Level 297

Level 297 commonly known as Flowering Within is the 298th level of the Backrooms, it is home to a range of misty ponds and thriving flowers.
== Description ==
The Marshes of Level 297 are home to numerous beautiful plant life; it is noted for having some of the healthiest and most lasting growth, giving it an almost daydream-like effect. Flowering Within, also known as The Floral Swamps, is a popular destination for both individuals and groups of travelers. The entire ground is covered in sweet smelling water, with various deeper pond regions and even a few pathways. This marsh is tough to walk in, but it can be made easier by identifying correct paths and trails. Despite the fact that the majority of this level is swamp water, there is a long navigable route leading to the entrance. This path leads to the inhabitants of this level and could even possibly lead to a safe haven. 
It is known throughout the many groups and organizations that this is one of the only other levels filled with entities despite their being a native Shroomling species. What's strange is that the locals have brought these creatures here from other levels to make the land more at home. The water at this level emits a sweet smelling aroma into the air, attracting many of the beings who live here. The marsh is only one foot deep, but it is difficult to travel across, and the water, despite its freshness, is hazardous to drink or bathe in. Many people advise against using this water due to the amount of muck and germs that have accumulated on the surface. The depths of this water are dark and muddy, which makes it dangerous.
This level is packed with plants, and it is nearly hard to get out of this swamp quickly; it has eroded around the central region, and it is now up to the wanderer to navigate the marsh. Many little holes may be seen inside some of the tall grassy patches in the marsh's center. The core area of this level is notable for its abundance of Deathmoths and spiders. With much of this level nearly difficult to settle, this section is recognized as one of the most physically pleasing and tranquil in contrast to the rest of the dense swamps.
One of the most well-known facts of Level 297 is that it has the greatest amount of Deathmoths. They are spread around the level and are usually not hostile until provoked. With such an elevated population, this amount is ideal for gathering Moth Jelly from the numerous hives. Despite its lovely and tranquil appearance, this level's creatures and dense regions provide a concern.
== Entities ==
In the little hideouts found within the center marsh, it shelters the incredibly gentle and peaceful species The Bloomshrooms. A Bloomshroom stands about 2 feet tall and mostly hunts the Deathmoth population here for sustenance. Despite the species' gentle disposition, they are the only ones of their type that are entirely carnivorous. 
These hideouts are too small for a wanderer to get through, yet The Bloomshrooms may be found almost anywhere hunting, trading, and making peace with existence here. 
Like most shroomling kinds, they are small humanoid creatures with large mushroom-like caps. It is known that every shroomling has a specific diet to their species, but unlike the fruit eating Glowshrooms or the grass eating Skyshrooms, they are completely carnivorous and they have a pink sticky like cap that attracts the prey with a similar sweet scent to that of honey, once the prey is caught they will use some sort of spear to take it off and eat it.
=== The Bloomshrooms ===
*Bloomshrooms are carnivorous creatures that are two feet tall and are endemic to Level 297. They have a weaker culture than other shroomlings since they live alone and are isolated, although tiny colonies of Bloomshrooms frequently engage with one another for trade and resources. Both genders live under a pink sticky petal-like cap that attracts a variety of insects and creatures in order to survive. Because of its peaceful attitude, this species normally hides when provoked. Bloomshrooms have little petal-like wings that they use to fly; because they inhabit flying, it is questionable if the clouds in Level 297 are habitable.
They spend much of their time in the central area and live in small grassy holes. 
=== Deathmoths ===
Deathmoths in FLowering Within are more docile than in previous levels; they are one of the primary food sources for the majority of species, yet they are abundant everywhere. Unless provoked or surprised, Deathmoths have no motivation to harm a wanderer unless the wanderer has a cause to harm them. The majority of female hives are in the marsh's central section, and it is not suggested to gather any of the very expensive moth jelly. 
The moths at this level are far more adapted to the wetland climate, laying their eggs and establishing colonies in the water.
=== False Grass ===
In rare occurrences, there have been sightings of entity 53 across Level 297, as well as missing Bloomshrooms, it is highly likely that False Grass does live somewhere deep in the level but not much information about it is known, still it is best to stay away from any suspicious looking grass or bubbling water. 
== Colonies and Outposts ==
Because of the levels habitat and terrain there are no outposts settled here that are known. 
Despite the Bloomshrooms, there are only small colonies that could possibly be open to trading.
==Entrances and Exits ==
===Entrances ===
*Exiting the temple gate in Level 257.3 will take you here. 
*Any sort of Sweet, Acidic smell has a small chance of teleporting a wanderer here.
*Entering a door full of flowers in Level 296 will bring you here.
===Exits ===
* Entering a larger grassy hole will take one to Level 110.
* Picking up a rotting, wringing Golden book will take one to Level 80.
* Drowning in the water will lead to Level 500.
* Finding a concrete building and entering it will lead you to Level 296.
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