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While the people of the Purelake are ethnically [[Selay]], they refer to themselves as '''Purelakers'''.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
 
The Purelake is influenced, in some way, by Cultivation.{{wob ref|460}} It is unknown if she has a secondary Shardpool in the Purelake.{{wob ref|11987}}
 
== Geography and Environment ==
[[File:Map_Purelake.png |thumb|left|Map of the Purelake by [[User: Otto didact]]]]
=== Geography ===
The Purelake is a large, shallow, lake that is hundreds of miles wide.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} It is separated from the [[Reshi Sea]] by the nation of [[Marabethia]]. The Purelake bordered the nations of [[Tu Bayla]] to the east, [[Yulay]] to the south, and [[Babatharnam]] to the west.{{map ref|Roshar}} In Shadesmar, the Purelake is a mountain range.{{map ref|Shadesmar}} The depth of the lake in the Physicial Realm is not related to how it appears in the Cognitive.{{wob ref|2889}}
 
The waters of the Purelake are warm and crystal clear and the surface typically calm and smooth, despite the tides. The lake has an average depth of about midcalf, with its greatest depth being around six feet. The lake bottom had small ridges and sharp ledges of rock, which can make walking through the Purelake precarious. Purelakers are skilled at navigating such terrain, knowing to test their footing before putting their weight down.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
 
It is unknown what type of, if any, mineral deposits can be found around the lake.{{wob ref|8514}}
 
=== Locations ===
==== Settlements ====
The Purelake is sparsely populated,{{wob ref|5081}} with local inhabitants living in small villages far removed from each other.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} These include;
The Purelake contains a number of small villages. Buildings are built on stilts so they are only partially submerged, and have domed shaped roofs make them resemble rockbuds.
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==== Other Locations ====
Large structures have previously existed on the Purelake, though their continued existence is questioned by scholars. A large obsidian fortress once existed somewhere on the lake, prior to the Recreance, however it is believed to have been destroyed. Modern day Purelakers still speak of large structures existing on the lake, however, this is dismissed by those outside the region as mythology.{{book ref|sa2|4}}
 
A Skybreaker compound sits along the northern edge of the Purelake, in Marabethia.{{book ref|sa3|90}}
 
This fortress is not related to the geography of the Purelake in the Cognitive Realm.{{wob ref|2889}}
 
=== Climate ===
The Purelake has a tropical climate, being both consistently warm{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} and humid,{{book ref|sa3|90}} with calm breezes.{{book ref|sa2|81}} DuringThe apassing of the highstorm is the only time the temperature drops and the lake's climate turns cold.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} The Purelake's weather is similar to what can be found in Halladren, on the planet Nalthis.{/{book ref|sa2|}}
 
The highstorm is weaker in the Purelake than further east and although still a tempest, it is no longer strong enough to throw boulders or blow down exposed buildings.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} During a storm, the Purelake drains into holes and pits in the ground. Those outside, will lodge their raft between ridges and use them as a wind break to ride out the storm. {{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
The Purelake is home to an abundance of lifeforms such as fish, cremlings, and riverspren.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} The area is also known for having small brown flies, similar in appearance to hungerspren.{{book ref|sa3|19}} Trees can be found on the shores of the Purelake,{{book ref|sa3|92}} along with a type of slug used to create a clothing dye known as Mycalin red.{{book ref|sa3|i|8}}
 
The fish in the Purelake have magical properties{{book ref|sa3|90}} and form symbiotic bonds with spren.{{wob Theref|2109}} specificThis propertiesInvestiture granteddoes tonot thecome fishfrom areHonor{{wob unknownref|11986}}, asbut ismay whethercome thesefrom abilitiesCultivation.{{wob canref|460}} beThe harnessedmagical bynature humans.of Thethese Investiturefish inis thesimilar fishto doesthat notof comeAviar's from [[Honor]]the island Patji, on First of the Sun.{{wob ref|119868201}}
 
The exact magical manifestations of these animals is unknown. The local inhabitants believe certain creatures to imbue certain
The specific properties granted to the fish are unknown, as is whether these abilities can be harnessed by humans. The Investiture in the fish does not come from [[Honor]].{{wob ref|11986}} The local's assign certain magical properties to specific types of fish, thought it is unclear whether these correlate to any actual abilities held by these animals.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} There are similarities between the fish in the Purelake and the Aviar on First of the Sun.{{wob ref|8201}}
 
==== Types of Lifeforms ====
== History ==
[[File:Purelake 2.jpeg|thumb|thumb|By [[Coppermind:Artists/Bonnie Johnson | Bonnie Johnson]]]]
 
The Purelake existed prior to the arrival of Shards on Roshar,{{wob ref|460}} likely having been created by Adonalsium during the creation of the planet and continent.
 
=== Epoch Kingdoms ===
Once, the Purelake was under the control of [[Sela Tales]], one of the [[Silver Kingdoms]].{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} However, after the collapse of Sela Tales, possibly due to the [[Hierocracy]], no nation had claimed the Purelake. It appears that it had no centralized system of government after the fall of Sela Tales, mostly acting as a series of autonomous villages.
In his youth, [[Dalinar Kholin]] traveled to the west of Roshar and visited the border of the Purelake,{{book ref|sa1|22}}{{book ref|sa2|4}} but he'd never had a chance to see the center.{{book ref|sa2|4}} He had been unable to find time during his last trip to Azir. The [[Azir|Azish]] were surprised that he would want to go there, believing there to be nothing there.{{book ref|sa2|4}} Whether this is because they are unaware of the Purelake villages or do not acknowledge them, is unknown.
 
Several [[Worldhopper]]s, including [[Galladon]] and [[Demoux]], likely members of the [[Seventeenth Shard]], visited the Purelake while hunting for [[Hoid]], possibly following a false trail he left for them.{{epigraph ref|sa1|26}} Hunting for Hoid for about five months. Hired Ishikk to travel around to different villages to see if they had seen him.
 
The common cold was passed on to Purelakers at some point in 1173 by Worldhoppers and likely spread between the villages through traders. Due to the general good health of Rosharan's, this outbreak was termed a plague.{/{book ref|}}{{wob ref|912}}
 
=== The True Desolation ===
== Culture ==
=== Peoples ===
The Purelake is sparsely populated with its inhabitants living in small settlements quite a distance from each other.{{wob ref|5081}}{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} It is a pre-industrial society.{{wob ref|5081}}
 
Purelakers are known for their happy-go-lucky and relaxed attitudes.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} They are nonchalant and accepting of misfortunes, Any misfortunes were spoken of with happiness and amiability. They move slowly and deliberately, as to not disturb the surface of the lake, seeing no point in rushing.. thinking of their actions and enjoying the day.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
 
 
Purelakers generally have long limbs, leathery skin, and dark hair.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}}
 
Human waste is broken down and removed by the passing highstorms.{{wob ref|5081}}
 
Trash provides a dilemma, however, as the society is pre-industrial, rubbish produced is to an extent degradeable and will sometimes be taken away by traders. Due to the regions low population, this does not cause major issues.{{wob ref|5081}}
 
==== Clothing ====
The name of the Purelaker religion is as of yet unknown. They worshiped a god known as [[Nu Ralik]] who bestows misfortune on them.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} However, they publicly blame the younger brother of Nu Ralik, Vun Makak, for their misfortunes.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
 
However, according to mythology, Nu Ralik had a younger brother, a jealous and spiteful god known as [[Vun Makak]]. The Purelakers felt that they had to appease Vun Makak by pretending to worship him and to prevent him becoming jealous of his older sibling. Whether this deception has been effective, is unclear.{{wob ref|3250}} They believed he was the source of all their misfortunes, but pretended to praise him for them. They often voiced gratefulness for Vun Makak's curses.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
The only time they were free to worship Nu Ralik aloud was in one of their [[holy grotto]]s.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
 
 
==== Superstitions ====
Purelakers hold a number of superstitious beliefs that are associated with the ecology and environment of the Purelake. Many types of fish are considered to have special abilities or provide certain powers.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
 
The believe that sickness can be brought about by lack of sunlight, which drives them to often move around shirtless.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
 
=== Language ===
Purelakers speak Selay{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}, which itself is part of a language family including those spoken in [[Iri]], [[Reshi]], and the rest of northernnorth-west Roshar.{{wob ref|3977}} They have a variety of unique sayings, often related to weather, the lake, or religion:
 
They have a variety of unique sayings, often related to weather, the lake, or religion:
*Nu Ralik forbid!
*by tide and sun
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