Level -8.1

Level -8.1, Colloquially known as "Scorched Rust," is a sub-level designated between Rusted Abyss and Mystifying Aura. The entirety of the sub-layer resembles an underground industrial complex that lies in a never-ending wildfire.
==Description==
Just like its parent level of Level -8, the ceiling of this underground level is at an average height of 500 m (1,600 feet) above ground sub-level, but can come lower or go higher up at times. Large pillars of varying thickness support this ceiling. The environment consists mostly of broken facilities of heavy industry, pipes, cranes, walkways, crates, containers, train tracks, and polluted canals. The lights present in this sub-level are outshone by the flames surrounding them and are therefore mostly irrelevant for illuminating the level. The black haze from Level -8 is gone and replace by plumes of smoke, which make it hard to see more than around one kilometer/mile ahead. The extensions of the sub-level are unknown, due to the extreme danger while exploring it, but are most likely the same as for the parent level: At least 1,000s of km2/miles2 in area, maybe even infinite.
The most notable intrinsic property of Level -8.1 is, that the fires burning here do not appear to consume the burning objects beyond some superficial surface damage. Objects set on fire therefore burn indefinitely. However, transferring burning objects outside of the confines of the sub-level returns the burning behavior back to normal. Repeated attempts to create infinite fire sources using this property of the level have failed for this reason. The molecular mechanics underlying this effect are unresolved and, given the lack of utilizability, are of low priority to be researched.
Like the fires, smoke behaves anomalous, as it does not accumulate, despite the enclosed area. Smoke plumes appear to fade into nothingness, once no longer illuminated. This fact aids wanderers present here in their quest, as it prevents the intoxication of the atmosphere.
The biggest hazard in Level -8.1 are the fires burning at peak temperatures of above 1.000 °C/1.800 °F. Getting too close to them can lead to 3rd degree burns and even a high likely hood of death. The sheer brightness of some burning metals like magnesium can cause vision damage. Inhalation of smoke or toxic fumes from burning chemicals can cause health problems and, again, death. Getting hit by collapsing buildings is rare, due to described, non-destructive behavior of the flames. However, the same non-destructive behavior applies to wanderers, who have caught fire, giving one a change to find a canal with water inside to extinguish oneself. Although the flames will not burn deep into the body, the sustained skin damage and overheating can still be lethal. 
The atmosphere found in Level -8.1 compared to its main level is near unbreathable due to the intense ash the sub-level contains. The approximate temperature of Level -8.1's atmosphere is highly similar to the varying temperatures of Level 2, however, is much more inhospitable compared to it. Wearing a gas mask is highly recommended due to the intense fire hazards that the sub-layer consists of. 
==Addendum==
=== Fire tornados===
Fire tornados can appear at irregular intervals. The winds of these are strong enough to lift wanderers off their feet and walking is extremely difficult during these, without holding onto something. Further hazards from these stem form tossed around objects and being blown off of walkways. The vortexes do not appear to strengthen or weaken with time and move at a consistent speed, but not directionality, through the level.
==Colonies and Outposts==
Due to the nature of Level -8.1, colonies and outposts are unable to be established.
==Entities ==
There are no known entities present in sublevel -8.1. This is due to the raging fires commonly burning all forms of life existing in the level or entering it from the outside after some time. The Viologi present in the parent level -8 are flammable and are therefore not found here either.
== Entrances and Exits==
===Entrances ===
*Setting fire to something big or being engulfed by flames in Level -8 or its other sublevels will lead you here. The chance for this increases, the less of its surroundings the wanderer can perceive.
*Noclipping through exposed rocks near burning fires in Level 137 can lead to Sublevel -8.1.
===Exits===
*Extinguishing the fires around oneself will send one back to Level -8. Again, the chance for this increases, the less of its surroundings the wanderer can perceive.
*Just like with the parent level, falling asleep after having the intense desire to leave this level can cause one to wake up in Level 37.6.
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Author: Ercerus
Category:Levels
Category:Cluster -I
Category:Sub-Levels
Category:Dangerous
Category:Environmental Hazards