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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 borders 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 [[Physical Realm]] is not related to how it appears in the [[Cognitive Realm|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,
It is unknown what type of, if any, mineral deposits can be found around the lake.{{wob ref|8514}}
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It can be observed that the Selay word ''Fu'' is in some way related to settlements, as it appears in the names of all known Purelake settlements. The exact meaning of the word, however, is unknown.
==== Other Locations ====
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]].{{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. Unbeknownst 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}}
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|912}} Kharbranth studied the plague, releasing information on their findings, in the end they declared that the plague was ultimately not deadly.{{book ref|sa4|23}}
=== The True Desolation ===
{{quote
|A good Purelaker never covered his shoulders when the sun was shining. A man could get sick that way, not getting enough sunlight.
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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 fazed 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}}
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