.This only affects temples. Shrines and cemeteries are not affected by this whatsoever. The most common distortions include upside down temples, especially for the one-story, broad-fronted archetypes; and for high-rises (i.e. pagodas), capsized structures as if they are sinking into the ground, and worm-like geometry, with the structures' trajectory upwards bent arbitrarily.
Taking a direct photograph or any type of visual media of the Outdoors would result in the corruption of the file. Although in some cases they are still retrievable using backups or recovery software, the image itself would instead be replaced by the sight of another corridor when opened. Curiously, however, for live broadcasts the effect would have a significant delay of around a minute before it would end due to corruption. Screenshotting the frames for the streams unfortunately does not have the same delay. The individual frames have been reproduced through photocopying, though they are currently classified by the groups responsible for the process.
Time in Level 666 is linear, meaning a clock would not malfunction and would display a likely correct time when used in the level.It is theorized that Level 666 follows the time zone Brasília time (UTC−03:00). However, daytime and nighttime each lasts precisely 6 months instead of 24 hours — acting more like seasons, with a "sun" that rises and sets in random directions instead of east to west. A pattern similar to seasons in the Northern Hemisphere, daytime happens during summer months and nighttime during winter months. Spring months are integrated into summer months, while fall into winter.
The wind speeds in the level are faster on average during daytime due to cooler air, and temperatures tend to drop to 5 degree Celsius during nighttime from the average 15–20 degree Celsius when it is bright. The change between day to night (or vice-versa), instead of a slow transition, is sudden. This could be disorienting, potentially increasing vulnerability toward potential hazards. In addition, compasses will malfunction due to the theorized magnetic effect the forest may or may not possess.
Geologically, the Outdoors seems to be extremely unstable and rapid. Numerous division lines have been detected, and adjacent regions do not seem to correlate with each other. For example, a structure might have both of its halves separated far away or an empty space would be present on the border, therefore it is theorized the expanse seems to be divided into "tectonic plates." The area visibly experiences earthquakes that may be 10 magnitude on the Richter scale, although the corridor in which the level takes place in is favorably not affected by it.Note that the measurement is a mere ballpark figure, as it is measured through eyewitness accounts.
==《 三. Peculiarities 》==
=== 『 Phenomenon 』 ===
Two anomalies exist in Level 666 that are only specific to the level. Much of their effects are commonly seen during extended periods of exploration, which is usually the case for most wanderers as exits are rather difficult to come upon normally. While they do not pose a physical threat, they can elicit psychological detriment to viewers depending on the severity of the subject(s)' deformation.
=== 【 三点一. Rotation Effect 】 ===
Also colloquially referred to as an "LSD Trip" or "Acid Trip," the Rotation Effect is a visual ignis fatuus. The anomaly gets its name from causing wanderers to experience hallucinations of the level's corridor being spun and contorted rapidly, a perception that draws parallels to a psychedelic experience. Despite its slang term, there are no relations between the anomaly and the drug itself, Lysergic acid diethylamide. Its effect is usually viewed from the interior, provoking a more claustrophobic and panicked feeling that coerces one to rapidly flee. As such, energy lost during this time, especially the fact that the level contains little to no food sources, makes the fatality rate for the anomaly remarkably significant.
Videos recorded while the wanderer is experiencing this anomaly has confirmed that it is simply illusory. Although this is the case, it is not recommended to simply stand still during an event of a Rotation Effect, as the alteration of the environment may still somehow catapult objects including wanderers, which can cause severe head injuries and internal bleeding. To circumvent through such danger, it is advised to instead walk amble away from it without turning toward the area affected.This technique mysteriously causes the distortion to simply pass through without causing damage to subjects.
[[File:Catacomb.png|thumb|fig 5.0 A declassified image of a catacomb-esque storage area for the mummified corpses located in Level 35, presumably owned by the M.E.G.|link=]]
=== 【 三点二. Mummified Skin 】 ===
While the preservation of corpses, animals and humans alike is not unique to Level 666, the manner in which they are kept may provoke a lifelong, panic-inducing series of flashbacks of disturbing images. The reaction of those who are exposed to such a scene is more enhanced, as more often than not, most develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) despite numerous tests — where the subjects possess varying sensitivities toward gore — showing that every person underwent the same aftermath/ordeal.These tests, allegedly committed by M.E.G., have been heavily scrutinized and criticized for severe human rights violation, as those who are blindly accused for crimes such as treason make up most of the subjects. The organization has repeatedly attempted to obscure any mentions of these tests from the Database, though to no avail.
For most corpses affected by this phenomenon, the outer layers and organs that are near or on the surface appear to decompose as usual, showing signs of fungi and bacterial growth that have eaten away and obscuring the identities of the deceased wanderers. The organs and the parts deep below the surface of the body; such as muscle fibers; the inner parts of the eyes, nose, and ears; and blood vessels (specifically the veins), do not show signs of rot as decomposers seem to refuse to spread deeper. Instead, they appear as if the organism had just perished a few seconds before. In rare cases even, slight movement and natural contortion can still be detected — alive despite the organ directly above it is already fetid and decaying.
Photographs or any visual mediums taken of the corpses have been outlawed due to obvious fact. Anyone in possession of one has to either incinerate the image and any mediums that could contain it immediately, or face retribution if caught distributing the material(s) regardless of intentions.
==《 四. Unwanted Inhabitants 》==
=== 『 Organisms 』 ===
Level 666 possesses no concrete evidence that it houses entities as of yet. Corpses have been found to bear scratch and bite marks on rotten skin and, contradictorily, clean and deep wounds within fresh viscera, which suggests potential attacks from an entity or a third party. A non-entity is theorized to be the killers, however. In interesting fashion, the retained cuts and stabbings look to be uniform and precisely performed by the perpetrator, targeting vital organs and major blood vessels that would otherwise be impossible to lash without basic medical knowledge. Injuries that do align with those found in common attacks with Hounds and Smilers appear on these bodies as previously mentioned, and the circumstance behind this remains ambiguous. Not aiding with the case, Level 666 is also a routine site for homicides in the Backrooms, being the location for many notable cases of murders and assassinations. 
==《 五. Vacation Flights in and out Kyoto 》==
=== 『 Heaviness 』 ===
Entering Level 666 is dangerously not arduous and wanderers can simply stumble upon an entrance easily in all levels of the Backrooms, excluding Level 0. Noclipping from and to Level 666 has been shown to be impossible.
=== 【 五点一. Entrances 】 ===
*Entering rooms labeled as "5" or being devoured by the beast in Level 5 may lead one to Level 666;
*In certain cases where a cart in Level 8.55 appears to bear no bottom, falling through it would bring one here;
*Although extremely dangerous to perform, passing through the wall of fire at the end of a hospital hallway in the "lava section" of Level 210 can transfer one to Level 666;
*On the third floor of Level 266 (or the second floor in the British floor numbering system), one will find themselves here after falling asleep in a room marked with the number "666";
*In rare cases, jumping through a window in Level 403.17;
*Quicksand patches on the surface of Level 764, if one is sunk deep enough, may find themselves here after crawling out successfully*;
*Falling off the skybox in Level 727;
*Attempting to injure the entity in Level 785;
*A prolonged period of unconsciousness in Level 910 will lead one to wake up here;
*A Soul judge in Level 969 would discriminately choose if one would exit the level, otherwise they are sent here;
*Having a karma rating below -80 but higher than -100 in Level 999;
*Falling into the second section or "Fall" in Level -40, though this may also bring one to other levels.
=== 【 五点二. Exits 】 ===
*A sudden loss of consciousness may signify an awaiting exit to Level 45, following many cases of wanderers who had gone through the same situation;
*A puddle, formed by an unknown cause, has a miniscule probability of transferring one to Level 100;
*One may find a spiral staircase going under the corridor, which lead to Level 195;
*Once the torii eventually fade into becoming paifangs, the corridor would eventually lead one to Level 909.A paifang is a traditional arch or a gateway in Chinese architecture, similar to the torii.
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Author: Jimmie the Hotel Receptionist a.k.a. Sherls
*Background Images:
** Background No.1 (CC0 / Public Domain), edited by the author: "Under the Wave off Kanagawa" painted by Katsushika Hokusai and printed by the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
** Background No.2 (Unsplash License) "Tori Gate" by Ryoji Iwata.
** Background No.3 (CC BY 2.0 Deed): "torii gate 3" by kkunurashima.
* Header Image (Pixabay Content License), edited by the author: "fushimi inari shrine" by oadtz.
* Description Section Images:
** First Image (Unsplash License), edited by the author: "Kanji script tunnel" by TOMOKO UJI.
** Second Image (CC BY 2.0 Deed), edited by the author: "fushimi inari" by nanao wagatsuma.
* Outdoor Section Images:
** First Image (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Deed), edited by the author: "IMG_0156" by come2malay.
** Second Image (Unsplash License), edited by the author: "a view of a fenced in area with trees" by Oh Taeyeon.
* Anomalies Section Image (CC BY 2.0 Deed), edited by the author: "IMG_2966 Catacombs, San Sebastiano" by Patrick Denker.
* Entrance from Level 10 Image (CC BY 2.0 Deed), edited by the author: "Fushimi Inari" by sodai gomi.
* Transparent Spiraling Staircase (Unsplash License), edited by the author: "Labyrinth" by Jorgen Hendriksen.
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