The PoolRooms

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Threat Index: Class 1

»⠀Safe

»⠀Stable

»⠀Devoid of hostile Entities

Level 37, commonly referred to as the Poolrooms, is an expansive complex of interconnected rooms and corridors submerged in undulating, lukewarm water. Each area of the level varies greatly in size and structure, ranging from uniform pools and hallways to more open, abnormally shaped areas. The majority of surfaces in the level are composed of white, ceramic tiling, with the only deviation from this color being the blue-green hue of the water. The tiles are eerily pristine in condition, all identical to one another, without a single hint of damage on their shiny surfaces. In some waters, there can be sea-life, particularly Minnows and Garra rufa (the pedicure fish). The architecture of Level 37 is varied, but strict in design; all areas in the level connect to one another in a senseless manner, with none having an easily identifiable purpose. Although the intended use of each area is difficult to determine, they are much too large to properly serve the function of a pool. The abnormality of Level 37's geometry negates any purported purpose it might serve: pillars protrude out of the water in certain areas, much too large in quantity to be practical; light is cast from irregular angles. By unknown means, a minimal and constant rippling is present in all liquid surfaces within Level 37, despite them being otherwise undisturbed. It is not known whether this rippling originates from a certain point in the level or if it is a property inherent in the water itself, though some wanderers theorize the level may be so large that it has developed its own tidal forces. Unlike most Backrooms levels, this one is actually inhabited by numerous people! In certain explorations, the sound of the water has been described as quiet, and very calming. These places are not bounded in reality — they are a macrocosm of one’s mental state, a reflection of their emotions; they are a twisted parody of reality, extended interpretations of locations one does not typically consider whilst passing through. Exploring them can be described as wandering within a dream. Testing of said tiles with various destructive forces has shown them to be practically indestructible; consequently, the prospect of boring through the level's walls to aid travel has been deemed infeasible with currently available technology. These odd structures have given rise to a plethora of theories and speculations, but none of them are without holes in their reasoning. Although no clear conclusion pertaining to the level's chaotic architecture has been drawn thus far, some theorize that the presence of underwater staircases may hint at a possible past wherein the level was not submerged in water. The sea-life here do not hurt, spew waste or clog the waters. Should one die via natural causes, they will simply dissappear.

Should someone with active hostile intent be here, they are immediately forced with a strict no violence property, which they will be physically incapable of attacking others, even by accident. Should they have a property that inherently makes them deadly, that too will be negated. However, if someone has an anomalous property that CAN be used for hostility but not ALWAYS, they can freely use that property, but is physically unable to use it for violence.

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.

5. Seafood.

6. Rubber ducks.

7. Water-Slides.

8. Water toys (Water guns, pool noodles, beach-balls, etc).

9. Pool-Floats.

10. Comfortable Scuba gear.

While the poolrooms are infinite, here are some room examples:

1. A stark, narrow corridor with a dark doorway visible in the background, contrasting with the bright, glowing green luminescence reflecting off the wet surfaces.

2. A long, tiered rectangular hallway where the tiled floor steps down sequentially like an overlapping sequence of wading pools.

3. An enclosed, completely curved room containing a broad, thick cylinder structure with water lapping at its base.

4. A massive rotunda with an outer ring of rectangular pillars surrounding a menacing, deep circular drop-off (the "deep end" pit) plunged into complete darkness. This room is the main source of floats and water-toys.

5. A hexagonal sub-chamber featuring three white structural columns and a set of symmetrical steps descending directly into a deeper, dark pool area. This room is like a hot-tub with a small population of Garra rufa.

6. A wide circular chamber containing a massive cylindrical pillar centered in the water. A spiraling set of tile-covered stairs winds seamlessly around the pillar, rising toward a perfectly round cutout in the ceiling.

7. A narrow, high-ceilinged corridor flanked by massive square pillars covered entirely in light mint-green/white ceramic tiles. The floor is completely flooded with calm, lukewarm water. In the distance, two narrow vertical windows slice into a far wall. A different angle of the exact same room, focusing on three structural, tiled pillars rising symmetrically out of the water. The water reflects the grid patterns of the columns perfectly, accentuating a deep sense of geometric repetition and spatial nonsense.