Level -499

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Level -499 is the 499th negative level of the Backrooms.
==Description==
Level -499 is an expansive botanical garden consisting of thousands of known and unknown flora. The terrain of Level -499 is lovely to behold. Level -499 is perpetually in the state of spring. The light/dark of Level -499 is 12:12. The temperature during the day is between 45°F - 70°F (7.2°C - 21.2°C). The temperature at night is 30°F - 50°F (-1.1°C - 10°C). The breeze here is cool. Level -499 is usually sunny but it rains frequently here resulting in some minor flooring in certain areas. This level consist of several gorgeous areas for you, , to explore and they are described in detail below.
===Area 1: Les arcades interdites===
Les arcades interdites (Translation: The Forbidden Archways) is a walkway adorned by an unknown species of tall grasses, reeds and ferns. This walkway is beautified by an archway consisting of climbing plants and vines. The walkway is surrounded by a foreboding canopy of bushes and trees looming in the background. There have been no sightings of birds in the area, but the song of sparrows and finches can be heard in this picturesque location. If you listen carefully, you might hear the soft cries of a woman. It is not advised to go looking for her. Those who go too deep along this pathway are never seen or heard again. There is speculation that your cries might be the next thing heard by the next explorer if you decide to go down this path too far.
===Area 2: Les roseaux murmurants===
Les roseaux murmurants (Translation: The Whispering Reeds) is a secret still pond decorated by Giant Lily Pads and graced with scarlet Amaryllis. This serene little pond is surrounded by known and unknown species of tall grasses, bushes, flowers, and trees. This location also consists of a few benches hidden behind cattails and reeds and a couple of gazebos concealed by flowering plants and trees. At night, this location is filled with the song of crickets and cicadas and the croaks of frogs. This location is illuminated by fireflies and Lighters mimicking fireflies. Most explorers do not realize they are in the presence of the mimic until it is too late. This species of predatory Lighters leave nothing behind except a bit of ash and ciders.
===Area 3: Chemin du rêveur===
Chemin du rêveur (Translation: Daydreamer's Way) is a walkway surrounded by several species of gorgeous flowers and clovers. This ethereal location is next to a patient pond. You can see off in the distance a group of willows in waiting. Chemin du rêveur is a quiet place. Several explorers have reported feeling a sense of hope, wonder and awe when traversing this area. Some explorers have fallen asleep under the shade of the waiting willows. Most explorers wake up feeling invigorated and inspired. Some explorers have disappeared without a trace.
===Area 4: Souhaitant manière===
Souhaitant manière (Translation: Wishing Way) is a wooden bridge over a clear creek and leading toward another hidden gazebo. The creek is embellished with an unknown species of celestial blue and lavender hyacinths. The bridge and gazebo is surrounded by a foreboding canopy of bushes, ferns and trees looming in the background. Souhaitant manière is a place of peace... just do not look into the water. Explorers who have will not say what they saw. These individuals become fearful, anxious, paranoid, apprehensive, and experience existential dread.
===Area 5: Parmi les haies===
Parmi les haies (Translation: Amongst the Hedges) is a lush, vivid green hedge maze grown with a Yew x Honeysuckle hybrid. These hedges are adorned by an unknown species of white flower. This maze's design is more curved and convoluted. Several explorers who have escaped this maze reported several abnormalities:
*You cannot damage the bushes.
*There is a 10% chance you will end up back at the start by unknown means.
*Those who attempted to climb over the hedges have been reported missing.
*Seeing a dark figure move between the bushes.
*There are moments where the bushes seem to be closing in around you.
*There are moments where it seems that the bushes are trying to pull you into them.
*The duration of escape varies between explorers ranging from 3 hours to 3 weeks. Drones have mapped the escape route(s) and reported that it really should only take you 15 minutes at least to get out. It is not known why some explorers do not escape or take so long to escape.
*You have a 70% chance of going missing in these hedges if you explore them at night.
The number of explorers who have gone missing in these hedges cannot be confirmed.
===Area 6: Je suis===
Je suis (Translation: I am) is a walkway ornamented by an unknown species of emerald and violet flowers, shrubs, and grasses. The walkway is surrounded by several silent willows. In the distance, there awaits a fountain spouting off into a glittering pond.
You will be fixed. You will be transfixed by the beauty of Level -499. You will feel as if you are on top of the world and the view of this place is even more splendid. As the wind picks up here, you, , will notice the wind lifting and combing through your... branches?
Are you having trouble moving?
Relax...!
Your body is long gone. There is nothing you can do in this state. This is your new body and home now. Sadly, you do not have any of the perks of The Reaping Willow. Fret Not! I designed this place to preserve you all. The good news is it takes ages for normal trees to die. No human will be able to hear or help you. You cannot communicate with the others 'trees'. I will come here every now and then to give you some company until, you send me away...
then madness will keep you company.
==Colonies and Outposts==
There are no colonies and outposts... 
only the forsaken amongst the groves.
==Entrances and Exits==
===Entrances===
*Hiding in the wheat fields of Level 10 has a 40% chance of you being transport to Level -499.
*Thinking about the Willow tree within Level 18 will teleport you to Level -499.
*Finding and collecting stray branches in Level -212 has a 30% chance of sending you to Level -499.
===Exits===
*There is a 60% chance you jumping into any of the ponds in Level -499 will send you to Level 37.
*There is a 30% chance you traversing the hedge maze at night will send you to Level 6 and a 70% chance you will end up missing.
*There is a 50% chance your body will be stolen by an undefined species of Reaping Willow resulting in you being trapped in Level -499. It cannot be confirmed what this entity will do posing as you...
*Killing a scarlet Amaryllis will lead the wanderer to Level -200
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