Level 357

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Description
Level 357 is an oceanic tropical island surrounded by an infinitely vast ocean. The island itself is 9,600 square kilometers (3,700 square miles) in area. Level 357's temperature averages around 26.4°C (79.52°F), which is cold when compared to a tropical environment in the Frontrooms. Level 357 follows a 24-hour day and night cycle, the same as Terra in the Frontrooms. The level also has a slightly lower gravity than other levels in the Backrooms, estimated to be at 9.498 m/s².
The ocean, while infinitely vast in all directions, has a finite depth of 150 meters (500 feet) at its deepest. The ocean's salinity levels are three times that of Frontrooms oceans. Wanderers who look out into the ocean may see mirages, which vary in appearance and how long it lasts. Smaller mirages resembling aircraft, ships, and distant cities last longer than 7 hours and occur twice an hour. Larger mirages resembling mountain ranges and celestial bodies, the scale of which is greatly exaggerated, last as short as 15 seconds, and occur once every two months. It's theorized that the clouds on this level are simply mirages, given that the level never experiences any precipitation.
If a wanderer stays in the ocean for a certain amount of time, they get showered by a sensation of serenity. No matter how much mental negativity the wanderer is going through, such as depression, stress, panic, or the loss of a loved one, or if any negative events are currently occurring, such as a forest fire, the wanderers will always feel this sensation of serenity and will wash away all senses of negativity. This sensation of serenity lasts for a short time and usually wears off completely after 25 minutes. After 10 minutes since the wanderer starts feeling a sense of serenity, any negative emotions can override any emotions of serenity instantaneously. 
Presumably, Level 357 was discovered on November 12th, 1983, when a young man noclipped from Level 100 after following the peculiar scent of an anomalous fruit this level is home to.
Terrain and Biomes
The island's terrain varies throughout. The island is home to seven distinct biomes. The seven biomes are split into two classifications, the Major Biomes and the Minor Biomes. Some biomes have ponds of Almond Water, although wanderers should avoid direct consumption; multiple filtering processes are required to commence before safe consumption. The island has no wildlife and is home to few plant species and one hostile entity, the Hydrolitis Plague.
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|-| Bright Beaches=
The Bright Beaches are usually the first biome a wanderer finds themselves in Level 357. This biome, along with another beach biome, surrounds the whole island. This biome is the only biome to give wanderers the aforementioned sense of serenity. The width of the beach ranges from 16.8 meters (55.8 feet) wide to 192 meters (623.36 feet) wide and is on average, 45.4 meters (148.9 feet) wide. The Bright Beaches are devoid of any resources whatsoever, so one must move to other biomes to gather resources. Additionally, this biome has no exits to other levels, so if a wanderer wishes to exit to another level, they have to go to either one of the six other biomes. Wanderers must be careful as they could easily get stuck in quicksand. Wanderers have placed lounging chairs on the beaches to relax and make use of Level 357's mental benefits.The sand in the Bright Beaches have unique properties that keep bodies preserved for extended periods of time, and the M.E.G has considered using it for preservation purposes, but it is not recommended since the sand can get into whatever objects are being preserved.
|-| Rough Rainforest=
The Rough Rainforest is the largest biome on the whole island. The Rough Rainforest is the biome with the most biodiversity on the island. The biodiversity of the Rough Rainforest includes but is not limited to plants and fungi, such as trees, bushes, and flowers. Rarely, one may find small, abandoned structures. These structures include shacks, huts, and camping sites; the shacks and huts particularly have supplies like Almond Water, canned foods, and MREs. The Rough Rainforests is a host to an array of hazards and dangers, from trees with sharp venomous thorns, from small puddles that are home to the Hydrolitis Plague, and the potential to trip over roots of trees, rocks, and thick vines; those who traverse the Rough Rainforest should take extreme caution. 
|-| Prowess Peak=
On the island's central region is an inactive stratovolcano known as the Prowess Peak. The mountain is 1,300 meters (4,260 feet) tall. The Prowess Peak has zero recorded volcanic activity. On the center of the peak is a lake, covering an area of 1,500 square meters (16,100 square feet). The lake's maximum depth is 100 meters (330 feet) deep. Bubbles rise from shallower areas of the central lake despite there being absolutely zero volcanic activity. Hot steam rises from the mountain during foggy days. The reason for the lake bubbles, hot steam, and their source leaves M.E.G. scientists baffled, and all theories provided are not without holes in their reasoning. Due to the heights of the mountain, this biome is usually colder than the rest of the island, averaging at around 21.6°C (70.8°F). The wind is also stronger in the Prowess Peak for the same reasons. The temperature and wind strength solely depends on altitude. 
|-|Minor Biomes=
Palm Plains
The Palm Plains are vast, sprawling plains with shrubs, small trees, and the titular palm trees. Unlike the other six biomes, the Palm Plains are spread throughout the island in small, clustered areas. The Palm Plains are smooth transitions from one biome to another, mainly the Bright Beach to the Rough Rainforest.
Rock Spikes
The Rock Spikes are a small biome next to the Prowess Peak. The aptly named biome consists of rock formations resembling different shapes and sizes but mainly consist of spike formations. The spike rock formations are 7.3 meters (23.95 feet) tall, and the tallest spike is 29.1 meters (95.47 feet) tall.
Crystalline Crevices
Out of all of the seven biomes, the Crystalline Crevices is the only one that takes place in a subterranean setting. The Crystalline Crevices are a network of tight caves. At 850 meters (2,900 feet) deep, the passageways become too narrow for wanderers to fit through. A thin layer of crystals dominates the cave's walls.
The WetlandThe smallest of all the biomes, The Wetland, is a swamp filled with plant life such as mangrove trees and cattails. The Wetland has the second most biodiversity in the level, behind the Rough Rainforest. The biome is divided into two regions, the Inner Lake and the Outer Marsh. The water in the Wetlands is a mixture of Cashew Water, Almond Water, and regular water, but it is unsafe to drink and avoid consumption of this substance at all costs.
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Mana Berries
Mana Berries are an anomalous fruit that is exclusive to Level 357. It is the only renewable food source at the level. On the island, light blue vines grow in many sectors of the island, mainly in the Rough Rainforest. Mana Berries sprout from these vines and germinate in groups of two or three. On average, a vine can bear 50 Mana Berries, an amount that depends on multiple factors, such as nutrient supply and the size of the vine.They are on average 6 centimeters (2.3 inches) in diameter and weigh 125 grams (4.4 ounces). The berries come in 4 distinct colors each: cyan, purple, lavender, and magenta, with the vines being light blue.When in darkness, Mana Berries emit a radiant glow and is stronger when the berry is still attached to its parent vine. Any photographs taken of a Mana Berry from closer than 60 centimeters (2 feet) become corrupted; therefore, there is no closeup photograph.One will produces a faint glow when they consume an estimated 40 Mana Berries within an hour. The glow will always be white, and the strength depends on the amount of consumed; their luminosity is higher when they consume more berries. It is discouraged to rely on Mana Berries for nutrition since consuming the right amount of berries can inflict heart attacks. Another side effect is that if the wanderer has not perished from a heart attack, they may pass out, and their glow will grow brighter until they eventually pass away.These fruits are utilized for cultivation; however, it is only possible on this level. Mana Berries also have grown a significant cultural status for Level 357's inhabitants, being used in many foodstuffs from the raw and ripe to the delectable desserts.
Backstoria Resort Hotel
The Backstoria Resort Hotel is a housing complex on the island's southern coast. The building complex is complete with flats, swimming pools, gyms, restaurants, and various office spaces serving as the workplaces for the Major Explorer Group. The building also houses Mana Berry Farms, an underground metro station that connects to Station 154, research laboratories, food factories, a post office, a hospital, and an education facility. The M.E.G. began construction in early 1985 and finished in mid-1999. Over decades, the hotel complex has seen many expansions to keep up with the rise in population. All residents of this level are housed within this building as it is the only structure on Level 357 that feasibly provides housing. Some of the building's pools have Almond Water, and these pools specifically are designated for consumption by wanderers. The housing units, known as flats, range from apartment studios to luxurious penthouses. Aside from the Almond Water pools, all foods within the building contain Mana Berries as their side effects are not present in these foods. 
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Mana Berry Cult
The Mana Berry Cult is a mysterious group of wanderers who worship the Mana Berries. Little is known about their motives and their whereabouts. They are only present on Level 357 and have no presence in any other level of the Backrooms. The first known piece of information regarding the cult dates back to 2018. There were many unsuccessful attempts at infiltrating the cult. According to multiple rumors, their primary goal is to take control of the level. Members of the Mana Berry Cult are very hostile against outsiders. The cult's lair is similar in design to Level 0 and similar levels, possibly to bewilder those who attempt to disrupt or even put an end to the cult. Currently, no action is being taken against this cult due to the multiple failed attempts and the fact that the cult currently has no documented effects on the rest of Level 357.Provided below is a log detailing the events that occurred to a failed M.E.G mission. This note is the only object of interest discovered in these seemingly endless halls.
Recovered Mission Log:
Room, after room, after hallway, and so on...
It has been 36 hours now, and I am not even sure about that, for I have lost all senses of time. Me and four of my other crewmates had rations that only lasts 4 hours, and we have exhausted it all. Not to mention I have to carry all these extra equipment on my back. The other four have already turned into Wretches, and it still baffles me how I am still out here. How big even is this place? It's not even like those, "non-Euclidean" levels, this is a regular man-made structure. This place is just so unfathomably large; for I am not shocked if I were to know that this is just a sublevel or even another level entirely. The cult members probably have their own unique ways of going to the outside world. At this point, I don't even know if it is worth it anymore. No one has returned from any mission like this, and it seems to me that no one ever will. I just know that this cult will meet its end one day. I might just be optimistic, but the good always wins. I can't take it anymore... What follows is a mess of scribbled writing and gibberish, which implies that the M.E.G operative has transformed into a Wretch. 
Entities
As previously mentioned, there are no reports of entities on the island with the exception of the Hydrolitis Plague.
Colonies and Outposts
Fully Established Colonies
M.E.G. Colony 357
*Entirely housed in the Backstoria Resort Hotel. 
*Population of 3,900 wanderers. 
*Are willing to trade. 
*Labor is mandatory for wanderers between the ages of 17 and 62. 
*Accepts new wanderers if they are mentally and physically fit. 
**Children and infants are not accepted unless they have a parent or guardian with them. 
*The people of this colony are known for their hospitality.
*Primary focuses are:
**Weaponry and military.
**Food and water.
**The health and well-being of other wanderers.
**Keeping the colony stable and growing.
Proposed Colonies
The Party Crashers have plans to establish a colony similar to Colony 357, albeit smaller in size. Their plans for the colony are currently unknown, although rumors believe that they have a goal of a dozen hundred residents. 
Entrances and Exits
Entrances
*Noclipping through a patch of white sand on Level 455 will lead one to this level.
*Noclipping through a bush in Level -301 sends wanderers here.
*Noclipping through a mural depicting a tropical paradise in Level 70.
*Following the scent of Mana Berries in Level 100.
*Noclipping through a tourist guide depicting a tropical landscape in Level 92 will lead one to this level.
*Starting a fire in Level 356 will cause the snow to melt into this level.
*Noclipping through a pile of ash in Level -560 leads one to this level.
*Entering through a jungle themed door in Level 30 will lead one to this level.
*Sitting under a streetlight during the night for 2 hours in Level 603 might send one to this level.
Exits
*No-clipping through the ocean floor sends one to the Blue Horizon.
*Sitting on an office chair in the Rough Rainforests or the Prowess Peak sends one to either Level 4.
*Laying down on an unusually mowed patch of grass sends one to Level 9.
*Sleeping in this level has a chance to send one to Level 358.
*Passing out in Level 357 leads wanderers to Level 963. 
*Walking through a bush has a slim chance to take you to Level -301. 
*No-clipping through the bottom of any body of water will take you to a pool in Level 613. 
Station 154
An underground metro station lies beneath the Backstoria Resort Hotel, where trains from Station 154 arrive to and depart from. Wanderers can go aboard this train to enter this level and vice versa.
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