Level -44

Level -44 is the 44th negative level of the Backrooms.
==Description==
Level -44 is a large expanse of landscapes made of two drastically different areas, with one area being a dense forest consisting of several lush, natural growths of unidentified specimens. They seem to resemble plant life found in the Frontrooms. However, due to differences in composition, it cannot be categorized as such. And although they have not posed any dangers to travelers thus far, it is still recommended not to attempt to collect or consume these plants for your safety. 
Aside from that, this area of Level -44 also contains many liquid deposits similar to the lakes of the Frontrooms, only that these "lakes" appear to contain other substances not regularly found in natural lakes. A sample of one such liquid pool on Level -44 is shown to contain large concentrations of ammonia and sulfur. Two chemicals that can cause deadly effects when consumed, and, as further research would reveal, the level of ammonia in these liquid bodies seem to be increasing at a rapid rate. As such, travelers are advised to stay away from any liquid deposit or lake-like structures within Level -44.
Recovered Note:ComplicationsI didn't want to believe it, the implications for it were just too much. But as time passed and passed, I began to realize how hopeless it really was. There was no way I could ever avoid this. It had to be said. If not by me, then surely, by someone else. So here I am today, announcing an impossible conclusion.
Level -44's lakes had been filling up with traces of ammonia. I have no idea how it works, there were no signs of ammonia in any of the plants in the level, and the environment definitely can't just start producing ammonia by itself. And the thing is, I do not know how fast the ammonia concentration will increase, but it can't be slow. I had a sample of the lakes tested about half a year ago, and I had not found any signs of ammonia in those samples. I have had many hypotheses about what caused this anomaly, but none can fully explain it.
For now, I strongly recommend any travelers in the level to stay far, far away from these lakes, as they have now proven to be highly dangerous.
- Sgt. Ferdinand Umbrial
The second area in Level -44 is much more open than the previous one, though it can be just as dangerous. It is mainly composed of rough, jagged terrains that can sometimes rise to almost 3 meters in the air, making it rather difficult to traverse the area. This part of the level also contains two tall mountain peaks that reach an elevation of almost 3 kilometers up in the sky, making it one of the most recognizable features found in the level. However, research regarding the mountains have shown that they themselves contain synthetic materials that cannot generate naturally, implying that it was somehow built within the level by something. 
Even weirder, there are multiple accounts of a strange event occurring near the peaks of the mountain, including a picture taken by an unknown photographer that shows two large dome-like structures over both mountain peaks. The origins of this photo have never been determined and the event depicted in it has never been observed again. 
Multiple wanderers have attempted to reach the summit of the mountains, but due to a lack of adequate tools and resources, all of these attempts have either ended in failure or death. Due to this, it is not recommended to attempt to climb the mountains.
Recovered Note:Uncovering a New WorldI entered this level just like the others, but it felt different to me. This level had so much life within it that, for a moment, I thought I had somehow been transported back into the real world. To say I was disappointed when I found out that this was indeed just another level would be an understatement, but I still got over it in the end. Besides, the amount of vegetation found here is a nice change of pace from the mind-numbing liminal architecture that I've known this place for. Even though I didn't escape the prison itself, I still managed to find a haven within it, so that's at least something.
Before I knew it, I had wandered far into the level. This place initially seemed like an unending labyrinth of trees, but then I stumbled into an open field with some patches of rock. It was at that moment I saw the true monolith of this level. The two monstrous mountains, just barely peeking out at the far edge of the level, I was stunned. I had seen large spaces within this place, hell, some of them even looked infinite, but I have never seen something at this scale here before. This was the first time I had been truly impressed by a level, I just had to tell someone else about it.
==Colonies and Outposts==
Currently, there are no permanent settlements within Level -44 due to the deadly effects of the rising ammonia level. However, there are some temporary bases that have been set up by groups researching the level such as the M.E.G. Most of these bases are willing to provide help to any wanderers that may need it.
==Entrances and Exits==
===Entrances===
*The most common way to enter this level is from Level -5. Attempting to noclip through any layers of earthwood will land you in the mountainous zone of this level.
*Hitching a ride from a car with no license plates in Level -202 will cause you become unconsciousness midway through the ride and wake up in this level.
*A painting resembling this level can randomly appear in Level -30. Staring into it for a long period of time automatically transports you to this level.
*Wanderers have also reported being transported into this level randomly while exploring Level -8.
*Noclipping through a bright, turbid lake in Level 427 sends one here.
===Exits===
*Falling asleep under a random tree in the level can cause you to wake up in Level 200, although it is not guaranteed every time.
*Attempting to noclip through any rocky terrain within the level transports you to Level 105.
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Category:Cluster -I
Category:Unconfirmed Levels
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Category:Negative Levels
Category:Environmental Hazards