Level 37

## Level 37 "Sublimity"

Level 37 is the 38th Level of The Backrooms.

## Description

Level 37 is an expansive complex of interconnected rooms and corridors partially submerged in undulating, lukewarm water. Each area of the level varies greatly in size and structure; some rooms are small, with their walls forming simple shapes and clean designs, whilst others are more bizarrely shaped, either lacking a definitive form, or being massive in size; all, however, are equally abnormal. The walls, ceilings, and floors of the level all appear to be constructed from the same white ceramic tile, with the only deviation from this color being the blue-green hue of the water. The tiles on the walls are eerily pristine in condition, all identical to one another, without a single hint of damage on their shiny surfaces. Testing of said tiles with various destructive forces has shown them to be practically indestructible; consequently, the prospect of boring through the level's walls to aid travel has been deemed infeasible with currently available technology. The architecture of Level 37 is varied, but strict in nature, keeping a shred of order amidst its bedlam; all areas in the level connect to each other in a senseless manner, with none having an easily-identifiable purpose. Although the intended purpose of each area is difficult to ascertain, they are much too large to properly serve the function of a standard pool. The abnormality of Level 37's geometry nullifies any purported purpose it might serve; pillars protrude out of the water in certain areas, much too large in quantity to justify their numbers; more open areas, submerged in water, lack ledges for one to hoist themselves onto; light is cast from irregular angles, leaving some areas completely cast in darkness; and staircases descend directly into deep pits of water, hinting at a possible past wherein the level was not submerged in water. Entrances to these deep areas are typically found in the form of spiral staircases or underwater boreholes. It is strictly unadvised to explore such areas due to their inherent danger, caused by a lack of adequate lighting and their unmapped nature. Without the proper equipment, one could easily get lost or even drown in the level’s depths. These odd structures have given rise to a plethora of theories and speculations, but none of them are without holes in their reasoning. No clear conclusion pertaining to the level's chaotic architecture has been drawn thus far, and the exact reason as to why the rooms are formed in this manner remains unknown. Investigation has shown that traces of Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) are present in the waters of Level 37. This compound, when engulfing one’s body for extended periods of time, has a naturally relaxing effect, relieving muscles and alleviating bodily pains. Alongside this, traces of multiple unknown compounds were also found present in the water. The origin and properties of these substances remain unbeknownst to researchers at the time of writing, but due to their coexistence with the aforementioned Epsom salt, it is believed that they enhance the water's relieving effects via anomalous means. Interestingly, a minimal but constant rippling is present on all liquid surfaces within Level 37, despite it having no apparent sources. It is unknown whether this rippling originates from a certain point in the level, or if it is a property of of the water itself — current theories state that the level may be so large that it has developed its own tidal forces, a phenomena unseen anywhere else in the Backrooms. Of note, the temperature of the water is always consistently lukewarm, even in the dark corners of the level that are untouched by the light. Sound is severely altered in Level 37. Examples include the sudden dropping-off of noises produced in the level, soundwaves not reverberating as they should, and speech feeling "muted" or "dampened". It is suspected that this primarily stems from the sound of the water, which behaves in a subtly unorthodox manner. In certain explorations, the sound of the water is reported to be quiet, almost calming, whilst in rarer cases, it quickly becomes obtrusive and drowns out other sounds. The cause of these effects is still undergoing research, but no concrete conclusion has been drawn thus far.