Level 8

## Level 8: "Subterranean Caverns"

### Description:

**Level 8** is made of huge caverns and small cave systems that twist and turn like normal underground systems. **Level 8** is very damp, with Almond Water flowing from the walls and ceiling. Stalactities and stalagmites appear to be very common in **Level 8**. Sounds echo throughout the level, so it is relatively easy to listen for potential danger, or posiibly even attract it if not careful. **Level 8** is normally devoid of natural light, but light sources from anunknown origin shine on the damp walls, making the level slightly glow in select areas.

Vegetation appears rarely on **Level 8** in the form of dried vines and small shrubs. Large pools of Almond Water can be found around the level, which is not safe for consumption due to large amounts of minerals. Some pools that are found are made of the viscous tar-like susbstance, the same substance found in Level 2 and Level 7. Entering the goop will result in groups of humanoid hands covered in tar reaching out and grabbing the Wanderer, dragging them into the pool. Another variant of the pools is one made from distilled water, and entering one will lead the Wanderer to Level 7. Small veins of ore exist within **Level 8**. This level includes many types of ore minerals such as iron, copper, gold, and more. The M.E.G. have created public travel routes in the safe area of **Level 8** for safe travel for Wanderers.

Many dangerous entities reside in **Level 8**, that being Smilers, Skin-Stealers, Wretches, Camo Crawlers, Male and Female Deathmoths, Hostile Facelings, Hounds, Death Rats, Clumps, Reviooks and Wranglers. Crawlers have been reported due to the vents of Level 2 conneting to **Level 8**.

Due to the danger presented by the entity known as Wranglers, it is highly advised to be aware of their abilities before traversing this level. Above all, if any rumblings are heard or felt, evacuate the area immediately.

### Colonies and Outposts:

Setting up an outpost or community within **Level 8** is not advised. However, this does not mean it hasn't been done.

#### The M.E.G. Outpost "Cave Raiders":

* This is an Outpost set up by The M.E.G. during 1985 and finished by 1986.
* This Outpost is tasked with terminating hostile entities and mapping out routes for public transportation.
* This Outpost has fifty-four members.

#### The Town of Kavragost:

* This now-defunct group was reprtedly made up of an unknown species of vaguely humanoid entities that have long since disappeared without a trace.
* This community was said to have seventy-eight members.
* These members lived in a remote area of **Level 8** which was not accessible to outsiders before its abandonment.
* The leader of this town was reportedly more welcoming to humans then the rest of the group.
* There is evidence to suggest that this group existed as a means of supplying other communities with unique minerals hidden deep within **Level 8**.
* These minerals appear to have also been used to create crude weapons.
* Members of the group are said to have been adept hunters, often skirmashing with the more hostile entities roaming near the town.
* It is unclear what became of these entities or this town, but there have been no signs of life within its walls since it was discovered.

### Entrances and Exits:

#### Entrances:

* To enter, finding cave entrances in Level 7 is the main way to enter **Level 8**.
* Small tunnels in Level -4 most often lead to **Level 8**.
* Crawling through The Tubes in Level 283 will lead to a point where the multi-colored playground tubes transition into **Level 8**'s small jagged rocky caves.

#### Exits:

* To exit, you can randomly fall through the floor of **Level 8** to enter Level 9.
* Vents can be found in some areas that can lead to Level 2, but this is not advised.
* Entering the distilled water pools has been rumored to drag you back to Level 7.
* Entering the tar pits in **Level 8** will cause you to be dragged into Level 91 if you are lucky enough to survive. This is also not advised.
* Falling through the floor randomly can also rarely lead to Level 69.