Level 768

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 Survival Difficulty: Time Expedite 》  Time Paradoxes & Time Dilation Can Happen 》  Time Escalation Determines Safety 》  Accelerated Biological Processes
Level 768 is the 769th level of the Backrooms. Characterized by its chronologically perturbing attributes, this level presents a facade of hospitality concealing the inherent dangers of temporal acceleration.
== Description ==
Level 768 consists of an expansive cloudscape that stretches infinitely across the horizon. The blue sky here stretches boundlessly with a gloomy purple undertone, and it carries a sweet, enticing scent. Peculiar and artificial-appearing clouds float above, their forms and dimensions shifting unpredictably. These clouds are bathed in an inexplicably soft, golden luminescence, the source of which remains a mystery. Some of these clouds grow to such vast proportions that they mimic distant mountain ranges. The level is also defined by a variety of aromas. The white bricks that make up the foundation emit a dusty, chalky scent, while the clouds exude a sweet and vanilla-like fragrance. These aromas can be both pleasant and unpleasant, depending on the wanderer's preference and tolerance. However, they can also be harmful and unpredictable, affecting the wanderer's health and perception.
The lobby consists of a platform made from smooth, glossy white bricks arranged in a staggered pattern, forming an expansive and level surface for wanderers to traverse. Extensive and interlaced bridges radiate outward from this platform, lacking any discernible structural content or visible foundations. Many more platforms are found between bridges and stairways. All platforms at this level are constant and identical, with the same pattern.
The bridges within Level 768 exhibit a diversity of architectural designs. Some bridges adhere to conventional forms, resembling evenly spaced steps that ascend towards the heavens. Others, however, defy conventional structure with zigzagging or spiraling configurations that appear to shift unpredictably. This architectural diversity keeps wanderers constantly guessing. The length of these bridges varies dramatically, creating a sense of unpredictability in the exploration of the level. Some bridges are concise and straightforward, spanning only a few meters. In contrast, others extend into long and winding pathways, stretching over a hundred meters or more. Bridges and staircases within Level 768 often intersect and interweave with one another, creating a complex web of pathways. Wanderers may find themselves transitioning from one structure to another without clear indications, necessitating careful attention to their surroundings and the potential for unexpected changes in direction. These architectural elements typically lack traditional structural components such as handrails, supports, or barriers. Like the rest of Level 768, the bridges and staircases are bathed in the same soft, golden luminescence that emanates from the ever-shifting clouds above.
Usually found at the ends of pathways, staircases in Level 768 present a striking diversity of architectural styles. Some follow traditional, evenly spaced steps that ascend gracefully into the unknown, providing a sense of familiarity. In contrast, others embody unconventional designs, featuring zigzagging or spiraling patterns that defy conventional expectations. The length of the staircases varies widely, contributing to the sense of unpredictability and adventure within the level. Wanderers may encounter short, straightforward staircases spanning only a few meters, offering brief respites in their ascent. Alternatively, they may confront long, meandering staircases that ascend over a hundred meters or more. In contrast to the bridges' architectural diversity, the staircases within Level 768 often adhere to a more traditional and uniform design. They consist of evenly spaced steps that ascend towards the celestial heights. The staircases typically maintain a consistent height, ascending uniformly and predictably. This uniformity contrasts with the bridges' varying heights and adds an element of reliability to the navigation process, offering wanderers a stable ascent. Similar to bridges, staircases lack traditional structural components such as handrails or supports. This absence requires wanderers to maintain their balance and footing without external assistance.
The invisible barrier surrounding Level 768 is a formidable obstacle. While it is not impervious, it is exceptionally strong and durable. However, it can be breached by any form of energy, including physical force, sound, or even the sheer determination of a wanderer. When the barrier is shattered, it emits a sound resembling breaking glass, creating a gap that leads to other areas of Level 768 that lead to undetermined locations of the level.
==Time Anomalies==
Although the level may look safe, it is just a trap for wanderers to remain in Level 768 for extended periods of time to succumb to this level's main hazard. Time acceleration is the main phenomenon that occurs on Level 768 due to the erratic behavior of time. It refers to the increase in the speed of time on the level, including when the sun and clouds begin to move and set faster along with the acceleration. Biological processes, including the aging of skin, hair, and bodily functions, occur at a hasty pace. Within a short span, wanderers may go from youth to old age or even beyond. Time acceleration can affect wanderers in various ways, depending on how long they stay on the level. Remarkably, a wanderer's perception of time slows. Before a time acceleration event begins, the most noticeable change is the transformation of the sky. The once serene blue sky shifts into an eerie, gloomy purple, and the "sun" is replaced by a turning clock. This visual alteration serves as an indicator of the impending temporal upheaval. Time acceleration events can be cyclical. After reaching an advanced age or what appears to be a state of "death," wanderers may seemingly return to life, restarting the aging process anewAcceleration can speed up to the degree that aging becomes as fast as a blink of an eye, causing wanderers to be stuck in the same position for eternity.. This cycle can repeat indefinitely, with varying intervals between acceleration events. With the acceleration of time, phenomena like time paradoxes and temporal dilation are common. In some instances, the rapid changes in time can lead to paradoxes and incongruent events. Wanderers may find themselves encountering versions of themselves at different stages of aging or witnessing events that defy logical progression.
Time dilation is a phenomenon that occurs when two observers have different speeds or are in different gravitational fields. It means that time passes differently for each observer, depending on their relative motion or position. Time dilation is based on the theory of relativity, which states that the speed of light is constant and that space and time are not absolute but relative to the observer. Time dilation can cause paradoxes and confusion for observers who experience different rates of time. Time dilation is based on the theory of relativity, which posits that time is not absolute but relative to an observer's speed and gravitational field. Within Level 768, there are zones or regions where time dilation effects manifest more prominently. These areas create pockets of differing temporal experiences. Wanderers entering these zones may suddenly find themselves in a realm where time appears to pass more slowly or quickly compared to their previous location.
Observers who encounter time dilation may find themselves facing paradoxes and confusion. Events that occur at different rates for different individuals can lead to disjointed experiences and a distorted sense of cause and effect. Time dilation and time acceleration can intersect, leading to even more complex temporal effects. Wanderers may simultaneously experience rapid aging (time acceleration) and see events unfold at different rates (time dilation).
Time dilation can result in temporal paradoxes, where events appear to unfold out of sequence or occur simultaneously. Wanderers may encounter past or future versions of themselves or others. A notable feature of Level 768's time phenomena is the inverse relationship between height and the rate of time acceleration. The higher a wanderer ascends within the level, the slower time accelerates. Certain locations within the level may serve as "temporal nexus points" where multiple temporal effects intersect and intensify.
Wanderers who reach these points may experience heightened time-related phenomena, such as extreme time dilation or intricate time paradoxes.
===Temporal Switches===
Temporal switches are switches or levers that hold the power to temporarily alter the relentless flow of time within specific areas. Temporal switches and levers are characterized by their elegant and ornate designs. Their surfaces bear intricate patterns and symbols, hinting at their unique purpose. These mechanisms are randomly placed throughout the level, hidden in plain sight, or nestled within the architecture of bridges, staircases, or platforms. These mechanisms are strategically placed throughout the level, hidden in plain sight, or nestled within the architecture of bridges, staircases, or platforms. To activate a temporal switch or lever, wanderers must interact with it directly. The interaction can take various forms, such as pressing a button, rotating a lever, or tracing a specific pattern on its surface. Upon activation, the mechanism emits a faint, melodic hum that resonates throughout the immediate area. Once activated, a temporal switch or lever generates a localized field within a specific radius. In this field, time decelerates significantly, providing a stark contrast to the accelerated time experienced elsewhere in Level 768. Wanderers who step into this field experience a slower passage of time. Some temporal switches and levers may be interconnected, requiring wanderers to activate multiple devices in a specific sequence or pattern to unlock hidden areas or trigger complex temporal events. The temporal slowdown effect triggered by these mechanisms is not indefinite. It typically lasts for a finite duration, often measured in minutes. As the effect gradually wanes, time returns to its accelerated pace. 
Note Recovered from Level 196:The Temporal Skies
On Level 78, it felt as disturbing and peculiar as usual. Hilly grass, artificial looking homes and that gazing and horrifying smile for a Sun. I always tried to run from the Sun's stare but it was no use, it was like the "Sun" was happy watching me suffer. I was trapped in this weird world and didn't know what to do, I was experiencing a descent into madness. Until I found an interesting white house that appeared to have an abundance of dilated clocks in it with a bizarre ladder. I entered, and was surprised to see that there were no photographs of those strange human eyes. However the ladder, above shined heaven like rays from what seemed to be the attic. I then began to climb the ladder and found myself in a completely different level.
Upon climbing the ladder, I was immediately struck by the surreal landscape that stretched out before me. The endless cloudscape, bathed in a soft golden luminescence, gave the impression of a world suspended between reality and dreams. More importantly, I was free from the "Sun's" stare. The scent of vanilla hung in the air, inviting me further into this enigmatic realm. I saw a network of pathways consisted of bridges, platforms and staircases that stretched across the horizon, but navigating them proved to be difficult. Navigating the bridges of Level 768 was like embarking on a journey into the unknown. Some followed conventional forms, while others defied logic with their ever-shifting designs. Each step felt like a test of my determination, as if the level itself challenged me to embrace the unexpected.
As I delved deeper into the labyrinthine expanse of Level 768, I could feel my sanity slipping away like grains of sand through my fingers. The once alluring cloudscape had become a suffocating prison, and the bridges that taunted me with their shifting forms now felt like the bars of my own mental cage.
The once serene blue sky can transform into an ominous purple, and the Sun morphs into a rotating clock during acceleration events. It's as if time itself is unraveling before my eyes, the Sun is setting, the clouds are moving and shifting faster than normal. I've aged at an alarming rate, going from youth to old age in what felt like moments. The concept of time has become elusive and perplexing, and I find myself questioning the very nature of reality.
Each cycle of time acceleration and deceleration had left its mark on my psyche. I had experienced life and death countless times, each rebirth plunging me into the abyss of confusion and despair. The faces of those I had known in previous cycles haunted my dreams, their voices merging into a cacophony of torment. I had succumbed to the loop of death and rebirth, my existence a never-ending cycle of hope and despair. I had seen versions of myself at different stages of aging, witnessed events that defied all logic, and become a stranger to the very concept of time. The boundaries of my identity had blurred, and I no longer knew who I was.
Just as I thought it couldn't get worse, I heard a siren seemingly coming from the Eyes of Level 78, but what's that? They were flying across the level. Trying to convince me through whispers to join them. I started considering to take their offer. In my madness, I had heeded the siren call of The Eyes. I longed to become a part of The Sky's Scrutiny, to embrace the ultimate fate they promised. Their whispers no longer frightened me; they were my only companions in this endless nightmare.
My existence had become an unending spiral of madness, a descent into the abyss of my own mind. I had lost all sense of time, and the boundaries between life and death had dissolved. The once-familiar faces of my fellow wanderers had become grotesque masks of despair, mirroring my own fractured psyche.
As I write these words, I am no longer certain of anything. The journal itself feels like a relic of a distant past, a feeble attempt to document the incomprehensible. The Sky's Scrutiny beckons me, and I no longer resist its call. In this reality of eternal twilight and shifting realities, I have become a prisoner of my own descent into madness. The loop of death and rebirth has become my eternal torment, and I embrace it willingly, for it is the only reality I know. 
==Entities==
The Only entities present are Eyes of Level_78 that are present every 5 accelerations and fly around the cloudscape. They aren't aggressive but often convince wanderers to become subject to their ultimate fate.
==Colonies and Outposts==
===The Sky's Scrutiny ===
The Sky's Scrutiny is a hypothetical group in Level 768 that consist of the Eyes and the wanderers who succumbed to their fate. Its origins are unknown.
==Entrances and Exits==
===Entrances ===
*Ascending a ladder in a house located on Level 78 which appear to extend indefinitely;
*Noclipping through a clock painting on Level 5;
*Passing through a rare clock-themed hallway in Level 917.
===Exits ===
*There are only two documented egress methods.
**Finding an unusual gap on the cloud barrier and attempting to fall through it sends one falling to the grass of Level 78
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