Level 161

Category:Lostverse Canon
Level 161 is the 162nd level of the Backrooms.
==Description ==
Level 161 is a vast and seemingly never-ending frozen ocean. It is covered in detached ice caps, ice sheets, and icebergs, giving it a picturesque and serene appearance. The glaciers are massive, spanning over thousands of square kilometers of ice. While the sheets can be traversed on foot and even used for building, any sudden or heavy movement can cause the sheet to crack and open up, which can be dangerous. Interestingly, fire cannot melt the sheets or snow. The sheets are mostly flat, but there are also hills and mountains that add to the level's unique landscape. Despite the hostile environment, there are some hardy vines and small trees growing in the area, though it remains a mystery how they manage to survive without soil. There have been no reported cases of harm to biological life, but the pain from the effects of the level can still be felt.
Level 161 is a stunning sight to behold, with a clear and bright blue sky that seems to go on forever. Even though there is no visible sun, a bright light still illuminates the level, casting a soft and comforting glow on everything around it. The level does not have a day-night cycle, and it is mid-noon all year round. It experiences four distinct seasons, each with its own unique temperature and snowfall variations. Summer is a mild season with temperatures ranging from 0°C to 8°C (32°F to 46.4°F). During this season, the level experiences an average snowfall of 501 millimeters (19.72 inches). The Snowy season is the counterpart to the Rainy season, and it has temperatures that range from -16°C to 0°C (3.2°F to 32°F). The level receives a significant amount of snowfall during this season, with an average of 2,653 millimeters (104.44 inches). Winter is the coldest season in Level 161, with temperatures ranging from -25°C to -20°C (-13°F to -4°F). The level experiences an average snowfall of 1,280 millimeters (50.39 inches) during this season. Finally, Spring has temperatures ranging from -20°C to 0°C (-13°F to 32°F), and the level receives an average snowfall of 765 millimeters (30.07 inches). These seasonal variations give Level 161 a diverse and ever-changing climate.
Level 161 is always covered in a thick and deep layer of snow, which gives the level a pristine and otherworldly appearance. Interestingly, footprints are not visible on the snow, which adds to the level's mysterious nature. Whenever parts of the level get detached, an automatic snow bridge is created, although it is unknown how this happens. Despite the bright light that illuminates the level, it cannot melt any of the snow present, even though it acts as sunlight. The ice sheets that make up the level contain multiple cracks and crevasses, which can cause the parent ice sheet to break into two smaller ones. These features make the level a challenging and dangerous place to navigate, but also a place of great scientific interest. The level also contains fish, which are adapted to the extremely cold water and can be used as a food source. Despite the harsh environment, the water is safe to drink, even without boiling. However, the frigid sensations of drinking such cold water will still be present unless it is boiled.
The starting point in Level 161 is a 4-meter by 4-meter perfectly square sheet of ice, free from any layer of snow. This starting point is surrounded by four ice sheets, which are covered in dense snow and house all of the colonies and outposts present on the level. It is highly recommended for explorers to stay in these colonies as they provide shelter, food, and other forms of salvation. However, it is not advisable to venture too far away from the starting point unless one wishes to exit the level, as returning to the starting point can be challenging. Once a certain distance is covered, it becomes almost impossible to find the way back unless someone has an exceptional memory and can remember the direction they came from. This is because there are no suns or moons visible in Level 161. 
===The Force Crack ===
"The Force Crack" is a unique and hazardous event that can occur in Level 161, but only if a person purposefully triggers it. The event will only happen if a human jumps or if any single object that weighs over 50 kilograms is placed on any of the ice sheets. When this event occurs, the two ice sheets will break and separate, but no bridges will form until the person gets submerged completely for at least 1 minute. A large surface area of where the object or the human stands will immediately get submerged, resulting in the person or object drowning. In the case of humans, they will not be able to swim back up, and they will not die either, forcing them to endure the terrible feelings of drowning and freezing until someone helps them. 
Jumping over the ice or placing anything weighing over 50 kilograms on the ice sheets in Level 161 is highly discouraged and must be avoided at all costs, since actions trigger "The Force Crack," which is dangerous for anyone in the vicinity. It is essential to take all necessary precautions and follow safety guidelines made by M.E.G. while exploring the level. Under no circumstances should anything heavy be placed on the ice sheets unless the situation absolutely demands it, and it must be placed far away from human civilization. Wanderers should also be careful not to investigate any cracks or bend down too much, as this can cause them to accidentally fall, leading to a potentially dangerous situation.
==Entities ==
Due to the nature of Level 161, there are no entities on this level.
==Colonies and Outposts ==
There are only two colonies and outposts in Level 161.
===M.E.G. Level 161 Outpost ===
*Has 39 members.
*Useful for information about the level.
*Contains many skilled personnel.
*Not willing to trade.
*Has many supplies.
*Are accepting "temporary" new members.
===The Backrooms Colonists Freezeshelter ===
*Has 28 members.
*Contains many skilled personnel.
*Not willing to trade.
*Has many supplies.
*Are accepting "temporary" new members.
==Entrances and Exits ==
===Entrances ===
Level 161 contains four entrances.
*Finding a small broken hole on Level 202 has a slight chance of leading here.
*Noclipping in frozen water on any level will lead here.
*Heading back the way one used to enter Level 162 might lead here.
*Finding snow in Level -6 will lead in in the closest frozen mountain from the original spawn point, though this has since been blocked off to prevent contamination.
===Exits ===
Level 161 contains only two exits.
*Heading in any direction will result in someone reaching Level 162.
*Managing to build new ice using the ocean water and environment only will cause someone to reach any frigid, but safe level.
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Category:Levels
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