Level 671

Level 671 is the 672nd level of the Backrooms.
==Description==
Level 671, often dubbed The Tranquil Desert or the Desert of Fear,The former is used to describe one who escapes Level 671's experience; the latter is used to describe the paranoia inducement of Level 671. resembles a vast Frontrooms desert,Likeness of the Sahara expanding onwards for an undetermined distance. Upon entering Level 671, a wanderer will find themselves in the aforementioned desert, garnering scorching temperatures.~115 degrees Fahrenheit What appears to be the end of the level is visible; however, it cannot seem to be reached, as all efforts have been in vain. Several tracks can be spotted prominently throughout the level, and while these suggest previous life, there is no determinable proof to mark this hypothesis as correct. Whether or not a day-night cycle exists in Level 671 is unknown, as many wanderers and explorers are not able to spend upwards of two hours in this level whilst retaining sanity. The weather is in a constant state of slight cloudiness. These clouds do not produce rain, nor have they ever been spotted to move or shift shape, despite every encounter having a different image of the clouds.
Upon recognizing their whereabouts, a wanderer will feel an immense feeling of paranoia; the prime reason as to why this level should not be entered by any means. This feeling seems to constrict wanderers from rational thinking; they immediately begin looking over their shoulder, wary that something is watching them or preying upon them. This is always false,To the Group's knowledge however, only draining a wanderer's will further. One survivor of Level 671 states that the level "practically turns you against yourself."
The aforementioned survivor's statement is the main apparent danger of the level, as the level seemingly antagonizes one's own being, to the point of physical self harm, as the few escapees report sudden bruises and injuries that were not present beforehand. While the level does indeed only produce hallucinatory effects such as irrational paranoia, the sensory overload could possibly be the main cause of the injuries, as one might be overwhelmed by emotion and fear as well as the level's addition of irrational paranoia.
The statement also stems from a log recorded in the "Beyond the Enemy" section, and is mentioned later in a collapsible that said survivor requested be placed on this page. The reasoning for this phenomenon is unknown, yet nearly undefeatable, as many people have vanished from Level 46, never to be seen again. The aforementioned survivor was the first source of knowledge on Level 671. 
Several scenarios may occur following this; a wanderer may simply die in Level 671, too terrified to move or do practically anything, or they may attempt to overcome their feelings of paranoia. If successful, they may be able to exit Level 671 with ease. If unsuccessful, the former scenario will apply. As aforementioned, the names for this level are "the Tranquil Desert" or "the Desert of Fear." This is due to the fact that in the scenario in which a wanderer's survival is likely, they become relatively peaceful, and may even wait to leave the level. They practically overcome their own mind. However, in the other scenario, a wanderer practically dies of fear, refusing their own basic necessities.Food, water, et cetera; as stated below, whether or not a wanderer with no special properties being applied to them may or may not survive, as this has not yet, to the Group's knowledge, occurred.
There are no cases of none of the scenarios applying.Fear, Tranquility However, if this did occur, it is unclear whether or not a wanderer with no special properties would be able to survive on Level 671 at all. Whilst the tracks on the level signify life, any and all explorations (which are relatively short due to the properties of Level 671)Level 671 cannot be inhabited for the long term have been in vain. There are no known entities on Level 671, excluding the potential existence of Sylas's proposal for Entity 1.
===Beyond the Enemy Consensus reviewed section===
This portion of "Level 671" contains an excerpt of a log to grant further clarity on the effects it speaks of.The aforementioned cognitohazardous effects found in Level 671 have several outcomes. Each of these have different effects on the environment of said level, however the desolation will still remain. Nevertheless, these impacts are only visible to the wanderer that causes them, be it with their knowledge of without. Below are several impacts that can be had on the level when a wanderer acts rashly, allowing their paranoia to consume them: 
*Whilst rain, as mentioned before, does not fall from the clouds on Level 671, these clouds may darken.
*The wind may become harsher, possibly blowing sand around. The severity of this is determined by a wanderer's paranoia.
The following may occur when a wanderer calms themselves down, becoming at ease: 
*The terrain and environment of Level 671 becomes perfectly still.
* Usually, a wanderer exits Level 671 to a random, relatively safe level.
Due to the vast range of effects applicable to occur in Level 671, it is expected that this list may grow as more reports of the level are discovered by the Group. Alas; the secrets of Level 671 may never truly be discovered. Below, an excerpt from a Major Explorer Group document gives insight into one's experience within the strange level.
Class 8 (ξ) Security Protocol
The following document is displayed in the form of an excerpt and does not fully represent any information that may be used in conversation or discussion amongst higher up ranks of the Major Explorer Group and such a statement may be dismissed only upon promotion to a higher Clearance Level (C.HoD or C.CoN, representing the Heads of Departments and the Consensus) exceeding, at the bare minimum, C.Hiξ.
Proceed only if the proper clearance level (ξ/8) is met. If it is not met (indicating a bypass of the default security system,) this network will be temporarily shut down and you may be located.
This document, Level 671, has been accessed. Your security level has been determined. Maintain confidentiality with any Major Explorer Group members under Security Level 8.
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The following dialogue is entered in a colon method, excluding relevant information that cannot be conveyed with this method, placed in italics. This simplifies delivered information once said information is read by one who was not formally present at the interview this excerpt has been taken from.
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Dr. Thomas ██████: Greetings. It has come to the Group's attention that you have apparently discovered a new level, or a new location in Level 46. It is required that I ask several routine questions before basic conversation may take place. Firstly, how did you enter this level that you have discovered?
David ████: It began while I was in Level 46. The place felt like hell; it was torture, and I thought that I was definitely going to die, but I couldn't do anything, so I just kept walking and walking, just for the chance to find something.
Dr. Thomas ██████: Intriguing. Please, do continue.
David ████: After that, the place I ended up in felt colder. It was absolutely not cold; I'd say it was like a hundred and ten degrees, probably more. But it was still kind of relieving. My time in Level 46 was short, but even then it was, it still hurt like absolute hell. But even after that, the "cold" felt terrifying. I can't describe it, but the feeling was absolutely horrible.
Dr. Thomas ██████: I digress; I lack understanding. You were scared of something that quite literally saved your life?
David ████: It wasn't because it was cold, but because of something that came with it. I remember the time I spent on Level 0 really well, and it was pretty similar, but it was definitely worse. A lot worse. I kept looking over my shoulder, just to see absolutely nothing. I thought I could even see the end of that place. There was nothing. The nothingness was terrifying. It was just... Empty, for God knows how long.
Dr. Thomas ██████: Well, you're here, so please, do go on.
David ████: I was going to, Doctor. I sat down, still shaking from how scared I was, still looking everywhere around me, waiting to just die of something; either from just thirst, my own fear, or whatever was making me scared, maybe even all 3. But I didn't. I sat down and somehow calmed down. It was... weirdly peaceful. I felt at ease there, and I don't really remember what happened after that. 
Dr. Thomas ██████: It was that easy? You sat down, thought, and overcame that panic?
David ████: Not exactly. It was... a hard fight. I kept trying to calm down, trying to tell myself that I was alone, nothing was there to hurt me, that I should just try to die peacefully. And... that's where I kind of stopped remembering things. I know, for some reason, I just know that people have died in that... that place. But even then, I was calm there. I'm sure I learned a lot but only remember a little, in that period of forgetfulness.
Dr. Thomas ██████: Very interesting. Were there any Entities present on this level, that you were aware of?
David ████: No.
Dr. Thomas ██████: If you were to give the level a class, what would you give it?
David ████: I'm really sorry, but I don't know how to give it one. It was just reshaping my thoughts, changing them... I don't really know how to describe it, I don't think it can be described.
Dr. Thomas ██████: That can indeed be described. Class Ψ; would you consider this level a memetic hazard?
David ████: What?
Dr. Thomas ██████: Well, you said it yourself; I suppose I need not ask.
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As aforementioned in this page, the survivor referred to as David has made further comments on Level 671, and has written about the level several times. Below is one of David's texts regarding Level 671, containing potentially helpful information. It falls under the same Clearance Level Access (8) as the document above.
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==Entities==
As aforementioned, there are no known entities on Level 671, excluding the potential existence of Sylas's proposal for Entity 1.
==Entrances and Exits==
===Entrances===
*One may suddenly appear in Level 671 from Level 46 and not even notice the move.
*No-clipping into the seafloor during the Amber Phase of Level -110 will lead one here.
===Exits===
* When one overcomes their paranoia, they are able to exit Level 671 at will, to a random, relatively safe level, with a stronger, more fortified mind.
* If one gives into their paranoia severely enough, they may be transported to Level 365.
* Passing out in Level 671, under certain circumstances, would lead one to Level 13.
* Rarely, wandering for long enough will lead one to Level 606.1.
*Digging in the sand will sometimes reveal a ticket. Grabbing this ticket will lead one to Level 849.
==Footnotes==
Category:Levels
Category:Unconfirmed Levels
Category:Cluster I
Category:Mental Hazards
Category:Dangerous
Category:Desert