The Purelake

Western Roshar · The Stormlight Archive

First appears in Words of Radiance.

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The Stormlight Archive

Summary spoilers for the whole series

The largest inland body of water on Roshar, hundreds of miles wide and never deeper than a few feet, with a clear warm surface. It lies in the heart of the continent in the former Epoch Kingdom of Sela Tales. The Purelakers who live on it keep rafts and low cottages, and its highstorms are weaker than in the east.

Book by book 2 events

Words of Radiance 1 event, spoilers
  1. Zahel describes the lake as an endless bay only a few feet deep, warm and calm. source
Oathbringer 1 event, spoilers
  1. Szeth walks across the Purelake, which seems to stretch like an ocean around him. source
Connections spoilers

Travels to

Szeth

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