Level 789

Level 789, commonly referred to as "Stationed Mazes", "Hedge Mazes" and "Leaves and Leaves...", is the 790th level of the Backrooms. It was discovered on July 10th, 1987, by the M.E.G.. Level 789 is primarily composed of 5 sections: The Parking Lot, the Staircase, the Mazes, the Collapsible Mazes, and the Forest.
==Description==
Level 789's initial area, known as the "Parking Lot," resembles an ordinary parking lot. The Parking Lot's floor, ceiling, and walls are built of grey, white, or black concrete or stone. There is also an elevator in this area. Large entrances can be seen on both sides of the parking lot. The left entrance will lead one to the level's main section, and the right entrance is identical to the left; however, it does not lead anywhere. Both sides feature holes, if one falls into them, they will be taken to the Void. There are two or three white cars on both sides. On the left side, a long staircase can be found; next to it are several light poles, this stair will lead to the main area. Notably, the Parking Lot is in constant darkness, with the lamps scattered around it being the only dim light source. The sky in the Parking Lot is absent of any stars or other celestial bodies. The stone walls of the outside areas of the region are covered in plants. Several yellow paint strips can also be spotted on the walls of the outside area.
An elevator is located in the small area connecting the two entrances. Various corridors can also be found by the side of the elevator. The floor of the hallways resembles an ordinary sidewalk. The halls are narrow and cramped. The walls are built of gray concrete. These hallways have a dim lighting source. However, no creatures have been reported in the halls. If one enters a door in the halls, they will be sent back to the beginning of the level. The stairwell on Level 789 resembles an old, stony stairway that appears cracked and outworn. Graffiti and vandalism may be seen along the stairway, surrounded by an endless and dense forest. Walking up the steps to Level 789's mazes, one will experience an odd sense of illness and lethargy. This effect very slowly dissipates after entering the mazes. One may also experience intense anxiety and hesitation upon entering the maze.
The second and main area of this level, dubbed "The Mazes," appears to be a sprawling group of hedge mazes. These mazes are composed of segmented spaces, and their walls are formed from leaves. The floor bears an identical appearance to that of the Parking Lot's floor. Level 789's mazes span 50 kilometers. Every exit links to another maze. Ceilings supported by black beams might be spotted arbitrarily across Level 789; they are white and built of masonry. Leafy hallways may also be encountered while wandering across the mazes. The end of the hallways may lead to various anomalous levels.
It is also worth noting that there is a 1 in 50 possibility of finding resources such as almond water, moth jelly, and so on within the mazes. Other notable features of the mazes are bushes of unknown eggs and berries. Rain is also very common in the Mazes. The mazes seem to alter themselves based on the wanderer's position, although the entire process takes 3 days to be finished. Once it is done, the exit has likely moved several miles away from any wanderers. The complexity of the mazes increases slowly as a wanderer progresses through them, with the latter mazes being far more difficult and convoluted than the initial mazes. If one ventures too deep into the mazes, they might reach the Collapsible Mazes, a quite large area of Level 789. 
===The Collapsible Mazes===
The Collapsible Mazes, more commonly known as the Dark Section, are the deepest region of Level 789. The name comes from the fact that many mazes in this region collapse for no reason. It may be entered after navigating through 30 mazes. Its bushes solely contain Ürstenterg eggs, while the ground is littered with wrecked lightbulbs, lamps, and dismembered limbs. Puddles of blood can also be seen flowing from walls and ceilings. The Collapsible Mazes is the only deadly of this level, as it deliberately hunts wanderers with entities and lacks light and resources. The region also contains several holes in the walls, roofs, and floors, leading to nothingness. The Collapsible Mazes, akin to the Parking Lot and the Staircase, are constantly in the darkness; this might be a consequence of the Flicker. The Wretched Cycle is also quicker on the Collapsible Mazes, taking only a single week to complete. Not much else is known about this area, as very few wanderers have survived, most severely injured. Multiple components of the Collapsible Mazes appear to fall apart and glitch, deforming and reshaping. This is referred to as "The Labyrinthine Modifications". It carries a 30% chance of occurring in any location within the Collapsible Mazes; any creatures or items in such locations will transform into a part of the maze's boundaries. Anomalies are also going to disappear.
===The Forest===
The Forest is Level 789's rarest area, accessible only by jumping through the walls around the Staircase. It resembles a typical forest, complete with berry bushes, green, towering trees, etc. A short rock footpath may be stumbled upon in the middle of the forest. The Forest is constantly wet or overcast; the sky appears covered in clouds, yet its purple-blueish tint may be seen through them. The Forest is shrouded in thick fog, which has been observed to offer wanderers a sense of tiredness, peacefulness, and laziness. Eggs aren't possible to find in this region's bushes; instead, they may be found in a tree's leaves. According to reports, the berries in the bushes taste similar to chocolate cherries, almonds, and milk together. Entities are often encountered residing among the Forest's woods. One may be able to enter the Mazes if they walk to the end of the pathway; however, occasionally, they may be led to other levels. The gravity in the Forest is far different from the gravity at Level 789, gravity in the Forest of Level 789 causes objects to fall rapidly, generating medium shockwaves upon impact that can result in second-degree burns.
While staying in the Forest may evoke a tranquil feeling in certain wanderers, it is ultimately advised for wanderers to leave this area in a small number of days, as prolonged stays in the Forest could result in deaths, while the reasons are unknown, these deaths are reportedly very painful. One may also experience hallucinations and brain damage in the Forest. Yoga and the consumption of berries are highly recommended to prevent such horrendous outcomes. No-clipping is also impossible in the Forest, due to unknown reasons. Rarely, wanderers may see more than one passageway in the Forest of Level 789. This may be a result of prolonged stays, as previously mentioned, however, wanderers who have experienced such events report feeling an aura and a stronger fog appearing.
==== The Lake ====
TThe Lake is a sub-region of the Forest on Level 789. The Lake is crystal-clear and has 789 square miles in length. Various entities inhabit the Lake and its surroundings, including Deathmoths, Fluvial Dragonflies, and Jantlers. The water in the Lake is clean and drinkable, and multiple fish from the Frontrooms, coral, and algae living within the Lake. A diverse flora exists surrounding the lake, from medicinal herbs to deadly plants, either poisonous or carnivorous. Inseects are rarely seen around the Lake. Rolling hills, most of them composed of rocks, with a few made of dirt, full of plants and life, encircle the Lake, with mountain ranges seen further away. A large island can be seen in the center of the Lake. The island, named "Fluvial Island", is habitable, having various types of food, from nourishment to animals. The flora of the Lake is mainly situated on Fluvial Island. The sky of the Lake seems to be in a constant state of clearness, with rains happening roughly once a month; however, the Lake does not seem to dry, with the water level rising two centimeters every five years.
==Entities==
As of 2023, only Deathmoths, Blood Wasps, Jantlers, Fluvial Dragonflies, and Ürstentergs exist on Level 789. However, numerous sightings of Spines have been recorded, however, this is most likely incorrect, as Spines are regularly located in humid or unhygienic levels.
===Entity 768: "The Ürstentergs"===
Entity 768, commonly known as "the Ürstentergs," (Pronounced Oustenturgs.) is a territorial, intelligent, and violent creature located in the Collapsible Mazes and the Forest. Entity 768 is only encountered in Level 789. Entity 768 resembles a gigantic caterpillar, around the size of a vehicle, comprised of desaturated blue leaves. Entity 768 possesses almost identical human facial traits; nonetheless, an Ürstenterg's visage is far more distorted than a human's. Entity 768 also possesses several limbs and two antennas. It also has a little tail. As previously noted, Entity 768 is exceedingly hostile and territorial. Ürstentergs typically indicate their territories by using their victim's blood to encircle it. Wanderers should outright avoid blood circles as Ürstentergs are very dangerous. They will ambush wanderers by climbing or lurking on the mazes; they can disguise anchange colors; they commonly hide in the maze's bushes; they lay their eggs on the walls. The children are born in a matter of days and mature in one week, while the embryos only develop in the dark.
=== Entity 600: "Fluvial Dragonflies" ===
Entity 600, colloquially known as "Fluvial Dragonflies", are friendly yet poisonous entities found within the Lake of Level 789. They take on the appearance of mint-colored dragonflies, however, being larger than an ordinary dragonfly by 50 centimeters. Entity 600 does not attack wanderers in most occasions, however, if threatened, Entity 600 will use its sting or poisonous wings to poison wanderers, the poison of Entity 600 has the power to kill 10 adult humans. The wings of Entity 600 are sticky, with a glue-like substance covering them. This substance is mixed with poison, causing 2nd-degree burns and potentially poisoning when in contact with human skin. The sting of Entity 600 is similar to a bee's sting, however, Entity 600's sting is shorter and whiter, with various diverse patterns, depending on the instance's gender, size, and overall circumstances, the sting, as previously mentioned, has a much stronger poison compared to that of an ordinary bee.
==Colonies and Outposts==
Level 789 has several outposts spread throughout its regions. Some noticeable outposts are:
===The Major Explorers of the Mazes (Disbanded)===
The M.E.M. was formed in 1972, when Europeans and Americans founded the community after meeting in Level 789's 6th maze. They are migratory and will search the level for goods. They never visited the Collapsible Mazes. As more individuals joined the base, they decided to enter the Collapsible Mazes, anticipating to return with the flesh of an Ürstenterg. The actual conclusion was, that, ninety-two individuals perished that week. The group had been left in ruins, with only seven surviving explorers and four more who stayed behind at the start. The group had 11 members, and after a M.E.G. exploration of the level, the M.E.M. was found by the M.E.G., 5 members left the group to join the M.E.G., the group now had a total of 6 members, 4 members committed suicide and the other two members, Thomas Typerson and Harry Jameston disbanded the group. Their current location is unknown and they are presumed dead. The M.E.M. had access to a great food source, medics, friendly members, and an acceptance of new wanderers while also possessing little to no water and very strict laws.
===The Republic of the Forest===
The Republic of the Forest, popularly abbreviated as R.F., is one of Level 789's three primary outposts as of 2021. It has an estimated population of 20,000 wanderers. It is the wealthiest and most technologically advanced among the outposts. They are governed by a federal Republican parliament. Little is known about this outpost since communication between Level 789 and the BACK-NET is limited. However, what is known is that the Republic is wealthy, technologically advanced, and generally more well-off than most splinter factions of the levels of the Backrooms. Their large population has enabled them to advance rapidly, rivaling even some small countries of The Frontrooms. They are democratic and hold elections, their values closest to that of a Federal Republican government. 
===M.E.G. Base #789===
The M.E.G. Base #789, often referred to as Base 789, is a massive outpost located amidst the deep mazes of Level 789. Its major goal, like with other bases, is to research Level 789 and its odd properties. The M.E.G. frequently dispatches wanderers with various abilities and occupations to this outpost, consequently making it one of the settlements with the highest HDI of any at this level. The base's economy is afloat, with the base about as well off as any other M.E.G. base. Mainly, it holds researchers within its walls, though it is also accepting of lost wanderers, albeit temporarily.
===Świetna Polska Baza Labiryntu===
Świetna Polska Baza Labiryntu (lub „Greater Polish Maze Base”) to druga najważniejsza baza na Poziomie 789. Przy populacji składającej się głównie z Polaków, około 7% mieszkańców tej placówki nie jest Polakami. Język, gospodarka, prawa i kultura tej kolonii są niemal identyczne z polską, narodem z Frontroomów. Generuje znaczną ilość żywności i wyposażenia na Poziomie 789. Przez lata Wielka Polska Baza Labiryntu próbowała rozszerzyć się na inne poziomy na Zapleczu, takie jak Poziom 188,8, Poziom 37 czy Poziom -777. Tego typu inicjatywy zwykle uznawano za niepowodzenie, choć nadal występują osady na Poziomie 188,8.
==Entrances and Exits==
===Entrances=== 
*Entering a door made of leaves in any florestal level.
*No clipping through leaf walls on several levels.
*Passing through strange leafy doorways on Level 22.
*No-clipping through leaves in Level 0.
*Eating caterpillars in Level 887.
*No-clipping or damaging M.E.M. posters in Level 79 or Level 73.
===Exits===
*Falling down a hole will lead to Level 97.
*Reaching the final maze will lead one to Level 100.
*Entering the elevator will take one to the level they were previously in.
*Reaching the end of a leaf hallway may lead to anomalous levels.
*Passing through the final maze will lead one to Level 333.
*Walking through all of the pathway in the Forest may lead to unknown levels.
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