Lake Esmel

Lake Esmel was a famous lake in the nation of Amn, being the largest freshwater lake in the Lands of Intrigue.

Description
The lake was unusually deep. Lake Esmel was home to several hot mineral springs and, according to local legend, a powerful dragon. The waters of the eastern half of the lake were especially cold.

The lake was suitable for boating, swimming, and fishing. Its waters were full of a wide variety of fishes, and the waters were calm, as storms were relatively rare here.

Around two-thirds of the population lived west of Lake Esmel.

Geography
Located on the eastern half of Amn and southeast of the city Esmeltaran, for which the lake and the River Esmel are named, Lake Esmel was a way-point that connected the Sea of Swords to the Snakewood and the Troll Mountains. It was directly fed by four rivers and indirectly by the waters of the Esmelflow, rivers flowing down from both the Cloud Peaks in the north and the Small Teeth in the south.

Flora & Fauna
One species of fish, the dunchow was only to be found in these waters. It was served as a special dish at most inns in Esmeltaran and was a delicacy throughout Amn.

Notable Locations

 * Esmeltaran: Possibly the most beautiful city of Amn.

Rumors & Legends
A monster (or several monsters) were rumored to live at the bottom of Lake Esmel. This creature was called "Esmelda" by the locals. Many had claimed to have seen the creature, and it was blamed for the loss of several boats over the years.