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Level 280 is a steppe bordering a snow-covered mountain range. There are no determined boundaries to this level, with several outposts being stationed out of sight of the mountain. Night cycles do not occur in this level. The cloudless sky remains a bright blue colour, despite the Sun's being absent.
The temperature on the steppe has been observed to fluctuate between 41-59 degrees Fahrenheit, with much lower temperatures being achieved as one ascends the mountain. Attempts at climbing the mountains are strongly discouraged. Few who have attempted to scale the mountain have returned, with survivors reporting that the further they climbed, the further away the summit appeared to be. Others have reported noclipping through the solid rock and ending back in Level 0 or Level 1.
The level is somewhat unsafe although encounters with entities are relatively rare. Such encounters have the potential to go awry, with some injuries being sustained from steppe fauna, and other effects being long-lasting.
Entities
Steppe Wildebeest
The steppe wildebeest is a herbivorous four-to-five-foot tall beast that resembles a wildebeest from the Frontrooms. They are generally docile, but will charge if threatened or frightened.
Shadow of the Steppe
The Shadow of the Steppe is a ten-foot tall spectre that is more commonly sighted the more one strays from the mountain range. It resembles that of an exceptionally tall man, but lacks any discernible features and is comparable to a shadow. Although encounters with it are rare, those that come in close proximity report nausea, vertigo, mild to moderate visual and auditory hallucinations, and nightmares. No physical harm has been documented.
Colonies and Outposts
Mountain Outpost
Stationed at the base of the mountain. One would be able to find this easily if they walked straight to the mountain range from the entrance found in Level 279.
Those who inhabit the outpost dissuade those from climbing the mountain.
Food, supplies, and beds are available.
Steppe Fellow Outpost
Owned by the Steppe Fellows. Out of sight of the mountain.
The largest of all four outposts in Level 280. Contains food, supplies, beds, and medical support.
Watchers of the Shadow
An outpost out of sight of the mountain, with only a small collection of trees in sight.
Stationed to learn of the effects of the Shadow of the Steppe.
The Distant Outpost
An outpost stationed at the centre of a copse out of sight of the mountain range.
Contains several wooden huts, made from the trees dotting the landscape, with furniture and beds.
Entrances and Exits
Entrances
A particular room in Level 279 will lead to this level. "280" is scratched into the walls, which will denote its entrance.
Exits
An exit to Level 281 can be found at the foot of the mountain. It is found in the trunk of an unusually large, petrified tree next to a stream that runs alongside the mountain range.
A one-way exit to Level 86 can be found by wandering through the steppe and finding an area where there are no trees in sight. If one finds this area and lays flat in the grass for a while, they will phase through the fields.
Some have noclipped through the mountain range to Level 0 and Level 1 during an ascent.