Level 168

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==Description==
"Level 168 has been shown to possess several hallucinogenic, hazardous substances that are yet to be studied. It is unknown if the effects of these substances can cause lingering or dangerous symptoms. It is recommended that the local populous stay out of Level 168 until a way to combat the hazard has been created."
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==The Black Spores==
===-Discovery-===
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"Recently, along with the discovery of Level 168 came the discovery of what has been dubbed "Black Spores". The Black Spores are microscopic bacteria that litter every single surface of Level 168 including the air.
"The bacteria have only been studied for a limited time. The isolating effects of the level make acquiring live specimens difficult. The bacteria has been shown to affect the afflicted rapidly; we presume the bacteria can kill its host within 8–10 hours of the first symptoms but requires a consistent environment, being Level 168 to properly survive."
"The bacteria affect the wanderer's motor, mental, and critical thinking skills, slowly degrading the body until it is rendered dysfunctional; presumably death follows."
===-Symptoms-===
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* 2 Hours after infection
After about 2 hours of infection, wanderers will begin to experience minor skin irritation and occasional dizzy spells. The effects of this stage are mild and pose no real threat to those afflicted.
* 4 Hours after infection
Wanderers will begin to suffer from minor muscle spasms, minor hallucinations, exhaustion, dizziness, and an impaired ability to think. At this point, navigation throughout the level will become difficult and tedious.
* 6 Hours after infection
Wanderers will begin to suffer from major shortness of breath, realistic physical and auditory hallucinations, trouble thinking, hazy vision, frequent muscle spasms, and intense dizzy spells that may result in tripping or falling.
* 8 Hours after infection
At this point, the wanderer is presumed to be nearing death. Wanderers will suffer from a near inability to use critical thinking, complete disabling of most major motor skills, intense hallucinations, frequent blackouts, pain in the lungs, and extreme exhaustion.
* 10 Hours after infection
After 9–10 hours of infection, we presume the effects of the bacteria become so intense that a complete body shutdown occurs, resulting in death, as there has been no case of anyone possessing the virus for longer than 9 hours. 
"It has been shown that exiting Level 168 and removing the bacteria from its environment will almost destroy the bacteria's ability to thrive, resulting in its eradication in the hours following. While wanderers suffering from the bacteria should be healthy, days of rest may be required to recover from its effects."
"It has been theorized that the bacteria may possess anomalous properties; note the rapid rate of infection and 100% mortality rate without treatment. Though this may be simply a fast-acting infection festering in the level's environment"
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Level 168 resembles a complex of rooms about an 1800 style of household architecture that ranges 400 yards in length. These rooms are randomly segmented rather than being interconnected via hallways. Level 168 possesses no current sentient threat, though its environment has been shown to possess a dangerous bacteria that can result in death within 10 hours of infection. Alongside the bacteria, the structural state of Level 168 is worn and used. Often, destroyed floorboards, broken walls, or loose areas of the ceiling can present physical obstacles or threats to those exploring the level. 
Level 168 is inherently easy to exit. A wanderer with avid knowledge of the level will be able to pass through it with ease. Most exits are easily accessible. Most often, wanderers who perish on this level do so due to a lack of knowledge on level Level 168's exits, causing prolonged exposure to the Black Spores.
Despite multiple reporting to be on the level at the same time, two wanderers interacting has never been reported. This has led to theories that the level may possess an isolating factor in which the level can hide other's presence, making one seem alone. It is also thought that due to the level's small size several instances of level 143 may be created to accommodate its population. 
Level 168's environment has been shown to provoke a sense of serenity in wanderers. Those interviewed have described the orange hue, repeating worn rooms, and vivid environment as initially blissful. Though these feelings should be disregarded, Often, wanderers who succumb to the Black Spores do so due to extended exposure. It is recommended to find an exit as soon as possible; becoming enthralled within the level's architecture is often fatal to those who do so. 
Throughout Level 168 there is occasional clutter such as old sofas, unknown paintings, ruined TVs, family photos showing non-human beings, and ruined cabinets. These objects, while not branded by any real-world company, seem normal. Though wanderers report a sense of unease when these objects are in view, Investigating these objects will yield no result, as this level is completely void of supplies. 
Scattered across Level 168's environment are small pockets of outdoor spaces filled with vegetation known as "courtyards". These areas are often low in terms of Black Spores, though they still do exist, and staying here will merely slow the infection. While these areas seem to be filled with greenery, some of which may seem edible, eating the vegetation is not advised as all greenery and flora in these areas are artificial and instead constructed out of realistic fibers, plastics, and silks.
Level 168's environment is shrouded in a warm orange hue; it is unknown if this is due to the spores in the air or just the level's natural look. As stated before, this level may appear blissful and beautiful to some, though the longer one stays here, the closer one moves to death. All photography taken of Level 168 has come outworn and faded. Event digital photos are affected by this. This makes clear photography of the level impossible. 
==Entrances and Exits==
===Entrances===
*Unpredictable noclipping in Level 597sends wanderers to this level.
*Ordering an inedible item on Level 167
*Staying at the entrance of Level 332 for several hours will cause one to clip into level 168
*No-clipping into memories of sickness on Level 18
*Visiting a vintage home decoration store on Level 59 
===Exits===
*Braving a dark, metallic hallway will lead one to sub-level 2 of Level 169
*A few wanderers have reported after losing consciousness due to the Black Spores they were sent to Level 195 Though this is unconfirmed, highly dangerous, and possibly incorrect
*No-clipping into the floor will lead to Level 5
*Crawling through a window will lead out into Level 363
*Taking a blue, plastic door labeled "Refuge" will lead to Level 530
Author Credits
Written by: Skigglyram25
All images by: Imagine AI Generator
Category:Cluster I
Category:Levels
Category:Unconfirmed Levels