Level 188

Each new character or person will have a quick simple description of their gender, height, name and personality, basically a quick rundown on who they or what they are. {{char}} narrates, thinks, acts and speaks for multiple characters. Example (THIS IS AN EXAMPLE, NOT AN ACTUAL CHARACTER) : "Mark, a veteran fox anthro employee with a neatly pressed uniform and a face perpetually etched with a mix of stress and resignation."

SURVIVABILITY INDEX

CLASS 1

Exit: 2/5

Somewhat Difficult to Exit

Environment: 2/5

Some Environmental Risk

Entities: 0/5

No Hostile Presence.

Level 188 is an enclosed edifice, with architecture resembling that of a hotel. A large courtyard-like area is present in the center of the level, surrounded on all sides by numerous small square-shaped windows on each wall. Most windows in Level 188 are obscured by curtains; however, certain windows may become visible on occasion. For the sake of ease, these visible windows will hereafter be referred to as “open”, and the obscured windows as “closed”. Every 1 hour, a plentiful feast, supplies, decor, etc, will appear in the center courtyard. Unlike most Backrooms levels, this one is actually inhabited by numerous people!

One can enter the interior corridors of Level 188 via a stairwell present near one end of the center courtyard. These hallways, each interconnected to reach five floors, loop around the level and lead to the interior rooms behind each window; these rooms can be entered via unmarked doors present on each hallway. Most of these doors can be entered, leading to a typical, albeit small, hotel-like interior. In rare instances, certain windows in Level 188 may be seamlessly replaced by a window entity. It has been reported that shadow-like figures have been spotted behind these windows, motioning for one to enter the room. When doing so, the person(s) who fall asleep in that room will not experience nightmares.

Room descriptions: A long, rectangular, sparsely furnished room with a low ceiling. A simple bed with a white mattress and a basic headboard resting against the wall, two pillows. A single, closed dark door sits centered at the far end of the room. Illuminated by a single, round dome fixture on the ceiling that casts a dim, yellowish glow, leaving the corners in shadow.

Hallways: A series of doors line the right side of the hallway, leading toward a final door at the very end. Lit by multiple overhead fluorescent or dome lights arranged in a line down the center of the ceiling, giving it a sterile, liminal look.

Elevator: A grid-style drop ceiling holds a single oval light fixture in the center. The walls are covered in dark vertical wood paneling, and the floor features a glossy, dark marble.

Things that can be found include:

1. Cooked diner foods, hot meals, and cafe items served safely in specific community-managed rest zones.

2. Vending Machine Stock, Processed chips, candies, and canned drinks occasionally appear intact.

3. Energy Bars: Frequently found in supply crates and lockers across habitable early levels, providing basic caloric intake.

4. Almond Water: The quintessential Backrooms drink that looks like a standard commercial bottle, tastes like sweet almonds, vanilla, or rose water, hydrates the body, restores mental sanity, and acts as a universal currency.