Level 71

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“Welcome to serenity. The wonderful waterslides, the pools, the quietness, what else could you ask for?”
Level 71 is the 72nd level of The Backrooms.
Description
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Level 71 is an expanse of tepid pools and waterslides with a relatively modern aesthetic. The architecture is fairly simple, with pools, stairs, and railings placed haphazardly throughout the level. Most of the light on Level 71 is derived from windows located on the walls. These windows are entirely devoid of glass, though it appears that there is an invisible barrier preventing people from jumping out or falling out. During the night, however, the level's light comes from several LED lights that are found in awkward areas. These LED lights are often found on the pool floors and on the walls. These lights are also useful for navigating Level 71 by showing wanderers where to go. 
Research has proven that Level 71's gravity is roughly 93% that of Earth's. It is unknown what appears to cause this gravitational phenomenon, but rumor has it that this level's gravity is slowly decreasing. This theory has recently been refuted, however. Although the level seems nice at first glance, there are a couple environmental hazards that make it imperfect. For example, reports and studies have shown that wanderers are unable to climb up waterslides. Attempts to do so would often result in one getting violently ejected from the slides.
Level 71 is non-Euclidean, meaning that waterslides are rarely as long as they seem to be, with reports saying that the length of these these slides can range from two meters up to a kilometer long. Other non-Euclidean properties of Level 71 include rooms suddenly changing size and windows showing the exact same view.
It has been reported that remote and dark areas of Level 71 lead to different levels. The interiors of the slides are also exceptionally dark, as no lighting is provided. Despite this, the slides do not send wanderers to other levels. Finally, some slides are placed in front of railings and stairs, which could ultimately injure wanderers; therefore, descending the slides is strongly discouraged.
Most of the pools in Level 71 are filled with chlorine, keeping the water clean. Unfortunately, pools in darker rooms do not have chlorine, meaning that they are more susceptible to diseases than the rest of the pools.
The temperature throughout the level remains stable at 15°C, which translates to roughly 59°F. The cool temperature is thought to be caused by the lack of heat sources. Tan ceramic tiles also cover the walls and floors, which appear to be teal at night. These tiles can sometimes be slippery, creating a potential hazard for wanderers.
Much like Level 0, this level has an isolating effect on wanderers, making it impossible to meet other individuals in this level.
Nighttime
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Level 71's day-night cycle lasts for roughly fourty-eight days, with both day and night lasting for twenty-four days at a time. During the night, one will notice stars through the window, though no constellations are recognizable. In addition to this, places that are darkened in the day are brightened up at night.
The slides still remain completely dark, likely due to anomalies throughout the level. Excluding that, pools during nighttime increase dopamine levels more than in daytime, mainly due to the fact that during nighttime, people want to sleep & relax. Wanderers have also claimed that pools get "refilled" with chlorine every night, though these claims are not confirmed, and still under study.
Entities
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Level 71 is known to be entirely devoid of life, as no entities have been recorded throughout the sixteen years of its known existence. However, quantities of the Hydrolytis Plague have been found in stagnant pools. Although it is rare, cases of it have been found.
Hydrolitis Plague
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Hydrolitis Plague, sometimes known as simply Hydrolitis, is a disease that resides in aquatic environments. It is transferred through airborne particles containing the bacteria, eventually resulting in one catching it. This can be avoided by staying away from stagnant and untreated pools.
Discovery
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Level 71 was initially discovered on 10/14/2006 by a Norwegian wanderer named "Ephraim Bjørk." He claimed he accessed the level via Level 37.5. Other encounters with Level 71 happened throughout 2007 and 2008, further proving its existence.
It was not until 2013 that a new entrance was discovered to Level 71. This is likely due to the other entrances being more obscure and specific compared to the entrances in Level 37.5.
Level 37
It had been hypothesized that Level 71 is directly linked to Level 37, and the holes on the walls lead down the slides. Further arguments in support of this hypothesis pointed to the similar properties between the two levels, including pools, stairs, and ceramic tiles.
However, research showed that this is not the case, as there are no entrances or exits to either of the levels. It was originally thought that drowning in Level 37 would send one to Level 71, but instead of being sent here, the wanderers that attempted this supposedly died.
Colonies and Outposts
Due to the isolating nature of this level, colonies and outposts are impossible to establish.
Entrances & Exits
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The most well-known method of accessing this level is by going down slides that seem like they do not go anywhere in Level 37.5. Certain doors and hatches in Level 67 may also lead here, and sliding on the grime in Level 440 may also lead here.
The only reliable way to exit this level is by entering dark, remote, and isolated areas of the level. This will take one to Level 4.
Another possible exit is to perform a cannonball jump into the waters, sending one to the next level.
Category:Cluster I
Category:Aquatic
Category:Unconfirmed Levels
Category:Levels
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Category:Environmental Hazards