Sino Nomine Lake

Sino Nomine is a lake located between Crystal Plinth, the Stablefields and Initium a small village in the north. It is too the name of the town that resides on it's shore. According to local folklore, the pristine lake was formed several hundred years ago by a goddess to help those who were suffering in the area. This is hotly contested by academics since there is very little evidence of this goddess ever existing, but the beauty of the lake itself and the calmness it brings people lend some credence to this legend.
The lake itself is quite deep, but it becomes more shallow on its eastern end. There it is so shallow, that it has been known to dry up during the summer months with only a little bit of water left behind in pools. These pools are heated up by the sun, and can become as hot as a warm bath, drawing in many visitors. Another mystery about Sino Nomine Lake is how deep it actually is. Many attempts have been made to learn it's topography, but the deepest point on the western end has proven difficult to determine. Scientists attempting to measure its depths have experienced equipment malfunctions, stormy weather, questionable or conflicting results, and one reported instance of almost being dragged into the lake by an unseen force. Water mamonme have been asked to swim down to the bottom, but they always return telling stories of experiencing an oppressive feeling that they were intruding and unwelcome. The locals say that the goddess lives in the deepest point of Sino Nomine, and that she enjoys her privacy, but scientists are unconvinced.
The town of Sino Nomine is a fishing town, although the town is becoming more renowned as a tourist town. Located on the South West section of the lake, the calming atmosphere of the lake extends to the town as well. The locals are easygoing and friendly to the point that many visitors have been known to return just to meet up with the friends they made here. Although tourism is becoming more important for the local economy, the local fish market is still burgeoning and many of the restaurants serve fresh fish. One of the more popular tourist spots in town is the floating shrine to the goddess of the lake. Located at the end of the longest floating pier on the lake, the shrine is simple but beautiful. While not overly religious, the locals come to the shrine every once in a while to thank the goddess for her bounty.
There are several different species of mamonme that call Sino Nomine home, although there aren't any that are exclusive to the area. Most of the mamonme are just as friendly and easygoing as the human populace, and even the more aggressive species seem to be calmer thanks to the lake's calming atmosphere. Thanks to it's proximity to the Crystal Plynth, Sino Nomine is also home to many celestials who find the atmosphere to be especially relaxing.
Contributed and written by Blindeyes, thank you!
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