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Written by Mctoran.
Original concept by KingSheep17 (rewritten with his permission ;)
| Object 2: Level Keys |
| Class: Safe | Most commonly acquired from The Keymaster; rarely found in random levels | Locating, revealing and unlocking entrances to levels. |
| ↓Almond Water | ↑Object 3 |
Description:
A stash of Level Keys worth a veritable fortune.
Object 2 — Level Keys — are rare objects found across the Backrooms which access the entrances of levels. For every level in the Backrooms, there is a Level Key, which varies in appearance depending on its respective level. Said level is identified by a runic symbol engraved into a small rectangular label on the handle of the key. Each symbol on each key for each level is unique, corresponding with the symbols above their respective level doors within The Hub. The label is the shiniest part of the key, such that reflecting light off it at the perfect angle produces a similar effect to a flashbang in which one is temporarily blinded.
Due to each Level Key bearing a unique design, not all of them are represented as standard keys like those found in The Frontrooms. In certain instances, some may manifest in more abstract forms, unpredictable in function. They may even present themselves as other objects or entities.
Properties:
A Level Key’s primary function is to reveal and access entrances to its corresponding level.
Aside from the officially documented entrances/exits of levels, there are hidden ones which cannot normally be identified nor located. By uniting the key with such hidden entrances, they will thus be revealed and unlocked. However, they will then disappear after being entered, needing to be revealed and unlocked by its key once again.
All Level Keys resonate with their respective levels at a degree of intensity relative to their proximity to an entry point. As such, a Level Key may act as a "compass" of sorts towards its respective level.
When held whilst asleep, Level Keys can occasionally induce dreams about their respective level. It is assumed this is how The Hermes Device functions.
The true inner workings of Level Keys are yet unknown, as active research by the M.E.G. remains underway. Attempted analysis of the material from which Level Keys are made has yielded inconclusive results.
Location:
The Keymaster is the sole creator, proprietor and distributor of Level Keys. If one is fortuitous, they may perhaps encounter him in their travels and be provided with a key to their desired level. However, it is nearly impossible to track him down due to his very complex – almost incomprehensible - movement pattern.
Origin:
Beyond the fact that Level Keys are a creation of The Keymaster, more specific details of their origin are currently unknown. Attempted questioning towards The Keymaster regarding this matter has proven futile, though some information of value may be gleaned from second-hand sources. If legends in the mythology of The Lost are to be believed, then Level Keys have indeed existed in the backrooms for as long humans, if not longer.