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== Culture ==
=== Peoples ===
The Purelake is sparsely populated, with its inhabitants living in small settlementsremote quite a distance from each othervillages.{{wob ref|5081}}{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} It is a pre-industrial society.{{wob ref|5081}}
 
==== Appearance and Personality ====
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 are known for their long limbs, leathery skin, and dark hair.{{book ref|sa2|i|3}} In general, they have happy-go-lucky attitudes and are rarely phased by misfortune.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
 
They have a relaxed way of life and enjoy taking their time. They see no need to rush and will go about their tasks in a slow, leisurely manner, allowing them to think more about their actions and enjoy the day.{{book ref|sa1i|1}}
The Purelakers were also rather unconcerned with the notion of exact time, and did not understand why foreigners cared so much about it.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
 
The Purelakers wereare also rather unconcerned with the notion of exact time, and did not understand why foreigners caredcare so much about it.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
 
===== Health =====
Purelakers, like many Rosharans, are
 
As a whole they are rather unimpressed by foreigners, believing that they were constantly in a hurry and acted oddly due to their avoidance of nature, such as the waters of the lake and the sun. They did not understand why no foreigners would come to the Purelake to live, but they really did not want too many to come to the Purelake anyway.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} Outsiders seem to think the Purelakers are insane for wanting to live on the lake with some kingdoms, such as the Azish, dismissing them entirely.
 
One of their weekdays is known as warli-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}}
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}}
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}}
It is a pre-industrial society.{{wob ref|5081}}
 
==== Clothing ====
PurelakersPrelakers typically wear sandals and knee-length pants so they can maximize their exposure to the lake. Men rarely cover their upper body, preferring to leave their shoulders and torsos bare to the sun.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} Despite Purelakers preference for sun exposure, it is possible to purchase hats in the region.{{book ref|sa3|49}}
 
The fashion of the Purelake is known for being rather unchanging.{{book ref|sa3|49}}
 
==== Architecture ====
Purelaker buildings have the appearance of [[rockbud]]s, with domed roofs. They are among the few things to break the surface of the Purelake.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
 
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