Level 529: "Black Desert"

Level 529
24.02.2024
Level 529, a vast expanse of obsidian desert stretching into infinity, harbors dangers beyond comprehension. Legends whisper of "Black Cities" hidden within its depths, but venturing there is akin to courting oblivion. The sky, perpetually stuck in a bleak midday gray, offers no solace.

Beneath the oppressive atmosphere lies a desolate wasteland. Black sand dunes, seemingly endless, ripple under the merciless sun. Hidden beneath this treacherous surface lie pockets of tar, their scorching heat capable of inflicting instant agony. Entering these pits is akin to sealing one's fate.

Treacherous traps lurk beneath the sand. Rows of razor-sharp spikes, some retracting and extending with unseen malice, await the unwary traveler. The fine, dust-like sand, inhaled even in small amounts, can clog the lungs, leading to a suffocating demise. Its sticky nature ensures escape is an arduous struggle.

From the heavens descend harbingers of doom: colossal steel cubes, falling in clusters, each hurtling towards the earth at a speed exceeding human comprehension. Contact spells instant annihilation, yet some entities seem immune – the enigmatic Eyes and the unsettling Black Bugs. Inscriptions in an unknown language adorn the cubes, their contents a mysterious liquid metal known as gallium. Possessing an uncanny property, these cubes vanish from all photographic evidence, leaving behind an unsettling blankness.