Oblivion:Lake Rumare

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Lake Rumare (pronounced roo-MAR-ee) is a large lake completely surrounding the island of the Imperial City in the Imperial Province of Cyrodiil.

Many phrases in the local vernacular refer to Lake Rumare, such as "throwing money into Lake Rumare" to save time instead of "visiting that dump (the Imperial City)."

The main bridge across the lake is located on the west side, between Weye and the Chestnut Handy Stables. Another bridge (not marked on your map) is to the north, reaching the mainland between Fort Empire and Fort Caractacus. Or you can easily swim across the lake, increasing your Athletics skill.

[edit] Related Quests

• Go Fish: go fishing in the lake!
• Seeking Your Roots: most players will find their first Nirnroot plants here.
• A Mage's Staff: takes place on a magical island in the lake.

[edit] Notes

• This is the only lake where you can find Rumare Slaughterfish; this variety appears to be primarily located in the northwest section of the lake. Regular Slaughterfish can be found elsewhere in the lake.
• The banks abound with Mud Crabs (as do most bodies of water in Cyrodiil)
• The banks contain a large number of flowers, including Nirnroot, Sacred Lotus, and Water Hyacinths
• Clams can be found both on the shores of the lake and underwater. Clams have a random chance of containing Pearls and Flawed Pearls
• The shoreline of the lake shown on the map is only roughly accurate. Some apparent islands are in fact peninsulas; some apparent bays are in fact lagoons.
• One unusual island is located in the southeast part of the lake. If you swim out to this island, you discover that its banks are too steep to climb. Even if you reach the tops of the banks, there is an invisible wall that prevents you from entering the island. This island is the destination of the Mage's Guild quest A Mage's Staff, at which point you can access the island through Wellspring Cave.