Level 121

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==General Description==
Level 121, also commonly named as the Graceful Waves of the Sea, is the 122nd level in the Backrooms. It represents an expansive waterbody that stretches into every direction, with multiple volcanoes and volcanic rock islands scattered irregularly around the ocean. The vastness of the ocean are often said to be limitless, containing waters tinted with a quite ominous reddish hue due to the volcanic activities nearby. The level is constantly shrouded by volcano fog with a reddish glow due to the scattering of light between the ash particles, making every investigation and exploration harder due to the limited visibility. The volcano fog constantly shifts and moves with the wind, mostly shrouding regions around active volcanoes. Inhalation of volcano ashes may cause respiratory diseases, so it is best for wanderers to prevent this action of risk.
The seawater from this level appears to be turbulent, with violent waves and steamy clouds forming above the water surface. They are most opaque, with limited visibility beneath the surface due to the ashes from volcanic eruptions. Sporadic geysers could often be seen erupting with scorching water on the water surfaces, especially located near or at regions with frequent volcanic activities. For more information, the waters also generates chaotic and unpredictable currents due to the constant heating, yet, there are no presence of any tides, causing the water levels in the level remains consistent at every region. However, one might experience occasional eruptions underneath the ocean caused by underground volcanic eruptions, thus evidencing that there are more than one active volcanoes located at the ocean floors.
The waters in the ocean are constantly boiling with intense heat, with the temperature of the seawaters reaching to extreme levels that ranges from 100 to 200 degrees Celsius (212 to 392 degrees Fahrenheit) or even higher. The temperature depends on the intensity of the volcanic activities occurring from the surroundings, with it rising up especially during periods of active volcanism. Each volcanic eruption releases a significant amount of heat into the surrounding seawaters, causing different areas within the ocean may experience different temperatures. Temperature from regions that are closer with an active volcano will be higher than regions farther away or does not contain a volcano at its surroundings. 
The surrounding air temperatures are unbearably hot, ranging from 50 to 100 degrees Celsius (122 to 212 degrees Fahrenheit) or more due to the heat radiating from the surroundings. Wanderers are advised to bring enough water to investigate this level because the intense heat in the level can easily cause dehydration and heat-related illnesses. In addition, the humidity levels in the level are quite high due to the constant evaporation of seawater, causing the environment of the level very steamy and oppressive. The seawater is also denser than normal seawater in other levels, causing people finding it challenging to float or travel on the waters as the buoyant force could not support the weight of most objects. Currently, swimming is the only mode of transit at this level, however protective clothing must be worn to avoid contact with seawater. If one doesn't have any protective clothing, find an exit nearby yourself right away. 
Volcanic eruptions in the level are occasional, caused by one or multiple volcanoes accompanied with large magma chambers and molten streams that exist beneath the ocean floor. The volcanoes releases multiple ash particles that coats the surface of the islands and gases such as sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere and the ocean during each eruption. Some researchers had theorized that several islands around the level were created by solidified lava, but this is still under investigation. At the same time, every eruption also releases heat, creating multiple hotspots around the entire level. At the year 2024, 762 areas are qualified as a hotspot in Level 121 by the M.E.G. Additionally, volcanic lightnings may appear during intense volcanic activities.
==Entities==
Level 121 is completely devoid of life. No interactions with any entities or other wanderers have been documented in the level; it is unclear whether this is due to a previously undiscovered isolating quality of Level 121, or if the level is so enormous that another could not possible be found within it.
==Colonies and Outposts==
There are presently no outposts in Level 121 due to a lack of general incentive, potential isolating properties, and the fact that its topography does not allow for permanent settlements. The level's massive size and inability to support life further discourage long-term residents from attempting to create permanent houses, and community-building would be impossible owing to the severe environment.
==Entrances and Exits==
===Entrances===
* Entering an old hatch in Level 120 has a chance to send one here.
* Noclipping into ash blankets in Level 267.
===Exits===
* Climbing a withered tree in one of the islands will send you to Level 21.
* Finding and diving into a region with clear water will immediately transport one to Level 122.
* Noclipping into unusual blankets of grass will send one to Level 336.
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