Level 2

Level 2 is the 3rd level of the Farooms

## Description

Level 2 appears similar to a typical North American forest. At the center of the forest there is a large opening that contains a massive bonfire. The bonfire burns extremely hot and extremely bright, and never goes out. Entities seem to refuse to enter the opening, so it is recommended that any wanderers rest there. There is a river of Liquid apple about 500 meters west of the bonfire.lick lick lick lick i wanna eat yo

## Entities

### "Wildlife"

Wildlife are common entities typically found in safe or unsafe levels, but very rarely in dangerous levels. They resemble animals in reality with a few visual and behavioral differences. The differences vary from level to level. here are a few examples of wildlife in level 2

#### "Bears"

bears in level 2 resemble bears in reality, but they are a bit smaller, slightly weaker, and about as docile as a domesticated dog. Bears are easily tamed by bringing them food.

#### "Rabbits"

Rabbits in level 2 are a bit large compared to their counterpart in reality, and have much shorter ears. It is much harder to startle this wildlife compared to their counterpart in reality. It is recommended that you hunt these.

#### "Birds"

Birds are similar in appearance to reality's blue jays, except that they are much larger. Birds are extremely hostile and are prone to attack any solo adventurer. It is advised to travel in groups in the forest of level 2 as to avoid being attacked.

### "Bugs"

Bugs are an extremely common variety of entity in the Farooms, and are abundant in level 2, they resemble insects and arachnids in reality, with visual and behavioral differences. The differences vary from level to level. here are a few examples of bugs in level 2

#### "Ants"

ants are the most common Bug here in level 2, and share many similarities to reality's garden ants, but about the size of a full grown huntsman spider. they tend to avoid humans.

#### "Centipedes"

Centipedes are relatively common in level 2, and are completely neutral creatures. Centipedes are massive in level 2, about the size of a grown Burmese python. You can pass by them, but try not to interact, they might see you as a threat. If they see you as a threat, they will attack you, and you may not survive.

#### "Beetles"

Beetles in level 2 are significantly larger than their reality counterpart. about 1 foot in length. they are peaceful creatures, but are extremely territorial around their nests. If you get too close to the nest, they will attack you. it is advised not to kill any beetles, if you do, then all other beetles in level 2 will become hostile towards you.

### "Foliage"

Foliage are an extremely common variety of entity in the Farooms, they resemble plants in reality, there is a very large amount of foliage, and the differences in appearance and behavior seem to stay consistent throughout levels.

#### Magic Maple

Magic Maples are foliage so far only found in level 2. They are identified by the vibrant purple of their leaves. They grow around the opening with the bonfire, and are thought to have some sort of connection with it. Magic Maple's leaves and bark are said to protect from evil spirits, so far this holds true.

#### Heaven/Hell Mushroom

Heaven/Hell mushrooms are extremely deadly foliage. they appear and behave similar to mushrooms in reality. The spores of this mushroom are extremely hot and often cause fires. The fire has some odd properties: the fire burns a deep red, isn't that bright, but is extremely hot. The smoke from the fire has psychedelic effects, the hallucinations are said to be too frightening to describe, but otherwise the smoke does not cause any harm. you can negate the effects of smoke by chewing on the leaf of a magic maple

#### Golden Potato

Golden potatoes are foliage almost identical to potatoes in reality, but golden potatoes have a deep yellow color everywhere including the skin. these are very delicious, but very rare, making them a very valuable resource in the Farooms.

### "Phantoms"

Phantoms are theorized to be viruses, but those under the effects would think otherwise. Regardless of what they are, they are abundant in the Farooms, and are extremely dangerous. Only one variety of phantom is found in level 2.

#### "Soul of the forest" or "lvl2-p01"

This phantom is contracted or "angered" (depending on what you believe) by consuming any wildlife in level 2 without cooking them over the bonfire first. Those who believe that the phantom is a virus believe that the bonfire simply kills the phantom, while others believe the bonfire carries the angry soul away to the afterlife with it's rising flames. lvl2-p01 cannot be dispersed with any flame other than the bonfire (once the phantom has been dispersed, the wildlife is safe to eat.). It appears that this phantom only affects humans. once the human dies of the lvl2-p01, the instance of lvl2-p01 dies with them.

## Resources

edible foliage such as the golden potato

the meat of wildlife after being cooked over the bonfire

the liquid apple river

the bark and leaves of the magic maple offer protection from many things

## Entrances

The old gentleman in level 1 will lead you to a large bush once all of his conditions are met, jump through the bush and you will be brought here

following the directions of the local people of level 1 for 3 days will lead you to the same bush.

## Exits

You may return to your starting point, keep walking East from there and you will return to level 1

Swimming down the liquid apple river, following the current, will bring you to level 3

## Credits

This level was written by Staraider

Photos provided by @Maple\_rose3177 on twitter/X

still a little bit of a WIP, but I'm happy with this right now.