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== Culture ==
=== Peoples ===▼
The Purelake is sparsely populated, with inhabitants living in small remote villages.{{wob ref|5081}} These settlements are most likely connected through trade, as many Purelakers work as fishermen who will travel around in order to sell their stock. Most Purelakers own a raft that they use for sleep and to transport item.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
One of their weekdays is known as warli-day.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} Soup bowls on the Purelake are designed to allow for easy slurping.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
▲=== Peoples ===
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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 themselves to think more about their actions and enjoy the day.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
Purelakers are also rather unconcerned with the notion of exact time, and do not understand why foreigners care so much about it.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} As a whole, they are rather unimpressed by foreigners, believing that they are constantly in a hurry and act oddly due to their avoidance of nature. Purelakers do not understand why anyone would not want to live on the Purelake, but at the same time, do not want outsiders coming to fill up the area.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
Purelakers 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 sun-brimmed hats in the region.{{book ref|sa3|49}} The fashion of the Purelake is known for being rather unchanging.{{book ref|sa3|49}} ▼
Purelakers, like many [[Roshar]]ans, are inherently healthier than average due to the nature of Roshar's [[Investiture]]. Because of this, they are unaccustomed to illnesses, particularly those that are easily transmissible and able to spread across wide distances through infectious carriers. Their infrequent interaction with infectious illnesses makes them likely to unintentionally overstate the severity of a disease, due to its unfamiliarity.{{wob ref|912}}▼
▲[[File:Skybreakers_Purelake.jpeg|400px|left|thumb|[[Order of Skybreakers|Skybreaker]] acolyte test at stronghold in [[Marabethia]] By {{a|botanicaxu}}]]
==== Skybreakers ====
Szeth has previously visited the Purelake before becoming a Skybreaker.{{book ref|sa3|92}}
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Purelakers speak [[Selay]],{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} which is derived from the same language group as that of [[Iri]], the [[Reshi]] Islands, and other north-west parts of Roshar.{{wob ref|3977}} The Purelake dialect is heavily influenced by the inhabitants way of life and their religious beliefs, with many sayings relating to the weather, the lake, or their gods.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}▼
▲Purelakers 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 sun-brimmed hats in the region.{{book ref|sa3|49}}
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}} The buildings of Purelakers are typically built on blocks or stilts. However, they are still set a few inches below surface level, keeping the floor covered in water. The buildings will drain when the tide is low.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} Although housing exists, some Purelakers see no point with sleeping indoors, instead opting to sleep on rafts.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} ▼
Purelakers use a trade system that generates favors by providing products. The economy is likely heavily dependent on the fishing trade, with many Purelakers nomadically travelling the area in search of rare fish.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}▼
▲Purelakers, like many [[Roshar]]ans, are inherently healthier than average due to the nature of Roshar's [[Investiture]]. Because of this, they are unaccustomed to illnesses, particularly those that are easily transmissible and able to spread across wide distances through infectious carriers. Their infrequent interaction with infectious illnesses makes them likely to unintentionally overstate the severity of a disease, due to its unfamiliarity.{{wob ref|912}}
▲The buildings of Purelakers are typically built on blocks or stilts. However, they are still set a few inches below surface level, keeping the floor covered in water. The buildings will drain when the tide is low.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
▲Purelakers use a trade system that generates favors by providing products. The economy is likely heavily dependent on the fishing trade, with many Purelakers nomadically travelling the area in search of rare fish.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
Due to the regions low population density and their pre-industrial society, waste accumulation does not pose any major concerns. Human waste is naturally broken down by the surrounding ecosystem and then removed by the [[highstorm]], while man-made trash will either naturally break down on its own, if possible, or is removed by passing travelers.{{wob ref|5081}}
==== 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. These superstitions influence many aspects of the Purelaker lifestyle; inhabitants tend towards exposing a large amount of skin as the sun is believed to bring good health, while the magical properties of area's fauna affects the value of trade goods. Purelakers also believe that the tide of the lake can be used to predict the future.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
▲Purelakers speak [[Selay]],{{book ref|sa1|i|1}} which is derived from the same language group as that of [[Iri]], the [[Reshi]] Islands, and other north-west parts of Roshar.{{wob ref|3977}} The Purelake dialect is heavily influenced by the inhabitants way of life and their religious beliefs, with many sayings relating to the weather, the lake, or their gods.{{book ref|sa1|i|1}}
== Notable Purelakes ==
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