Level 143 - "The First Creation"

The Gravel Bump

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SURVIVAL DIFFICULTY:

Class 1

Safe.
Mysterious Properties.
High Entity Count.

Level 143 is the 144th level of the Backrooms. It is full of mystery.

A view of Oakanyon from across the water.

Description

Level 143 appears in similar form to Level 121, that being an archipelago with forested islands, but it differs from Level 121 in a lot of ways. First off, the water seems to be freshwater instead of saltwater. There seems to be no sand present on the lakebed. Instead, there is large rocks varying in size, with green algae from the Frontrooms growing on them, with mud underneath the rocks themselves.

Fauna:

Fauna of Level 143

Drakoalas:

Drakoalas appear very similar to Koalas from the Frontrooms, with some differences. Drakoalas seem to possess small, dragon-like wings on their back, as well as horns atop their head. Both of these anomalous attributes come in several different colours, the most common being crimson. Drakoalas have been discovered to be herbivores, similar to their Frontrooms counterpart. There seems to be no gender differences between this species. What makes them extremely different from Koalas however, is their incredible capability to fly for short distances using their wings, before abruptly falling to the ground.

Skipping Spiders:

Skipping Spiders are semi-aquatic spider-like creatures, closely resembling Jumping Spiders from the Frontrooms, but with some differences. The most obvious difference between Skipping Spiders and Jumping Spiders is that Skipping Spiders actually have the capability to swim underwater for a short time by storing extra oxygen within a specialized organelle, as well as possessing both a body and legs more adapted for swimming, and gripping onto slippery surfaces. However, where they get their name, is that they possess the ability to skip across the water's surface. Not only are Skipping Spiders different biologically, they are also different visually.

Monklops:

Monklops' are highly reminiscent of Spider Monkeys from the Frontrooms, but with some major differences, particularily, them only possessing one eye, which is where they get their name. Another major difference is that they're more muscular then their Frontrooms counterpart, making them possess incredible strength. Monklops are carnivores, only surviving off meat. They are extremely aggressive, and often gang up on unsuspecting wanderers in small groups of 3, if there happens to be no food available. Luckily, instances of Monklops have only been reported on the island of Sayourisse, but the possibility of them inhabiting other islands within Level 143 has not been ruled out.

Bayenas:

Bayenas are similar to Hyenas from the Frontrooms, except they

Gliding Gulls:

Gliding Gulls are almost identical to Frontrooms' seagulls visually and biologically, albeit having one major difference in their wings. Due to the climate in Level 143 always being windy, Gliding Gulls have adapted to possess wings meant for gliding, and letting the air currents carry them. In fact, Gliding Gulls aren't even native to Level 143, for they are actually Seagulls originally from the Frontrooms that have been introduced to the Backrooms. They do not seem to have any negative impact on the ecosystem of Level 143.

Grayscale Trout:

Grayscale Trout are a secondary source of meat within Level 143. They are reminiscent of Rainbow Trout from the Frontrooms, but with very major differences.

Hatignore Salmon:

Hatignore Salmon are the primary source of meat in Level 143. They appear similar to the Frontrooms' Sockeye Salmon.

Giant Otters:

Giant Otters appear similar to River Otters from the Frontrooms visually, but possess some differences in their biology, as well as their size. Giant Otters are around 7 feet long, and are light tan in colour compared to their Frontrooms' counterparts. They often reside either in the open waters of Level 143, or near the islands. Although they are mostly passive, they will attack if they feel threatened. Their diet consists of Lake Kelp, Grayscale Trout, and Aqua Berries, making them omnivores. What really sets them apart from River Otters, is that their blood is light blue in colour. The M.E.G. has actually studied Giant Otter's blood, and according to tests, it actually makes one permanently immune to the Wretched Cycle when ingested. Because of this, Giant Otter's blood has caused innovation not only in Level 143, but in the entire Backrooms itself.

Flora:

Flora of Level 143

Unique Locations:

Important Locations of Level 143

The Gravel Bump:

The Gravel Bump acts as the starting point of Level 143, and is where all wanderers end up when they first enter the level. It resembles a small sandbar made of gravel and small rocks. The rocks vary in size, but all seem relatively small. Flora such as grass and small leaf plants from the Frontrooms have also been seen growing on the Gravel Bump. This unique location is how Level 143 got it's nickname.

Fort Alloy:

Domum Metallicum:

Domum Metallicum is a (now-abandoned) settlement where at least 7 instances of Entity 147 used to live. The settlement itself resembles a small manufacturing yard, consisting of large plastic pipes, small one story houses, sheds, and somewhat modern-looking machinery from the Frontrooms. The machinery appears to be unusable, and non-functional. It is unknown where the instances of Entity 147 obtained this machinery, but it was most likely from the B.N.T.G., or an unknown organization. The houses were most likely used as Living Quarters, but once again, nobody knows the answer to how instances of Entity 147 managed to build such modern-looking houses. Some anomalies unique to Domum Metallicum have been reported as well, such as electrical light fixtures somehow remaining on with no visual source of power being connected. The reason why this settlement was abandoned remains unclear, due to the lack of evidence.

The Barriers:

The Barriers are by far the most anomalous locations within Level 143, due to the mysterious properties they possess. They appear as invisible, and unbreakable walls of a presumably infinite size. They reside on the edges of Level 143, and there is about four in total. The Barriers prevent anyone and anything from getting through, and entering the Outer Void. They appear to be indestructable by any means, no matter what, and many attempts to break through and access the Outer Void of Level 143 has been proven unsuccessful. Strangely though, wind and air have been observed to pass right through the Barriers with ease.

The Sayon Bridges:

The Sayon Bridges essentially function as the border between Sayourisse and Oakanyon. There is about two bridges in total. They resemble modern-looking bridges from the Frontrooms, their materials consisting of concrete, metal, and asphalt. There appears to be asphalt roads within the middle of both the bridges, with sidewalks only on one side. Wanderers have reported hearing noises sounding similar to cars driving past at high speeds on the road. This seems to only occur if one is within a 1000 meter radius of the bridges in all directions, or if they are on the bridges themselves. Although these sounds are not harmful to the human body in any way, they are in fact unsettling.

Bases, Outposts and Communities:

Mr. Fisher's Houseboat:

Mr. Fisher's Houseboat is a small base/restaurant set up by a 64-year old wanderer known as Gerald Fisher. As you might have guessed, the entire base is similar to a Houseboat.

R.E.G. (A.k.a "Rogue Explorer Group") Base Un:

The R.E.G., otherwise known as the Rogue Explorer Group, is a recently discovered group of wanderers that claim to be "ex-members" of the M.E.G. (Major Explorer Group), that have quit, due to the M.E.G. being "too corrupt" in their eyes. They are known to despise the M.E.G., and often stay away from any levels that have M.E.G. bases within them. They tend to either help wanderers that are in need, or explore different parts of Level 143, and document them. Although the exact date is unknown, the group is theorized by other wanderers to have been founded on August of 2025. Base Un has been discovered recently on the island of Tamaraku. However, aside from Base Un, there has been no other R.E.G. bases documented so far.

Population: 36

The National Hunter's Group:

The National Hunter's Group is an outpost located on Oakanyon, and is by far the largest human settlement in Level 143, consisting of over 69 residents. The entire outpost resembles a small village, containing wooden cabins, and small cafeterias. Surrounding the perimeter of the outpost, are walls made of leftover logs of cut-down trees, and watchtowers on all four corners. Within the center of the outpost, is a metallic bell, used to gather all residents for meetings. The outpost itself is around 500 square meters, including the walls and area around it. There is not much information on what life is like living in this outpost, so decide at your own risk.

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Entrances And Exits:

Entrances

Diving into a pool on Level 37 with gravel on the bottom will take you to Level 143. You can also fall off one of floating isles on Level 254 to end up in the waters of Level 143.

Exits

Finding a portal near one of the four barriers will take you to one of these listed levels: North: Level 254. South: Level 23. East: Level 121. West: Level 139.

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