The Never-Ending River

## **Description:**

In the perplexing tapestry of the Backrooms, where the boundaries of reality fray, lies Level -13—a realm shrouded in mystery, where the ceaseless river and inscrutable forest weave a perplexing tale of intrigue and danger.

### **A Realm of Duality:**

Level -13 unfolds as a realm of dualities, where the River and the Forest entwine, offering their own riddles and enigmas to those who dare to traverse their depths.

### **The Mysterious Forest:**

Within the Forest, reality itself warps into an otherworldly tableau. Towering pine trees stretch into a horizonless void, casting shadows across a landscape that defies spatial norms. Those who venture deeper into this realm become ensnared, their escape thwarted by the Forest's labyrinthine grasp. Time's flow becomes nebulous, leaving wanderers to question the very essence of existence.

### **Unveiling Temporal Distortions:**

Evidence hints at the Forest's peculiar nature—a temporal distortion that fractures the fabric of reality. A wanderer's encounter with an apparent time anomaly, where age defies birthdate, thrusts the very notion of time into the spotlight, beckoning further investigation.

### **The Boundless Secrets of the River:**

The River, meandering through Level -13, conceals secrets of its own. Its waters defy categorization, with descriptions ranging from almond water to molten lava. Regardless of perception, the River's temperature remains unwavering, creating a curious dissonance between the familiar and the alien.

### **Unraveling River's Puzzles:**

The River's depths remain a subject of contention, with contrasting reports of shallow shallows and unfathomable depths. Drifting logs bestow an unexpected boon—flawless Wi-Fi connectivity for daring wanderers who navigate their way onto these aquatic vessels. "Wave Events," surges of towering water, inject further intrigue into the river's character, manifesting unpredictably in a testament to Level -13's capricious nature.

### **Entities Lurking in the Abyss:**

The depths of Level -13 harbor menacing entities:

* **The Entity of Level -13:** An elusive presence concealed beneath the River's surface, her form elusive and ever-shifting. Despite her varying visage—ranging from megalodon to giant squid—her hostility remains constant. Whispers of her submerged presence evoke unease, as she emerges to confront those who dare trespass her domain.
* **Swounds:** A variant of the dreaded Hounds, Swounds wield aquatic adaptations, utilizing fins for mastery both in water and on land. Possessing formidable fangs and an uncanny ability to transmit the Hound Virus, they introduce an additional layer of peril to Level -13.

### **Navigating the Abyss:**

Accessing and departing Level -13 remains an enigma:

### **Entrances:**

* Immersion within a Level 11 river or traversing damp walls in various levels may yield entry. The M.E.G. diligently probes these elusive gateways, striving to unveil their mechanics.
* Submerging your head in water for exactly 2 minutes in Level -11 has a chance of sending you here.

### **Exits:**

* Stable pathways to departure elude clear comprehension, though tales of escape hint at potential routes. Ascending the river's course, seeking out a distant shack, or tracing a stone path beckon as potential avenues, while whispers of unstable exits and hoaxes weave a tapestry of ambiguity.

Level -13 beckons with its dichotomous realms, inviting exploration into the shadowy embrace of the Forest and the eternal flow of the River. Amidst the Forest's enigmatic entanglements and the River's ceaseless currents, wanderers step into a realm where time, space, and reality intertwine, inviting them to decipher its cryptic narrative.