Blacklake

Blacklake was a lake found in Neverwinter.

Description
The lake sat in the middle of a city park, and was large enough to support boating. During summer months, it would shrink and leave behind a smelly and muddy swamp at its edges which would become overgrown with brambles.

Geography
The lake was located in the center of the Blacklake District, which was named for it.

History
In the late 15 century DR, Blacklake was utterly polluted by ash and debris from the eruption of Mount Hotenow in 1451 DR, as well as by filth and rubbish from the refugees and vagabonds who made their homes in nearby ruined houses. By 1479 DR, the lake looked more like a midden pit of thick, black sludge than a body of water.

That same year, it was discovered that a source of this sludge was the corrupting power of Ghaunadaur, a god of abominations and oozes. The deity's Chosen, a drow named Therzt, was spreading this contamination and menaced the people of the Blacklake District until he was defeated by the Hero of the Sleeping Dragon Bridge.


 * Restoration

Efforts to dredge and restore the lake and surrounding park began in the late 1470s DR, and by the end of decade this had become one of New Neverwinter's goals.

As of 1489 DR, the lake had been significantly cleaned and cleared, and Lord Protector Dagult Neverember renamed it to the "Bluelake," although it remains unclear to what extent this name entered into general use.

Appearances

 * Adventures
 * Lost Crown of Neverwinter
 * Video Games