Level -31

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Level -31 is 31st negative level of the Backrooms continuity.
==Description==
2/19/1870
Level -31 is a desolate and forbidding realm within the Backrooms, characterized by its formidable dangers and inhospitable conditions. This level, previously deemed incredibly treacherous, was subjected to a drastic measure of nuclear eradication by the M.E.G. on December 3, 2021. Despite the nuclear purging, Level -31 remains a highly hazardous and strictly uninhabitable environment. The level is estimated to be the same size as the Earth in The Frontrooms.
The level resembles a desolate cityscape frozen in time, its structures dilapidated and crumbling under the weight of abandonment. Skyscrapers pierce the dreary, gray sky, their windows shattered and facades marred by the decay of time. The streets below are littered with debris and remnants of former human habitation, giving an eerie impression of a post-apocalyptic world. A perpetual fog hangs over the desolate urban landscape, obscuring visibility and enveloping the level in an atmosphere of desolation.
The dense fog that permeates Level -31 harbors toxic particles, compromising air quality and posing severe respiratory risks. Inhalation of these toxic substances leads to symptoms ranging from coughing fits and respiratory distress to hallucinations and cognitive impairment. Protective respiratory gear is essential for survival within Level -31, although prolonged exposure even with proper equipment may still have adverse effects.
Furthermore, Level -31 is plagued by frequent electrical storms that traverse the darkened skies above. Thunderous cracks and bright arcs of lightning illuminate the surroundings intermittently, adding to the foreboding atmosphere. The electrical discharges pose an immediate threat to any wanderers caught in the open, as they can cause severe burns or electrocution. Seeking shelter within the decaying structures is the only means of mitigating this particular hazard.
6/28/2020
The cityscape of Level -31 conceals an array of lethal entities that inhabit the desolation. These aberrations prowl the empty streets and crumbling edifices, constantly seeking unsuspecting prey. Survival depends on evasive maneuvers, extreme caution, and an acute sense of one's surroundings.
Navigating Level -31 presents an arduous challenge due to the hazardous terrain. Crumbling infrastructure, treacherous sinkholes, and unstable ground make each step precarious. The remnants of collapsed buildings, their interiors riddled with rubble, pose additional obstacles to movement. A single misstep can lead to fatal falls or entrapment within the ruins, making progress slow and fraught with danger.
Upon traversing the deteriorated thresholds of the degraded buildings within Level -31, wanderers will encounter a somber tableau that vividly portrays the arrested existence of bygone lives. The interiors, once vibrant with human activity, now bear witness to the relentless erosion of time. Shreds of torn wallpaper cling precariously to the walls, their faded patterns barely discernible, while disheveled furniture lies in disarray, succumbing to the relentless forces of decay.
Each room presents a narrative of interrupted existence, as if its former inhabitants vanished abruptly, leaving behind an evocative spectacle of incomplete tasks and abandoned memories. The air hangs heavy with the musty scent of neglect, intermingled with a faint undertone of decomposition, as nature reclaims its dominion, inch by inexorable inch. Mysterious shadows writhe and contort upon the walls, their distorted shapes evoking an eerie semblance of ethereal presence, as though the specters of the past still linger within the crumbling edifices, eternally tethered to their forsaken abode.
Amidst the desolation of Level -31, an intriguing anomaly manifests as wanderers traverse the abandoned edifices - a sporadic presence of picture frames, each displaying poignant photographs capturing the cherished moments of a wanderer's own family.
Prior to October 5, 2022, jumping into one of the photographs would send one to Level -34. However, the Spectrum Cyclone event that happened on that date destroyed Level -34.
==Entities==
Within the desolation of Level -31, an array of sinister entities manifests. These aberrations are unique to this level and exhibit a range of hostile behaviors and capabilities. Examples of encountered entities include:
There are also many other entities, but it would be inefficient to list all.
==Colonies & Outposts==
Due to the immense dangers and the unpredictable nature of Level -31, any attempts to establish colonies or outposts are met with insurmountable obstacles. The inhospitable conditions, lethal entities, and scarcity of resources prohibit any long-term habitation or settlements within the level.
==Entrances and Exits==
===Entrances===
*Experiencing an instance of cave collapse, with subsequent entrapment and compression beneath the resulting debris within Level 8, can lead to the individual regaining consciousness beneath a layer of debris situated on this level.
*The discovery of a severely damaged structure within Level 11 and subsequent descent into its basement has the potential to result in emergence from a basement area within this level.
===Exits===
*Ascending the stairwell within a lofty structure, but subsequently experiencing an uncontrolled descent spanning more than two floors, will result in relocation to Level 54.
*Upon setting foot in the entrance of a deteriorated amusement park exhibiting Victorian aesthetics, wanderers will find themselves transported into Level -32.
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