Beast of Level 5
A rare photograph capturing the Beast of Level 5 in its characteristic business attire, taken moments before it attacked a M.E.G. research team in 2023The Beast of Level 5, also known as the Manager or the Executive, is a powerful and enigmatic entity that claimed dominion over Level 5 of the Backrooms until its destruction in 2024. Distinguished by its humanoid appearance and anachronistic business attire, the Beast was notable for its intelligence, ability to communicate, and complex relationship with both human survivors and other entities within the Backrooms.
Description and Characteristics
The Beast manifested as a towering figure standing approximately three meters tall, typically dressed in an immaculate 1920s-style business suit complete with pocket watch and bowler hat. While maintaining a broadly humanoid shape, the entity possessed several distinctly inhuman features, including multiple sets of eyes arranged in symmetrical patterns across its face and tentacle-like appendages that could emerge from beneath its clothing when threatened.
Unlike many Backrooms entities, the Beast displayed sophisticated intelligence and the ability to engage in complex verbal communication with humans. It spoke in a deep, resonant voice described by survivors as "like a radio announcer from the 1930s but with an undertone of grinding metal." The entity demonstrated an extensive knowledge of the Backrooms' architecture and history, though many of its claims were difficult to verify.
Territory and Influence
The Beast primarily operated within The Terror Hotel, exercising control over various lesser entities and maintaining what it called "proper business operations" within its domain. Its influence extended throughout Level 5's endless corridors and art deco ballrooms, where it enforced a bizarre semblance of hotel management protocols even in areas devoid of human presence.
Under the Beast's rule, Level 5 developed a unique ecosystem where various entities, including the Deathmoths and Smilers, operated in an organized hierarchy. The Beast appeared to maintain diplomatic relations with other intelligent entities, particularly the Partygoers, though these relationships were often marked by tension and occasional territorial disputes.
Interactions with Humans
The Beast's approach to human survivors was notably inconsistent. In some encounters, it would attempt to "hire" humans as hotel staff, offering protection in exchange for serving as bellhops, desk clerks, or maintenance workers. However, those who refused its offers or violated its arcane "hotel policies" often met violent ends. The entity maintained a particular fascination with the Major Explorer Group (M.E.G.), alternately attempting to negotiate territorial agreements and launching aggressive attacks on their outposts.
Destruction and Legacy
The Beast met its end during the events depicted in Wanderer (2024), when it confronted Maria Diaz and Cindy Reynolds. Its defeat came through the use of the Vorpal Sword, a weapon discovered by Cindy Reynolds that combined the properties of Almond Water and Cashew Water. In its final moments, the Beast revealed crucial information about Dr. Malkinson's activities and the compromised state of the M.E.G.'s Challenger Deep Facility.
Following the Beast's destruction, Level 5 underwent significant changes. The rigid hierarchical structure it had maintained among the level's entities collapsed, leading to a period of chaos before the M.E.G. and the Homely Hotel Faction established a new order. Many of the Beast's former "employees" dispersed throughout the Backrooms, though some remained in Level 5, creating new challenges for survivors navigating the area.
Scientific Analysis
M.E.G. researchers studying the Beast's remains discovered unusual properties that set it apart from other Backrooms entities. Its cellular structure showed signs of both organic and inorganic components, leading to theories that it might have been one of the original entities spawned by The Hive. Dr. Malkinson's classified notes, recovered after his betrayal, suggested the Beast might have been a failed experiment in creating a hybrid between human consciousness and the Backrooms' native architecture.
Cultural Impact
The Beast of Level 5 has become a significant figure in Backrooms mythology, particularly after its appearance in Wanderer. Its distinctive appearance and behavior have influenced various artistic representations of the Backrooms, and its business-oriented approach to supernatural horror has inspired numerous stories and interpretations within the community.
See Also
- The Terror Hotel
- Wanderer (2024)
- Level 5
- The Hive
References
- "Entity Database: The Beast of Level 5" - M.E.G. Archives, 2024
- "Post-Incident Report: Beast Termination" - M.E.G. Field Operations, 2024
- "Architectural Anomalies in Level 5 Following Entity Death" - Journal of Backrooms Research, 2025
- "The Business of Horror: Corporate Imagery in the Backrooms" - Liminal Space Quarterly, 2026