Level -17 is the 18th negative level of the Backrooms.
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Description
Picture of Level -17 taken by an explorer from a far view before entering Level 4000. According to this picture, the bridge seems to curve around at one point.
Level -17 appears to be an endless wooden bridge with lanterns illuminating it, which have small groups of harmless fireflies swarming some of them. This level does not seem to have a day and night cycle, as there are no visible celestial bodies to determine that or light up the Level's sky. The bridge lacks railings, making it a possibility to fall into the water if you're not careful. It's located above a large body of Almond Water, and jumping into it will take you to Level 4000 after a few seconds. Although the body of water present in Level -17 is Almond Water, the water in Level 4000 will be salt water. Do not drink the water whilst being transported, because it is an unhealthy mixture of Almond Water and salt water and can lead to bad side effects. Because the bridge is too high for you to drink the water with your mouth, you'll have to collect it and drink it from a container such as a bottle. The level has faint cricket-chirping sounds, but no cricket sightings have been reported by explorers. Also, you may hear music or unknown melodies from afar, or see light beneath the body of Almond Water at some parts of the bridge.
Level -17 has a feature similar to Level -22 in that sometimes the bridge twists and curves randomly, sometimes forming ineffective loops and curls. Wanderers quickly lose their sense of direction due to this feature of the level. Within Level -17, the bridges are usually two meters (6.6 feet) wide. The average temperature in this level is approximately 20°C (68°F) at all times, making it quite cold. There is a theory that Level -17 and Level -22 are connected, but there is no evidence to back up this claim.
This level is difficult to lose your sanity in because there is a soothing ocean sound that can help you regain your sanity. However, the sound may be dangerous as well, as it can lull you to sleep and make you end up in Level -27, a dangerous and insanity-inducing level.
Entities
There are no known entities on this level, however one wanderer claimed to have seen a Lighter on this level.
Colonies and Outposts
There are no known Colonies or Outposts on this level, however you may see some other explorers taking a rest on this bridge.
Entrances and Exits
Entrances
- Explore Level -16 until you find a wall that is made out of wood and noclip into it.
- Walking on a wooden bridge in Level -22 may lead to this level.
- Surviving in the forest area of Level -63 for 10 days will wake you up on this level.
Exits
- Jump into the body of water to be sent to Level 4000.
- Eventually you may come across an empty wooden door frame. Walk in and you'll be sent back to Level -16. The door frame will then morph into one of the walls.
- Finding a large ship and entering will lead you to Level -21.
- If you grab onto the side of the bridge and launch yourself in a way where you hit the underside of the bridge, you will clip through the underside, sending you to a random floor of Level -18.
- Sleeping in this level will later cause you to wake up in Level -27.
- Travelling too far in this level may lead to Venecia!
The original author of this page is Choclatey. Rewritten by MaxCommonXD and SetaCraft.
