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| Visibility | Public |
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| Type | Lake |
Lake Esmel, the largest freshwater lake in Amn and all the Lands of Intrigue, lies southeast of Esmeltaran, cradled between the Cloud Peaks and the Small Teeth. Fed by four rivers and the hidden headwaters of the Esmelflow, the lake serves as both a geographic and economic keystone, linking eastern Amn with the Sea of Swords and the wilds beyond. Its waters are deep—so deep, in fact, that their bottom has never been charted, despite arcane attempts. Lake Esmel supports a thriving fishing economy, especially for the rare dunchow, a silver-scaled delicacy favored by nobles and merchant lords alike. However, the lake is also steeped in unease. Whispers persist of an ancient Sarrukh prison buried in the trench-like depths, a place where magical experiments twisted time and flesh alike. Locals speak of enormous shadows moving beneath the surface and say that sometimes, the lake sings in voices not heard since the fall of the Creator Races.
The lake's glassy surface reflects the surrounding Cloud Peaks and Small Teeth, with verdant shores to the south and bramble-choked banks to the east. Merchant villas line the gentler western shore, where mineral springs give the water a shimmering sea-green hue, while a chill mist rises at twilight, creating an unsettling yet ancient atmosphere.