Level 171

Level 171 is the 172nd level of The Backrooms.
General Description
Level 171, commonly referred to as "Misty Woods", is a seemingly infinite winter forest with neither a thick or thin but unusually warm layer of snow blanketing the ground. It appears to be densely compacted with trees which do not possess any leaves and are scattered throughout the level, they appear to be a mix of tall pine and spruce trees. This level possesses a moody, misty atmosphere allowing one to see just about 20-25 meters in front of them. The winds in this level can reach up to 20 mph or about 32 kmh. Snow storms are possible on this level and rarely occur but are not deadly, it is still advised to seek some kind of shelter however.
In this level, one might encounter cave openings that have a peculiar appearance. They lure the wanderer into stepping inside them, only to trap them forever. No one who has entered these caves has ever returned. Some speculate that there are unknown entities lurking in these caves, preying on the unsuspecting wanderers. Others think that the caves are unstable and collapse on the intruders, crushing them mercilessly. What is certain is that the entrances of these caves vanish quickly after someone goes in. They disappear as soon as one looks away, leaving no trace of their existence.
Occasionally, you may come across some small wooden sheds in the level, which can serve as shelter from the snow storms. These sheds typically have a few supplies in them, but you can be sure that you will find something useful within them. The supplies that you can find are mostly clothes to keep you warm from the harsh and cold temperatures from the level, but you may also find some weapons to defend yourself against entities in other levels, as well as almond water and other drinks to quench your thirst.
The level does not seem to have any form of a day and night cycle, nor does it have any kind of sun in the grey sky. However, the brightness of the level still can vary from being dark to somewhat bright. It will never be pitch black or fully bright, but it will always have a varying dull and gloomy appearance. The differences in brightness also affect the temperature of the level, where the darker parts can be as cold as -15°C or 5°F, whereas the lighter areas can be slightly warmer, up to just about -10°C or 14°F.
Colonies and Outposts
There seems to only be one colony on this level.
Unnamed Group
* The group only consists of only 10 members.
*Are usually neutral to wanderers.
*They seem to have built a wooden shack out of the available materials in the level.
*Are open to trade with wanderers, usually trade clothes or weapons.
*Seem to have another unknown group of people come from other levels to supply them with everything they need.
Entities
Entities are only speculated to be found within the level's caves although there is a possible other entity.
===The Watcher of Level 171===
Somewhere in the depths of Level 171, there is a mysterious and unconfirmed entity that stalks the wanderers of this level. It is very difficult to spot, as it usually hides behind the trees and watches from afar. When it does show itself, it appears as a slender-like humanoid that has a dark body that blends in with the surroundings. Its face, if it has one, is impossible to make out, as it never comes close enough to be seen clearly. This entity is known as The Watcher of Level 171, and no one knows what it wants or what it does apart from stalk the wanderer. Currently, there are no photographs containing this unknown entity.
Entrances and Exits
=== Entrances=== 
*Finding a knocked down snowy tree in an alleyway of Level 11 and noclipping through it will lead one to here.
*Finding a large patch of snow in a basement of Level 9.6 and jumping into it will transport one to here.
*Diving into a dimly lit storage room full of snow in Level 104 will eventually transport one to here.
===Exits===
*Following a path with progressively fewer trees will eventually lead to Level 10.7.
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