Level 1 - The Warehouse

## Survival Difficulty

**Class 1**

**>Entities: 1/5**

**>Instability: 0/5**

**>Environmental Hazards: 1/5**

**Total Score: 2/15**

Level 1 is the 2nd level of the Backrooms, and the first one you can encounter other humans or entities.

## Description

Level 1 is a vast warehouse with concrete walls, floors, and ceilings. Level 1 was the first level anyone took a photo of, taken by an unknown wanderer on May 15, 1997.

This level has a low-hanging fog from an unknown source, however for some unknown reason this fog never disappears, and never condenses into water puddles on the floor, despite feeling very humid. There are florescent lights on the ceiling, but the power source that powers them is unknown, though the B.M.C. is currently researching where this level's power comes from. There are also tons of electrical outlets on the walls, and unlike Level 0, they are fully functional. If you plan on exploring further, this is a good spot to charge electronics as the outlets charge extremely fast.

Level 1 is the first level in which you can find and interact with humans, and sometimes, entities. Therefore, there are several bases and town-like areas here. Additionally, supply crates can be found occasionally crudely propped against a wall or corner. These crates usually contain useless items like paperclips, loose change, used needles, bundles of hair from an unknown organism, and other weird things that make no sense. However sometimes you can find Almond Water, food, watches, knives, and crowbars. These crates can be made of either wood or steel. These should be opened with caution because of the wide range of contents, though they are usually safe.

Rarely in some rooms you can see pipes lining the ceiling. An unknown liquid travels through the pipes, though it is thought to be Carpet Fluid. ̶T̶h̶e̶ ̶B̶.̶M̶.̶C̶.̶ ̶i̶s̶ ̶s̶t̶i̶l̶l̶ ̶i̶n̶v̶e̶s̶t̶i̶g̶a̶t̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶t̶h̶i̶s̶.̶ The B.M.C. has concluded that this substance is Almond Water.

## Entities

As stated previously, this is the first level where you can encounter entities, though only 2 entities have been confirmed to reside here. Sometimes you will come across a Hound or a Skin-Stealer. Hounds are aggressive but tamable. However when seeing one, the best bet is to run away. Skin-Stealers are usually docile, though when they become hungry they become extremely aggressive. It is advised to avoid these entities if possible, though if you need to pass by one for whatever reason, don't look at it and pass by as quickly as possible.

Additionally, Skin-Stealers can steal the skin of a human and take on the appearance of the human they last consumed. Skin-Stealers have clear, translucent blood. If a member of your group is oddly silent, or is acting weird, it's best to leave them behind for the best chance of survival.

## Colonies and Outposts

There are four major colonies in this level.

B.M.C. (Backrooms Mapping Collective) Level 1 Base:

* The first base ever established by the B.M.C.
* Has a population of 156 people (Friendly)
* A popular resting place on Level 1
* Heavily guarded against invasions of entities

Level 1 Inhabitants:

* Small group of around 24 people who have decided to call Level 1 home
* Friendly and open to trade

L.E.A. (Liminal Explorers and Archivists) Base Alpha:

* Another major Backrooms exploration group
* This base currently houses 97 people
* Houses people in danger on Level 1
* Victim to frequent entity attacks, as this base is not used much anymore due to more levels being discovered to establish bases.
* Friendly and open to trade

Patt's Kitchen

* Chef who ended up in Level 1 after no-clipping into the backrooms
* Friendly and has an optimistic attitude
* Serves food to wanderers near the entrance to the level

There are several of smaller, camp like bases around Level 1. It is advised to leave these bases alone as the inhabitants may be hostile, though some may be open to trading niche items.

## Entrances and Exits

### Entrances

* Finding an exit door in Level 0 leads here

### Exits

* If you explore far enough into Level 1, you will be in Level 2