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The '''Purelake''' is an area of land located in north central [[Roshar]]{{map ref|Roshar}} that is covered in a shallow lake.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
While the people of the Purelake are ethnically [[Selay]], they refer to themselves as '''Purelakers'''.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
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}} The passing 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 it is 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}}
=== Ecology ===
The fish in the Purelake have magical properties{{book ref|sa3|90}} and form symbiotic bonds with spren.{{wob ref|2109}} This Investiture does not come from Honor{{wob ref|11986}}, but may come from Cultivation.{{wob ref|460}} The magical nature of these fish is similar to that of Aviar's from the island Patji, on First of the Sun.{{wob ref|8201}}
The exact magical manifestations of these animals is unknown. The local inhabitants believe certain creatures to imbue
==== Types of Lifeforms ====
[[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
=== Epoch Kingdoms ===
During the time of the Silver Kingdoms, the Purelake was controlled by [[Sela Tales]].{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} When the kingdom disintegrated, the region splinted, with the Purelake seeming to become its own country.
At some point
=== Era of Solitude ===
In his youth,
In the year {{Rosharan date|1173}} three members of the Seventeenth Shard, [[Galladon]], [[Demoux]], and [[Baon]], traveled to the Purelake, believing it to be the current location of [[Hoid]].{{epigraph ref|sa1|26}}{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} To try and find him, they enlisted the help of a Purelaker, Ishikk, who traveled to the different Purelake villages, over the span of five months. Unbeknown to Ishikk, the trail he was following had been falsely laid by Hoid, to distract and avoid the Seventeenth Shard members who were seeking him.{{epigraph ref|sa1|26}} As such, Ishikk was ultimately unsuccessful and unable to find any evidence of Hoid having been in the area.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
▲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.
Later that year, the Purelake experienced the spread of an off-world illness, the common cold, which had been transmitted to the locals by either the Seventeenth Shard members, or another worldhopper.{/{book ref|sa2|89}}{/wob ref|}}
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 ===
In 1174, a group of criminals escaped from a jail on the northern edge of the Purelake. The Skybreakers were called in the catch the escapees, who had broken out of the jail and fled into the lake. The
▲In 1174, a group of criminals escaped from a jail on the northern edge of the Purelake. The Skybreakers were called in the catch the escapees, who had fled into the lake. The situation was used as a test for Skybreaker accolytes.{{book ref|sa3|92}} The Skybreaker squires later train on the lake on poles.
Szeth has previously visited the Purelake before becoming a Skybreaker.{{book ref|sa3|92}}▼
The Purelake may have been captured by the Iri and Fused during their annexation of the lands that surround the lake.{{book ref|sa3|122}}
== Politics ==
During the
People who live outside of the Purelake find the inhabitants to be strange, not understanding the appeal of living within a lake. The Azish are particularly dismissive of the region, believing that there is nothing of consequence on the lake, and do not understand why anyone would want to visit the area.{{book ref|sa2|4}}
Following the battle of Thaylen Field, Iri captured most of the western kingdoms that border the Purelake, however, it is unclear if they consider the lake itself to be under their ownership.{{book ref|sa3|122}} They may have wished to have control of the Purelake for several generations.
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}}
▲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}}
==== Clothing ====
Purelakers typically wear
The fashion of the
▲The fashion of the purelake is known for being rather unchanging.{{book ref|sa3|49}} You can buy hats from the Purelake.
==== Architecture ====
The buildings of Purelakers are typically set up on blocks or stilts. However, they are still set a few inches below the water level, keeping the floor covered in water
Although housing exists, some Purelakers see no point with sleeping indoors, instead opting to sleep on rafts.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
=== Economy ===
Purelakers use a trade system that generates favors by providing products.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
▲Many Purelakers were fisherman, who nomadically traveled the Purelake in search of rare fish. Most everyone also had a raft of some sort that they pulled behind them to carry things or sleep on.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
=== Religion ===
=== Language ===
Purelakers speak Selay{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}, which
=== Skybreakers ===
A Skybreaker stronghold sits along the northern edge of the Purelake, and is used by the Order to train accolytes. They will often utilize their surroundings for this training, including by placing items in the lake, to be used by the squires.
The Marabethian government is aware they are in the region and will contact the Skybreakers if they require assistance with enforcement. It is unknown if the Purelakers are aware of the Order's prescence along their northern shore and how much contact they have with the Skybreakers.
▲Szeth has previously visited the Purelake before becoming a Skybreaker.{{book ref|sa3|92}}
== Notable People ==
*[[Demoux]] - Thinker
*[[Baon]] - Blunt
== Notes ==
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