Level 182

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LEVEL182
SURVIVAL DIFFICULTY
CLASS 3
Exit: 3/5
Difficult to Exit
Environment: 3/5
High Environmental Risk
Entities: 4/5
Extreme Hostile Presence
*Level 182, commonly known as The Everwinter Lasts, is the 183rd level of the Backrooms.
Level 182 represents a boundlessly large conglomerate of frigid landscapes and terrains exposed to an everlasting winter, said areas being mostly characterized by basic fields, hills, and abrupt fissures. These regions, despite the aggressive environment, remain populated with various forms of flora, indicated by the presence of shrubbery, frozen waterbodies, or large and vast forests; in spite of this, manmade structures such as houses and bridges are also observed, though their existence remains unexplained.
Vast portions of Level 182 stand shrouded in a continuous snowstorm, piling thick layers of snow upon most of the level's plane. Said snow, however, can be quite hazardous during certain scenarios, especially in areas exhibiting strong wind force; it can often be observed gradually coating over massive trenches and chasms several meters deep, the aftermath being the creation of various drifts and mounds in the process. Both are very notorious for blocking, burying, or even trapping most locations & wanderers, more often than not ending in the disappearance of many. Furthermore, thanks to its nature preventing a proper day/night cycle, its skies last forever frozen at midnight, with periodic appearances of gray-red clouds and a dimly lit moon illuminating the level's landscape.
The weather conditions throughout Level 182 are characterized by their consistent sub-zero temperatures even during stations such as summer or spring, with thermal data reflecting its volatile average of ~-10 °C (14 °F) down to ~-40 °C (-40 °F). The most common form of precipitation recorded within Level 182 is snowfall, as mentioned previously, often remaining incessant for prolonged periods lasting days toweeks. On the other hand, rainfall is very infrequent and rarely ever recorded—however, when the latter does occur, most raindrops seem to arrive entirely solidified in comparison to regular rainfall, asimilating its behavior to that of a hailstorm, damaging multiple structures. To make matters worse, strong winds and currents are also typical occurrences; these appear to be most prevalent within vast and open regions of Level 182, with speeds being able to reach 30-45 MPH.
Notably, the composition of all snow within the level presents an oddity; examinations of the snow organized by the M.E.G. reveal its consistent high level of purity, with a near-complete absence of other contaminants. This can be traced back to another one of its peculiar properties: It behaves as a natural filter against any particles that aren't in a liquid state. This filtration process will expel a great amount of impurities that may already be present, theoretically making snow a reliable and abundant source of hydration—though, when other liquids such as Almond Water come into contact with said snow, they may as well be absorbed due to their state as a liquid, bringing critical properties and characteristics from the liquid along. Consequently, the snow may pose an immense hazard if not inspected cautiously, considering the notoriety of liquids such as Liquid Pain and their sheer accessibility.
==The Residential Area==
The Residential Area occupies a great portion of the southeast region and is one of the more reliable sectors of Level 182. It is considered a hotspot for wanderers to gather due to its quiet atmosphere.
The sector depicts flat terrain dominated by a cluster of residential buildings, navigated by a small set of trails loosely connecting each edifice. The layout of the area seems to be largely repetitive, with identical houses creating a distinct pattern throughout the premises, permeating the area with a monotonous aura. In terms of appearance, their construction mainly consists of indestructible wooden material, each painted in their own shades of color; green, gray, blue, and white are all observed within. Alongside this, all houses remain entirely devoid of supplies, with minimal furnishing being a rare sight. Long-lasting refuge is recommended against within The Residential Area, partly due to the deteriorated condition most provisions may be found in.
==The Forest and The Ice==
The Forest and The Ice, being the riskiest recorded sector to Level 182, ubicates itself deep in its southwest portion. It displays a vast, ragged zone home to a sprawling woodland; trees such as pine, spruce, and fir can all be seen. Although being the coldest location by an average of ~-35 °C (-31 °F), its vegetation aside from the trees is scant and very barren, worsening any means of survivability within the area. To make up for its lack of flora, the forest is occupied by many kinds of foreign objects, with ice forms, snow sculptures, and remains of decaying matter spread among its surface. The meaning of these items is unknown.
As its most notable property, the area is overrun by a network-like web of frozen water streams, each haphazardly connected to the stem of greater waters and vice-versa. Every one of these currents is unique in formation, possessing a plenitude of subrivers and smaller waterbodies strewn across different locations. However, as a consequence of the harsher temperatures, a greater portion of the streams are coated under several layers of snow, rendering them invisible and freezing up. While the ice thickness can vary, reports of it being thoroughly unstable and fragile have been confirmed, and as such, one must exercise caution while wandering the area to not end up stuck within a stream.
==The Plains of PureWhite==
The Plains of Pure White is known as the largest defined area of the northwest portion. Depicting an unchanging terrain thinly layered with snow, the environment is littered with miscellaneous remnants of artificial fixtures, though none have any correlation with one another—bus stops, roads, and arbitrary streetlamps or inane traffic lights are all commonplace within The Plains of Pure White. More rarely, though, is the presence of ruined constructions reminescent of urban architecture (e.g., gas stations, apartment buildings), often found scarcely furnished and/or caved in with snow. These structures, upon closer examination, seem to emerge from widely differing time periods, with buildings from the early 20th-21st century all found in a profound state of dilapidation. This spawns a myriad of theories about the purpose of these establishments, some hypothesizing a possible past to Level 182 as a city-like environment. Curiously, despite the abundance of lighting throughout the space, it is still known as the darkest section of the entire level, eternally bathed in a currently indescript mist.
With weather behaving more erratically across The Plains of Pure White, heavy amounts of rainfall are far more common throughout the expanse, enveloping most of its ruins in several layers of ice and stalagmites. As a result, temperatures frequently plummet to around ~-25 °C (-13 °C), with exploration of the area only recommended if one is geared properly against both the precipitations and climate.
==The Tower of Absent Snow==
The Tower of Absent Snow is the only notable landmark positioned within the northeast region, being the smallest remarkable sector of Level 182. With its discovery dating back to September 6th, 1923, the structure is found within a notably tame environment, allowing the existence of vegetation throughout its surroundings. The area is known to be heavily uneventful in precipitation or wind-related activity, a rough contrast to the level's raging blizzards. As a result, the surrounding area holds the highest recorded temperature of -5 °C (23 °F), observed on March 12th, 1924.
Being its most notable element, placed within the very middle of the field stands a 50-foot-tall pillar measuring 15 feet wide in a rectangular shape, constructed with rudimentary materials such as stone, concrete, and bricks. The tower, upon initial glances, seems to bear an aesthetic typical for the late 20th century, with insets and miniscule details being etched across its exterior. However, hinged around the towers' top is a large metallic bell with visible signs of corrosion, housed within a small enclosed space inside the structure. Even with difficulty, the bell can still be audibly rung via a loose rope left on the pillar's platform, with a distant hearing radius of up to 5 kilometers. As such, wanderers frequent the area when in search of others or to fend off entities, taking advantage of the bell's functionality.
While the appearance of entities remains sparse due to the inhospitable environment, the documented presence is as follows:
*Smilers, the most common entity on Level 182, are often seen vigilant on many dark portions of the level.
*Hounds, a notorious being around wooded sections.
*Skin-Stealers, exclusively found within indoor spaces, are remarkably more hostile towards wanderers.
*Facelings, being the most docile entity around Level 182, pose as other wanderers clothed in winter attire, reported asking for directions around more diverse sections of the level.
Even if some portions of Level 182 allow the foundation of long-lasting outposts, none noteworthy have been documented.
==Points of Ingress==
* Combining helium with hydrogen in the laboratory of Level 181 is the most reliable way to access Level 182, leaving one in The Residential Area.
* Noclipping into a motorcycle colored an unnatural white within Level 275.
* Pulling the sixth lever within Level 802 while no signs of a blackout are shown, which leaves one near The Tower of Absent Snow.
* Noclipping into an unnatural pile of snow in the backstage of Level 807, sending one to The Plains of Pure White.
==Points of Egress==
* Entering an unusual brick house in The Plains of Pure White will send one to Level 143.
* Noclipping into the snow has a minute chance to clip one into Level 161.
* Noclipping into any frozen waterstreams, preferrably the ones within The Forest and The Ice could teleport one to Level 808.
 
 
Category:Levels
Category:Cluster I
Category:Dangerous
Category:Frigid
Category:Class 3
Category:Neutral